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Today's sky
Take a look at today's moon, the planets that are retrograde and the card of the day. Perhaps something here fits the way your day feels.
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Moon phase today
Last quarter
33% illuminated · ♍︎ Moon in Virgo
The last quarter moon invites you to look at what you have gathered over this cycle and notice what you are ready to release.
The moon in Virgo brings a mood of careful attention, small details and a wish to tidy what feels scattered.
Full moon 24 November · new moon 9 November
Retrograde planets
From Earth, a planet sometimes seems to drift backwards among the stars for a while. When it does, it is called retrograde. Many people find such weeks an invitation to slow down and look again. You are welcome to notice whether that is true for you.
- Mercury is retrograde until 13 November. You could revisit the words you have spoken or the plans you have made, and see whether they still sound like you.
- Venus is retrograde until 14 November. Perhaps you are welcome to look again at what you love and value, and whether your days reflect it.
- Saturn is retrograde until 11 December. What structures and responsibilities are you carrying, and which of them still feel supportive rather than heavy?
Next solstice: 21 December
Card of the day
Strength
Strength speaks quietly today, and the sun in Scorpio adds a touch of depth to its message. This card points to a courage that looks more like gentleness than force. You are welcome to meet whatever stirs in you with patience and compassion, the way you might calm a frightened animal. Inner strength often grows through softness, and you can let it show at its own pace.
Draw your own card at Your card of the day.
Frequently asked questions
What phase is the moon in today?
Last quarter today, 33% lit, with the moon in Virgo. The next full moon is on 24 November and the next new moon on 9 November. The top of this page is new every day, so you can always come back to it.
What does retrograde mean?
A planet is called retrograde when it seems, from Earth, to move backwards across the sky for a while. It is an optical effect: the planet keeps orbiting as usual. In astrology such a period is often seen as an invitation to look back and revisit things. Whether that rings true for you is yours to discover.
How often is Mercury retrograde?
Three or four times a year, for roughly three weeks each time. On this page you can see whether Mercury is retrograde right now and when it ends.
Is this a prediction?
No. The positions of the moon and planets are calculated, and what they might mean for you is up to you. Think of it as a question to pause with. Astrology and tarot are here for entertainment and reflection, not to predict the future.