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There’s a new beginning brewing beneath the surface—can you feel it? If there’s one thing Mother Moon continuously gifts us with, it’s the ebb and flow of her potent lunar cycle. A divine reset, the new moon is the most intimate invitation of all, as this lunar phase urges us to soften, listen, and surrender to what wants to be born through you. Unlike the full moon, which brings clarity, culmination, and an emotional exhale, the new moon is where we return to zero. It’s the fertility in the dark—an energetic womb. Each new moon marks the beginning of a fresh lunar cycle, but the one that is about to unfold carries a uniquely transformative power.
On Nov. 20 at exactly 1:47 a.m. ET, the sun and will meet at 28 degrees of alchemical Scorpio, the most mystifying waters of the zodiac. This is where the story shifts as a brand-new cycle begins within you at the root of who you are and who you’re meant to become. This exact degree in your birth chart marks the activation of a new timeline. It’s where something inside you is ready to regenerate, reclaim power, or release what you’ve been silently holding. What makes this lunation especially significant? It’s (exact) conjunction with Mercury retrograde in Scorpio.
That said, this isn’t just a new moon, it’s a new sense of awareness as a message resurfaces, revealing a truth you’re finally ready to take seriously. Moreover, Mercury retrograde conjunct the new moon encourages you to pause before you initiate anything new. Listen deeply and notice the subtle but unmistakable feelings that surface when you’re being honest with yourself. You don’t need to force the clarity you’re about to receive. For weeks, Scorpio season has been inviting you into your own emotional underworld—the parts of your life that require honesty, vulnerability, and the courage to confront whatever you’ve been outgrowing.
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This lunation is taking everything you’ve been navigating and bringing it to the forefront as you reach a massive turning point. It’s also highlighting what you truly want moving forward, based on who you’ve become as you've let old fears dissolve. With the sun, moon, and Mercury retrograde forming a tight conjunction, they’re interacting with several outer planets that govern growth, evolution, and long-term change. This is why you may feel pressure, clarity, or a sudden emotional breakthrough. More importantly, Uranus retrograde in Taurus stands directly opposite this new moon, liberating you from whatever has become too predictable, too stagnant, or too limiting. This is a major wake-up call, because you’re aware that nothing can stay the same.
The newfound sense of awareness could come through an unexpected insight, a shift in values, a financial realization, or a moment of emotional honesty that surprises even you. After all, Uranus has already transited through this part of your chart, so the message arriving now is familiar. Moreover, supporting this intense awakening is a mystical Grand Water Trine between Neptune and Saturn retrograde in Pisces, Jupiter retrograde in Cancer and the sun-moon-Mercury retrograde in Scorpio. These three planets are working in harmony with Uranus, helping you process the deeper truths rising within you. It’s clarity that comes from the inside out, not to mention a transformation that’s long overdue.
Shedding your snake skin can feel raw, but that’s the point: you’ve outgrown a previous version of yourself, and this lunation is the moment you realize it.
Read on for your new moon horoscope and affirmation according to your zodiac sign.
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Aries
You can’t ignore the truth any longer, and this new moon refuses to let it slip back into the shadows, Aries. The new moon Scorpio is stirring your eighth house, pushing you to address something around intimacy, trust, vulnerability, or shared resources with new eyes. Still, the influence of Mercury retrograde sheds light on a pattern you’re ready to make sense of, or perhaps even release. Across the way, Uranus jolts your second house of values and self-worth, revealing where and how you’ve outgrown old ideas around “security.” New moon affirmation: I release the patterns that no longer reflect my worth; I rise into an empowered version of myself.
Taurus
Your partnership dynamics are shifting and evolving in a way you can almost feel in your physical body, Taurus. This new moon lands in your seventh house of other people, helping you see a relationship with a lot more clarity. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde pulls you into a familiar emotional loop, except this time, you notice exactly what has changed. To top it off, Uranus (in your sign) asks for authenticity, even if that means disrupting a dynamic that’s become a little too predictable. New moon affirmation: I welcome relationships that grow with me; I choose connections that align with my future.
Gemini
Your partnership dynamics are shifting and evolving in a way you can almost feel in your physical body, Taurus. This new moon lands in your seventh house of other people, helping you see a relationship with a lot more clarity. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde pulls you into a familiar emotional loop, except this time, you notice exactly what has changed. To top it off, Uranus (in your sign) asks for authenticity, even if that means disrupting a dynamic that’s become a little too predictable. New moon affirmation: I choose habits that nourish my mind, body and soul; I release patterns that drain me.
Cancer
Something is pulling on your heartstrings again, Cancer. A passion project you almost forgot about, or a creative impulse, could resurface with strength now. After all, with the moon renewing itself in your fifth house of self, a sense of joy awakens within you, whether via romance or self-expression. Mercury retrograde could also bring back a feeling, idea, or person who reminds you of who you were before the world became heavier. Uranus shakes up your social sphere, helping you align with people who inspire your growth. Are you ready to show the world what you’re made of? New moon affirmation: I honor what lights me up and allow joy to return to my body.
Leo
Your emotional foundation is shifting in a way that is just as vulnerable as it is clarifying, Leo. This Scorpio new moon activates your sacred space, bringing old family narratives, childhood memories, or home-related decisions to the forefront. Mercury retrograde helps you reconnect the dots you might’ve missed before, while Uranus shakes up your 10th house of authority, nudging you toward choices that feel bolder and more authentic. New moon affirmation: I release the weight of old stories; I trust the path unfolding beneath my feet.
Virgo
A conversation you’ve needed to have (with someone or with yourself) is finally taking place, Virgo. This new moon lights your curious third house, heightening your communication and overall instincts. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde offers a second look at details you might’ve previously overlooked. Still, across the way, Uranus continues to shake things up in your ninth house of expansion, asking you to reconsider your beliefs and take a leap of faith you’ve been postponing. New moon affirmation: I welcome new perspectives; I allow my mind to stretch toward possibility rather than limitation.
Libra
You’re worth it, Libra. Your relationship with money, receiving, and self-worth is undergoing a shift that feels long overdue. The new moon in your second house serves as an invitation for you to reconsider what stability truly means to you. The influence of Mercury retrograde could also explain why you’re suddenly revisiting an old financial or emotional pattern with newfound clarity. Meanwhile, as Uranus shakes your eighth house, it liberates you, supporting you as you release attachments or debts (emotionally or literally) that have been keeping you small. New moon affirmation: I welcome in abundance because I am worthy; I release what is no longer mine to carry or maintain.
Scorpio
Happy new moon, Scorpio — this is your divine reset as the moon will renew itself in your sign, marking a personal rebirth that goes beyond your wildest dreams. Keep in mind, the influence of Mercury retrograde may pull your attention back to something deeply personal, whether it’s an identity shift or a truth about who you’re becoming. Also, Uranus retrograde in your partnership sector reveals the people who can meet you at this new level, as well as the ones who cannot. New moon affirmation: I evolve with grace; I welcome relationships that honor my transformation instead of fearing it.
Sagittarius
Your intuition is louder than usual right now, Sagittarius. The new moon in Scorpio touches down on your 12th house of secrets and intuition, shining a light on what has been hidden, avoided, or unspoken. Also, the influence of Mercury retrograde brings back a dream, insight, or inner revelation that you weren’t ready to hear or accept the first time. Uranus retrograde brings disruption to your sixth house, prompting changes in routines, work dynamics, or health patterns. Are your mind, body and spirit in alignment? New moon affirmation: I trust the guidance within me; I create space for clarity, healing, and spiritual renewal.
Capricorn
Your social life and environment are shifting, as are your goals and dreams, Capricorn. With the new moon activating your 11th house of community affairs, you could suddenly feel called to put your community, friendships, and long-term plans under a microscope. Keep in mind that Mercury retrograde is also helping you reconnect with a dream you once put aside or perhaps a network you distanced yourself from. Meanwhile, as Uranus ignites your fifth house of self-love, unexpected inspiration, romance or creative impulses come in unexpectedly. New moon affirmation: I have the power to reawaken the dreams that still matter; I choose connection and authenticity without hesitation.
Aquarius
A storyline surrounding your career or public persona is ready for a fresh chapter, Aquarius. After all, the new moon in Scorpio will ignite your 10th house of career, authority and public persona, and all while Mercury retrograde brings a goal or decision back around from the past that can help you redefine your professional approach. Meanwhile, with Uranus retrograde, bringing disruption to your fourth house of home, you could also feel called to create a shift in your foundation (emotionally or physically), one that aligns with your goals moving forward. New moon affirmation: I step into my purpose with courage; I honor the balance between who I am and who I’m becoming.
Pisces
Your worldview is expanding faster than you can put into words, Pisces. The new moon in Scorpio lights up your expansive ninth house, encouraging you to explore new beliefs, studies, spiritual pathways, and/or opportunities outside your comfort zone. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde brings insight through a past mentor, memory, or lesson. Also, across from the new moon, Uranus continues to shake up your third house of immediate surroundings, sparking new ways of thinking and communicating with the people around you. New moon affirmation: I embrace the wisdom unfolding before me; I allow my beliefs to evolve with every experience.
Valerie is an astrologer, writer & visual storyteller. She writes horoscopes for PEOPLE—formerly PopSugar, StyleCaster, Elite Daily, among others. For more of her work, check out valeriemesa.com or follow her on Instagram @valeriemesa.
