Endings and Beginnings
New moons are dark because the Sun and Moon align. The Moon reflects the Sun’s light, so when they’re together, the sky goes dark — a blank canvas full of potential. New moons are ideal for planting seeds of intention. This one falls at the end of Scorpio on Thursday, November 20, at 1:47 AM EST. The pattern of new moons at the end of signs and full moons at the beginning has been unfolding for months and will continue into next year. It signifies endings and beginnings—rebirth, and this New Moon in late Scorpio is firmly rooted in that theme. Let’s explore the celestial energies coming in at the New Moon.
The Shift
This powerful New Moon in Scorpio can trigger spiritual awakening for many, urging us to seek truth within. At the time of the New Moon, four planets occupy Scorpio: Venus, the Sun, the Moon, and Mercury. Mercury is cazimi to the Sun — in a very tight conjunction — which in Arabic means “in the heart of the Sun.” While cazimi, a planet is thought to be purified, to receive a new truth and insights. With Mercury retrograde, this placement encourages reflection and introspection, surfacing sudden truths from the subconscious into awareness. Other planetary alignments are also contributing to a large evolutionary shift in collective consciousness. Below is how you might be affected and what to expect.
The Symbolism of Scorpio
Scorpio is a water sign ruling the eighth house: shared resources, inheritance, investments, taxes, debts, transformation, and rebirth. Scorpio is private, probing, and determined to uncover hidden truth — the detective of the zodiac. It doesn’t mind getting its hands dirty to expose what lies beneath the surface. Often associated with the word intense, Scorpio prefers deep, meaningful connections with people and with some things.
Uranus Brings Shock Waves and Surprises
Uranus at 29°29′ Taurus opposes the New Moon, Mercury, and Venus. Notably, in numerology, 29:29 reduces to 11:11, a number associated with awakening; doubling down on the theme of this new moon. Uranus, the maverick planet, shakes up the status quo and acts as a truth bringer, jolting open the subconscious with sudden realizations and insights. It can reveal long-standing patterns and prompt us to shed old skins, revealing who we are becoming.
Big Emotions
A grand water trine links the Moon, Sun, and Mercury in Scorpio with Jupiter in Cancer and Neptune and Saturn in Pisces. Expect deep emotional triggers and, ultimately, significant healing. This water trine invites us to see through illusions and delusions and to explore our dreams, aspirations, and goals. We can emerge from these depths cleansed of outdated perceptions, wiser and ready for a renewed vision of life.
Introspection
With outer planets and Mercury retrograde during this New Moon, reflection and introspection are emphasized. There are unresolved issues from the past to clear. To stand in strength and sovereignty, we must honestly examine past wounds and move out of victimhood once and for all.
Standing in Our Sovereignty
Saturn conjunct Neptune suggests the dissolution of old power structures. Saturn will help shape new, more realistic forms of our dreams and aspirations as the old guard fades.
Breaking Free
These planetary patterns form a kite configuration, symbolizing ascent — breaking free from former limitations and stepping into the role of manifester of your destiny.
Oneness and Connection
As planetary energies connect, we tap into the oneness of the universe, heightening intuition, telepathy, and psychic receptivity. Vivid dreams may bring downloads that support humanity’s evolutionary shift. Use these energies to focus on unity, compassion, and how we are all connected through love and acceptance.
