Sorry, But You Will Definitely Feel This Week’s Astrological Chaos

Buckle up … again! On Thursday, November 20, Uranus and Neptune are forming an incredibly rare connection, which happens to coincide with a powerful new moon in Scorpio and Mercury retrograde, creating an extremely potent aspect pattern known as a “wedge.” Ew? Maybe. But also: Wow! And if that doesn’t sound dramatic enough, both Uranus and Neptune will be perched at 29 degrees, also known as the anaretic degree — astrology’s final threshold and absolute climax point. Okay!

It’s going to be a helluva week, and major changes are all but guaranteed. But don’t worry: I’ve got you covered. Read on to understand what’s happening and, more importantly, what it actually means for you.

First, let’s talk about Uranus in astrology.

Uranus is the planet that rewires your life when you’re too comfortable, too resigned, too stuck. In astrology, the planet is associated with revolution, rebellion, reinvention, upheaval, innovation, and every moment that jolts you — and society at large — into the next chapter. Since 2018, Uranus has been crawling through Taurus, a sign associated with stability, resources, safety, values, food systems, and the deeply seated ways we cling to what we know. But because Uranus is the antithesis of structure, its time in Taurus has been all about destabilization: the global economy, agriculture, social security, the economy, supply chains. Everything has been through the wringer.

Although Uranus briefly swung into Gemini a few months ago, it’s now back in Taurus — situated at 29 degrees to be precise — which carries deep potency in astrology. The 29th degree is referred to as the anaretic degree in astrology, and it’s a pressure valve: the final moment before a breakthrough, where the unfinished lessons of a planet’s transit come roaring to the surface. Uranus at 29 degrees Taurus is asking us to revisit everything that has shifted since 2018 and to consciously integrate the disruption. Uranus demands progress, but at 29 degrees, it also demands honesty about how far you’ve already come — and what you need to do next to ensure you’re on the best, most courageous path forward.

And now, what Neptune represents in astrology …

Incredibly far out in our solar system, Neptune symbolizes illusion and delusion. Governing spirituality, intuition, imagination, art, empathy, escapism, glamour, and the unconscious, Neptune doesn’t speak in linear logic but rather through symbols, sensations, longing, and magic. Since 2011, it has been moving through Pisces — dissolving outdated moral frameworks, eroding binary thinking, and heightening our awareness of emotional interdependence.

I think often about how, over the past 14 years, our world has been radically restructured by social media; there’s nothing more Neptunian than an entire existence on our devices built on fantasy, projection, and elusive algorithms — the constant merging of reality and unreality. Social media is Neptune: intoxicating, addictive, and completely lacking boundaries. And while Neptune spent a few months in Aries this year, it’s now back in Pisces for a final time. Like Uranus, Neptune is sitting exactly at 29 degrees — the last degree of the last zodiac sign, of the furthest planet, for the last time in our lifetimes. Accordingly, this is the moment where we metabolize everything we’ve absorbed since 2011. Neptune at 29 degrees Pisces is an audit, a final reckoning with truth, fantasy, escapism, and (of course) your own spiritual wiring.

Also, the deal with new moons. And Mercury retrograde.

New moons are always intense, but this one is in a league of its own. Landing at 28 degrees Scorpio, it’s sitting right in the crosshairs of the Uranus-Neptune sextile, acting as an emotional ignition point. Scorpio new moons are about choosing transformation over repetition; it’s the essence of “let go or be dragged.” Likewise, this lunation is about starting new cycles by releasing outdated frameworks, so with Uranus and Neptune also strengthening that narrative, we’ll have a lot of material to work with.

And yes, Mercury retrograde is involved too — adding yet another layer! At this very moment, Mercury will also be at 29 degrees Scorpio, demanding we reevaluate our beliefs and assumptions. In this context, Mercury retrograde acts like a spiritual interpreter, translating the Uranus-Neptune revelations into words, understanding, and meaning. It helps us process what we’re seeing, hearing, and realizing … even if it initially arrives as confusion or misunderstanding. I mean, what else would you expect from Mercury retrograde?

Finally, a brief explanation on what the heck a sextile is.

A sextile refers to the angle — here, specifically 60 degrees— formed between these planets as they move through the zodiac. This connection between Uranus and Neptune is the second installment of a five-part series: it first occurred on August 28 and will take place again on July 25, 2026; January 15, 2027; and June 6, 2027.

While the sextile between Uranus and Neptune is generally considered positive — encouraging flow, connection, and possibility — this particular alignment is notable because it’s the last and only time they’ll meet while Uranus is in Taurus and Neptune is in Pisces. All future alignments will occur in Gemini and Aries, shifting the tone toward futurism, speed, and innovation. But this one — with Uranus at 29 degrees Taurus and Neptune at 29 degrees Pisces — is not about launch mode. It’s about reflection and synthesis. It’s about taking the entire story of the past seven years (Uranus) and 14 years (Neptune) and asking: What does it all mean? And how do I integrate it moving forward?

But that’s not all! This aspect is forming alongside the New Moon in Scorpio at 29 degrees, injecting emotional intensity, psychological depth, and transformative force into an already explosive equation. And while Uranus and Neptune are far-out generational planets — usually more societal than personal — the moon is close to home. This means we’ll actually feel the Uranus-Neptune activation in our daily life. Yeehaw!

Okay, so what does this all mean for you?

This is a line in the sand: a before-and-after point on your journey. You may experience a realization that rewrites something you thought was settled. You may confront a truth you’ve been circling for months — even years! You may suddenly understand what needs to end, what needs to begin, or what needs to change for your life to move forward.

Keep in mind you may feel a combination of clarity and disorientation — like waking from a long dream and remembering where you actually are. The wild astrology of this week will help you release a pattern that has drained you, unlock a desire you’ve been suppressing, or reclaim a part of yourself you lost somewhere along the way. You don’t need to force anything. Just stay honest. Stay curious. Stay open to the possibility that what’s leaving your life is clearing space for what’s overdue. And, of course, don’t forget to breathe. After all, Sagittarius season starts the very next day. Phew!