Scorpio New Moon November 2026: Meaning, Ritual & Mercury Retrograde
The New Moon in Scorpio on November 9, 2026 is the deepest new moon of the year. It doesn’t ask for a pretty wish list. It asks a braver question: what are you truly ready to transform?
This year there’s an extra twist. Mercury is still retrograde, which changes the way you should set your intentions. Here’s everything you need to know, plus a simple ritual you can do tonight.
When is the Scorpio New Moon 2026?
The New Moon reaches 16°53′ Scorpio on November 9, 2026 at 07:02 UTC:
- New York: 2:02 AM, Monday, November 9
- Los Angeles: 11:02 PM, Sunday, November 8
- London: 7:02 AM, Monday, November 9
If the exact moment falls in the middle of your night, don’t worry. Do your ritual on the evening before or after. The energy builds for about a day on either side.
What the Scorpio New Moon means
Scorpio rules everything beneath the surface: desire, power, intimacy, shared money, endings, and rebirth. A New Moon here is like the phoenix moment of the year. Something has to burn away so something stronger can rise.
This New Moon also forms tense squares with Jupiter, Mars, and the North Node. Expect pressure and motivation in equal measure. Something in your life is pushing you to grow, and staying in your comfort zone won’t feel possible for long.
Themes to work with:
- Letting go of control and trusting the process
- Healing jealousy, resentment, or old wounds
- Reclaiming your personal power
- Shared money: debts, investments, partnerships
- Emotional and physical intimacy
- Shadow work: facing the parts of yourself you usually hide
New Moon during Mercury retrograde: what to do and avoid
Mercury is retrograde at this New Moon and only stations direct on November 13. Retrograde energy favors the “re-” words: review, revisit, reconnect, recommit.
Avoid:
- Launching something brand new on the night of the New Moon
- Signing important contracts in a rush
- Forcing decisions you haven’t fully thought through
Do:
- Commit to something you’ve already been considering
- Revisit an old dream, project, or relationship that deserves a second chance
- Write your intentions on November 9, then read them aloud again on November 13, when Mercury turns direct. That’s your green light to take action.
A simple Scorpio New Moon ritual
You only need a candle, paper, and a pen. Allow 15 minutes.
- Create a quiet space. Dim the lights and turn off your phone.
- Light a candle, black or deep red if you have one, and take seven slow breaths.
- Write one thing you’re ready to release, such as a fear, a habit, or an old story about yourself. Tear the paper up and throw it away.
- Write one intention in the present tense, as if it has already happened: “I am…” or “I have…”
- Fold it and keep it somewhere safe until the Full Moon on November 24.
3 journal prompts for the Scorpio New Moon
- What am I holding onto out of fear, even though I know it’s time to let go?
- Where in my life am I giving away my power, and how can I take it back?
- What does my “rebirth” look like? Describe the version of me that rises from this cycle.
Affirmations
- I am safe to transform.
- Endings make room for my most magical beginnings.
- Like the phoenix, I rise renewed.
Which zodiac signs feel it most?
The New Moon will be strongest for the fixed signs: Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, and Aquarius. Scorpios begin a powerful new personal cycle, while Taurus is likely to feel it in relationships and partnerships. Leo may notice shifts around home and family, and Aquarius around career and public image. If you have planets or your rising sign around 17° of these signs, this New Moon is especially personal for you.
Go deeper with the November 2026 Moon Ritual Kit
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Inside you’ll find:
- The step-by-step Phoenix Ritual for the New Moon
- The Clear Mind Ritual for the Full Supermoon
- 14 journal prompts and 14 affirmations
- Printable intention and release worksheets
- A moon cycle tracker and a crystals & herbs cheat sheet
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FAQ
When is the New Moon in November 2026?
On November 9, 2026, at 07:02 UTC, at 16°53′ Scorpio.
Can I manifest during Mercury retrograde?
Yes. Focus your intentions on things you’ve already been considering, rather than brand-new beginnings. Take action after Mercury stations direct on November 13.
What crystals are best for the Scorpio New Moon?
Obsidian, smoky quartz, and garnet support transformation, protection, and grounding.
When is the next Full Moon?
The Full Supermoon in Gemini, also known as the Beaver Moon, is on November 24, 2026.