Exploring with attention
The energy of today invites discovery. Perhaps you would like to take a new route to work, watch a different kind of film or start a conversation with someone you do not yet know well. That suits Sagittarius, who likes to seek out the horizon.
At the same time there is a quiet undertone that asks for carefulness. Plan your discoveries so that you also have time to land. A short note at the end of the day about what you have seen can add a great deal of value.
Together or alone
If you have a partner, today may be a moment to try something new together. Think of a small outing, a new meal or a walk through a neighbourhood you have not yet visited together. In this way room is made for conversations that are not about problems.
For those who are single, the day may offer an opportunity to make contact in small steps. A remark at a birthday gathering or a question to a neighbour can be the beginning of something lovely. Keep it open and without expectation.
Work and study
At work, a project may stimulate your curiosity today. Try asking a question you would not normally ask, for example why a process is organised in a particular way. Such a question often leads to better collaboration and new insights.
For students, it may help to look at a subject from a different angle. Find an article or example from another field and see what it adds. Those who are looking for work could schedule a networking moment today and ask someone what their work involves.
Taking care of yourself
For your general wellbeing, it is good to pause deliberately today. Take a few minutes to sit upright, breathe and let your shoulders drop. Small moments like these keep your energy better balanced than one long interruption.
Eating and drinking can also proceed calmly and regularly. A meal eaten with attention and without a screen can give your day structure. Choose what feels pleasant to you, and be gentle with yourself if things do not go exactly to plan.
The Moon in Cancer at 65.8 per cent
Astronomically speaking, the Moon today is in the waning gibbous phase with 65.8 per cent illumination. The illuminated portion is gradually decreasing, and according to the geocentric reading for this day the Moon is in Cancer.
Astrologically, Cancer may emphasise a sense of safety and home today. For Sagittarius this can help to connect the urge for adventure with the need for a familiar base. It is an interpretation you can use as a reflection.
Moon phase
Waning gibbous
31 October 2026 · 12:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Illuminated portion: 65.8% · Cancer
Next full moon: 24 November 2026 at 15:54
Next new moon: 9 November 2026 at 08:02
Source: Astronomy Engine / USNOOn this day
Nevada becomes a US state
President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the United States, making it the 36th state.
State of Nevada — History of Nevada ↗UC Santa Barbara — Abraham Lincoln, Proclamation 119 ↗
The first ISS crew launches
William Shepherd, Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev launched from Baikonur aboard a Soyuz spacecraft, beginning their journey as the International Space Station's first resident crew.
NASA Johnson Space Center — Historical timeline ↗Born on this day
Juliette Gordon Low
American founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA, who brought together its first troop in 1912.
Girl Scouts of the USA — Juliette Gordon Low ↗Michael Collins
American astronaut and command module pilot on Apollo 11, the first crewed mission to land on the Moon.
NASA Apollo Lunar Surface Journal — Apollo 11 Crew ↗Astrological interpretation for inspiration and self-reflection. Not a medical diagnosis or personal health advice.