SCORPIO NEW MOON - 1 November 2024
This is a potent New Moon that brings the potential for profound insight, transformation and really getting to the heart of the matter. Scorpio is a powerful sign that likes to delve deep beneath the surface and uncover whatever might be lurking there, even if it is uncomfortable to look at. We are invited to look at how power plays out in our lives, to confront our shadows and to explore our capacity for transparency and deep intimacy, shedding any unhealthy habits, patterns or tendencies that no longer serve us. All New Moons bring the potential for something falling away and something new beginning, but a Scorpio New Moon would bring a greater sense of transformation and renewal. It is an ideal time to clear away old karma, once and for all, so we can begin anew.
Scorpio asks us to be real, even if it’s not pretty. We are invited to search deep inside of ourselves for the truth of the matter, even if we would rather not face the consequences. Scorpio exposes those parts of us that we tend to hide from or deny, and yet when we do bring them out into the open, it allows for a deeper connection and intimacy both with ourselves and those closest to us. A Scorpio Moon invites us to be emotionally honest and to tell the truth, even if it is hard to admit, hard to say and hard for the other person to hear.
If we have been lying to ourselves or hiding from something that makes us feel uncomfortable, this is the kind of Moon that can force us to confront whatever has been hidden and to admit to the naked truth of the matter. This could make us feel quite vulnerable and exposed but can also bring an element of relief, as whatever has been simmering beneath the surface is brought out into the light. Often things that are left unsaid, or issues that we are grappling with in secret tend to wreak havoc in our relationships because they are sensed or felt by those close to us but not consciously understood, which is confusing and creates an uneasy atmosphere of knowing something isn’t quite right but not knowing what it is. Trust is built by transparency, honesty and openness, even if it is acutely uncomfortable!
There is some very useful planetary energy playing out during this New Moon that could help us to be honest and open, and to somehow know when the time is right to express whatever we need to say. We have a Grand Water Trine between Mercury in Scorpio, Mars in Cancer and Neptune in Pisces which brings a lovely flow between the three planets. This could make it easier to bring thorny topics out into the open, as Mars gives us the emotional courage while Mercury in Scorpio helps us to have deep, emotionally honest conversations that penetrate to the heart of the matter. It is so beautiful that Neptune is involved, because it brings the spirit of empathy, sensitivity and compassion, helping us to understand ourselves and the other person better and to intuitively sense what each person is trying to say.
Pluto, the ruler of this Scorpio New Moon, is also very much involved in this picture, as it is creating a kite pattern with this Grand Water Trine. Pluto is forming a helpful sextile aspect with Mercury and Neptune, which creates even more potential for emotionally honest, revealing conversations that uncover anything that has hitherto been hidden or avoided. Pluto can bring penetrating insight that helps us to really get to the heart of the matter. Pluto is in the very last degree of Capricorn, calling us to resolve and clear any sticky karma and recognise what old conditioning and programming is still holding us prisoner before Pluto goes into Aquarius on 20 November.
Pluto is also directly opposing Mars, which calls for us to be very brave indeed and to confront ourselves and anything that we have been shying away from. This is a proper soul growth opportunity, where any fears, repressed emotions and vulnerabilities can be brought out into the open to be seen and properly looked at. This could ultimately be very empowering but might initially feel quite uncomfortable as intense emotions rise to the surface, which could be quite revealing. It is always interesting to watch how we respond and react when we are feeling triggered, threatened or insecure. This is a good opportunity to gain more insight into our outworn coping mechanisms and to try to respond from a more conscious, empowered place.
Luckily Neptune is involved in this story, helping to soften the energy and bring sensitivity, compassion, empathy, intuitive understanding, forgiveness and heartfelt connection. Those of us with personal planets and angles between 27° and 29° of a sign will feel the energy of this kite/grand trine the most acutely, especially in the water signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces and the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Pluto and Mars are in powerful positions during this Moon, as they are in the final degree of Capricorn and Cancer, which brings potent opportunity for profound soul growth and transformation if we have the courage to step up and confront our fears and limitations. Those with planets around 0° and 1° of a sign will also be feeling the impact of these planets, as they are preparing to move into Aquarius and Leo.
Saturn in Pisces is also helping us to step up to the plate and take responsibility for ourselves, operating from a place of spiritual maturity and accountability. Saturn can help ground and support us as we delve into the emotional undergrowth and face our shadows, so that we don’t end up too swamped by fear and emotion. Saturn can help us to maintain a sense of composure and emotional strength, helping create healthy boundaries as we confront ourselves, shedding old layers and purging any patterns and karma that are preventing growth. This certainly could be a time of deep introspection, whereby we have a chance to confront, process and lay to rest any fears, insecurities, hurts or wounds that are wreaking havoc beneath the surface of our lives.
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 10° Scorpio, is an interesting one: “A fellowship supper re-unites old comrades”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “The overtones of human relationships based on a community of work or experiences. This symbol pictures the essential nature of the bond that unites individuals who have participated in some common activity. The social feeling of communion, plus all that it engenders, arises after the act performed together. Activity is at the root of consciousness. Activity in common generates social consciousness and cultural patterns which become set in the form of institutions. A group-personality emerges, which displays characteristic features and gives birth to collective emotions and values. Wherever this symbol appears, it suggests the importance of establishing or strengthening links with those with whom one has shared, or can share, living experiences. The value of COMRADESHIP is emphasized.”
This symbol brings to mind the powerful bonds that we share with those we have shared experiences with. Whatever we have shared with people can certainly bind us energetically, and sometimes there is karma that still needs to be cleared, or maybe just talking about our shared past can help to process, heal and transform.
This Moon certainly does hold the potential for some deep, honest and brave realisations, insights and conversations, whereby we are called to be as emotionally honest as we possibly can. First and foremost, we are called to be honest with ourselves, and to confront all that we have hidden, avoided facing or suppressed. This is an ideal opportunity to clear anything out from under the carpet that might be festering away and sabotaging our lives and relationships. This is a time when secrets may be revealed, and whatever has been relegated to the darkness could be exposed. Scorpio would rather know the truth, even if the repercussions are hard to face. There is great healing potential during this Moon, if we are willing and able to step up and do the work.
Much Love
Amy
xoxo
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Picture: Facing the Shadows Together – Elise Hurst
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