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From November 4 onward, things get feistier, as Mars enters Sagittarius, your zone of adventure, long-term vision, and personal expansion. Suddenly, all those emotional lessons you’ve been processing don’t feel quite so heavy — they feel like motivation. You might feel a deep pull to book that trip, apply to a course, publish your writing, or finally say the thing you’ve been holding back. But heads up: Mercury will be retrograde in this same part of your chart starting November 9, so while you should dream big and speak freely, double-check all logistics, contracts, and travel details. This retrograde may delay or reroute your plans, but not to block you. It’s to help you clarify your “why.” And once Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio on November 18, you’ll get one last chance to rewire your mindset around fear, power, and desire before moving forward with more clarity and strength.
The month ends on an upward note, as Sagittarius Season begins November 21, and Mercury Retrograde wraps up by November 29. You may feel like a fog is lifting, and suddenly the big picture makes sense again. Venus joins Sagittarius on November 30, sprinkling blessings over your long-term goals, education, and spiritual path. You’re not the same Aries you were at the start of the month; you’re deeper, wiser, and more attuned to what motivates you from the inside out. You didn’t just rise from the ashes. You studied the fire, danced with it, and now you’re ready to use it to light up the next chapter of your life.
Leo, your power doesn’t need an audience — but that hasn’t stopped you from delivering a performance anyway. Mars is in its final stretch through your home, family, and foundations sector, and even if you didn’t mean to stir things up… you did. But here’s the twist: it was necessary. Since September 22nd, you’ve been privately unpacking your relationship with roots, rest, and responsibility. Some Leos have moved, redecorated, cut ties, or cried in the bathtub — all valid. Now as Mars approaches 29°, the question is: What emotional habitat are you building for yourself? This week is less about dramatic change and more about internal integration. You’ve grown, but have you noticed how differently you respond to old triggers? That’s your Mars work, right there.
Meanwhile, Mercury enters your joy sector like a chaotic but loveable bestie. Starting October 29th, Mercury in Sag lights up your romance, play, and passion zone. Translation: your texts might get flirty, your jokes land louder, and you may be tempted to post a thirst trap just to feel something. Mercury in Sag wants you to remember what it’s like to fall in love with your own damn mind — and maybe someone else’s too. Say yes to the spontaneous invite. Go on that “just for fun” date. Make something dumb and beautiful. You’re in your comedic rom-com era, and even if it gets messy, it’ll be entertaining as hell.
Your weekly horoscope is here. Scorpio season, aka spooky season, peaks this week with its metaphysical symbols of decay, death, transformation, and regeneration. Northern cultures celebrate with ritual to mark this cross-quarter eve of the sun’s descent toward the brittle winter. The halfway point between the Autumn equinox and the winter solstice, Halloween reminds us that the cooler months were once touch-and-go for people and animals less hardy. Representing the dying strength of the sun and vegetation at this time of year, remember your loved ones (yes, including furry friends), and acknowledge the spectral non-material layers of perception. Halloween falls on Friday, so ring in your ghoul gang, dress to slay in your spooktacular best, and enjoy the light side of the dark side of life. Crack out your best puns as Mercury heads into fun-loving Sagittarius midweek. And consider costuming as an iconic power couple since Venus (aesthetics) is traveling behind the sun, still in relationship-oriented Libra.
Read on to discover what’s in store for your sign during the week of October 26 through November 1, 2025.
Aries (March 21–April 19)
Mercury is the planet of comms and, in ancient myth, had a penchant for getting into mischief. This week, it moves into Sagittarius, the truth seeker, activating your sphere of international concerns, philosophy, and big picture vistas. What winding paths of hot topics are you drawn to right now? Consider your response to hot-button conversations, as this influence suggests foot in mouth syndrome. Instead, solve a problem, puzzle, or conundrum. Plan travel, study, or brainstorm your options to get them clear and build out from your current position. This is an optimistic influence, lending flair to how you express yourself. Take a positive approach, and you’re more likely to come up with solutions that surprise you. Your sphere of shared resources is in focus this season, so consider a costume collab. Team up; combos are amusing and have more impact, so if you’ve got it, haunt it.
Taurus (April 20–May 20)
The mists of spooky season waft through your sphere of one-to-one partnership, so find the Romeo to your Ghouliette and team up for the Halloween celebrations. A well-themed romantic dinner for two before joining friends for a party? Pumpkin spice latte with bestie over the weekend to catch up and celebrate your connection? How about reflecting on relationships past and considering what you could well and truly lay to rest if you’ve been keeping a little bit of love on life support. We all know you don’t like to let go, but do it with love and gratitude in your heart, and you will both feel more free with space for Mr/Ms tall, dark, and gorgeously ghoulish. Take an adventurous approach to deep and meaningful conversation. Seek the truth within your own psyche and motivations, or get to know someone special in a way that drops down beneath the everyday superficial surface.
Gemini (May 21–June 21)
Mercury heads into your opposite sign midweek, activating all things comms in your zone of one-to-ones. You share the communication axis with big picture Sagittarius, so roam long, winding, and uplifting conversational paths. Have the big conversations, yes, about what your shared vision is. Philosophical chats with your bestie over a pumpkin spice latte? Yes, broaden the concept around what’s possible on a topic or in your relationships. This is an intellectually stimulating month, so be open to friendly challenge on a variety of topics. Since Mercury will retrograde later in this cycle, don’t say ‘I do’ or sign on a dotted line if you can help it. More information tends to come to light over retrogrades, so read the fine print if you can’t postpone. Spooky season activates your sphere of fitness, work, routine, and pets, so send some fond thoughts to those fluffy, dearly departed animal friends. Consider a ‘death by ’80s aerobics’ costume theme, and as always, twin up!
Cancer (June 22–July 22)
Spooky season looks good on you since it’s hosted by sister water sign Scorpio. Sharing the element of water means emotional awareness, connection, and hyper focus on your nearest and dearest, so spend quality time and consider a family Halloween this year. Your sphere of leisure, self-expression, fun, and dating is lit, so even more reason to make this occasion one to celebrate. We never regret spending time and putting effort into events. But we do regret not doing that, so go with it, whether blood is thicker than water or your chosen family is the one that is there for you through thick and thin. Mercury, planet of comms, is all about your work and wellness sphere from Wednesday. Even more reason to have fun with Halloween puns, keep it light and bright, and lean into an optimistic mindset. If you have a grand vision for a project or pivot, brainstorm under this influence. Think big, dear Cancer, then do your due diligence.
Leo (July 23–August 22)
It’s the spookiest party of the year this Friday, and you don’t need to be home alone—call up ghoul friends and family and organize an event or night out. There’s still time to pull a costume together or go that extra mile on an existing one. Since this is your domestic sphere that is highlighted over this season, there’s even more reason to deck your halls with ghosts of lovers past and host at home. Mercury is the planet of communication, and this week it switches signs, landing in sister fire sign, Sagittarius. In your sphere of dating, leisure, and expression, this is a super creative and joyous time. Take a sabbatical for your mind, open it up to new ideas, and go see comedy. You’re the performer of the zodiac, try your hand at telling the jokes, you’re bound to get some laughs and entertain. This could be the start of a new era in you doing you, and everyone LOVING it.
Virgo (August 23–September 22)
Ok, so your trick-or-treating days may be a little behind you now, but Halloween is still a fun occasion to get together with your scream team. Activating your social sphere of local one-to-ones, Halloween is a chance to connect with people in your vicinity through fun ghoulish puns, treating the little tricksters that come by for candy, etc. Why not host friends or head out? It’s on Friday, perfect. Keep it close to home, and you may just make a few new contacts while everyone is having a blast in their ghoulish or sexy alter egos. If there’s a hatchet you could bury, now would be the time. Let it go, dear Virgo. Your ruling planet, Mercury, is all about the mind and comms. Midweek, it makes a move into your domestic sphere. Bring your enquiring mind to explore familial connections, pass the talking stick, and hear everyone’s point of view. If you live solo, invite friends for conversation that opens people’s minds and perspectives. You’re challenged to explore and open up rather than dive into solutions or practical application straight away.
Libra (September 23–October 23)
This Halloween, remember you are drop-dead gorgeous, ruled by Venus, the Goddess of beauty, love, and harmony. Why not roll with and build on that theme for your spooky season celebrations? Even better, work in with bae or bestie for double the impact and go as an iconic duo. Find the Velma to your Daphne (Scooby Doo), the Gomez to your Morticia (The Addams Family), or the Madam Guillotine to your Marie Antoinette (actual historical woman and early implement of mass destruction) for this year’s cross-quarter day festivities on Friday. While Venus is still in your sign, turn up the Venusian glamour, add sparkle, wit, and a ton of puns to your characters. Since the focus is on your sphere of income, be sure to get plenty of footage if you need content for your socials. Don’t go too overboard on spending, although if it’s an investment, well, work/life balance. Consolidate and RIP draining subscriptions to save your dollars. Your social and curiosity factor dials up from Wednesday, make connections.
Scorpio (October 24–November 21)
‘Tis the season to be spooky! Of course, Halloween (this Friday) is a concentration of all things Scorpionic; you are 100% that witch. The bats, the metaphysical magic, the sexy scream-alicious ghoul-squads. With your curiosity around mystery and the hidden, you’re like an archeologist of sexuality, psychology, and the metaphysical sides of life. If you have to dig, you’re in! Dip below the surface on that hot topic or cold case you’re oh-so curious about, before Mercury leaps from your research-oriented sign into high vibe Sagittarius. Ok, so you’d rather stick to the shadows most of the time, but this week it’s worth planning a holiday costume or two and heading to a dress-up party or gathering. Why not host one of your own so you stay in control of proceedings and the dimmer switch on the lights? Take a positive attitude and a growth mindset to your financial sector from midweek. Look for opportunities and you’re more likely to find or create them. It’s time to grow that bottom line, birthday boo.
Sagittarius (November 22–December 21)
Mercury bolts into your sign on Wednesday, finally exiting on January 1, but be warned, it will retrograde back to Scorpio, so keep plans open and adjust as you go. Nothing in concrete if you can help it, for now. While Mercury’s in Sagittarius, you possess the gift of self-expression so dial up your persuasive spin, and inspiring sermons on something you’re passionate about. Lift the spirits of others or open up concepts you think they’ll benefit from if they’ve been stuck in a limited view or mindset. If you’re looking for change and adaptation, and let’s face it, as a sign built to flex, when aren’t you, then brainstorm over this period. If you’re going back to the drawing board and ready to begin a new project, direction, or even era, this is your time to cast your options wide and see what sticks. Halloween is all about the mystical for you, so dig deep into your fantasies and go with a mythological archetype, fantastical creature, or amusing ‘this goes with that’ concept.
Capricorn (December 22–January 19)
Get the Scream team together this Friday, your Halloween is all about being socially connected. Catch up, party hop, revel in ghoulish new contacts if you can manage it. Halloween is a fun event celebrating a serious topic. Death, decay, the spirit world of friends, family, and ancestors past. But it doesn’t have to be dreary or macabre. With tongue in cheek and to your audience’s delight, you could learn and recite fellow Capricorn Edgar Allen Poe’s iconic gothic poem, The Raven. “While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, as of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.” Capricorn knows that life can be a grind; the difference is that you relish shouldering responsibility and coming up trumps in the end. So the reality check this season offers is a breath of fresh scare to you, while others may find it a little grueling, or is that, ghouling ; ) Mercury activates your sphere of dreams, try an upbeat motto about expansion and positivity for the rest of the month, you’ll be delighted and surprised by the results.
Aquarius (January 20–February 18)
Mercury, Planet of comms and all things trickery, heads into your sphere of friendships and broader social connections from Wednesday. In perky Sagittarius, this is rather a raucous combo built for networking far and wide. Get your message out, adventure into circles that stimulate your mind and inspire you. Your professional and public sphere hosts Halloween, the jewel in Scorpio season’s crown. What you do matters, how you present yourself, and what you say. With this in mind, it’s easier to lead an exemplary month. Think like a mentor, modeling how to do or be. With that in mind, what message will you send with your Halloween costuming, what you share publicly on social, or share with family and friends? This is a great opportunity to comment, have your say, or just raise the vibration through fun and festivity with your costuming of choice. Make the most of this social, festive occasion and share real talk with those you meet.
Pisces (February 19–March 20)
As Mercury activates your public-facing professional sphere from Wednesday, it’s time to talk your way to the top. Master the art of spin, spruik your wares, and update your copy. Think big picture, optimistically, and take leaps of faith. Talk yourself up, not down! Since Mercury will retrograde in this area, you’ll need to keep your ideas open to adaptation as you go. You’re still on the journey to rethinking something in this area, even if you don’t know it yet. Halloween has us all asking, are they just broom mates or something more? Well, if you’re going to team up, why not create a costumed couple that screams Iconic duo? Your sphere of higher education, exotic cultures, and travel is the focal point for this season, so take it as inspo for costume ideas. If you’re feeling shy and retiring, find a way to bring creativity in, go to a party anyway, or head out to people-watch to enjoy the effort others have put in. Be your own media company and share your experience. We’d all love to see your Halloween review and social snaps.
Tamil cinema’s re-release fever is showing no signs of slowing down. After the return of Kushi, another early-2000s favourite is heading back to theatres. Friends, the 2001 film starring Vijay, Suriya and Ramesh Khanna, will once again grace the big screen on November 21 in a 4K remastered version enhanced with Dolby Atmos sound. The rerelease was officially announced by public relations officer Nikil Murukan earlier this week, sparking excitement among fans who grew up watching the feel-good entertainer.
A timeless friendship finds new life
Originally directed by Siddique, Friends is based on his 1999 Malayalam film of the same name. The Tamil adaptation follows three inseparable companions whose deep bond is tested when love, secrets and misunderstandings enter the picture. What begins as a carefree tale of friendship soon takes an emotional turn, exploring how trust and loyalty can be shaken but never fully lost.
The ensemble cast includes Vijayalakshmi, Vadivelu, Abhinayashree, Charle and Radha Ravi, each contributing to the film’s mix of humour and heart. When Friends first arrived in theatres as a Pongal release in 2001, it went up against Ajith Kumar’s Dheena and still managed to emerge as one of the year’s biggest hits. Audiences loved its light-hearted tone, Ilaiyaraaja’s melodious soundtrack and the rare pairing of Vijay and Suriya, two stars who would go on to dominate Tamil cinema in their own right.
A nostalgic celebration for a new generation
The re-release of Friends comes at a time when audiences are rediscovering the joy of watching classics on the big screen. Recent Tamil rereleases have performed remarkably well, proving that emotional storytelling never goes out of style. With Friends, the restoration aims to preserve the charm of the original while presenting it with the clarity and sound quality of modern cinema.
The film’s famous tagline for the re-release, “Some friendships never fade, they just return stronger,” captures the spirit of its comeback. For longtime fans, this screening is a chance to relive their memories in the theatre once again. For newer viewers, it is an opportunity to see Vijay and Suriya share screen space in a film that shaped the tone of early 2000s Tamil comedy dramas.
The original Friends stood out for balancing laughter with emotional depth. Siddique’s direction gave the story warmth and rhythm, while the chemistry between the leads carried the film’s heart. Two decades later, the rerelease not only celebrates that enduring friendship but also highlights how the themes of loyalty and forgiveness still resonate with today’s audience.
With Friends returning to cinemas worldwide on November 21, the season of nostalgia continues. The laughter, the music and the emotion are all set to come alive again, this time brighter and louder than ever.
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Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the North American rights to “Yes Repeat No,” a drama exploring Israeli-Palestinian identity. The film releases Nov. 11 on North American VOD platforms and DVD.
“Yes Repeat No” follows the story of three actors who are auditioning to play Juliano Mer-Khamis, a Palestinian-Jewish actor and activist who was assassinated in 2011 on the steps of the theater he founded in Jenin. Born to an anti-Zionist Jewish mother and a Palestinian Christian Communist father, Mer-Khamis became an internationally acclaimed actor who appeared in films including “The Little Drummer Girl” and “Miral,” and later began a career as a director, theater founder and a political activist.
“Yes Repeat Now” stars Salome Azizi (“The Director”), Mousa Kraish (“Arab Juliano”), Adam Meir (“Public Juliano”), and Kariem Saleh (“Israeli Juliano”).
“Because we made this film before October 7th, we could examine our collective, fraught history with nuance and compassion, without clinging to ‘sides.’ We want to build bridges rather than fan flames, and to challenge our viewers’ understanding of the conflict,” said filmmaker Michael Dahan. “By weaving direct quotes from Palestinian, Israeli, Arab and American leaders throughout the dialogue the film reveals how the meaning of words spoken by political figures such as Arafat, Netanyahu, and others have shifted over time. In a time of conflict, ‘Yes Repeat No’ insists on imagining a better future and encourages its audience to feel more understood and less alone.”
The film is written and directed by Dahan, who also serves as the film’s producer alongside N. Braxton Pope and Sarah Szalavitz.
Watch the trailer for “Yes Repeat No” below.
South Korean star Park Jin Joo is officially taken! With a surprise reveal that has fans overjoyed, her agency PRAIN TPC announced that the star favorite will be wed on 30th November 2025. The revelation is a welcome surprise, particularly given that Park has kept her romance totally under wraps.
Per the official release, Park Jin Joo is to wed her long-time beau in an intimate ceremony in Seoul. Friends and close relatives are only invited to the ceremony. Due to respect for the groom, a non-celebrity, the couple resolved to keep their personal information—particularly his identity—under wraps.
The agency posted: “Actress Park Jin Joo has established profound trust with her partner and decided to pledge a future together with him. The ceremony will be conducted privately, and we request forgiveness for making this choice. Even following marriage, she will still welcome you through good projects as an actress.”
The news was received with a display of love and support from fans, who took to social media in large numbers to send congratulatory messages. Park Jin Joo is now among the increasing number of Korean celebrities—from Kim Jong Kook, Kim Yoon Hye, Kwon Yul, Kim Jong Min, Eun Ji Won, and Jo Se Ho—to keep their romantic affairs off the public eye.
In spite of the secrecy surrounding her wedding, her fans are rejoicing at this milestone moment in her life and looking forward to her return on screen after marrying. With her ongoing passion for acting and a new beginning in store, Park Jin Joo is embracing personal and professional development in 2025.
A chilling new supernatural mystery, Baramulla, is set to release on November 7. The film takes audiences to the snow-covered valley of Kashmir, where quiet landscapes hide deep secrets. The story begins with the sudden disappearance of a young boy that disturbs the peace of a small town. DSP Ridwaan Sayyed, played by Manav Kaul, is a Kashmiri police officer transferred to the area to lead the investigation. As he settles in with his family, he soon realizes that the case is far from ordinary, and that some forces at play may not belong to this world.
Baramulla combines supernatural elements with human drama and mystery, bringing together fear, emotion, and suspense. It explores how legends, memories, and reality blend in a place already burdened by conflict. The film also stars Bhasha Sumbli as Gulnaar and promises to offer a tense, emotionally charged viewing experience.
The movie is directed and written by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, known for his acclaimed political thriller Article 370. The story is written by Aditya Dhar and co-produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar under Jio Studios and B62 Studios.
Speaking about the film, director Aditya Suhas Jambhale said, “With a genre-bending film like Baramulla, we wanted to tell a story rooted in emotion but elevated by tension and the supernatural. Kashmir is not just the setting; it’s a living, breathing character that shapes every moment and mystery. We hope audiences across the world feel the pulse of the valley and the humanity at the heart of this journey.”
Producer Jyoti Deshpande added, “At Jio Studios, we’ve always been drawn to stories that break the mould, and Baramulla does exactly that. After Article 370, our collaboration with Aditya Jambhale continues to evolve with this powerful supernatural thriller.”
As someone who’s worn the brand for over a decade, I never skip the Free People Black Friday sale. I’ve long written about my love of Free People’s dreamy, drapey aesthetic that feels effortlessly cool. My favorite barrel-leg jeans are an original, as are several of my oversized jackets, flowy dresses, and yoga leggings. The company’s boho vibes manage to hit key fashion trends with quality that ensures its pieces last through the seasons.
Last year, Free People’s Cyber Week sale brought an additional 40% off sale styles, which meant clothing deals of up to 75% off original prices—but I’m far too impatient to wait until November 28 to refresh my fall wardrobe, especially with so many great markdowns already live. Below, I’ve rounded up the early Free People Black Friday sale finds worth shopping now—before the best sizes and colors disappear.
The best early Free People Black Friday deals, at a glance
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Free People’s denim always leans on the cool side—baggy silhouettes that feel lived-in. You’ll find steep early discounts on all sorts of denim at the moment. I’ve got my eye on these work-ready trouser jeans, which are a whopping 60% off.
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With winter on the horizon (and a chill settling over much of the country as we speak), it’s a miracle to find coats on sale at all—not to mention ones that transition easily into fall. I’d start this on-trend plaid layer or a cherry-red quilted puffer jacket.
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India is becoming increasingly the focus for international music, and 2025 looks set to be an annus mirabilis for fans. Following hot on the heels of news that John Mayer will be touring India, global EDM phenomenon Calvin Harris has been confirmed to play his eagerly awaited debut in India.
The Grammy-winning Scottish DJ and producer will play in two key cities under a special tour tie-up with Sunburn. Calvin Harris will make his debut live performances in India at Mumbai on November 8 and Bengaluru on November 9, 2025. Tickets will go on a limited pre-sale for chosen credit card members beginning October 6 at 12 PM IST, followed by general ticket sales from October 8 at 12 PM IST, only on BookMyShow.
Harris, with his energetic performances and international hits, is likely to deliver an experience never to be forgotten to Indian audiences. Fans await his performances of hit songs like “We Found Love,” “One Kiss,” “Outside,” “Summer,” “Blame,” “This Is What You Came For,” and his recent hit “Blessings.” These concerts are likely to attract huge fan bases as Harris displays his skills as a DJ and songwriter that have earned him a place among the most prominent voices in the international EDM industry.
Calvin Harris started off in music with his debut album I Created Disco in 2007 and has since been churning out hits and collaborations in galore. His high-energy style and worldwide popularity make him an ideal addition to India’s fast-growing list of international acts.
On the personal front, Harris wed British TV and radio host Vick Hope in 2023. The couple had their first child, a boy, in August 2025, bringing a new chapter in his life after music.
With this tour, Indian fans are going to get to see one of the largest names in EDM perform live for the very first time.