The 2 Zodiac Signs About to Hit a Major Turning Point Before the New Year

If you’ve been feeling the universe nudging you toward a big decision, you might just be a Taurus or a Cancer. According to astrologer Madi Murphy, author of In the Cosmic Zone, these two signs are being asked to decide: What version of my life do I want to build next? “The cosmos is turning the page in a big way,” Murphy says. “Uranus, the planet of awakening, rebellion and radical change is wrapping up its once-in-a-lifetime stay in Taurus. Meanwhile, Jupiter continues its expansive journey through Cancer.” In other words, both signs are set to evolve—fast. For Taurus, it’s about redefining stability and success. For Cancer, it’s a rebirth of what home and belonging really mean. 

Key Dates

• November 7: Uranus retrogrades in Taurus for the final time—expect sudden realizations about what’s outdated or ready to go
  
• November 20: Uranus sextiles Neptune, bringing a spiritual or emotional breakthrough. Think: one last karmic cleansing or divine download sealing this seven-year journey
  
• February 4, 2026: Uranus stations direct in Taurus for the last time in nearly 80 years, making your reinvention visible and unstoppable. (Uranus officially exits Taurus for Gemini on April 25, 2026)

How These Changes May Show Up

• Career: A long-awaited reinvention or leap toward work that aligns with your values
  
• Love: Releasing relationships built on comfort, not connection—and opening to something electric and real
  
• Personal Growth: Redefining your relationship with abundance, worth and pleasure

What Taurus Should Know

Murphy calls this “your grand finale on a seven-year, hugely transformative cycle.” Since 2018, Uranus has been restructuring everything from money and security to identity and purpose. “This is your final cosmic checkpoint before stepping into a whole new frequency of freedom and authenticity,” she says.

Your mantra, or “Taurus Key,” from Murphy’s In the Cosmic Zone is “I’m allowed to feel good.” Every decision now should pass the pleasure test: Does this feel like expansion—or contraction? Uranus is asking you to trust your instincts, even when they challenge tradition. 

Key Dates

• November 11: Jupiter retrogrades in Cancer—pause and reflect on where you’ve overextended or neglected self-care
  
• December 21: Solstice reset moment—your emotional roots and energetic foundations get a major upgrade
  
• March 10, 2026: Jupiter goes direct—green lights everywhere for what aligns with your truth

How These Changes May Show Up:

• Career: A pivot toward something more heart-centered or purpose-driven
  
• Love: Deepening commitment—or lovingly releasing what no longer feels nurturing
  
• Personal Growth: Redefining boundaries and learning that self-care doesn’t mean self-isolation

What Cancer Should Know

“This is a homecoming,” Murphy says. “After years of inner work and emotional excavation, Jupiter’s move into Cancer (June 2025–June 2026) opens a new chapter of growth, abundance and expansion. But Jupiter doesn’t just sprinkle luck—it amplifies what already exists. You’re being asked to decide what to nurture and what to release.”

Your mantra or “Cancer Key” from In the Cosmic Zone is “I need what I need.” Think less indulgence and more intuitive alignment. Say yes only to what truly nourishes you. When indecision strikes, slow down and let your emotions guide you.

For the first time in over a decade, you’re stepping into leadership not from hustle but from heart. As Murphy puts it: “What version of home, safety and success do you want to build next?”

Ultimately, guides Murphy, for both Cancer and Taurus, this a “big girl” season of decision-making. “Taurus, you’re revolutionizing how you experience stability and you can better manifest your vision by living in alignment with your values. Cancer, you’re rebuilding your definition of home and belonging. Grounding down so you can fly even higher. Both of you are learning that true security doesn’t come from stagnation or ‘playing it safe’... it comes from having deep self-trust.”