Intense Shifts
Scorpio New Moon Date and Time
Friday, 1 November 2024
5:47 AM, West Coast, USA
8:47 AM, East Coast, USA
1:47 PM, Rome, Italy
9 Degrees Scorpio
Scorpio New Moon Overview
The Scorpio New Moon arrives on the first day of the month with a vibe for deep self-reflection. A new moon marks the start of a new cycle. Energetically, it’s a time for beginning fresh chapters, planting metaphorical seeds for growth, and taking a moment of rest and preparation.
With its intense emotional depths, Scorpio likes to peel back layers and probe beneath the surface. This sign likes to research and investigate what is hidden in the shadows. Scorpio’s water element operates on intuition and instinct, while its fixed modality offers resilience, tenacity, and a readiness to hold steady through change.
Mars, Scorpio’s traditional ruler, amplifies the energy of this lunation. At this New Moon, Mars opposes Pluto, introducing powerful dynamics of confrontation, transformation, and a call to recalibrate our relationship with power.
When the new moon phase begins, the Sun, New Moon, and Mercury are all in Mars's sign of Scorpio, encouraging us to explore our inner landscapes more profoundly and honestly.
Mercury’s harmonious trine to Mars enhances mental clarity and focused expression, while Mars’ trine to Neptune encourages inspiration and creative problem-solving. Saturn's influence emphasizes introspection, resilience, and a preference for solitude.
Mars is highly active in this New Moon phase. It is already in its pre-shadow retrograde phase. October and November will provide a preview to the key themes likely to come up for you during the Mars retrograde cycle that begins in December.
The Mars retrograde cycle encourages us to examine how we direct our energy, particularly in the areas of life represented by the Cancer and Leo houses in our charts.
Mars retrograde cycles highlight where outworn actions and behaviors need re-examining and change. Start noticing where you are spending your time in a wasteful way or activities that are taking you away from the most important relationships and projects for your long-term goals.
With three bodies traveling in Scorpio, ruled by Mars in Cancer, the New Moon vibe is one for deep self-reflection, gaining clarity around power dynamics, and comfort in solitude and meditation. It invites us to shed old layers and emerge with clarity and intention.
Like the Phoenix, one of Scorpio’s symbols, we can purify toxic situations and rise again renewed.
Sun and Moon in the sign of Scorpio
Scorpio keywords: Emotional intensity, depth, peeling back the layers, layers, trust, loyalty, probe, power, provocative, strong-willed, instinct, piercing through to the inner core, research work, and assimilating information like a detective.
Shadow: Intense to the extreme, secretive, jealous, push buttons, destroy, overpowering, cruelty for the sake of being honest (saying what doesn’t need to be said just because it’s true).
Water Element: Operates on emotion, instinct, and intuition.
Fixed Modality: Determined, resilient, stubborn, resistant to change, and tenacious.
Archetypes: The Transformer, Detective, Researcher, Inquisitor, Intense Lover.
Symbols:
Scorpion: Survival, self-protection, intensity, instinct, defense, shadow work, concealed
Eagle: Vision, insight, perception, higher perspective, strategy, strength, focused vision, precision, clarity
Phoenix: Transformation, renewal, rebirth, resilience, empowerment, transcendence, regeneration
Planetary Aspect Relationships
New Moon Conjunct the Sun
It is a time for self-reflection, facing uncomfortable or hidden truths, depth work, getting lost in a project, research, and renewal.
Moon & Sun Trine Saturn
It may be easier to cocoon alone or in one's echo chamber. Considering the current landscape of politics and war, people tend to gravitate toward others who share their beliefs, reinforcing their belief system rather than opening themselves to hearing other's perspectives.
This energy can indicate stubborn resilience to one’s belief system even in the face of contrary evidence. This weekend is a good time for deep contemplation, introspection, and a preference for solitude.
Mercury Trine Mars
Mental focus and clarity. Strength in endeavors requiring the use of the mind for research or deep analysis. A good time for writing persuasive videos, blogs, or copy text for sales and marketing. More mental energy is accessible. It can also be an overactive mind, and you may need more time alone to relax.
Mercury Sextile Pluto
Tap into your instincts. This is an excellent configuration for strategic problem-solving. Focus intensely on a project that requires mental endurance. Perhaps you are writing a book or developing a new system. By focusing your mind and time on a project, you can make great progress over the weekend.
It can indicate ruminating thoughts, thoughts of death (metaphorical or figurative), or great change. Pushing deeper into what thoughts come up for you by trying to understand the underlying root or catalyst driving them can be helpful. It is a supportive aspect for any type of depth work.
Mercury Trine Neptune
Heightened creativity is on tap. Follow your instincts and allow your emotional connections to help guide you. With Neptune, there’s always a chance of illusion, deception, and uncertainty. Use this energy by bringing in creativity or artistry.
If you don’t have any artistic hobbies, tap into this energy through music, essential oils, and dreamy things. You may want to sleep without an alarm and intentionally focus on your dreams upon waking or engage in lucid dreaming.
Mercury Into Sagittarius
The day after the New Moon, Mercury changes signs. To tap into the Mercurial aspects above, you have a short window on Friday and Saturday morning. The time of day when Mercury changes signs will depend on where you live.
Mars Opposite Pluto
This is a powerhouse aspect. It indicates a time for increased power struggles in the world and in our personal lives. Things can escalate quickly, and there may be increased violence in the news.
In your chart, if you have planets or points in the late degrees of cardinal signs Aries, Cance, Libra, or Capricorn, you will feel this energy intensely in your life. You have been experiencing Pluto over the last year, and this transit will wrap up for you next month when Pluto leaves Capricorn and won’t be back in our lifetime.
Mars opposite Pluto amplifies the sense of something ending, the need to wrap things up to move on after something significant has finished. This feeling of an imminent ending is indicated by Mars and Pluto in the last degree of their opposing signs, Cancer and Pluto.
This is a time when it may become apparent how one’s actions impact something larger than the self. Deep and profound change is happening all around us. It may take some time before we can collectively look back and understand what a significant period of change is taking place now, a great transformation.
Personally, this is a time to watch your anger, especially any action taken out of anger. Things can escalate to violence and destruction more quickly. The concept of thinking before you act is very important during this new moon phase.
Mars Sextile Uranus
Mars made contact with Uranus before the new moon, carrying some of this Uranian energy. This can bring a rebellious nature to Mars. Considering Mars is in contact with Neptune and Pluto as well, it’s another reason to be extra careful about assertive, confrontational, and aggressive behaviors.
This is a harmonious aspect, meaning the energy easily flows between the two planets and has an active quality. Embrace any innovative and new ways of getting things done that come your way, probably unexpected. There is some support for control over actions with Mars in Cancer and Uranus in Taurus.
Mars Trine Neptune
Increased inspiration and creativity may be on tap. However, not all the information may be available. Be careful about taking action, as you may not have the clarity needed. There can be a sense of insecurity about what actions to take.
It is best to put your energy into actions that are peaceful, spiritual, artistic, and creative. Putting energy into antagonistic and confrontational actions will unlikely result in what you were hoping for.
Mars Retrograde
6 December 2024 - 24 February 2025
6 degrees of Leo to 17 degrees of Cancer
Mars will retrograde from December 6 through February 24, 2025, a cycle that occurs every two years. It will travel in retrograde motion from Leo into Cancer.
The themes and issues that arise in October and November offer a preview of the key themes likely to resurface during Mars's retrograde period. Unlike Mercury's retrograde, which brings up key themes regarding communication, earning, commerce, and logistics, Mars's retrograde impacts our energy and actions.
It can indicate where you are spread too thin or where you need to adjust your energy reserves. Things may need to be cut out of your life or schedule. Mars retrograde is a good time to evaluate where and how you take action.
During Mars retrograde, you may feel a decrease in motivation or recognize the need to eliminate distractions from your routine to focus on what truly matters. Pay attention to what is happening with your physical energy and where you apply it.
Look to the Cancer and Leo houses in your chart to learn more about the activated topics and themes for the Mars retrograde. Or schedule a consultation with me to examine your chart.
Mars Retrograde Cycle Key Dates:
Pre-retrograde Shadow: 5 October 2024 at 17 degrees Cancer
Mars moves into Leo on November 4
Retrograde: 6 December 2024 at 6 degrees Leo
Mars changes signs in retrograde motion: Leo to Cancer: 6 January 2024
Direct: 24 February 2025 at 17 degrees Cancer
Post-retrograde Shadow ends: 2 May 2025 at 6 degrees of Leo
In Your Chart
To look deeper into the cosmic patterns of the Scorpio new moon, find the astrology houses the planets are traveling through in your chart. Here are the areas to look for:
Taurus: Uranus
Gemini: Jupiter
Cancer: Mars
Scorpio: New Moon, Sun, Mercury
Sagittarius: Venus
Capricorn: Pluto
Pisces: Saturn, Neptune
If you want to learn more about your natal astrology chart, schedule a consultation with me using the link below. If you don’t have a copy of your chart, you can get one free with one of the online calculators. I recommend either astro.com or astro-seek.com.
Scorpio New Moon Activity Ideas
Phoenix Intention Setting with Emotional Release
Write down a specific intention focused on renewal or a transformative change you want to invite into your life.
Reflect on any emotions or habits that you’re ready to release, visualizing yourself as the Phoenix, shedding old layers and rising renewed.
Safely burn the list of emotions or patterns, symbolizing release.
Shadow Work Visualization
Find a quiet space, close your eyes, and take deep breaths, focusing on areas of inner tension or unresolved emotions.
Picture these feelings as dark clouds slowly lifting and dissolving, making room for new insights and light.
Afterward, journal any revelations or insights that arose, particularly any unconscious fears or desires, supporting Scorpio’s depth and regenerative nature.
Water Cleansing Ritual with Crystals
Prepare a bath or bowl of water with salt (for cleansing) and essential oil like rosemary or lavender, and place crystals such as obsidian, labradorite, or smoky quartz nearby to amplify Scorpio’s grounding and healing energy.
While soaking or washing your hands, visualize the water absorbing anything you’re ready to release, from old attachments to habits that no longer serve you.
Conclude with an affirmation of renewal, symbolizing your refreshed energy and openness to the Scorpio New Moon’s transformative power.
Scorpio New Moon Inspirational Quote
‘Out of the darkness, she found her light and became a guiding star.’ – Unknown
Scorpio New Moon Recap
The Scorpio New Moon emphasizes deep self-reflection and peeling back the layers of old patterns so you can release them. It brings up themes of trust, loyalty, power, provocation, and secrecy. Many planets are in water signs, making this an emotional new moon that asks us to listen to our inner intuition.
Mars, Scorpio’s ruler, amplifies themes of power and reminds us to stop and analyze before taking action. This is especially important in situations that can escalate quickly to destruction and violence.
Mars opposing Pluto highlights power dynamics, encouraging a re-evaluation of control and influence, while Mercury’s trine to Mars sharpens mental clarity and communication. With Saturn’s trine to the Sun and New Moon, this lunation is perfect for taking some time alone in solitude.