New Moon in Scorpio this week – here’s what you need to know

It’s time to look for your shadows and shake hands with your demons, folks—there’s a new moon shining in the sign of Scorpio.

The new moon in Scorpio peaks on November 1st at 8:47 am ET.

Scorpion ruled by Mars, the planet of life force, and Plutoluminary of death.

It is through the reconciliation of these extremes that Scorpio finds its highest power.

New Moon in Scorpio

Scorpio dominates eighth house of sex, endings and resources is a condominium of the unconscious, where things can be felt but not seen.

The New Moon in Scorpio insists that you dig deep, see through the darkness, and move closer to the honesty and intimacy that scares you most.

The fall of trust into the abyss, if you like.

New Moon Meaning

The new moon is a clean slate, turning over the fresh dirt of the monthly lunar cycle. The sky darkens and we go deeper, especially under the influence of Scorpio.

A New Moon occurs when the Moon is in conjunction with the Sun and is therefore no longer visible from our earthly perspective. Thus, the new moon always falls in the same zodiac sign through which the sun moves.

The sun symbolizes the ego, the essential self and our forward movement, while the moon represents our primal nature, the need for nourishment and subconscious urges.

In astrology, the sun symbolizes the ego, the essential self, and our path forward. moon represents our primal nature, nutritional needs and subconscious urges. When these two bodies align, it is an opportunity to appreciate and progress.

This week, that opportunity takes shape in fixed waters death-oriented, obsessive Scorpio.

New moon manifestation

The New Moon is an auspicious time for manifestation practices. Since this new moon falls on the threshold sign of death at a time of year when the proverbial veil between the worlds is thin, it is an excellent opportunity to seek the advice of the ancestors and begin a dialogue with the departed.

For tips on how to communicate, see our guide here.

New Moon in Scorpio 2024.

During the new moon in Scorpio, the sign’s two planetary rulers, Mars and Pluto, will be in opposition at aneretic degrees, a tense AF aspect that brings fears, insecurities, base instincts, emotional reactions and power struggles to the fore.

Fury flares, daggers fly. Get closer to everything that opposes you. Hold the handle firmly, strengthen the sting, and try to view friction as a means to spark intimacy rather than as a match for discord.

What is a shadow?

Scorpio is synonymous with shadows and shadow work.

To better understand the dark side, it is useful to define it. Essentially, our shadows represent everything we have expelled – all the unpleasant moments, shameful urges, overwhelming emotions, intense experiences and terrifying truths that we have tried to suppress and/or separate from ourselves.

But as any psychologist will tell you, shadows create a very shallow grave, and there is no better time for exhumation and integration than under the dark sky of a new moon in Scorpio.

The meaning of the new moon in Scorpio

Scorpio symbolizes the transformative power of trauma and the ability of our shadows to open the way to the sunlight of realization.

Spiritual types will tell you that every decision in life comes down to a choice between love and fear. Never are the stakes higher than when we are dealing with shame, guilt and avoidance.

It’s easy enough to point out the dark qualities in ourselves—the places where we’re afraid, jealous, hated, or cowardly. But there is no use peering into the darkness unless we understand why something was banished in the first place.

Transformation through trauma

Part of this process may involve thanking these dark parts of ourselves for the role they have played in protecting us. We can acknowledge this service by explaining that we no longer need that particular shaft.

Ultimately, Scorpio is the sign of healing, shamanic work and rebirth. We can dedicate ourselves to the art of healing, seeing that our lives are blessed by the baptism of fire, allowing us to better hold space for others as they go through their seasons in hell.

As an astrologer, Jill Wintersteen explains brilliantly: “When we embrace anger, it often becomes motivation or clarity. Fear can become surrender and trust. Anxiety or worry can lead to calmness or even excitement. Sadness can lead to creativity and self-acceptance. And emotional attachment can lead to gratitude and the ability to move forward.”

Fear is like fuel

This energy of transformation is not about being fearless, but about being decisive.

As double Scorpio Georgia O’Keeffe once admitted“I was terrified at every moment of my life, and I never let that hold me back from anything I wanted to do.”

The themes and themes of the new moon apply to all of us, regardless of sun sign. Where and how does this energy manifest itself? depends on the house in your individual birth chart which is ruled by Scorpio.

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Astrologer Reda Wigle research and irreverent reporting on planetary configurations and their effects on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes combine history, poetry, pop culture and personal experience. To order a reading, visit her website.