The general picture for today
The Sun in Scorpio gives you a familiar sense of selfhood today. It is a day to notice what you genuinely need in order to be calm. Perhaps that means fewer stimuli, or a conversation that goes deeper than ordinary small talk.
Mercury and Venus are still retrograde, which means older themes may return. That is no reason for unrest. It is an opportunity to see which beliefs you have now let go of and which you still wish to hold consciously.
Love and connection
For those in a relationship, today may be a quiet day for talking about the small things. How was your day, what would you have liked to see differently, what made you happy? Conversations of this kind build trust without needing any major confrontation.
For those who are single, today may be a moment to reflect on what you look for in a partner. Write down three words that you find important, and see whether you recognise them in yourself too. In this way longing becomes more concrete and less dependent on what others expect.
Work and study
At work, today may be a calm day for finishing ongoing matters. It need not be spectacular. A clear reply to an email, a short summary of a meeting or a file that is finally saved properly can each bring a good deal of peace.
For students, it may help to close the week with a short evaluation. What went well, what could be better, and what would you like to approach differently next week? For those looking for work, it may feel good to thank a few contacts calmly for their time and advice.
Wellbeing and rhythm
For general wellbeing, today is a good moment to slow your pace. A walk without a goal, a cup of tea in silence or an early evening can help body and mind to relax. These are ordinary, accessible choices.
Pay attention to how you sleep and eat, without overdoing it. Small routines that you enjoy often give more support than grand plans. This is lifestyle guidance and not medical advice.
The Moon and the mood of the day
Today the Moon is in its waning phase, at roughly 23 per cent illumination, in the sign of Virgo. This is a fact from the calendar. In interpretation, the thin Moon suits a day of completion and stillness, after the busyness of earlier days.
As a creative reading, you can use this Moon to consider what you wish to keep. Which habit, which relationship or which rhythm gives you energy? Begin there, and let the rest go gently.
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
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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
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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
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Nobel Prize — Charles K. Kao, Facts ↗Astrological interpretation for inspiration and self-reflection. Not a medical diagnosis or personal health advice.