The New Moon in Scorpio happens on Monday, Nov 9, 2026, at 17° Scorpio. In astrology, a new moon marks a fresh start, and Scorpio is the sign of depth, trust and transformation. This one is about honest beginnings: starting again from a truer place.
Here is when it happens where you are, what it means, and some simple ways to work with it.
New Moon in Scorpio: date and time
The New Moon is exact at 07:04 UTC on Nov 9, 2026. In local time that is:
- 2:04 am Eastern Time (New York) on Nov 9.
- 11:04 pm Pacific Time (Los Angeles) on Nov 8.
- 7:04 am in London on Nov 9.
- 12:34 pm in India on Nov 9.
- 3:04 pm in Manila on Nov 9.
You do not need to do anything at the exact minute. Many people like to set intentions within a day or two after a new moon, once the sky is dark and the Moon starts to grow again. You can see the whole lunar month on our moon calendar.
What a new moon means
At the new moon, the Sun and Moon sit in the same sign, and the Moon is dark in the sky. Astrologers read it as the start of a new cycle, like a blank page. It is a natural time to plant seeds: set intentions, begin a habit, or decide what you want the next month to be about.
Each new moon takes on the flavor of its sign. A new moon in Taurus might be about money and comfort. A new moon in Gemini might be about learning. This one is in Scorpio.
What the Scorpio New Moon is about
Scorpio is a water sign ruled by Mars and, in modern astrology, by Pluto. It deals with what lies under the surface: deep feelings, trust, shared resources, intimacy and change.
The Scorpio New Moon tends to ask:
- What am I ready to let go of so something new can begin?
- Where have I been holding back the truth, from others or from myself?
- Who do I really trust, and do they know it?
- What feelings have I buried that need some light?
This is a good new moon for emotional honesty, therapy-style reflection, ending habits that no longer serve you, and sorting out money you share with a partner or family.
Mercury retrograde and this new moon
There is an important twist this month. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio from Oct 24 to Nov 13, so this new moon falls in the last days of the retrograde. Mercury sits at about 7° Scorpio, in the same sign as the new moon.
That makes this a reflective new moon more than a launching one. It is a beautiful time to revisit an old dream, reopen a conversation you left unfinished, or set an intention around repairing something. If you want to launch something brand new, you might wait until Mercury turns direct on Nov 13, or start quietly and announce it later. For more on the retrograde, read our Mercury retrograde in Scorpio guide.
Mars in Leo also forms a square to this new moon, which can add heat. Pride and big feelings may flare up around this time. Pause before reacting.
A simple Scorpio New Moon ritual
You do not need candles or crystals, though you can use them if you like. Here is an easy practice:
- Find a quiet moment in the evening of Nov 9 or Nov 10.
- Write down one thing you are ready to release. Be specific: "I am done checking his social media," not "I release negativity."
- Write down one thing you want to grow in its place.
- Write one small action you will take this week to support it.
- Keep the paper somewhere private. Scorpio likes things kept close.
Some people like to tear up or safely burn the "release" note. The point is to make your intention concrete.
How the Scorpio New Moon affects each sign
This new moon lands in a different house of everyone's chart, so it touches a different part of life for each sign. The signs who feel it most strongly:
- Scorpio: a personal new beginning. Think about how you want to show up.
- Taurus: relationships and partnerships ask for a fresh, honest start.
- Leo and Aquarius: home, family and career may need a reset.
- Cancer and Pisces: creativity, romance and big-picture plans feel supported.
For your exact house, look up which house holds 17° Scorpio in your free birth chart. For day-by-day guidance during the new moon, read your daily horoscope.
FAQ
When is the new moon in November 2026?
The new moon is on Nov 9, 2026, at 07:04 UTC (2:04 am Eastern, 12:34 pm India). It falls at 17° Scorpio.
What should I do on the Scorpio New Moon?
Many people use it to set intentions about letting go, emotional honesty, trust and shared money. Writing down what you want to release and what you want to grow is a simple way to start.
Is the Scorpio New Moon a good time to start new things?
It is a good time to begin again with more honesty. Because Mercury is still retrograde until Nov 13, many astrologers suggest reflecting and planning now, and launching big projects after Mercury turns direct.
What zodiac signs are affected by the November new moon?
Everyone feels it somewhere. Scorpio, Taurus, Leo and Aquarius usually notice it most, because it lands on their personal axis or at a tense angle to their sign.
When is the next full moon after the Scorpio New Moon?
The next full moon is on Nov 24, 2026, at 2° Gemini.