New Moon In Scorpio
Flame burning off impurities in substance in a crucible
Purging and Burning off of Impurities
Can you feel the energy burning off what you no longer need to carry? Can you trust the power of the flame?
None of us can deny the feeling of intensity that keeps getting stronger. We may feel squeezed between two choices, feel like we have no good choice to make or decide not to make a choice at all. Trust me, I am not just talking about the U.S. Presidential election here. There are so many high-stakes choices swirling around in our heads that seem like they will make or break us. It is a turbulent time at best.
This New Moon in Scorpio heralds another beginning, which may be a fresh start or a re-start, depending upon what the priority is in your life and the circumstances surrounding it. The Sun and Moon are in a flowing relationship with Saturn so whatever beginning they are representing, it has support and longevity build in. There is a somewhat rare formation in the chart of this lunation called the Kite, made up of three trines in the water element between Mercury, Mars, and Neptune; two sextiles to Pluto by Mercury and Neptune; and finally, an opposition between Mars and Pluto. The trines and sextiles are positive aspects that call us to flow with the energy or integrate it within, and the opposition is a stressful aspect that requires us to reconcile the two sides and find some middle ground that works for us. Mars and Pluto are the traditional and modern rulers of Scorpio, the sign of the New moon, so they “rule” the new moon. Mars is the focal point for this Kite formation, representing action, expression, and initiation. Pluto represents destruction and transformation. This New Moon calls us to transform our actions, and expression, to begin anew.
It's time to harness this powerful energy! As we observe the influences of planetary movements in our lives and communities, we can clearly see that signs of conflict or inequality are rooted in past choices. We have the strength to release these outdated patterns and confidently embrace new possibilities. Each of us possesses the power to make choices that align with the life we truly desire. Our individual actions shape our collective experience, and together, we are unstoppable agents of change!
As we have experienced through many interactions between planets this year, it is crucial that we show up in our daily lives as authentically as we know how to be. To do this, we must nurture ourselves and other people around us with a genuine honoring of individuality and a stalwart belief in the ability of humans to change their behavior and attitude once they change their thinking. We all need that grace given to us. It is an important time to recognize the humanity within the person next to you and celebrate it. Many struggle with questions and fears about how our lives will change due to the growth of Artificial Intelligence. The most important antidote to any scary outcomes is to key into what makes us human and celebrate those attributes like never before. I have to say that, as a global community, we have taken our humanness for granted. What can we do as individuals to cherish our own and other people’s humanness? If we all can practice that to our best ability, equality and kindness naturally follow.
During the next 28 days, if you embrace any spiritual practice, calm and strengthen yourself through that. If not, you can easily begin to practice breathwork and simple meditation to become more conscious of yourself and the world around you. The goal is to quiet your mind because it can get even louder in the collective as things continue to fall apart and come together. Try to take steps to nurture your visions of harmony by elevating equality and fairness within your connections and interactions. New choices can be made and a greater balance achieved.
Chart at New Moon in Scorpio (Placidus Houses)
The Moon and the Sun will meet at 9°35’ Scorpio. The areas most affected in everyone’s natal chart are 4°-14° Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, and Aquarius. If your natal chart has planets or points within these degree points, expect that this new moon will personally affect your life more directly than other people whose chart does not have planetary engagement at those locations in their chart. If these points are not emphasized in your birth chart, you will see the influences of this new moon in the lives of those around you and in your communities.
Setting Intentions for the Scorpio New Moon - November 1, 2024
What is your rising sign/ascendant/sign on the cusp of the first house?
When reading generalized horoscopes such as these, connect with the sign at the first house cusp rather than your sun sign because planets or luminaries, like the sun and moon, move, but the ascendant is set for the horizon at the location at the time of your birth, and such, is a fixed point. In other words, your sun could be in any of the houses depending upon your specific chart but your ascendant sign aligns with the zodiac wheel.
Aries
The eighth house, where this New Moon falls in your chart, is associated with shared resources, including your committed partner’s finances, inheritances, taxes, intimacy, and transitions. Feeling vulnerable is a common experience in interactions related to the eighth house. It may be beneficial to set intentions to create more intimacy within your closest relationships.
Taurus
The new moon is happening in your seventh house representing committed partnerships. This includes your spouse, business partners, as well as professionals with whom you have a one-on-one relationship, such as lawyers, doctors, and coaches. During this new moon, you may consider setting intentions to nurture and expand your best partnerships and grow in your capacity to nurture yourself and others in a relationship.
Gemini
This Scorpio new moon is occurring in your 6th house, associated with daily routines, health, regular tasks, work, and pets. This is a good time to set intentions to analyze your daily commitments and remove some that no longer serve you so you can add other things that align with your current life to make it healthier and more positive.
Cancer
The new moon is occurring in your 5th house and relates to romance, entertainment, and children. During this time, consider setting intentions about increasing romance in your life. Also, think about your involvement with children - whether they're your own, a family member’s, or those you mentor or teach. It is possible that focusing on nurturing young people will add value to your life. Additionally, focus on bringing more fun into your life to create more joy.
Leo
The new moon in November is in your fourth house representing family and home. This is a good time to set intentions about how to adjust your home into a more nurturing space which may include releasing some clutter or outdated possessions. You may want to reach out to extended family and support those bonds. It is an important time to bolster harmony in your home and with your family. There may be a need for communication or forgiveness.
Virgo
The Scorpio New Moon is happening in your third house, which focuses on communication, relationships with siblings, cousins, and peers, your neighborhood or town, short trips, and K-12 education. These areas may become more significant in your life in the coming weeks. You might want to set intentions to work toward greater authenticity in your communication of all types.
Libra
The second house in astrology is associated with money and physical possessions that hold value to you. It's a good time to set intentions to balance your budget, learn about investments, and enhance your financial security. You may wish to donate or discard some old possessions to potentially make room for others that align with your current values. Evaluate your attitudes about wealth and self-sufficiency.
Scorpio
Since this is a New Moon in Scorpio, it falls in your first house, which relates to your identity, personal traits, and life force. You may want to set intentions related to understanding how to show up most authentically in the world, figuring out what motivates and nurtures you, and assessing the balance within your relationships so that you can grow within those relationships as much as you support the growth of the other people.
Sagittarius
This month’s new moon is in your twelfth house, associated with spirituality, subconscious drives, memories, and hidden enemies. It is also connected with institutions such as hospitals and jails. During this time, your awareness may be set on past betrayals or relationships where you may have experienced a lack of nurturance. You may want to set an intention to uncover these painful feelings to cleanse yourself of the pressure of ignoring them so you can use the energy more positively. An intention to bring peace into your life through spiritual practices may help you navigate life more easily.
Capricorn
The eleventh house represents friendships, personal and business associations, social circles, hopes, and dreams. You may want to set intentions for harmonious social and business affiliations and consider how to act on and nurture your hopes and dreams. In addition, you can consider deepening your most meaningful connections.
Aquarius
The Scorpio New Moon new moon is in your tenth house of career, reputation, and purpose. You may want to set intentions for growth and positive change in your career, and more fully align your career with your true calling in this lifetime. Possibly formulate an intention to better balance your aspirations for your career and reputation with the rest of your life goals.
Pisces
The new moon in your ninth house signifies a focus on philosophy and religion, higher education, long-distance travel, and diverse cultures. During this time, consider setting intentions to support equality for all cultures, create more balanced perspectives through higher education, or develop relationships within your practice of faith or with those endorsing a philosophy aligned with your own.
Technical Info: All generalized horoscopes are formed using the whole sign house system. If you prefer the Placidus house system, and your ascendant is in the late degrees of a sign, read the horoscope for the sign after your actual rising sign for accuracy. If you send me a message from this page with your birth information, I will send you a copy of your natal chart and a description of the houses of your chart at no cost.
What to do during this monthly lunar cycle?
11.1.2024 - New Moon - Set goals and intentions for this month and record these thoughts. Stay alert as there may be signs or synchronicities for you during this time.
11.9.2024 - 1st Quarter Moon - Things will begin to come into focus so that you can act on your goals and ideas. Revise any actions from the last week as needed. Cut yourself some slack.
11.15.2024 - Full Moon - Take stock and review all progress. How are you feeling about what you have planned and achieved? What do you need to achieve what you set out to do at the New Moon intention setting?
11.22.2024 - Last Quarter Moon - assess any tweaks that may need to be made to your goals. Be sure to enjoy the journey as much as possible - This is your Life! Consider what might be your goal at the next new moon