Scorpio New Moon
On Thursday (20th November) at 6.46 am (GMT), we have the New Moon in transformative Scorpio. There is a lot of restructuring and transforming energy around this New Moon. Be honest with yourself about what you want and the changes you want to make in your life. Anything is possible, you just have to believe. This week’s blog will look at the energy around this New Moon and how you can work with it.
New Moons mark the start of a new lunar cycle. This is a time to set out intentions for the next 4 weeks, which will help us to achieve our goals or maintain some aspect of our lives. Generally, anything started under a New Moon should be completed by the Full Moon in the same sign. This gives us a 6-month container to work with. (The Full Moon in Scorpio will be on the 1st of May 2026.) When making New Moon Wishes, you can go as big or as small as you like. If you make a big wish, you can break it down into smaller, manageable goals. This allows you to track your progress as you move through each lunar cycle.
Not all New Moons are the same. They are flavoured by the zodiac sign that the Moon is in at the time and influenced by the other planets. A New Moon is always in the same sign as the Sun, giving us a double dose of the sign's energy to work with. This is why people work with this energy to set their goals.
Scorpio is one of the four fixed signs, which follow the cardinal signs and fix in place the things we have previously started. These are the most stubborn and determined signs, and they are known for their strength and ability to see things through. Scorpio has themes around regeneration, transformation and renewal, making it the ideal New Moon to set intentions around revealing things that are hidden, healing the deepest parts of yourself and making lasting changes in your life. Scorpio doesn’t have time for the superficial, they want to get to the root cause.
As one of the three Water element signs, Scorpio is intense, passionate, emotional, powerful and complex. The Water signs feel all of the feelings and are very protective. This can make Scorpio possessive and obsessive. This is the sign of the zodiac that follows their desires. When they decide they like something or someone, they commit fully. This New Moon is a good time to make more time for the things you are passionate about and listen to your intuition more. What tools can you use to help you connect with your intuition? What are the things that light you up? What do you need to heal to move forward?
When setting your Scorpio New Moon intentions, we can use the themes and energy of this sign to help us. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to get the most from this energy.
What are my intentions for this lunar cycle?
Where can I be less fearful?
What do I need to heal?
Where can I transform?
How can I express my deepest emotions?
How can I reconnect with my passions?
There are also some practical ways to work with this New Moon. As the sign that likes to uncover truths and get to the bottom of things, investing your time in a research project, investigating something or doing tasks that need analysis works really well. Scorpio can be secretive and overprotective, so make sure you are protecting your privacy, especially in today's social media-obsessed world. Not every second of your life needs to be shared online. If you are looking to deepen your connection to yourself and your intuition, then learning to meditate or deepening your current practice is a great way to start. You could also use divination tools to help you. Or invest in a tarot reading to see what it uncovers. Other ways to work with this intense, complex and occult-loving energy includes doing physical activities and listening to or making atmospheric music. Let’s not forget the sexy and erotic Scorpio vibe. Is it time to inject some more passion into your relationships?
There’s only Mars and Venus not getting involved in this New Moon party, so we already know it’s going to be a big one!! And with most of the planets currently in retrograde, be sure to think things through.
First up, we have a retrograde Mercury whispering secrets to the Moon. Clear thinking, clear communication and a promising new idea are all on the cards.
With Mercury in Retrograde in Scorpio, we could be more suspicious of others and the things we suspect are hidden. It may not be wise to make big or important decisions.
Then there is Jupiter, reminding us that with great risk comes great reward. This is a lucky New Moon, with things more likely to come to fruition. Dream big and take risks.
Jupiter is the lucky planet of adventure and exploration. This is where things expand, and we can put things into perspective. When Jupiter is in retrograde, we get the chance to look at past decisions, the paths we have taken, and to question our beliefs. As Jupiter is in Cancer, the sign of home and family, think about what makes you feel safe and secure. Are you letting that hold you back from taking a risk?
Saturn’s encouragement is making this a good New Moon for work situations, a new job or maybe a promotion. Where do you need more structure in your life? Remember that structure could be scheduling more time for play and creativity, it doesn’t have to be rigid and inflexible.
Of course, Saturn is the planet with the bad reputation for being very rigid, but it is also solid, secure and strategic. While Saturn is in retrograde, we are encouraged to think about the structures in our lives, where we might be taking on things that aren’t actually our responsibility and where we may lack discipline. In dreamy Pisces, this is a beautiful time for spiritual growth, for facing difficult truths and looking at your boundaries.
We then have Uranus shaking things up. It’s time to break out of your regular old routines and try something different. Start experimenting, you never know where it might lead you.
Uranus is the crazy planet of chaos and mayhem. This is where life throws you curveballs, and while it is retrograde, we want to be looking at what freedom and independence means to us. As Uranus is in Taurus, we could be re-evaluating our values, our relationship to money and what stability and comfort actually mean to us.
Finally, we have Pluto taking us to hidden places where we can uncover hidden truths. Just watch out for getting more than you bargained for.
Pluto is the planet of transformation, and is currently hanging out in Aquarius, the inventor of the zodiac who looks to the future. As the sign associated with technology, the internet and communities, we could see big changes in those areas. What does that look like in your life?
To find out what this New Moon is about for you, find your Rising Sign below. If you don’t know your Rising Sign you can find it here. If you don't know your time of birth, you can just use your Sun Sign.
Aries Rising - It’s all about other people's money and where it meets yours
Things to do
Pay off, or take out, a loan
Open a savings account
Cancel a credit card
Ask for a pay rise
Try something new with your partner
Face a fear
Taurus Rising - It’s all about love and marriage, relationships, business partnerships, friends and foes
Things to do
Throw out old love letters
Recommit to your partner or try online dating
Play matchmaker for a friend
List out the qualities you look for in a partner
Think about what a loving relationship means to you
Meet friends
Gemini Rising - It’s all about your daily work and health routines
Things to do
Renew gym membership
Look at your diet
Help someone else
Read a book on positive thinking
Eat healthy lunches
Meditate
Cancer Rising - It’s all about creativity, fun, kids and romance
Things to do
Do something creative
Start a new creative hobby
Play a game
Do something fun
Go on a date
Hang out with children
Leo Rising - It’s all about home and family, where you come from and where you feel like you belong
Things to do
Have a car boot sale
See your parents
Sort out your photos
Get together with friends
Renovate or redecorate at home, or even move
Explore your family history
Virgo Rising - It’s all about communicating
Things to do
Read a book
Go on a short trip
Hang out with a sibling
Learn a new language
Really listen to others
Catch up on correspondence
Libra Rising - It’s all about your cash, property, talents and assets
Things to do
Start a savings account
Pay bills, taxes, debts etc
Hire an accountant
Show off your talents
Get a neck and shoulder massage
Invest in a new face cream
Scorpio Rising - It’s all about the image you present to the world
Things to do
Throw out your make-up and start again
Move home
Have a facial
Have an eye test
Wear a bright colour
Have a make-over
Sagittarius Rising - It’s all about your secret and most private self
Things to do
Yoga
Have a break
Face one fear
Trust your intuition
Meditate
Share a secret
Capricorn Rising - It’s all about your friends and special networks, and your hopes and dreams
Things to do
Sign up for a new class
Meet some new people
Wish on a star
Say hi to someone you see every day but never speak to
Get together with friends
Join a new social group
Aquarius Rising - It’s all about your career and reputation
Things to do
Help a colleague
Start a new business
Apply for new jobs
Take credit where you have earned it
Plot your next career move
Check you haven’t become status-mad
Pisces Rising - It’s all about adventure, travel and personal development
Things to do
Explore the world
Read some books
Do a personal development course
Find a new spiritual teacher
Talk about your faith
Make a cyber friend
I hope you have found this week’s blog helpful. If you would like to know where each New and Full Moon will fall in your chart for the next 12 months, book a Moon Reading using the button below.
