The overall mood of today
The day begins quietly, which suits Aquarius, who likes to put their own thoughts in order. Perhaps you notice that an idea you have been carrying for some time becomes clearer and clearer, without your having to force it. The Sun and the Moon in Scorpio give the mood something profound. Use that to ask questions that really matter, rather than reacting quickly.
A practical way to benefit from this is a list of the three subjects that concern you most. Note what you want to let go of, what you want to keep and what you still want to explore. You do not have to make any decisions today. The list only gives direction for the coming days and can be reread calmly later. Then look at which points still stand.
Love and connection
For those who have a partner, this Sunday is a pleasant moment to talk together without rushing. Venus is retrograde in Libra, which fits the idea that agreements and feelings are being reviewed. Perhaps you will discover that you mean the same thing by a word that you each use differently. A short conversation about expectations can already bring a lot of calm. Listen just as well as you speak.
For anyone who is single, you may pick up contact with a friend again. Think of a walk by the water, a conversation about a book you are both reading or a message with a question that genuinely interests you. Friendship built on shared curiosity can produce a warm Sunday evening without your having to plan anything big. An open question is often enough to get a conversation going.
Work and study
At work or during your studies, Aquarius may feel drawn to an idea that does not yet fit well into the existing structure. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio and invites you to review earlier documents, decisions and agreements before you introduce anything new. This is not a sign of standstill, but of care. Ask one question about each subject: does this still match what we want now?
For anyone looking for work, you may send a personal email to someone in your own network. Write briefly what you are looking for, why it suits you and which project you admire. A personal sentence often works better than a general application text. See it as an invitation to a conversation, not as an assessment of your worth. Students can similarly approach a teacher with a concrete question.
Wellbeing, rest and energy
For your general wellbeing, this Sunday is mainly about a pleasant pace. Ask yourself how much room you want to give your plans and where you can fit in a pause. That is a personal consideration, not a result of the positions of the planets. Choose one form of movement you enjoy, such as a short walk or stretching on the floor. This is about general care for your daily energy and is not medical advice.
Rest also belongs to a good Sunday. A cup of tea without a phone, an early supper and a short pause between two activities can make your head calmer. Try to let go of screens a little earlier and drink enough water. If you have complaints or tiredness persists, contact a doctor or healthcare provider. Above all, listen to what your body finds pleasant right now.
The Moon and the sky of today
Today the Moon is in Scorpio at 6 degrees as a waning crescent with 1 percent illumination. The position of the Moon is an astronomical fact; its meaning is a creative interpretation. In that imagery a phase is almost complete, because the new moon follows on 9 November. For Aquarius, this means that ideas no longer need to grow, but may be sorted.
Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are retrograde today, while Mars and Jupiter are in Leo and Pluto is in Aquarius. A small exercise may be to put on paper one plan you have had in your head for months. Note which step you could take this week and which friend you might ask to join you. In this way, today's thinking becomes a calm, concrete next step.
Moon phase
Waning crescent
8 November 2026 · 12:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Illuminated portion: 0.9% · Scorpio
Next full moon: 24 November 2026 at 15:54
Next new moon: 9 November 2026 at 08:02
Source: Astronomy Engine / USNOOn this day
Röntgen discovers X-rays
While experimenting in his Würzburg laboratory, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered an unknown form of radiation, which he called X-rays.
German Patent and Trade Mark Office — The discovery of X-Rays ↗Pioneer 9 begins its solar mission
NASA launched Pioneer 9 into an orbit around the Sun to measure the solar wind, magnetic fields and other interplanetary conditions.
NASA — 50 Years Ago, Pioneer 9 Launched to Aid Apollo Astronauts ↗Born on this day
Edmond Halley
English astronomer who predicted the return of the comet that now bears his name.
ESA — 8 November: Edmond Halley ↗Bram Stoker
Irish writer and theatre manager, best known as the author of the 1897 novel Dracula.
Trinity College Dublin — Bram Stoker ↗Astrological interpretation for inspiration and self-reflection. Not a medical diagnosis or personal health advice.
