Your 2026 Scorpio New Moon Horoscope: The Bold Intentions Your Sign Should Set Today

On the heels of spooky season and on the precipice of the holiday season, we’re moving through an intense astrological moment that calls for you to dive deep into self-reflection and let go of fears and the past in order to move into a whole new lunar cycle. November 8’s new moon in Scorpio, falling at 2:02 a.m. ET on November 9, is a dynamic, emotional astrological event that you can harness to set goals that stoke your passion and align with your inner power. And although the new moon is exact on Monday, you’ll have several days to work with its intense energy. Here’s what to know, based on your sign.

What is the new moon in Scorpio?

The new moon occurs once—and occasionally, twice—a month when the moon and the sun share the same exact spot in the zodiac (for example, this month, they will pair up at 16 degrees Scorpio). Because the sun and the moon sit so close to one another during this point in the lunar cycle, the sun’s light doesn’t reflect off of the moon at all. From our point of view here on Earth, the moon is invisible. 

For that reason, you can think of a new moon as a blank canvas on which you can cast your dreams, goals and intentions. And you can take advantage of new moon energy by getting clear on and setting those goals for four days before and after the event occurs. 

This time around, the new moon is in Scorpio, the fearless, resourceful, laser-focused fixed water sign. Falling annually in either October or November, the Scorpio new moon encourages you to acknowledge anything that’s been happening beneath the surface—whether that’s tensions with loved ones or problematic habits, thought patterns, or dynamics that require addressing. 

It bears noting that Scorpio is also associated with the Eighth House of Intimate Bonds, which involves joint resources, investments, and intimacy—all themes that might play into your new moon experience. 

Here, how the 2026 Scorpio new moon will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)

Aries

This new moon, falling in your intimacy and shared resources zone, challenges you to address a challenge with your significant other or a loved one, perhaps related to your emotional bond or finances. Your voice and your heart’s desires matter, and releasing a toxic pattern or healing an ongoing wound can make more room for well-deserved romance, creativity, and connection.

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Taurus

Falling in your partnership zone, this new moon offers you an opportunity to breathe new life into a one-on-one bond by kicking off a new shared undertaking or even having a fruitful conversation about how you can get even more in sync going forward. With your ruling planet, sweet Venus, retrograde in your routine sector until November 13, exploring and opening up about what you need from your significant other, dear friend, or closest colleague on a day-to-day basis could be particularly productive.

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Gemini

Whether you’ve been wanting to try a new approach to bolstering your vitality or streamline your everyday routine so that you’re saying “yes” to projects that truly fire you up, this new moon is a wonderful one for getting clear on what that looks like and then going after it full force. That’s because it falls in your health sector. Your ruling planet, messenger Mercury, is retrograde until November 13, so look in the rearview to reflect on strategies that fell short in the past, which can help you brainstorm a winning approach this time around.

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Cancer

This could be one of the most magical, heartfelt, and playful new moons of the year for you, because it falls in your self-expression and romance zone. Think about how you’ve been sharing what’s in your heart, and consider infusing even more creativity into how you’ve been connecting with someone special. Though you’re focused on what you want moving forward, you could be swimming in emotions from the past, with both Mercury and Venus retrograde now. Allow whatever feelings come up for you to inform how you envision the road ahead.

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Leo

With this new moon falling in your home zone, you’re gaining clarity around a vision for your future home life. What do you want your physical surroundings to look like, how do you want your bonds with your closest loved ones to feel, and what do you need to feel most secure? Carve out space to muse about the answers to these questions, and then let yourself dare to take the first step in whatever direction you’re called to. Own the bold, go-getter vibe that’s fueled by the new moon’s connection to action-oriented Mars and expansive Jupiter in your self-image sector.

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Virgo

Life is busier than usual right now, and yet, you might feel like you’re attempting to run through quicksand as a result of this new moon hitting your communication zone at the same time as your ruling planet, Mercury, and Venus wrapping up their retrogrades. Allow this frenetic energy to inspire you to get clear on which short-distance trips, conversations, and casual commitments you can scrap. By saying “no,” you’re actually creating space to say “yes” to projects that are truly deserving of your time, attention, and energy. 

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Libra

Falling in your money sector, this new moon invites you to make a fearless move tied to your self-worth, values, and, yes, income-generating game plans. Letting go of ties that you’ve been keeping up with for years might be necessary to make space for the opportunities that you’ve been dreaming about. But with your ruling planet, romantic Venus, retrograde in your sign until November 13, your best bet is to reflect, release, and then take slow and steady action toward your intention.  

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Scorpio

This is your annual new moon, inviting you to call in even more confidence, determination, passion, and laser focus. With Mercury retrograde here since October 24, you’ve been immersed in introspection and reconsidering how you’ve been showing up for yourself, your big picture dreams, and your relationships. Now’s your chance to zero in on a crystal-clear vision of what joy and fulfillment look like six months down the road. 

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Sagittarius

As adventurous as you tend to be, this is a quiet, even reserved new moon for you, because it impacts your spirituality sector. Your dreams could be more vivid and you could feel like prioritizing R&R over spending time out in the world. Listen to your inner voice and carve out space for exploring whatever is coming up for you. You could come away from this moment feeling as though you’re even more focused on what you need to best nurture your emotional and psychological well-being.

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Capricorn

Falling in your networking and friendships sector, this new moon encourages you to connect—or even reconnect—with groups of people who are aligned with the very same aspirations as you. Whether you’re ideating on a project or brainstorming the details of a big event, take heart that a slower pace is to be expected given that both Mercury and Venus are retrograde until November 13. As we move toward the full moon in your daily routine zone later this month, you’ll notice your industrious work and networking is paying off. 

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Aquarius

With the new moon falling in your career zone, you’re eager to make your mark in a major way, perhaps by stepping into a leadership position or taking on more responsibility. Your one-on-one bonds as they relate to this goal are also sure to be a focus, given that the moon squares off against Mars and Jupiter in your partnership sector. Combine your rational side with whatever your gut is telling you to go after your boldest ambitions.

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Pisces

You have been wanting to get out of your everyday, mundane routine, maybe travel or even pick up new skills, but it’s been tough to gain momentum with Mercury and Venus retrograde falling in your adventure sector. But this new moon presents you with a chance to start building on your wildest, wanderlust-fueled fantasies. How can you invite even more horizon-broadening energy into your world? The answer to that question can inspire a powerful intention now.

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