What you’ve been avoiding and sweeping under the rug might be exactly what you need to confront. Astrologers don’t refer to Scorpio season as “detox season” for nothing!
This is the time of year when we are collectively left with no choice but to stop skimming the surface, and dive deep into the parts of ourselves we usually keep hidden. A fixed water sign, Scorpio is all about transformation, intimacy, power, secrets and rebirth. ‘Tis the season of the Underworld, and the shadowy corners of our psyche.
Do you dare to look at what’s been waiting for you there?
Still, this year, Scorpio’s Plutonian intensity is turned all the way up. This is especially true with Mercury and Venus retrograde in Scorpio. With the planet of communication and relationships slowing down, going inward in a sign symbolic of what’s been hidden beneath the surface, what’s buried and taboo-like is likely to surface. Remember, retrogrades ask us to revisit, reconsider, and reevaluate, but all-or-nothing Scorpio makes sure we do it honestly despite feelings of fear or vulnerability.
This is where we segue into the new moon in Scorpio, renewing itself on Nov. 9 at 2:02 a.m. ET via 16 degrees of this water sign. This lunar phase occurs when the moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, making the sky go dark.
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Astrologically, its energy sets the stage for new beginnings, offering us a clean slate where we are encouraged to plant seeds of intention.
Granted, a new moon in Scorpio isn’t necessarily a gentle reset. On the contrary, as we descend into the Underworld, we prepare to confront everything from the depths of our feelings to what we’re called to release.
All in all, this lunation can help you hear the wisdom that’s been accumulating within you and ultimately recognize what needs to change. The astrology surrounding it intensifies things, inspiring all the more introspection.
For instance, Luna will meet with Mars and Jupiter in Leo in a wide square, stirring friction between our heart’s desires and personal needs, versus the impulsive urge to act. Their approaching conjunction to the South Node brings previous ambitions and patterns into view, while a harmonious trine to Chiron Retrograde in Aries creates room for healing and courage.
Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio is also in an ongoing square to Pluto in Aquarius, bringing questions of influence, control and hidden motives into focus. These fixed-sign pressures can expose what no longer belongs and help us reclaim energy for an honest new beginning.
In the meantime, read on for your new moon in Scorpio horoscope and affirmation according to your zodiac sign.
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Aries
Take an honest look at what you’re sharing and investing in, Aries. The Scorpio new moon activates your eighth house of intimacy, trust and shared resources, inviting a vulnerable new beginning. A conversation about money, boundaries or responsibilities could reveal what needs balancing. You might also recognize an old fear that has contributed to how freely you let someone in. If anything, this is a chance to release an outdated agreement with yourself and choose a deeper, more reciprocal connection, especially around shared resources and intimate affairs. New moon affirmation: I am safe to trust my discernment and welcome mutual support.
Taurus
Create room for a more honest and reciprocal partnership, Taurus. November’s new moon brings light to your seventh house of close relationships, commitments and one-on-one connections. A fresh chapter could start with a conversation, a clear boundary or a willingness to meet each other halfway without abandoning your own needs. Notice which dynamics feel reciprocal and which rely on you keeping the peace. If an old issue resurfaces, treat it as an opening to understand one another more deeply. New moon affirmation: I am ready to call in relationships that are built on honesty, respect and reciprocity.
Gemini
Consider the daily rhythms that support you, Gemini. The new moon in Scorpio activates your sixth house of work, wellness and day-to-day responsibilities, encouraging a practical reset. Look at the tasks, habits and commitments that have been draining your energy. You might be ready to rework a schedule, streamline a process or ask for help instead of carrying everything on your own. Small changes can restore a sense of agency, if and when they honor your needs. Let this be a beginning you can consistently sustain, not a routine designed to impress anyone. New moon affirmation: I create daily rhythms that support my energy, wellbeing and personal evolution.
Cancer
Trust the spark, and follow what makes you feel creatively alive, Cancer. This month’s new moon will touch down on your fifth house of romance, pleasure, self-expression and passionate risks. A project could suddenly demand more of your attention, or you may feel called to show the world a more playful side of you. Let your heart’s desires serve as a compass, and consider what brings you genuine delight, rather than pressure to perform. In a romantic setting, a heartfelt exchange could open a new chapter. New moon affirmation: I trust the depths of my desire to transform the way I love, create, and receive pleasure.
Leo
Does your home base truly reflect what you want and need, Leo? This new moon in Scorpio is activating your cozy fourth house of home, family, roots and emotional foundations, urging you to refresh your living space, revisit a family pattern or redefine your sense of security. A personal realization could shift your approach and how you show up in a public setting. In any event, you don’t need to explain it. Set boundaries that protect your peace, and give yourself room to process what’s shifting. You’re building something from the inside out. New moon affirmation: I release inherited patterns as I build a foundation strong enough to sustain me.
Virgo
Your thoughts are just as powerful as your words, Virgo. This month’s new moon in Scorpio will activate your curious third house of communication, learning, siblings and immediate environment. A conversation could clear up a misunderstanding or shift your perspective. You could also feel drawn to study a subject, revisit a writing project or make a decision about how you use your time wisely. Stay curious, especially since important information could surprise you. New moon affirmation: I am willing to let buried truths transform how I communicate with others.
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Libra
Get clear on what is of true value to you, Libra. This month’s new moon will ignite your stability-seeking second house of income, possessions, self-worth and personal priorities. This is an excellent time to reconsider a spending habit, set a financial intention or notice where you haven’t been giving yourself the credit you deserve. You don’t need to prove your worth, but consider what security means beyond your bank account, whether it be your skills and/or the ability to advocate for yourself. New moon affirmation: I release what diminishes my worth and claim the resources that help me feel secure.
Scorpio
Happy new moon, Scorpio! You’re evolving, and finally deciding who you’re ready to become. In your sign, this lunation kicks off a personal chapter centered on identity and confidence. You may change your appearance, make a decision or leave an old version of you behind. Let the shift come intuitively and from a genuine place, not the pressure to reinvent yourself. As you set an intention, consider what you want others to see and understand. This is an invitation to take up space, but on your own terms. Trust your instincts to separate true desire from someone else’s expectations. New moon affirmation: I shed identities shaped by fear and step fully into the power of who I’m becoming.
Sagittarius
Give yourself permission to take a step back, Sagittarius. The new moon in Scorpio will touch down on your 12th house of rest, closure, intuition and what unfolds in a private setting. Peace and quiet could help you process a feeling or recognize that a chapter has run its course. Instead of forcing an immediate answer, create room for reflection and introspection. This is a subtle but potent new beginning, as you are releasing what you’ve outgrown, emotionally and spiritually. Protect your solitude while staying connected. New moon affirmation: I surrender what has ended, trust what the darkness reveals, and make space for renewal
Capricorn
Reconnect with the people, places and environments that make your future feel like a real possibility, Capricorn. This new moon in Scorpio is shining a light on your 11th house of friendship, community affairs and long-term goals. A connection could deepen, or perhaps a goal no longer reflects who you’re becoming. Be discerning about where you’re investing your energy and efforts; your sense of belonging shouldn’t require you to undermine your core values. New moon affirmation: I release ties that drain my power and choose to align with people who honor my vision.
Aquarius
Consider the goals and ambitions that feel meaningful now, Aquarius. The Scorpio new moon is energizing your 10th house of career, reputation and publicity, setting the stage for a fresh chapter around your definition of success. You could clarify a professional goal, step into greater responsibility or decide that a level of achievement no longer resonates. Recognition could come, but the deeper work is choosing a path that reflects your core values and emotional truth. If professional dynamics feel intense, respond strategically instead of reacting impulsively. New moon affirmation: I reclaim my sense of authority and let my deepest truths transform the legacy I’m building.
Pisces
Let a new perspective guide the way forward, Pisces. The new moon is activating your ninth house of travel, higher learning, beliefs and new horizons. You could feel ready to study something that challenges your assumptions, plan an adventure or reconnect with a philosophy that gives your life meaning. A teacher or mentor could inspire you to question assumptions and have more faith in your path. New moon affirmation: I am letting old belief systems dissolve; I am the author of my own story.
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.
