Your 2025 Scorpio New Moon Horoscope Is Here! Make the Most of the Transformation
A powerful Scorpio new moon invites release, clarity and bold next steps for every sign
As we dive into the sprint to the end of the year, filled with festive, social, buoyant moments shared with our nearest and dearest, it’s natural to feel emotional and even somewhat introspective. That is likely also the effect of Scorpio season and the annual Scorpio new moon, which invites us to explore deep-rooted emotions, release fearfulness and pursue healing in order to set powerful intentions.
Occurring on Thursday, November 20 at 1:47 a.m. ET/Wednesday, November 19 at 10:47 p.m. PT, the Scorpio new moon is co-ruled by Mars, the planet of action, and Pluto, the planet of transformation, making this a moment when you can let go of any behaviors, relationships or commitments that are no longer serving you, elevate self-awareness and take bold steps to improve your life and emotional well-being. After all, Scorpio is one of the fixed signs, and therefore, its energy tends to be laser-focused and resolute (albeit, at times, obstinate, too). Here, all you need to know about this dynamic, intimacy-boosting lunar event so you can make the most of it, based on your zodiac sign.
Big picture takeaways
- The November 19-20 new moon in Scorpio is ruled by Mars, the planet of action, and Pluto, the planet of transformation, fueling your ability to spotlight and address behaviors, dynamics or commitments that are no longer serving you and take bold steps that will promote healing and growth.
- The new moon occurs in tandem with Mercury retrograde, so looking backward, tying up loose ends or slowing down might be necessary to pinpoint the most productive intention to make now.
- The Scorpio new moon opposes game-changer Uranus, so sudden shifts and epiphanies are more likely now.
What is a new moon?
The new moon occurs once — and once in a while, 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 28 degrees of Scorpio). Because the two luminaries are so close, the sun’s vibrant light doesn’t reflect off of the moon at all, and from our point of view on Earth, the moon’s form appears hidden. 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.
In astrology, the moon colors your emotions, intuition and nurturing style as well as how you want to be nurtured. When it’s new, you could feel an amplified sense of possibility, anticipation and emotional self-awareness. New moons also present a chance to plant seeds that you can watch grow over the following two weeks (up until the next full moon, which, this time, falls on Thursday, December 4 in Gemini) and the following six months (when we’ll experience the corresponding full moon in Scorpios, which in this case will be on May 1, 2026).
What is the new moon in Scorpio?
Every year, a new moon in Scorpio happens in either October or November, nudging you to dive into what can feel like daunting, heavy emotional self-work in order to kick off a transformative new cycle. Scorpio is the relentless, fearless and resourceful water sign, and its annual new moon asks you to be aware of your shadow side and excavate anything toxic that’s inhibiting the start of a new chapter.
To understand this new moon, it can help to think of Scorpio’s co-ruler Pluto, which oversees death, rebirth and regeneration and brings to mind the vision of a phoenix rising from the ashes. Whether it’s a relationship, toxic pattern or habit, thought pattern or routine that’s no longer serving you, you may find it’s time to burn it down in order to build something entirely new and thoroughly gratifying. In that way, depending on how this new moon is hitting your birth chart, you could actually feel as though this new moon is almost full moon-esque, given that full moons generally whip up the need to release what’s no longer serving us.
And because Scorpio is associated with the Eighth House of Intimate Bonds, which is also the house that oversees joint resources, you’ll do well to prioritize goals related to shared finances or connecting on a deeper level with a loved one.
The 2025 Scorpio new moon could be riddled with a lack of clarity, but don’t get discouraged
Because this new moon falls at the same time as a Mercury retrograde — which also happens to be occurring in Scorpio at the time of the lunar event — it’s an even more introspective one than usual. You might also find you’re lacking the clarity you’d ideally like to have in order to set a goal or make a courageous move. If that’s the case, trust that you’re exactly where you need to be. While you could be inspired to take concrete steps that affect your life externally, you might find it’s easier to do inner work now. This could look like examining an ongoing behavior, pattern or habit (like getting engaged in a recurring conflict with a loved one) in order to heal and move past it.
Even better news: Because Scorpio is so determined, courageous, fearless and bold, even with Mercury retrograde haziness in this moment, you may still be fired up to begin moving in a more fulfilling direction.
Expect sudden shakeups and the desire to break out of a rut
The new moon also opposes game-changer Uranus, currently retrograde in Scorpio’s opposite sign, Taurus, which can set off and amplify any desire to break free of mundanity and to strike out against convention. Because Scorpio is associated with the Eighth House of Shared Resources and Taurus is associated with the Second House of Income, you could experience the desire to act more independently in order to bolster your sense of security or move the ball forward on a financial goal you share with a significant other or loved one.
Here, how the 2025 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
Whether you’ve been wanting to spotlight problematic financial habits or speak up about your desires in the bedroom, this new moon encourages you to get uncomfortable for the sake of ultimately achieving greater satisfaction and security, because it falls in your intimacy and shared resources zone. And as you work through any challenging emotions that arise now, you might be itching to come up with — and dive into — a bold game plan. But with Mercury retrograde in this same sector, consider whether you’ll do best to stick to tying up loose ends and gathering information so you have more clarity once you move forward in December.
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Taurus
This new moon falls in your partnership zone, sitting opposite your sign, so it may very well feel like a full moon in that your one-on-one bonds will be a key focus now. You’ll want to get on the same page as a dear friend, loved one, significant other or business partner, but it could be tough if you’re both digging your heels in on your unique vision. Your best bet is to set the stage for brainstorms, lightbulb moments and sudden shifts that could occur as a result of the moon opposing revolutionary Uranus in your sign. You could find that spontaneous, thrilling inspiration is within closer reach than usual now.
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Gemini
This new moon invites you to explore new ways to take care of your physical, mental and emotional well-being on an everyday basis, because it falls in your health sector. This whole season has been an opportunity to reflect on how your day-to-day grind is contributing to — or impeding — your vitality, and now you can start to identify habits, routines or mindsets you’ll do well to switch up in some way. With your ruler, messenger Mercury, currently retrograde in this same zone, looking in the rearview can be incredibly beneficial. What small but significant moves have you made in the past to boost your well-being that could be useful now? Exploring this concept and trusting your intuition could lead to a valuable breakthrough.
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Cancer
This new moon falls in your romance and self-expression zone, making it one of the most creative, fun-loving, playful, spontaneity-spurring moments of the year for you. You can meditate on how you’ve been owning your voice, tapping into your artistic impulses and infusing your daily life with joy and magic. If you feel like there’s been a serious dearth of these themes, investing in self-work helps you better understand how to make more room for fun and pleasure. With the moon opposing revolutionary Uranus in your friendships sector, you can talk through your needs and heart’s desires with a dear friend or potentially plot out how you can fulfill a long-term wish by working collaboratively with colleagues or teammates.
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Leo
With this new moon falling in your home zone, quality time with loved ones and family members allows you to rest, recharge and get centered in what you want the next chapter of this part of your life to look like. It would be no surprise if you’re feeling stressed out by a lack of balance between work and family life now, given so much happening on your home-career axis, but this lunar event can be an eye-opener, helping to clarify your priorities and what’s truly worth getting worked up over. Thanks to the opposition to Uranus in your public image sector, look out for out-of-the-blue shifts and discoveries that offer a helpful new perspective on juggling these two major parts of your life.
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Virgo
You might feel pulled in far too many directions right now, given a surge of action in your communication zone, and Mercury retrograde’s often frenetic tone. But when the new moon hits here, your cerebral energy may soar, inspiring you to plan more get-togethers with friends, brainstorms with colleagues and creative, learning experiences that will offer the mental stimulation you’re craving. You could also find this is a fruitful moment for planning a weekend getaway or another short-distance trip. Just do your best to meet any retrograde-fueled delays, confusion or crossed wires with patience and humor when possible.
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Libra
After moving through your season and exploring new ways of showing up in the world, you’re focusing more on your moneymaking philosophies, self-worth and values now, as the sun — and now, this new moon — activates your income sector. You can step into your financial power, pinpoint and pursue a new investment game plan or throw your hat in the ring for a new job opportunity. Just know that with Mercury retrograde in this zone until November 29, the rewards you’ve been dreaming of might take some time to come together. In the meantime, you could feel not only centered but exhilarated by devoting time to gathering information, researching your options and reflecting on which money moves will best bolster your sense of security.
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Scorpio
Welcome to your annual new moon, which should lead to a surge of confidence, focus, passion and determination, Scorpio! This has already been a very introspective season for you with Mercury retrograde in your sign and self-image sector, and that push continues through November 29. You might be a bit frustrated that it doesn’t feel like the right moment for fully hitting the gas on a big picture aspiration, but you can pour your energy into any effort involving revision or reimagining. Because the moon forms an opposition to shocking Uranus in your partnership zone, you could have an epiphany about how to break out of a rut within a one-on-one bond, be it romantic, platonic or professional. Share your vision, and you’ll be well on your way to launching a gratifying new chapter.
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Sagittarius
This could be a restful, restorative new moon for you, because it falls in your spirituality zone, which involves tending to your psychological well-being. Although it’s not necessarily going to spur the kind of big, showy, heart-racing experiences you live for, this new moon does invite you to tune into vivid dreams, your intuition and your spirit in order to highlight an intention you want to pursue in the coming weeks and months. And with the moon’s co-ruler, go-getter Mars, moving through your sign now, soul searching you do now could fuel big, bold, adventurous moves, like applying for a new career opportunity, trying a thrilling new approach to step up your wellness or more actively voicing your needs with your significant other or someone special.
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Capricorn
Falling in your networking and friendships sector, this new moon boosts your desire to feel connected and collaborative with friends, colleagues or community members with whom you share a bold aspiration. You want to feel like you’re contributing to a cause that’s important, so think about ways in which you can serve as a team player and channel your motivation and inspiration into a big picture endeavor. Because the moon is opposing game-changer Uranus in your self-expression sector, you might find you can more readily tap into your artistic impulses and make even mundane group tasks feel more playful and creative, which sets a fun-loving tone.
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Aquarius
With the new moon falling in your career zone, this is an exciting opportunity to reflect on how you’ve been defining success. And if it’s time to revise that definition, or rethink how you’d like to take on more responsibility, recognition or even a position that offers you more authority, you have the green light to make those edits, thanks to the new moon and Mercury retrograde. Because the moon also opposes your co-ruler, revolutionary Uranus, in your home sector, you could find that an exciting reimagining of your professional aspirations can also serve to improve your work-life balance.
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Pisces
This whole season has made you rather restless, because there’s so much going on in your adventure and higher learning zone. With Mercury retrograde there now, you might be a bit frustrated if you’re encountering bumps in the road while attempting to broaden your horizons. Do your best to turn your focus inward, exploring what your gut instincts say are the best ways to satiate your wanderlust and appetite for knowledge now. With the moon opposing rebellious Uranus in your communication zone, lively conversations with friends, colleagues or siblings could lead to creative breakthroughs. You might be inspired to research ways to advance your education or gather info ahead of booking a trip that leads to making new friends outside of your social circle.
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