Greetings Crystal Weavers,

Happy Friday 13th - make it magical and witchy !!! 

What better day than to initiate difficult conversations? The wonderful number 13 is supporting you  “ invoking  high voltage energy “  and protection of a powerful goddess day.

Mercury also stations direct in Scorpio today!! 

This concludes the third and final Mercury retrograde of 2026 !! You could find yourself feeling a little more relaxed - and in control of your life.  

Use this time to organise yourself, your schedule, your home and family  before the festive season hits. Use the final days of this month to reflect on 2026 - what you’ve achieved and if you have any final things to take care of.  Do it now - before the 12th month of the year. 

Venus stations direct today  November 13 at 24° Libra - But the post-retrograde shadow period, during which Venus retraces the degrees she covered while retrograde, extends through late November and into December 2026.

Decisions and conversations initiated after November 13 are far better supported than those made during the retrograde.

 If you've been holding off on a significant relationship conversation, a financial decision, or a major commitment, mid-to-late November is the window to move forward with more confidence. Confidence is not about pretending to be fearless. It is the quiet trust that you can handle what comes — speak up in the meeting, set a boundary, walk into a room as yourself. The best crystals for confidence support that in different ways: some spark courage and motivation, some steady you when nerves rise, and some help you recognise your own worth. Here is how to choose. 

Why do crystals for confidence work with the solar plexus chakra? 

In crystal-energy traditions, self-belief and personal power are governed by the solar plexus chakra — the energetic centre just above the navel associated with willpower, identity and the courage to act. When this centre feels balanced, it is easier to trust your decisions and show up as yourself. Many confidence crystals carry warm, fiery colours — reds, oranges and golds — that resonate with this energy. Think of them less as a magic fix and more as a wearable cue that helps you return to a grounded, self-assured mindset throughout the day.

Carnelian is a must have crystal - it works with both the solar plexus and the sacral chakra : it helps you trust yourself and follow your internal guide to navigate situations. It motivates success in business and other matters.  Carnelian energy is the bold spark that helps you take action instead of overthinking. It is the stone to reach for before a presentation, an interview or any moment that asks you to be brave. Wearing it close either in the form of a bracelet, pendant or tiny stone tucked inside your bra. 

Please Note:  On Saturday, October 24, 2026 — one day before Venus crossed back into Libra — Mercury stationed retrograde at 22° Scorpio. This means that from October 24 to November 13, both Venus and Mercury retrograded simultaneously. Today both planets stationed direct on the same day: November 13. 

Double retrogrades are infrequent enough to be noteworthy.

Mercury retrograde in Scorpio compounds the existing Scorpio retrograde themes with communication complications specific to this sign placement: misunderstandings around secrets and private information, conversations about difficult emotional topics that get derailed before they complete, contractual disputes, and the general Mercury-retrograde tendency for past situations and people to resurface.

Having both the planet of desire and values (Venus) and the planet of communication (Mercury) retrograde simultaneously in Scorpio creates a compressed pressure around: speaking truthfully about what you want in relationships, renegotiating financial or legal agreements involving other parties, confronting what you know but haven't said, and any situation requiring clarity about shared resources.

Ref : Synthesis astrology