New Moon [16 Scorpio 53]
London – November 9 2026 – 07:02 GMT
New York – November 9 2026 – 02:02 GMT-5
Sydney – November 9 2026 – 19:02 GMT+12
This month’s New Moon takes place on November 9. This is a powerful New Moon as it falls in the passionate water sign Scorpio, where the Sun and Moon sit side by side. Scorpio is fixed water representing emotions and feelings on a deep level.
A New Moon symbolises new beginnings and is an excellent time to sow seeds, plan ahead and set new intentions.
Scorpio Power
Scorpio evokes themes of regeneration, hidden riches and secrets emerging. This is the area of hidden knowledge. Go in deep, wait in silence, listen, be, experience the void.
When you wipe the slate clean, you can start over. When you let go of toxins, purge, empty out, you make space in your life for new commitment and intensity. This is Scorpio power at it best, the ability to let go of what’s no longer needed so you can channel your energy and purpose with laser focus.
Water signs represent emotion and ultimately they are silent. Practise being quiet during the New Moon to allow a different kind of knowingness to surface.
Scorpio is the star sign linked to darkness when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. Open your windows and cleanse your home to let out the dark and allow in the light. Honour and release the past and create space to bring in fresh energy.
Yes, it’s a power surge New Moon, so do go for what you want. Yet, don’t go hell-for-leather and stay cool and collected. Put on your Scorpio dark glasses and adopt an air of mystery and intrigue.
The Lovers
Mars is the ruler of the Scorpio New Moon currently fiery and passionate in Leo. Not long after the New Moon, Mars is in a lovely sextile aspect with graceful Venus in Libra, the diplomat and mediator.
Mars and Venus were lovers in mythology and they’re having a little smooch in the heavens. Make the most of this and prioritise close relationships. Work at alliances, unity and collaboration.
Turning Points
What’s most significant about this New Moon is that it’s the start of a week that has two major turning points or green lights in it. The date to note is November 13 when both talk planet Mercury and the planet of relating Venus turn direct.
You may sense the forward-moving motion kick in after the New Moon. Sometimes, you can push things through a day or two before a personal planet turns direct.
Communication planet Mercury has been retrograde in Scorpio since October 24 and this is where it turns direct. Wherever Scorpio falls in your horoscope, what’s been on hold or what’s gone quiet? Mercury turning direct is the ideal time to reopen the lines of communication. Listen out for news and insights coming to light.
The planet of relating Venus turned retrograde in Scorpio on October 3 but moved back into Libra on October 25 and this is where she turns direct. This could indicate a turning point for a key relationship in your life, either personal or professional. Perhaps, you’re the one who makes up your mind. Or you hear from someone close.
Both Mercury and Venus are linked to money and retrograde phases are a time of re-evaluation. Therefore, this week is ideal for making decisions based on what’s been happening in your life. Can you feel that forward-moving motion kicking in?
What Does It Mean For You?
Here are the areas of your life that are geared up and ready for action on the Scorpio New Moon. Read your Sun sign and your Ascendant sign:
- Scorpio – image, self-identity, personal goals
- Sagittarius – personal issues, secrets, inner world
- Capricorn – friends, groups, society
- Aquarius – career, status, reputation
- Pisces – travel, study, exploration, faith
- Aries – joint finances, taboo topics
- Taurus – relationships, contracts, enemies
- Gemini – work, service, health
- Cancer – children, creativity, romance, luck
- Leo – home, family, past, legacy
- Virgo – communication, neighbours, siblings, neighbourhood
- Libra – personal finances, possessions, values, self-worth
Make A Wish
When you see the crescent Moon in the sky early next week, make a wish. This could be the time when revelations and awakening bring you deep insight and understanding. Tune in and trust your witchiness, your deep inner knowing.
Sending you happiness and blessings on the Scorpio New Moon.
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