2 years after Jamie Lee Curtis exploded with joy for Michelle Yeoh ...

+ Your November horoscope | Call for stories about midlife eating disorders

Do you remember this moment?

… when Jamie Lee Curtis celebrated Michelle Yeoh’s Best Actress win at The Golden Globes for her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once?

If you didn’t watch the Globes live in 2023, you likely remember the joyous moment when Erin Gallagher shared the clip on social media. In Erin’s words:

“Seeing Jamie hype Michelle’s win, so unabashedly — as if it were her own — woke a sleeping bear deep inside of me.

And it inspired me to write a post that changed my life.

I struck a match and lit a fire. 🔥🔥🔥

On January 11, 2023, Hype Women was born.” And it’s grown into a movement of women supporting women in the form of hyping you up, complimenting you, uplifting you, and encouraging you.

Erin Gallagher recently released her book by the same name, which I’m in the midst of devouring. And good news: Erin recently joined the Founding MidstHer community, so we’ll share more of her story soon. — Amy

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Your November horoscope is here!

By Mandy Wilde

November is a month of renewal and transformation. Mars and Uranus face off on November 4, bringing new perspectives that can feel disruptive at first but may lead to new insights.

Uranus then moves back into Taurus on November 7, grounding that energy into something more stable. Strap in because it’s that time again! Mercury retrograde from November 9–29 reminds us to move slowly and think before reacting. The Full Moon on November 5 highlights what’s ready to be released, while the New Moon on the 19th opens space for something new to grow.

Key astrology dates in November 2025

November 4: Mars opposes Uranus — tension meets breakthrough

November 5: Full Moon in Taurus — ground before reacting

November 7: Uranus retrogrades into Taurus — redefine stability

November 9 – 29: Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius and Scorpio — review, reframe, reimagine

November 19: New Moon in Scorpio — deep release, cellular renewal

November 20: Mercury Cazimi — illumination through reflection

Aries (March 21–April 19)

Aries, you’re being asked to pause before jumping ahead. Your ruling planet Mars, opposes Uranus early in the month, stirring up some restlessness and a need for movement. You may feel pulled in two directions or ready to make a big change. Let ideas breathe before acting on them. Be ready for Mercury retrograde as it will test your patience. That said, it’s also here to …

Taurus (April 20–May 20)

This month highlights your need for balance between holding everything together for others and allowing change to move through. It hasn’t been easy to carry so much, Taurus, but when Uranus moves back into your sign on the 7th, it brings a moment of clarity about what stability truly means for you. This shift helps you develop a steadier rhythm, which will help support both your responsibilities and your need for personal space. Mars opposing Uranus earlier in the month may still cause a few ….

Gemini (May 21–June 20)

This month turns your attention toward communication, Gemini, but not in the usual fast-paced way. Mercury, your ruling planet, spends most of November in retrograde, slowing your rhythm so you can hear what’s underneath the noise. Mars opposing Uranus on the 4th can bring sudden decisions. Make sure to take a breath or two before reacting. Conversations from the past might resurface this month as well, offering a chance to …

Cancer (June 21–July 22)

November encourages you to protect your energy and listen to what your body is asking for, Cancer. Mars opposing Uranus early in the month can bring changes in your daily rhythm or unexpected emotional waves. Try not to rush to fix everything at once. Mercury retrograde slows the pace so you can check in with what truly supports your well-being.

Leo (July 23–August 22)

Leo, this month invites you to slow down and reconnect with what genuinely inspires you. Earlier in the month you may notice a shake up of your work or daily routine, revealing what feels out of sync with your long-term goals. It might feel frustrating at first, but it’s meant to free up energy that’s been stuck. Mercury retrograde keeps the focus on home and personal priorities. Give yourself room to recharge before …

Virgo (August 23–September 22)

Virgo, November pulls your attention inward. Mercury, your ruling planet, is retrograde for much of the month, helping you slow down and reassess your priorities. You are not new to this rodeo so you will easily notice where routines have become more draining than supportive. Mars opposing Uranus on the 4th can bring a sudden shift in plans or perspective, nudging you to …

Libra (September 23–October 22)

No surprises here Libra, as you are being called for balance between rest and action. This is your natural wheel house so you may find others are looking to you for support on their own journeys. Mars opposing Uranus on the 4th can bring surprises around shared resources or commitments, reminding you to check where your energy is going. Mercury retrograde moves through your communication zone, encouraging patience and clearer boundaries in how …

Scorpio (October 23–November 21)

Happy birthday Scorpios! This month begins with intensity but will lead to renewal. Early on, you may see some changes in partnerships or unexpected emotions that rise to the surface. You may feel pulled between independence and connection. Mercury retrograde moves through your sign later, offering time to step back and see what truly matters. Be sure to build in extra space for when you need it.

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Attention writers: Amie Newman is seeking stories about eating disorders in midlife

I live in West Seattle, by the water, where I’m teaching myself to play the guitar and co-leading women’s circles on rituals, myths, and story sharing for perimenopausal and menopausal women. I’m the proud mother of two brilliant humans, and in my spare time, I am an abortion doula, a certified yoga teacher, a lover of music, films, nature, and most of all, my beautiful community of friends and family.

In my day job, I serve on the executive team and as the head of communications for a large Seattle-based nonprofit human services organization that provides food, financial assistance, and housing to individuals and families in need, as well as support for survivors of domestic violence, refugee resettlement, and other critical services.

Learn more about This Is Not Your Mother’s Eating Disorder and submit to the anthology here. The deadline to submit is November 30, 2025. Essays that are selected for publication in the anthology will be paid $250 after publication.

I’m in the midst of editing — and seeking submissions for! — an anthology about midlife women called This Is Not Your Mother’s Eating Disorder

I am seeking personal essays, poetry, illustrations, and cultural commentary from women who have experienced an eating disorder in midlife:

• 1,000–3,000 words for personal essays and interviews; 100–200 words for poems.

• Please submit here by November 30, 2025. I’m happy to speak to anyone who has questions or would like to partner in some way.

As a former women’s health journalist, editor, and writer, the idea for the book was born after experiencing a resurgence of an eating disorder at 54 years old, for which I was in a partial hospitalization program a couple of years ago.

Midlife and menopause are risky times for women who have had an eating disorder, but it can also put women at risk for developing eating disorders. This is an under-covered and under-researched area of women’s health, and it’s past time for us to break the shame and stigma surrounding this issue.

I am in the initial stages of collaborating on a short documentary about this as well, and will be looking for investors and funding.

I am also excited to organize and co-lead in-person and online workshops for women to creatively explore and share our experiences with perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, and the ways in which these impact our bodies and lives through storytelling, writing, rituals, and discussion to eclipse the Western paradigm of aging and to honor these times of life.

My healing process

Writing about my experiences with a midlife eating disorder has been so helpful in my recovery process. I think it’s important for people to understand that recovery from an eating disorder looks different for everyone and, in fact, there is no clinically agreed-upon definition of “recovery” from an eating disorder.

I find comfort in defining my own healing process and connecting with other women who have experienced an eating disorder in midlife and with experts who are working to amplify, research, and treat these issues.

This is what I would love for women in midlife to know about eating disorders

Hormonal and bodily changes experienced during menopause can change our eating behaviors and how we feel about our bodies. This can lead to eating disorders developing, coming back, or getting worse.

Healthcare providers only receive between 0 and 2 hours of training on eating disorders, so if you have a health care provider you trust and you have experienced an eating disorder in the past or you feel you might be struggling with one, please let them know your history or your current state. You are not alone!