WELCOME TO KAT LANE'S ASTROCAST, A WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE FORECAST THAT HELPS YOU PLAN BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON.

KAT'S OVERVIEW FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18

To find out the Cosmic Climate for each day, click on the sign links in the overview below or the sign buttons that follow it. Remember, the Cosmic Climate affects us all, regardless of what sign we happen to be. New to the AstroCast? Check out How It Works.

Mood Swings
You’ll be brimming with vitality and exciting ideas, on MONDAY, when the Cancer Moon is galvanized by brainy Mercury, prolific Jupiter and an artful Venus. This is an ideal day for communicating, circulating your ideas and strategizing about how to promote your brilliance. But hold those thoughts! While your mind will be abuzz with great notions, the Moon is waning in strength, which is not the time to start anything new. Instead, exploit all this savvy to expand your influence and advance projects already underway. The more sentimental side of this tenderhearted Moon will be in evidence, come evening, courtesy of a coupling between the blazing Sun and a rapturous Neptune, making Monday the best date night this week!
The Cancer Moon morphs from sentimental to temperamental, on TUESDAY, due to a vexing aspect from quarrelsome Mercury, doubling down on this thin-skinned Moon’s tendency to take everything personally. Try not to let emotions, yours or someone else’s, get the better of you. The good news is that this mood will dissipate by midafternoon, when a madcap Uranus coaxes out Cancer’s kookier side. This dynamic, exciting both your imagination and intellect, all but dares you to flaunt your originality. Don't edit yourself. You have a terrific opportunity to release your inner genius. Don’t waste it!

Battles Royale
WEDNESDAY starts out with a brief Void Moon. Expect delays and cancellations and give yourself extra time to get around. (Read all about the dos and don’ts of the Void Moon here.) At 8:51a, the Moon pounces into Leo, rear ends a combative Mars and faces-off with an incendiary Pluto. This volatile cocktail is likely to set the stage for power plays, backstabbing and a ferocious battle of egos. Needless to say, this is not the day to have a scene with anyone—especially if they’re in a position to get you fired or break your heart. If you’re someone who enjoys palace intrigue and a battle royal, feel free to enter the fray. If not, steer clear of office politics, other people’s dramas and pretentious hot-heads looking for attention.
Speaking of attention, get ready to take center stage on THURSDAY, when the luminous Leo Moon ushers in the Sun’s entrance into exuberant Sagittarius and receives a big ovation from Jupiter, Mercury and, even that tough critic, Pluto. There’s a vibrancy to this day that will fill you with bravura and spark you to show off your talents. Slight interference from Saturn, early on, may throw some shade your way, in the form of minor obstacles. Don’t let it stop you from adding your personal flair to everything you’re doing. Tap into Leo’s grandeur and dismiss any intrusions with a haughty toss of your mane.

Primetime Void Moon!
FRIDAY’s the day to earmark for errands, mundane tasks and catching up on your correspondence, courtesy of a primetime Void Moon that lasts until early evening. While a Void is not a good time for making major decisions or purchases, knowing about this “dropout” period in advance can be an advantage. You can allocate bothersome chores for this time, so they don’t bog you down on more fruitful day. At 6:01p, the Moon moves into pragmatic Virgo. If you don’t want to spend your Friday night working to make up for any lost time during the Void, plan a romantic dinner or fun night out with friends. This methodical and meticulous Moon will make sure it comes off Virgo perfect!

WEEKEND FORECAST
SATURDAY’s Virgo Moon aligns with an equally diligent Saturn. This productive alliance comes “a day late and a dollar short,” as it would have been far more welcome on Friday. That said, this would be a great time to tackle any to-dos and chores you’ve been saving for a rainy day. Then, come evening, you can relax and succumb to the charms of a passionate Venus, because Saturday is the other best date night this week!
SUNDAY’s Virgo Moon will have to contend with an argumentative Mercury, looking to lure you into petty squabbles. Don’t ruin your day by taking the bait. A sparkling aspect from zany Uranus has far more exciting things in mind. If you’re willing to embrace spontaneity and go with the flow, your day just might turn out to be more fun than you originally planned. Enjoy!