Scorpio New Moon 20/11/25
In Iranian lore, the Moon in Scorpio (قمر در عقرب ), is infamously associated with intensity and a time that could feel emotionally chaotic. That’s because the moon in Scorpio illuminates the hidden currents of our emotions. Not only that, it nudges us to transmute those emotional tidal waves into conscious growth and tangible change in our life. For sure, this process is not for the faintest of hearts.
As with all New Moon in Scorpio, this lunar cycle doesn’t kick off an ordinary “new beginning.” It always an alchemy of endings, a sacred turning point between shadow and awakening. Each year, at this time, we have a chance to sift through those hidden (and massively uncomfortable) parts of us to reclaim our power and freedom.
Even the ancients of my lineage lands knew this moon to be transformative. In ancient Iranian teachings, Scorpio (𐭪𐭦𐭣𐭬/Gazdûm) represented a deeper, integrative force that transformed, regenerated, and aligned the individual with the “good” forces of creation, rather than simply “power for self.”
This type of power is massive. It has both the power to transform and the power to destroy. It holds the potential for us to manifest outcomes and also change the world around us. But first, it entails a journey to our personal underworld.
Let’s talk about this particular Scorpio New Moon, which exacts on November 20, 2025, at 1:47 am ET. This lunation is especially powerful as it makes multiple connections to other planets, during a very cosmically dynamic month.
The New Moon makes an exact conjunction to Mercury retrograde, surfacing hidden truths and long-buried memories, along with plenty of spiritual downloads.
And just a couple of hours after the New Moon exacts, Mercury retrograde joins the heart of the Sun, known as a Mercury Cazimi. This is light piercing the shadows, bringing sudden clarity where confusion has been lingering. A good day to use your intuitive tools to get answers. A great day to channel Higher Consciousness and commune with loving ancestors. A day to observe the “coincidences” and the hidden messages all around you.
This New Moon also makes a harmonious trine to Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune all of which are retrograde. Water element dominates much of today’s energy, inviting us into emotional healing and spiritual integration. These trines soften the intensity of Scorpio’s alchemy, offering grace, understanding, and maturity.
However, this balance arrives through tension as the New Moon also opposes Uranus retrograde, awakening what’s been rigid or resistant. Expect a breakthrough in parts of your life where you are holding on too tightly. This disruption is a blessing in disguise to liberate you from your own hesitations.
In the video above, I speak more about the next two weeks of the lunar cycle this New Moon initiates, and the types of energies to expect and work with. The sky continues to be very busy in this final part of November. And as we move into Sagittarius Season on November 21, the day after the New Moon, we are gifted the potential to expand into the change this New Moon inspires.
Questions to reflect on:
What emotional pattern or fear am I ready to let go of that has kept me from fully embracing my power or intimacy?
What truth about myself or my relationships am I ready to acknowledge, even if it feels uncomfortable?
Which attachment, habit, or limiting belief is holding me back from experiencing emotional freedom and abundance?
How can I honour my emotional courage and trust that my inner transformation is leading me to a wiser, more authentic self?
May these practices and questions help you move through the New Moon’s potent energies with intention and clarity. If you’d like guidance to go even deeper, with a step-by-step ritual suggestion, and personalized messages for your Rising Sign, you can join us in the Cosmic Sanctuary membership.
with care,
Shadi