This is a day for doubts, for asking yourself those hard questions that need answers...And so began my horoscope for today. It continues:

If you like to meditate, think about meditating a little longer today because you could learn a lot about your self. You'll see the whole palette of colors of human emotion in the people around you, from joy to utter disappointment and back again. Where do you fit into the palette? Exploring your intellectual interests might get your curiosity going, although whatever knowledge you gain may bring up more questions than answers! (edit: Nodes beget nodes.) You'll also want to get together with close friends or your partner to discuss this new information. You'll learn from them, and they'll learn from you, so your head should be buzzing by the end of the day.
Seems somewhat appropriate, as Iron Noder XVI has begun, and I've committed to participating in this, my very first one. A daunting task for sure because, if I'm successful, I will more than double my write-ups for the year, and almost double my all-time number. No pressure there at all. Anyway, the first question, as my curiosity has indeed got going, is: Wonder what my horoscope for the month says?

November encourages you to balance work and well-being, Cancerian. Focus on self-care and nurture relationships. Professionally, your efforts bear fruit, leading to recognition. Financially, make informed decisions. Embrace change; it opens doors to personal growth.

Scorpio season marks a significantly creative time for you, dear Cancerian, because the sun moves through your solar fifth house, urging you to see the world through playful and childlike eyes. Allow your self to pursue new experiences and relationships with nonjudgmental eyes, keeping an open mind while gaining personal interests. You might also feel called to spend more time in the company of young family members, passing on knowledge or skills as a way to nurture and shape the next generation.

Venus enters Libra and the sector of your chart that governs domestic bliss on November 8, bringing a nostalgic and harmonious energy to the table. Lean into these vibes by calling more love into your space, filling your leisure hours with meaningful projects, good people, and plenty of movement in the kitchen. Meanwhile, Mercury enters Sagittarius the next day, promoting spiritual discussions as a means to transform and intensify important bonds. Consider starting a new project during the Scorpio new moon on the thirteenth, giving your self six months to see the work through.

Well, how about that? Seems like an auspicious start, even if a couple of the categories have been juxtaposed. I, for one, am curious to see how this plays out, and have four more logs in which to post updates, per the rules of the challenge. Will I succeed? Will I achieve Iron Noder recognition, or just level up, or neither? Will this become a self-fulfilling prophecy? A false analogy? An exercise in the mental gymnastics of causation versus correlation? Will the stars indeed align? Stay tuned, gentle reader, and see for yourselves if I evolve and thrive or stagnate and die.