New Moon in Scorpio – the article

On Nov. 4th at 5:15pm EDT, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 12.5 degrees of Scorpio, beginning a new Moon cycle.

With the New Moon in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio it brings our focus to our intimate relationships, and deepest emotional desires and fears; if you’d like to learn more about this Lunation, check out my video on the subject 🙂

This New Moon is also the start of Eclipse season — which lasts until Jan. 2nd, 2022. My next Full Moon video will already be about the Lunar Eclipse in Taurus (the first of two Eclipses taking place within the next 4.5 weeks).

Eclipses are times of uncertainty, Uranian in nature, so anything could happen between now and January 2nd. It is important to remember that Eclipses open a door to the next level of our Soul’s evolution.

As best as you can, stay both grounded and flexible — and don’t jump the gun for the next 8.5 weeks — if you feel compelled to do something, do your best to simply observe the urge. The exception would be something that just happens organically, but if you are ambivalent about a possible action, better to hold off until Eclipse Season ends on January 2nd.

Eclipses bring major endings and beginnings. As best you can, trust that whatever is leaving is making space for something better — the more willing we are to change, the easier it will be.

That said, projects and interactions that got underway prior to Eclipse season (i.e. before Nov. 4th) are another matter — don’t stop your life just because it is Eclipse season 😉

I will also talk about the upcoming two Eclipses in more detail in my next Forecasting Forum. If you want to know how these powerful Lunations are going to impact you personally, feel free to join us — we will apply what’s coming up to our own birth charts. The Forum is on Nov. 19th at 2pm EST (the day of the Lunar Eclipse) — for more info, click here. 

Also available for purchase as an mp4-video presentation, after Nov. 19th, on my Webinar-page.

Please note that registration to the Forum also includes access to the next Members Lunar Eclipse video and a recording of the live-event 😉 AND, there is an Early Bird Special that will be available until Nov. 16th at midnight EST!

A couple of things to note in this New Moon chart: we have an exact opposition to Uranus in Taurus, the planet associated with breakdowns, breakthroughs, sudden change, freedom and innovation.

We have a T-Square with Saturn in Aquarius as the Focus Point; Venus in Sagittarius will be in an exalted degree at the time of the New Moon; and Mercury (the ruler of the current North Node) is yet again highly aspected by many of the other planets in this New Moon chart, including Pluto (the ruler of Scorpio). More about all of that in a moment, but first let’s talk about the Scorpio energies…

Scorpio is the second water sign of the zodiac, so it relates not only to the depths of our own psyche, but also to the ecstasies and traumas of relationships. Scorpio is also the sign most associated with…

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Scorpio is also the sign most associated with the dark: the taboo, the subconscious, the unknown.  Our Shadow holds not only our fears, unresolved trauma, and less desirable qualities, but anything that has been repressed, including our: power, intuition, and other gifts.

Ask yourself: What if a journey through the valley of darkness ultimately led to the heights of my true power? How might surrender, trust in a higher power, and letting go of resentment & fear give me a better understanding of peace, authentic connection, and inner strength?

Scorpio is associated with three images: the Scorpion (a solitary creature symbolizing self-protection and instinctive desire), the Eagle (who has a wider awareness and more conscious control over its desires), and the Dove (who has transcended personal desire, and brings peace and healing to others).

Ask yourself: What am I gifted when I face my deepest fears? What if going deeper, towards what scares me the most, never led to an actual death of any kind, and always and only led to transformation?

Like I already mentioned briefly, Scorpio also deals with our Shadow issues. The “Shadow” is all the suppressed, denied, or undeveloped qualities of our personality. Unprocessed Shadow material pushes our buttons and makes us vulnerable to control and manipulation.

Suppression and denial, projection and blame keep us stuck; conscious awareness shows us the way out. Healing happens when we bring light to the dark, becoming conscious of what had been stored in the basement of our psyche.

Ask yourself: What benefits might I reap if I were to transmute my Shadow issues?

Noticing our own desires, fears, or sense of humor is important, because the Shadow also makes itself visible through those…

So, what Shadow issues need to be addressed over the next four weeks? Here are some questions to help you reclaim your projections: Who really bothers me “out there” in the world? Who do I love to hate? What specifically bothers me about them?

Who do I admire and why? What scares me most about myself? What recurring, uncomfortable, or scary dreams (or daydreams) do I have? What do I love to joke about that feels a little “edgy”?

Now, let’s talk about some of the planetary aspects in this New Moon chart:

This New Moon opposes Uranus in Taurus. Uranus is the planet associated with breakdowns, breakthroughs, sudden change, freedom and innovation. We might experience some sudden and unexpected turns over the next four weeks. We are invited to examine our relationship to money, power, and resources (personal and shared).

Ask yourself: How can I balance my need for a deeper, more empowered experience with others, against my wish to honor my personal values and desire for freedom?

We might also feel nervous or anxious as we become aware of what’s not working for us anymore (financially, physically or emotionally) — and the itch to move forward and realize a new vision for ourselves feels very strong. It may well be true that something needs to change… but we must take care not to rush into anything.

Ask yourself: How is my life being interrupted by “divine interventions”? What insights might those interventions hold for me?

What needs more space? How might thinking outside the box support my connections with others? What needs a new approach in my interactions? How might staying flexible when it comes to my intimate relationships or financial partnerships benefit me?

How might staying calm in this uncertain climate support my sanity? What might support me with staying calm?

The New Moon also makes a wide Square to Saturn in Aquarius, making Saturn the Focus Point of a T-Square. All of this creates some tension, but also an invitation both to innovate and to clarify our priorities. We may become anxious or stressed over a situation or interaction involving a group of people, community, or network of people out there in the world.

We may feel more cautious when it comes to relationships and our resources. It definitely signifies a maturity process that demands great adjustments and flexibility on our part.

Ask yourself: How might slowing down and taking it one step at a time be beneficial for me right now? How might a mature approach, with healthy boundaries, support my dealings with others? If I were able to find creative solutions to my current frustrations, what might those be? What if I could express what’s in my heart whilst remaining “adult”?

The New Moon also makes a wide Trine to Neptune in Pisces. This makes it easier for us to trust and flow with energy currents, rather than struggle against them. It also makes it easier to release past traumas or emotional attachments that no longer serve us — respectively keeping us in a lower vibrational place.

Ask yourself: What traumas from my past are asking to be released? What if I took a closer look at some old resentments, fears, and misperceptions? If I gave those difficult experiences my conscious awareness, my love, and spoke the truth about them, might this dispel any remaining darkness around them?

What am I afraid would happen if I let go of needing to be in control? What am I afraid of happening if I completely surrendered to Life? To Love?

If “out of control” was simply a matter of perspective, would I still resist it? Would I dare to embrace it? Could I trust, just for right now, that there is always a “bigger” plan at play? What if I simply asked my Higher Self to support me in letting things unfold for the highest good of everyone involved — rather than assuming I know what that might be?

Mars, the traditional ruler of Scorpio, represents our willpower and passion. Mars in an early degree of Scorpio is closely aligned with Mercury in a late degree of Libra. This combo might speed up our thinking.

We communicate with curiosity, enthusiasm, and energy, especially on the subjects of: justice or reform, our relationships, or our desire for anything connected to a deeper, more authentic connection with ourselves and others. We seek the very heart of a subject.

Something to be aware of: We may take things a little too personally. This approach could make it challenging for others to engage in a healthy dialogue with us.

Ask yourself: Could I observe and discern, rather than judge others for the time being? Am I seeing all of the facts? Might a deep breath into my lower belly help soothe and clear my mind? What if I experiment with taking that deep breath whenever I feel impatient or feel a sense of urgency?

Mercury and Mars will journey closely together until Nov. 16th, and will also be involved in a powerful T-Square between Nov. 8-16th. The T-Square I am referring to involves Mars, Saturn & Uranus: strong until Nov. 21st. 

This T-Square asks us to focus on our ability to be self-expressed in a mature and timely manner. It asks us to focus on our heart-center, and what brings us joy.

Asking, “What am I grateful for right here, right now?” could be really helpful over the next four weeks, and save us from depression, anxiety, or feeling like we don’t belong.

Check out my video presentation about the powerful T-Square we are all experiencing in November, to see how all of this is impacting you personally — to purchase this webinar, click here. (only available until Nov. 19th)

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Last but not least, let’s talk about Mercury in Libra making a close Square to Pluto (the modern ruler of Scorpio), trining Jupiter and sextiling an exalted Venus. Let’s unpack all of that:

Let’s start with Mercury’s Square to Pluto in Capricorn: Due to Mercury’s Retrograde in October, we have experienced this Square several times already in the past 7 weeks.

Mercury represents our ability to connect and communicate, as well as learn and process information. This aspect challenges us to find meaning in our life through processing truthful information. We must now uncover the deeper layers of our life.

We are invited to redefine our relationship to truth, responsibility, and power. The gift of misinformation is that it forces us to trust our inner guidance.

Ask yourself: How can I empower myself and others 5% more today? How might an increase of self-care support the desire for empowered conversations and connections? What needs to be said? What doesn’t?

The blessing of the abuse of power is that it ultimately teaches us to act humanely. We are learning that we are not victims, that we always have a choice as to how we respond, and that we declare our humanity every day with the choices we make.

With Pluto in the mix, interactions could be intense. As best you can, empower rather than disempower. It’s time to let go of destructive thought forms and attachments.

Ask yourself: How can I grow and evolve in my communications? How might a deeper sense of listening to myself or others support me on that journey? Is there a conversation (inner or outer) that I need to outgrow?

As best as you can, stay grounded in love, not fear. Stay flexible and open-minded, and of course, nurture yourself; make sure you have everything you need to be able to come from a place of inner strength & empowerment.

Ask yourself: If I observe an “all-or-nothing” attitude in myself, could I give myself permission to relax into the “love-energy” that always resides inside of me? Could I first acknowledge, and then release, any fears or concerns connected to achievements or relationships?

Mercury’s Trine to Jupiter in Aquarius: This harmonious connection strengthens our ability to connect and collaborate with others. We are tolerant of other perspectives and ideas, naturally avoid narrow-minded thinking, and feel at ease reconnecting with people from all walks of life.

Ask yourself: What are my expectations or attitudes towards the collective experience? What new vantage point might show me how to reinvent myself and my vision for “my people”, my tribe?

Mercury’s Sextile to an exalted Venus in Sagittarius: Venus is in an exalted degree, because she is in the last degree of Sagittarius, at the time of the New Moon.

A planet in the last degree of a sign feels “louder”, as it is trying to express as much as it can of the current sign, before moving into the next — sort of a “last hoorah” before moving on, in this case, into Capricorn, where Venus will journey until early March 2022 (due to her Retrograde phase in December 2021 & January 2022).

This exalted degree also indicates a strong urge to complete something — most likely something that started on or after Oct. 7th (when Venus started her journey through Sagittarius).

Venus represents our relationships (the one to others and to ourselves) and that which we most value. In Sagittarius, we most value adventure, looking for the larger meaning, getting a new perspective on life, getting away from our routines and exploring new relationships.

There might be an impatience in the air around our interactions with others. The Sextile between Mercury and Venus gives us the opportunity for more enthusiastic and enhanced communication, as well as, making new social contacts, especially with people who share our philosophies about life.

Ask yourself: Who comes to mind when I think of people who share my philosophy? How might we be able to support each other? What needs to be said? Where do I need to give others the gift of listening?

What is the larger picture? How might speaking my truth support someone else in processing something new or different?

To Sum it All Up: Being open to trusting the process and going with the flow are key! Most of our lives are shaped by fears: too much of something, not enough of something else… not being loved, not being liked, being judged, rejected, some form of loss, maybe even physical death, being the recipient of physical or emotional pain, etc.

Scorpio territory is not easy. Facing our deepest feelings and fears, confronting our demons and our death is the most difficult work we will ever do. But the rewards it brings — inner peace, freedom, and wholeness — make it all worth it.

This New Moon in Scorpio invites us to let go of whatever is dead (or toxic). Often, this is connected to past disempowerment — fears based either on “what was”, or on a possible future in which we would not be ok — and all this can be scary and stir up the desire for control or to protect ourselves. The survival brain thinks that control brings power, certainty, stability… but it’s all an illusion based in fear.

Remember: “Fear” is resistance to life, whereas “Love” is acceptance of life in all its forms: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Ask yourself: As best as I can, could I acknowledge any self-resistance? Resistance toward others? To life itself? And, just for right now, could I simply let go of wanting to resist what is? Could I set all inner tension free… just as best as I can… just for right now… just as an experiment in freedom?

The key is to realize that “letting go” is not about loss, but about transformation — and, ultimately, about feeling empowered, since every ending is also a new beginning.

Trust also plays a big part here, just as it does in all our intimate relationships and authentic connections — and trust, whether in ourselves or with others, is something that develops over time — and for those of us who have experienced traumatic events or circumstances, this process can take a little longer. So, as best as you can, be patient and kind with yourself, if you are in that category.

Ask yourself: What if true intimacy with another is only possible when I allow for the full range of emotions? What if my capacity for love and joy grew directly in relation to my ability to embrace my fears and pain?

Again, flexibility and open-mindedness will definitely help for the next 28 days. Embracing our humanity and practicing self-compassion, especially around our inner processes and limitations, provides an opportunity for healing.

If you’d like to learn more about this Lunation, check out my video on the subject 🙂
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Do you have your Ascendant (or any personal planets) in 10-15 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo or Aquarius? If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions for this month’s Moon cycle. Intentions are best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact — and definitely not during a Moon void of course phase. 

So this month, the best time to set intentions would be any time between 5:15pm (Nov. 4th) and 12:10pm on Nov. 5th; then again from 8:52pm (Nov. 5th) until 5:15pm on Nov. 6th — New York Time/US Eastern Time (please keep in mind that Europe and the UK do no longer have Daylight Savings Time, therefore the time difference is an hour less than usual at the time of the New Moon)

If you live in a timezone other than EDT (US East Coast-time), feel free to join my Facebook Fan-page or follow me on twitter. I will be posting reminders on Nov. 4th, 5th and 6th, to let you know when it is the most potent time to set your intentions. 

For more info on how to set your New Moon Intentions click here.