Looking further and staying close
Today Sagittarius may have a sense of space opening up. You see possibilities that reach further than those of recent weeks, and at the same time you notice how important it is not to forget the people and things close to you. This duality is precisely what makes this day interesting.
Try asking yourself a small question: which desire do I want to carry into the coming month, and which habit do I want to leave behind? You do not need to have the answer straight away. The point is to keep the question open.
Warmth and honest boundaries
For those with a partner, today may be a moment to show warmth without grand words. A gesture, a small kindness or a question about how the day went can mean a great deal. At the same time it is good to be honest about what you need, so that nobody feels obliged.
For those who are on their own, the day may be about choosing relationships that suit you. Notice how you feel after a meeting and use that as information. In this way you learn to recognise more clearly what you seek in connection with others.
Work and looking ahead
At work, a look ahead may help today. Which projects will matter in a month's time, and which steps can you already take now? A short plan for the coming weeks gives an overview without fixing everything in place.
For students and those looking for work, this may be a day to review goals. Write down one goal for the coming month and note one concrete first step. It may be ambitious, but it should also be achievable.
Balance between active and still
For your general wellbeing, today is a good moment to consider the balance between being active and resting. Perhaps a fresh walk suits you alongside an afternoon with a book. Listen to what your body asks for, and choose activities that give you energy rather than drain it.
Pay attention to a quiet evening. A warm meal, a conversation or a short stretch can help you close the day. Avoid rushing towards the next task.
Waning crescent in Virgo
On 4 November 2026 the Moon is in Virgo in the waning crescent phase with 23 per cent illumination. Astronomically speaking, the visible part of the Moon has become smaller, while it comes ever closer to the new moon.
Astrologically, Virgo may today draw attention to care and precision. For Sagittarius this can be an invitation to connect freedom with responsibility. It is a symbolic reflection that helps you make conscious choices.
Moon phase
Waning crescent
4 November 2026 · 12:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Illuminated portion: 23% · Virgo
Next full moon: 24 November 2026 at 15:54
Next new moon: 9 November 2026 at 08:02
Source: Astronomy Engine / USNOOn this day
The first steps to Tutankhamun's tomb
Howard Carter's excavation team discovered the first steps leading to Tutankhamun's tomb. The find in the Valley of the Kings led to a largely intact royal tomb.
University of Oxford — 100 years of Tutankhamun ↗Griffith Institute, University of Oxford — Carter's notes, events of 4 November 1922 ↗
UNESCO's Constitution enters into force
UNESCO's Constitution entered into force, establishing the United Nations organisation for cooperation in education, science and culture.
United Nations Treaty Collection — Constitution of UNESCO ↗Born on this day
Will Rogers
Cherokee American humorist, actor and writer, known for his accessible commentary on politics and everyday life.
Oklahoma Historical Society — Rogers, William Penn Adair ↗Charles Kuen Kao
Physicist and pioneer of fibre-optic communication, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2009.
Nobel Prize — Charles K. Kao, Facts ↗Astrological interpretation for inspiration and self-reflection. Not a medical diagnosis or personal health advice.