Scorpio New Moon - The Beginning of Finding a Path Forward
This Scorpio New Moon is imbued with transformative energy, marking the first set in a three-set cosmic match guiding us to navigate change. This is the beginning of a powerful journey inward, where we confront what lies beneath the surface and determine the best path forward, both individually and collectively.
Set 1: A New Court -Scorpio New Moon
On Friday, November 1, at 7:26 a.m., the New Moon at 9 degrees Scorpio opens a two-week window of diving deep into our emotional waters. Under Scorpio’s intense gaze, we’re urged to explore themes of self-reflection, personal growth, and shadow work. This moon brings everything hidden to the forefront, pressing us to confront it.
Skimming along the surface is no longer an option.
This New Moon asks us to commit to identifying what holds us back, so we can begin the healing process. The journey is challenging but liberating; knowing the root causes of our struggles frees us from patterns of self-sabotage and opens the door to true transformation.
Astrologically, with six planets in water signs, this New Moon has a an overly sensitive but edgy charge. Yet, grounded by Pluto and Uranus in earth signs, we’re reminded to embody emotional resilience and practical idealism. Jupiter in Gemini opposing Venus in Sagittarius adds an opportunity for intellectual and social growth, creating a beautiful balance between head and heart. The question becomes, will you lead with emotion, intellect, or a fusion of both?
New Moon Aspects: Laying the Groundwork for Change
Mars Opposite Pluto at the Anaretic Degree - Harnessing Transformative Power
Mars and Pluto will oppose each other over the next six months, with the first exact aspect occurring on November 3, 2024, as Mars reaches 29 degrees Cancer and Pluto hits 29 degrees Capricorn. This opposition between Scorpio’s traditional and modern rulers introduces a powerful interplay of forces.
Mars in Cancer has an indirect but determined approach, symbolizing the back-and-forth we must traverse to find a balanced path forward. The retrograde period intensifies this journey, urging us to explore different perspectives until the best way forward becomes clear.
Meanwhile, Pluto in Capricorn is finishing its transformative work around Capricorn themes—patriarchy, authority, and institutions—and preparing to fully enter the realm of Aquarius. This shift invites us to consider the humanitarian side of things, like advancing technology and social evolution, where ideals meet innovation.
This is symbolic of old structures supporting and cradling the new, while promoting growth, to give way to progress.
Mercury Opposite Uranus at 28 Degrees - Conversations of Change
With Mercury at 28 degrees Scorpio opposing Uranus in Taurus, unexpected revelations and shifts in communication are likely to continue. Mercury’s probing energy in Scorpio seeks the truth in everything, while Uranus’ unpredictable flair brings a spark of rebellion and creative insight. Uranus in Taurus themes to consider are sustainability (especially financially and planetary (like climate change) as well as our personal sense of self-worth.
It’s wise to watch your words; Scorpio insists on honesty, and Mercury in Scorpio is ready to communicate its discoveries, but Uranus might tempt us to blurt things out impulsively. Scorpio is the zodiac’s investigator, and combined with Mercury, it’s poised to reveal truths that can open doors and create lasting change.
Grand Water Trine - The Flow of Emotional Insight
A Grand Water Trine involving Neptune at 29 degrees Pisces, Mars at 29 Cancer, and Mercury at 28 Scorpio heightens our intuition and emotional depth. This aspect harmonizes Neptune’s mysticism, Mars’ emotional drive, and Mercury’s search for understanding. Together, they inspire us to navigate emotional landscapes with a sense of purpose, making it possible to reach new spiritual, creative and psychological depths for meaningful and lasting change.
Scorpio New Moon: Clearing the Court for Transformation
This New Moon is like the preparation of a new tennis court—clearing away debris, leveling the ground, and setting the stage for what’s to come. It’s a time to embrace the work of clearing old patterns and setting intentions that will serve as a solid foundation for the future. Embrace this transformative energy; what you lay down now will become the bedrock of profound personal growth.
Set 2: 2025 - Getting Our Footing on the New Court
Nodal Axis Shift - North Node in Pisces, South Node in Virgo
In January 2025, the Nodal Axis shifts to the North Node in Pisces and the South Node in Virgo. These nodes previously aligned in Pisces from December 1987 to May 1989 and again from June 2006 to December 2007, times marked by a collective drive toward compassion, spirituality, and dissolving boundaries. This shift encourages us to release the need for perfection (Virgo) and embrace a more fluid, intuitive approach (Pisces) as we step onto the “new court” of our lives, aligning with universal themes of empathy and unity.
Neptune’s First Dip into Aries - March 30 to October 22, 2025
For the first time since the Civil War era, Neptune dips into Aries from March to October 2025. This transit brings to mind the seismic shifts of 1861, when Neptune’s entry into Aries coincided almost exactly with the start of the American Civil War. Neptune in Aries blends the warrior’s assertiveness with the dreamer’s vision, inspiring us to pioneer new ideals and bravely reshape collective dreams. With its strong initiatory energy, Neptune in Aries calls us to transcend traditional approaches and embody our visions with conviction.
Saturn’s Trial in Aries - May 24 to September 1, 2025
Saturn also “samples” Aries from late May to early September 2025. This planet last transited Aries from 1996 to 1999, a period marked by the emergence of digital and cultural shifts as Saturn urged us to redefine our sense of individuality and independence. This brief preview of Saturn in Aries will invite us to confront and structure our ideals, giving us a taste of the work we’ll soon embark on as Saturn fully enters Aries in 2026.
The Neptune-Saturn Engagement: Nuptials in February 2026
From 2023 through 2026, Neptune and Saturn have been in a cosmic dance, sharing a domicile and intermingling their energies as they approach their momentous conjunction. These two planets represent contrasting energies: Neptune is fluid, visionary, and dissolving, while Saturn is grounded, orderly, and focused on boundaries. This blending of opposites primes us for their conjunction at 0 degrees Aries on February 20, 2026—a degree that embodies raw Aries energy and symbolizes a fresh start. Their union at this potent point signals a profound new beginning, where dreams (Neptune) and discipline (Saturn) strive to create a solid yet inspired framework for the future.
Set Match: 2026 - A Game-Changer as Three Transpersonal Planets Shift
2026 marks the final set in our match, with three powerful outer planets making sign changes that will reverberate for years to come:
Neptune in Aries (January 26, 2026, to May 21, 2038): Neptune in Aries redefines our spiritual and creative aspirations with Aries’ pioneering energy, prompting us to envision and act on new ideals with courage and innovation.
Saturn in Aries (February 13, 2026, to April 12, 2028): Saturn in Aries brings a structured approach to independence, personal strength, and assertiveness, helping us build the inner and outer resilience to take decisive action.
Uranus in Gemini (April 25, 2026, to August 3, 2032): Uranus in Gemini electrifies communication, technology, and our understanding of duality. It will revolutionize how we connect, share ideas, and adapt to an ever-shifting landscape of information.
As these transpersonal planets move into new signs, we find ourselves on a completely transformed playing field, where the rules of engagement are rewritten, and a fresh match begins. These shifts provide the energetic foundation for decades of growth, invention, and reimagined boundaries in both our inner and outer worlds.
New Moon Blessings,
Brenda