Horoscope for the Week of December 1, 2025 - Saturn Redirects in Pisces

Saturn redirects in Pisces which helps us readjust our perspective and focus on what really matters.

ARIES   (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)

Whatever has been unexplainably out of whack soon comes into focus. This is an important improvement for you, Aries, because it enables you to redirect your mind to more important matters. Solutions are on the horizon and your ability to discern friend from foe is sharpened. Go forth with renewed confidence.

 

TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)

If friends have been the source of stress, that begins to change and improve for you, Taurus. There is still a lot to learn about group dynamics and your ability to feel part of the community. Clarity comes to you in new forms and greater insights. Apply them. Before you know it you become the popular leader of the pack.

 

GEMINI   (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)

If your professional course or overall life path has been particularly unpredictable, expect some relief now, Gemini. There are lessons to be learned and tasks to be handled but you know exactly what to do to be successful. So go for it in a big way knowing that you have the knowledge and the talent to take it the distance.

 

CANCER   (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)

Cancers may be feeling restricted or hemmed in but that is about to change. As the week progresses you begin to feel more in control and capable … maybe even expansive. Allow yourself the time and perspective to do what you need to do to feel fulfilled and excited. Do it on your own or as part of a group but just do it.

 

LEO   (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)

Emotions run high for you, Leo, but that is all part of the overall plan. Now at least you are beginning to feel that you better understand the emotional dynamics at play. Focus yourself on the positive aspects of connection and deep exploration of the self. Your discoveries now are valuable for your future growth.

 

VIRGO   (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)

If certain relationships have had their ups and downs recently, understand that what has transpired prepares you for what happens next. Situations are clarified for you, Virgo, and the next steps you need to take are revealed. There are still some things to navigate but you are up for the task and will get to a great place.

 

LIBRA   (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)

Your energy level sees great improvement, Libra. Direct your best efforts into tasks that have languished or a project that needs increased focus and attention. Not only will you clear away any mental debris that has been holding you back from new inspiring avenues, it makes you feel more accomplished and happier.

 

SCORPIO   (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)

Fun becomes a bit more enjoyable for you. That is because you are able to better overcome any obstacles and challenges that have been keeping you from the full enjoyable experience. Suddenly everyone is ready to pitch in and help and your ability to find the perfect inspiration is heightened. So party on, Scorpio!

 

SAGITTARIUS   (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)

Family dynamics might have seemed overwhelming for you recently, Sagittarius. Thank goodness things are beginning to fall into place. There are still situations and certain people to handle but you can now do it with aplomb and the knowledge that everything will work out well in the end. Smile and do it your way.

 

CAPRICORN   (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)

If your communication skills have been less than compelling recently Capricorn, now is the time for you to try your arguments again. You sound much wiser, well informed and compelling. So gather your thoughts and opinions and take them to new heights. You never know where this thoughtful process will lead you.

 

AQUARIUS   (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)

Money issues may have flared up for you, Aquarius, but know you have the knowledge and acumen to handle them expertly. Pay attention to the details and plot your financial course. You find yourself thinking more practically and strategically and know who to ask for advice. Go forth and find your economic bliss.

 

PISCES   (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)

Sometimes getting new things started is a bit difficult. But you are able to see the most successful path ahead for you, Pisces. You can rediscover yourself, what makes you tick and what you need to do to get you where you want to go. First impressions go well if you rely on the lessons you have learned over the past year.

 

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Horoscope for the Week of November 24, 2025 - Sun Enters Sagittarius

 

The Sun enters Sagittarius and opens up our world to new possibilities and overall expansion. Life becomes more exciting, lucky and adventuresome.

 

ARIES   (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)

If you are seeking new terrain, this is the time to explore, Aries. Get out of your dusty routine and gain new inspirational experiences. It not only refreshes you but also leads you to new philosophies and unusual, unique people. Plan some travel or find places to explore closer to home. Whatever you do, do it now.

 

TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)

Explore your more intense feelings and see where it all leads, Taurus. You have the capacity to love deeply and completely and have your trust and faithfulness reciprocated. If you currently exist in such a space, celebrate it. If you are still seeking, now is a good time to explore. You never know where passion can lead you.

 

GEMINI   (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)

Reach out and strengthen relationships, Gemini. You are energized and inspired being around others and participating in the group dynamic. Discover how you can best communicate and connect and expand your efforts. Consider examining current business partnerships for ways to make them more productive.

 

CANCER   (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)

Do you feel a burst of new energy, Cancer? The focus is on improving your overall health regime from diet to exercise. You benefit by carefully curated life improvements to lower stress and increase relaxation. There are also opportunities to connect with colleagues at work to create a more genial atmosphere.

 

LEO   (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)

Leos just want to have fun and why not? Your imagination is sparked and inspired and your ability to create something beautiful out of nothing is enhanced. See what activity you conjure that not only brings you greater joy but also joins people together. The magic is in the moment and the thrill is in the gathering.

 

VIRGO   (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)

Family figures prominently in your life, Virgo, as does your desire to create a welcoming and comfortable home. Make gatherings a priority and infuse them with more harmony and concord. Decisions you make now improve your surroundings beyond specific acts and objects. Think long term satisfaction.

 

LIBRA   (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)

Your communication sparkles, Libra. Use your energized gift of gab to get more of your ideas across and impress a vast new range of admirers. Your mind is especially active to think up new ideas and expand on your sociability. Think locally like in a community or neighborhood effort. You become an influencer in your area.

 

SCORPIO   (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)

Finances take up more of your time and attention, Scorpio. Good! There will be more ways to increase your dough so that it rises to new heights. Seek trusted advice and discover ways to educate yourself so you can take charge of your fiscal future. Also review your value system to see that it is still in synch with your life path.

 

SAGITTARIUS   (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)

Your personality shines, Sagittarius. Your ability to charm others is turned on high and you make some great first impressions. Concentrate on expanding your social circle to make new connections and associations. Are there places to go and people to meet?  Get going. You impress others and move in rarified groups.

 

CAPRICORN   (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)

This is a very intuitive time for you, Capricorn. Allow yourself the freedom to tap into your sub-consciousness to see what can be revealed. All types of relaxation techniques will benefit you such as yoga or meditation. You expand your personal horizons and see things more clearly. The world becomes complete.

 

AQUARIUS   (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)

Aquarians can get involved in great causes and movements that make a positive difference in many lives. Seek those groups who share your values and help to heal the world. You also expand and deepen your connection to friends who, in turn, give you greater support. So wherever there is darkness, seek the light.

 

PISCES   (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)

Your long term goals are in for a reassessment and a possible boost. See if you are headed in the right life direction and if so, go full steam forward, Pisces. If you need to pivot and change course, it is an excellent time to do so because you are more clear-eyed and practical. Decisions are made and improved upon.

 

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Green Bones

 

This is something very new to me - the appearance of green bones after cremation. While there is obviously scientific explanations for this, there are also cultural explanations.

The appearance of green bones after cremation is thought to symbolize good luck and are believed to attract prosperity. 

 

Green bones in Chinese culture are sometimes considered a final gift from the deceased to their family. Some beliefs suggest that green bones are only found in individuals who were good and kind during their lifetime. 

Horoscope for the Week of November 17, 2025 - Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius into Scorpio

 

Mercury retrogrades in Sagittarius, backing into Scorpio. This makes our communication quite a bit more interesting. These times of confusion sometimes lead to a needed change of opinion.

 

ARIES   (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)

Your ability to expand your knowledge can lead you into unexpected territory and even, perhaps, a change in how you approach deeply emotional relationships. Say what you mean and mean what you say, Aries, and let the ensuing events play out as they will. Sometimes one needs to shake up the landscape.

 

TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)

Speak as clearly as you can around partners and others in important relationships. Confusion can occur or messages go awry. The most important thing you can do, Taurus, is to think before you speak and listen carefully to all responses. All goes well if the lines of communication remain open, positive and flexible.

 

GEMINI   (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)

Your ability to bridge competing groups can be tested, Gemini, especially around co-workers. The need to work as a functional and cooperative unit is important to get things done. Be extra clear in your instructions and work as a part of the team. Relationships shift and change but this is all part of the process.

 

CANCER   (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)

Try not to overdo in the fun department, Cancer. You are ready to enjoy many different creative outlets. But there is chance that you will dissipate your energies because of miscommunication that costs you time and adds to stress. All goes well once you have mastered the art of delegation, careful listening and patience.

 

LEO   (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)

Happy gatherings with family will have their crazy moments for you, Leo. Everyone is off and running on their own tangents, taking their own directions. How can you best harness all of this domestic activity so that everyone feels a part of the group goal? You find the right words and the most effective approach soon.

 

VIRGO   (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)

Communication with certain family members take an unexpected turn, Virgo. Maybe they are not hearing you correctly or maybe you need to hone your message. What causes confusion or pushback should be reassessed and reworded. You get your opinions through but it may take a little longer than usual.

 

LIBRA   (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)

If you are considered a readjustment to your financial plan, take a bit more time than usual to implement it, Libra. Read all documents and materials carefully and give yourself more time to consider all of your options. There are aspects that are unclear or missing. Make sure that you have plenty of time to decide.

 

SCORPIO   (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)

Making a big splash on the social scene is more expensive than you initially planned or anticipated, Scorpio. And once you are in the middle of all of the attention, be sure that you are conveying the message that you intend to create. Careful crafting takes time so don’t rush to the center of the stage just yet.

 

SAGITTARIUS   (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)

Launching any new projects or meeting a range of new important people takes some unexpected twists and turns, Sagittarius. They may even uncover a secret or three. Be prepared to be surprised. So take your time and check your list of imperatives carefully. Then craft a message that cannot be misinterpreted.

 

CAPRICORN   (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)

Friends not only provide a range of interesting and engaging experiences, they encourage you to move more freely into new groups and associations. As you maneuver, be sure that you are clear in your messaging. Anticipate that invitations might get lost or phone calls not received. Be flexible and understanding.

 

AQUARIUS   (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)

Your professional contacts guide you into new fertile and profitable areas but you have to decide what will really work out best for you, Aquarius. Get a clearer understanding of what is being offered and where it might lead you. Ask advice from friends but don’t decide on anything right away. Time is on your side.

 

PISCES   (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)

Whatever travels plans you have, check and double check them, Pisces. There could be some miscommunication or items may get lost or sidetracked. But don’t worry. Sometimes a diversion or two can lead you into new and exciting experiences that you have never considered before. Your landscape expands.

 

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Museum of the Souls of Purgatory in Rome

Built to prove Purgatory exists, check out the Museum of Souls of Purgatory when you are next in Rome. The museum’s collection includes scorched hand prints of those seeking our prayers. It is located on the bank of the River Tiber, not far from the Vatican. This tiny museum has a unique purpose: to convince people that Purgatory exists and that their departed loved ones need their prayers.

The Museum of the Souls of Purgatory is no ordinary museum. It was created not simply to edify and inspire, but to make a case, just as a prosecutor would make a case before a jury. Its collection is made up not of sacred art, but of actual physical evidence purporting to prove the existence of Purgatory – namely the tangible marks souls in Purgatory left in order to convince their loved ones to pray for them.

The scorched papers and clothing displayed in the vestry of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Suffrage in Prati testify to the trials of those who managed to avoid going to hell, but sought escape from the purifying fires of Purgatory.

The story of how the church and its museum came about begins in 1897 when a fire broke out in the small chapel that once stood at the same spot. After the fire was put out and the smoke cleared, a Fr. Victor Jouët, who – not incidentally – had a devotion to the souls in Purgatory, noticed that the image of a sad, suffering face was left behind on the wall. Convinced that it was a soul crying out for help, he was from that moment inspired to build a church dedicated to the souls in Purgatory.

According to Fr. Domenico Santangini, the parish priest of the church for the last 14 years, Fr. Jouët accumulated the museum’s collection while traveling to raise funds to build the church.

“Once the money had run out, little by little as the church was being built, he would travel through Europe both to look for money and to look for testimonies that bore evidence of visits from souls in Purgatory, and he brought them all here to Rome. Those that we have in the museum now are authentic,” Fr. Santagini told Aleteia’s Diane Montagna.

That evidence includes relics that testify to the existence of souls in Purgatory. Besides the original scorched image on the wall of the suffering soul in Purgatory the collection includes:

The scorched imprint of a hand on a desk

A section of wood from the desk belonging to Ven. Mother Isabella Fornari, Abbess of the Poor Clares Monastery of St. Francis in Todi, bears the clear imprint of hand. The mark, which was burned into the desk, was said to be left by the deceased former Abbott, a Father Panzini, of the Benedictine Olivetan Order in Mantua on November 1, 1731, as a message to her that he was suffering in Purgatory.

At the same time, Mother Isabella reported to her confessor, Holy Cross Father Isidoro Gazata, the poor soul placed his hand on her sleeve, burning a hole through it. The desk and the scorched garment are in the museum’s collection.

Handprint on a nightshirt

In 1789, Joseph Leleux heard noises for 11 consecutive nights. Then on June 21, 1789, his mother appeared and reminded him that he was under obligation to have Masses celebrated for her and Joseph’s late father. She then placed her hand on his nightshirt, leaving an imprint. Leleux later converted and founded a congregation of pious lay people.

Handprint on a book

In 1815, Margherite Demmerlé of Metz, France, was visited by her mother-in-law who had died 30 years before. When the mother-in-law asked that she go on a pilgrimage and have two Masses said for her in order to clear her path to Heaven, Margherite asked for a sign that she was truly in Purgatory. An imprint of a hand on the book she was reading was left behind.

Burnt fingerprints on a nightcap

In 1875 Luisa Le Sénèchal, who had died two years earlier, appeared before her husband Luigi in Ducey, France. Asking for his prayers and for Masses to be said in her name, she left the burnt marks of five fingers on his nightcap.

Documents and photos of these and a number of other similar occurrences are displayed in the small museum.

“The charred images we have in the museum represent the fire that burns but purifies. Little by little it burns and purifies the souls who are in purgatory. We see a physical manifestation of this fire, but for the souls in purgatory it is interior,” said Fr. Santangini, curator of the museum.

Today, just as when the museum was first founded, the souls in Purgatory are in need of prayer, said Fr. Santangini.

“The relics in the museum are signs that tell us that we need to believe in Purgatory, that this place of suffering exists, that so many souls pass through it, and also that there are so many souls that are there and forgotten. We need to pray for them.”

 

Horoscope for the Week of November10, 2025 - Retrograde Uranus opposite Mars

 

Retrograding Uranus opposes Mars setting off surprising actions, often of our own making. It is time to pivot, dance and land in a nice new place.

 

ARIES   (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20)

While your heart sings out for love, your desire to splurge on the object of your affections goes wild. Yes it is very nice to luxuriate with your special someone but try to manage your monetary expectations and expenditures, Aries. Unexpected over-doing can occur, especially when it involves love, passion and attraction.

 

TAURUS (APRIL 21-MAY 21)

Is it all about you or is there going to be a need for greater balance in relationships? Ah, there is the dilemma. You may need to attend to certain very personal enterprises but may also realize the need for consensus and collaboration. Find the right balance so you can achieve everything you so richly deserve, Taurus.

 

GEMINI   (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)

Secrets (both yours and others’) spill out before you know it, Gemini. Some of these impact what happens in your workplace which creates a whirlwind of action and (hopefully) accomplishment. Be prepared to be surprised, amazed and a bit off kilter while you try to moderate the messages and guide the results.

 

CANCER   (JUNE 22 - JULY 23)

Friends are not only a source of fun they also create an inordinate amount of activity that sweeps you up into the storm. Let yourself flow into the frenzy, Cancer, and find more ways to enjoy the complexities and intrigues of the creative process. This can be an inspirational time but also a little more stressful.

 

LEO   (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23)

Your long term objectives may have a shake-up as you consider how it impacts your home life. This may be something that, while uncomfortable, needs to be done, Leo. Sometimes a change is needed that gets you into greater balance and sets you on a new and excitingly successful path. Be prepared to conquer!

 

VIRGO   (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)

Whatever you want to communicate, you do so expertly and convincingly, Virgo. But what you need to do first is consider what you want to say, how you want to say it and who you want to say it to. It can be hard to achieve the right balance at first but pivot as you go and expand your reach to eventually hit the target.

 

LIBRA   (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)

Your values may be reconsidered and reevaluated, Libra. That is because some of the more important aspects of your life are ready for a reappraisal. Some of your long term philosophies no longer fit in with your more mature self. Find more ways to live your life on your own terms and in your own unique rhythm. 

 

SCORPIO   (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)

You are the center of attraction, Scorpio, charming the masses and setting the social course. All of this comes with responsibilities, though. Please make sure that as you ascend into the stratosphere of popularity, you take some of your dear compatriots along for the fun ride. It is nice to have relationships that last.

 

SAGITTARIUS   (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22)

Some of your more imaginative bursts of inspiration may even be useful and practical, Sagittarius. So don’t discount any crazy thought or any cosmic happenstance. There will be messages to receive and vibrations to harness. And many seem to have an ultimate purpose or use. Who know what can then happen?

 

CAPRICORN   (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)

Capricorns are especially people-friendly. Use your charisma and personal oomph to expand your social circle and populate it with fun projects and parties. The right combination of festive elements not only enables you to feel more in control of your surroundings, it also gives you greater confidence and aplomb.

 

AQUARIUS   (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)

Your professional path is energized and speeding up to a goal, Aquarius. As you ascend and achieve, be sure that family feels included. Sometimes when you shake up the landscape, it creates upheavals for others too. There is opportunity here to make everyone feel part of the process and share in the success.

 

PISCES   (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)

Travel figures more prominently in your plans, Pisces. So this is an opportune time to start the process and see where it leads. There may be some surprises as you start your journey but don’t get rattled. Sometimes we need a little unexpected change in plans to eventually get us on a wonderful new adventure.

 

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