November Horoscopes: Thanksgiving Dessert Edition
The stars foresee Thanksgiving desserts in your future. But which one, exactly? Below, your November horoscope and an especially tailored recipe for every sign. If you need to bake the recipes for your rising and sun and moon signs, we understand. That’s why there’s Overeater's Tonic when you need it.
Alex Lau1/12Aries
Suddenly you’re wanting more out of life this month: more money, more attention, and more Reese’s pumpkins. You can’t always get what you want, but it never hurts to ask. Raise your prices or plan a romantic weekend at a cabin somewhere. You need to be reminded of just how valuable you are; you deserve extra sweetness this month. So roll up to Thanksgiving dinner with this Maple Sugar Pie, a brown sugar custard pie that’s got deep caramel flavors and actually, no maple syrup at all. It’s sweet and simple—the kind of thing you appreciate, Aries—and whattya know, there’s a tablespoon of whiskey in the filling. That’s one way to get more out of this crazy month.
Photo by Alex Lau, styling by Rick Martinez2/12Taurus
Going through some stuff lately, huh? You’ll be feeling a renewed sense of freedom in your body and in your general outlook on life this month. Veer outside of your comfort zone, reach after a gigantic goal, see what happens. Meanwhile, the people closest to you will have some exciting news. Let that excitement inspire you to change something up too. Like, say, rethinking pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving in favor of...drumroll...a decadent Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust. The filling mixes cream cheese with tangy-fancy mascarpone, while a spiced pumpkin seed-brittle topping is hard not to eat by the handful.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski3/12Gemini
It’s time to get more intentional about your daily practices, Gemini. Maybe you’ve been slacking on your charcoal face masks, maybe you’re spending too much time lurking on Instagram, or maybe it’s time to get back into meal prep (here’s some inspo.) You’ll be working on yourself this month, Gemini. You have a tendency to exhaustively research what you’re getting into, so when it comes to Thanksgiving, any ol’ pie will NOT do. Our absolutely perfect Pecan-Rye Pumpkin Pie is scientifically proven to showstop all shows. Indeed, twinning Gemini, this pie combines the powers of pecan (the candied topping) and pumpkin (the fluffy custard filling) to produce the perfect dessert to satisfy your dueling taste buds.
Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski4/12Cancer
No lie, moody Cancer, you’ll be in a mood this month, but it’s a celebratory one! If you’ve been slacking on your social life, now it’s time to make up for lost time. That means party. Hard. On a Tuesday night. Around mid-month, you’ll be reminded how big (and awesome) your social circle really is (yes, you’re loved). Reciprocate that love by bringing this Cranberry Linzer Tart to your Friendsgiving. It’s like a giant Christmas cookie, but with more sweet filling. It’s just the thing to remind you how sweet and full your life is, too.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kate Buckens5/12Leo
Thanksgiving can be a time of hectic travel scheduling and decision-making. You’ll be rethinking everything this month, Leo, so go gentle on yourself. Please don’t try to hit up two back-to-back family dinners. When everything else in life is chaotic, make cooking easy. This Thanksgiving, bake this stunning, minimalist Naked Apple Tart; crisp baked apples on top and soft caramelized apples on the bottom. This dish may look simple, but it tastes sublime. Let that be the balance you seek this month, Leo.
Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski6/12Virgo
Whether you’re finally finishing The Power Broker or you’re studying for the LSAT, your gears will be turning this month, studious Virgo. But you always need a reminder to take a step back, so give your mind a rest when Thanksgiving week comes around and bake Claire Saffitz’s beautiful Butternut Squash Tarte Tatin. Sweet, earthy and stunning, this tart is humble superiority on a plate (you like that sort of thing). Leave it to a perfectionist like you to nail the caramelized squash mosaic.
Photo by BOBBI LIN7/12Libra
This month, you’re thinking seriously about what’s worth your time and energy. (TBH, you’re often too quick to say YES, dear Libra.) It’s all about balance. Thanksgiving is a good excuse to spend more time at home, so send those “sorry, can’t make it” emails, and whip up an eye-catching Cranberry-Lime Pie. It’ll stand out among the old fashioned apple pies and usual pumpkin stuff. It’s tart, bold, and elegant. Sound like you? This recipe is definitely worth your time.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich8/12Scorpio
You have a private side, but this month brings some excitement you’ll have difficulty keeping under-wraps. Find a trustworthy friend to confide in when you get that new job offer/book deal/Groupon for discount hot yoga. They’ll help you talk it out. It’s going to be a big month, so your Thanksgiving dessert needs to be equally big: our new blockbuster Apple-Walnut Upside-Down Cake. The cast-iron pan gives this nutty, buttery cake a to-die-for crust that someone tough like you appreciates. And we know you can handle that pan-flip, Scorpio.
9/12Sagittarius
Your energy levels might be feeling lower than usual this month. No worries, use it as an excuse to kick up those wool socks and catch up on your shows. On Thanksgiving, you’re craving a low-commitment dessert that’s as lazy as you are this month. So make this Apple Pandowdy: sweet, cinnamony baked apples topped with store-bought puff pastry all askew on top (and impossible to mess up). Pandowdy is as fun to say as it is to eat, and no one has to know how easy it was but you, Sag.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Heather Greene10/12Capricorn
We rely on you to be our cautious friend, the voice of reason we can always depend on. But you’ve also got a playful side, and it’s in for a fun November. You’ve earned that new tattoo you spent months planning, or whatever it is you’ve been secretly wanting. You’re often thinking about the future, but this month is about what you want now. And on Thanksgiving, for some reason, you want Old-School Tiramisu for dessert. Forget the pies and finish the heavy meal with airy layers of whipped cream and coffee-dipped cookies. Seems reasonable enough.
Photo by Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski11/12Aquarius
You’re always ahead of the curve—downloading TikTok before The New Yorker wrote about it, selling your Bitcoin when it was worth big bucks, etc. But this month, your future-forward focus needs to be personal. Where do you see yourself in five years? What’s the status of that one investment account? And more importantly, what’s for Thanksgiving dessert? A make-ahead Chocolate Pudding Pie. A straight-up crowdpleaser dessert that’s welcome at every holiday table. Chocolate. Pudding. Buttery crust. The future looks bright—and topped with whipped cream.
Alex Lau12/12Pisces
Your innate sense of wonder and weirdness is limitless, but staying too close to home won’t satisfy it. Take a haunted house tour, bring out the Ouija board at Thanksgiving, or marathon some creepy movies. After you summon great Aunt Edna, serve this no-bake Pumpkin-Spice Icebox Cake as a Thanksgiving finale. It’s delightfully mousse-like, with yes, PSL flavors you can’t not love unabashedly. It’s adored by all, like someone we know.
Catherine Urban is an astrologer, writer, and food lover from Cleveland, Ohio. She’s the author of Your Astrological Cookbook: The Perfect Recipe for Every Sign, in stores on November 5th. Connect with Catherine on Instagram or visit her website.
