Perhaps the spookiest week of the year has arrived. How can you make sure it’s all treat and no trick?
As Scorpio season brings a brooding, intense energy, many of us will mark Halloween or Samhain at the start of the week, depending on your beliefs and practices.
Then November begins and we exit a Saturn retrograde on the 4th — a shift that supports reconnecting with intuition and spiritual practice.
To make the most of this powerful period, it helps to know what energy is most available to you. We consulted the Tarot to offer guidance for the week ahead.
Your Sign’s Weekly Tarotscope for October 30 – November 5, 2023
Aries
Knight of Wands
Aries, you’re in your element this week. The Knight of Wands brings a surge of energy, ambition, and boldness. This is a prime time to take action, speak up, and move confidently on impulse when it feels right.
Let your inner fire show — take the lead and follow through on opportunities that excite you.
Taurus
The Moon
Taurus, the mood is mysterious and introspective. The Moon invites you to lean into dreams, intuition, and spiritual insight rather than forcing clarity.
Resist the urge to control every outcome; trust your inner knowing and allow impressions and visions to guide you this week.
Gemini
6 of Pentacles
Gemini, generosity is your keyword. The 6 of Pentacles suggests that giving will open channels for receiving — whether that means time, resources, or compassion.
If you want to manifest abundance and goodwill, consider what you can offer first. Initiating the cycle of giving may bring the flow you seek.
Cancer
Page of Pentacles (Reversed)
Cancer, you might be feeling burned out or scattered. Though ambition and plans are present, many projects feel unfinished or stalled.
Slow down and reprioritize. Productivity doesn’t mean juggling everything at once — use this week to define meaningful goals and ask yourself why each one matters.
Leo
The Hanged Man (Reversed)
Leo, you may be resisting a necessary pause. The Hanged Man calls for reflection and perspective, but in reverse you could be impatient with inactivity.
Allow time to recalibrate even if it feels repetitive. Stepping back now can reveal clearer choices and better timing for future action.
Virgo
The Lovers (Reversed)
Virgo, relationship tensions or difficult choices may surface. The Lovers reversed points to confusion or conflict in partnerships — romantic or platonic — and internal crossroads.
This week is not ideal for finalizing major decisions. Exercise patience and wait for emotional clouds to clear before committing to anything significant.
Libra
Knight of Swords
Libra, momentum and decisive action are available to you. The Knight of Swords encourages swift communication, bold problem-solving, and forward movement.
Fortune favors the bold now — use focused energy to push projects forward and address what needs quick resolution.
Scorpio
2 of Wands
Scorpio, expansive possibilities await. The 2 of Wands highlights planning, vision, and the potential for travel or entrepreneurial initiatives.
This is a strong week to set intentions and sketch out the first steps toward long-term goals. Look beyond current boundaries and imagine what’s possible.
Sagittarius
8 of Cups
Sagittarius, you’re in a phase of letting go and moving on. The 8 of Cups signals a desire to walk away from old patterns, relationships, or emotional baggage that no longer serve you.
Honoring this impulse to release is courageous work; keep tending to it even when it feels difficult.
Capricorn
6 of Cups
Capricorn, nostalgia and memories may come to the surface. The 6 of Cups can bring reconnections with the past or vivid recollections that prompt reflection.
You might gain insight from revisiting older stories, but be mindful not to linger so long that you miss present opportunities.
Aquarius
5 of Swords
Aquarius, tensions in social dynamics could arise. The 5 of Swords warns against taking shortcuts or seeking victory at others’ expense.
Stay aligned with your principles. Avoid actions that create harm, even if the temptation to “win” feels strong — consequences tend to return to the initiator.
Pisces
Queen of Pentacles
Pisces, steady productivity and grounded abundance are available to you. The Queen of Pentacles signifies a healthy balance between work and care, blending practicality with nurturing.
Keep your priorities in view and maintain that balance — this week can be highly fruitful if you steward your resources wisely.
Spooky, Spiritual Resources for Your Week
This is an excellent week to explore intuition and spiritual study. Here are a few resources and practices to support your journey without overwhelming you:
- Work with grounding crystals that support Saturn coming direct, such as amethyst or smoky quartz
- Refresh your understanding of retrogrades and how they affect planning and communication
- Try a seasonal tarot spread to clarify intentions and ritualize transition during Samhain
Related article: 5 Crystals for Scorpio Season