The overall picture for today

The new Moon in Scorpio invites depth and honesty. As a fire sign, Aries can use that energy to let go of something that no longer fits, and to choose where the flame really needs to go. The image for today is not a great leap, but a small decision that you make with conviction. Write down one sentence about what you want to release or, on the contrary, want to begin, and keep that sentence visible for the rest of the week.

Think of a moment when you notice that you keep postponing the same appointment with yourself, such as a walk that never happens or an email you have been putting off for weeks. Choose one and schedule a concrete time in your diary. That way an intention becomes something you can actually do, rather than a good resolution that fades away.

Love and connection

For those in a relationship, this Monday may be a quiet moment to talk honestly. Perhaps there is something you have both been leaving alone for a while, and the new Moon in Scorpio can help you name it without rushing. Choose a relaxed moment, for example after dinner, and begin with what you feel rather than what the other person is doing wrong. Then listen properly, even if the answer is different from what you had hoped.

For those who are single, today may be about openness to new contacts, without haste. Think of a message to someone you have long wanted to arrange a meeting with, or a small step such as signing up for a walking club or an evening class. You do not need to decide anything big. An honest and friendly suggestion is enough, and a possible no often says more about the moment than about you.

Work and study

At work, this Monday is suitable for preparing a new chapter without carrying it out in full yet. With retrograde Mercury it is sensible to double-check appointments before you confirm them, and to read emails calmly before you send them. Write down what you expect from the coming quarter and which question you want to answer. That gives direction without your having to decide everything at once.

Those who study can make a start plan today for a new part of the material. Choose one topic that you have been avoiding for some time and put it at the top of your list. Begin with fifteen minutes and then work in blocks of thirty minutes with short breaks. End with one question you want to answer tomorrow. In this way you make a start that is small, but genuinely real, and the end of the day feels like a logical beginning.

Wellbeing, rest and energy

For the wellbeing of Aries, this day may revolve around rest and a gentle start. The energy of the new Moon suits a calm breakfast and a moment without screens in the morning. Think of a short silence of ten minutes, a glass of water, or a breathing exercise before you start work. Such small routines are easy to keep up and often create more space than a big change you cannot sustain.

If you notice that you are sitting a great deal or feel tense, you could plan a short walk nearby after lunch. Fresh air and a few quiet minutes outside can help clear your head. This is general care for your daily energy and not medical advice. If you have complaints or the tiredness persists, it is wise to contact a doctor or healthcare provider.

The moon and the sky

The Moon is at 19 degrees in Scorpio and is a waxing crescent with zero percent illumination. The new Moon took place today at 08:02, and the next lunar phase, the first quarter, falls on 17 November 2026. The position of the Moon is an astronomical fact, and the meaning we attach to it in astrology is a creative interpretation. The Sun is at 17 degrees in Scorpio, Mars and Jupiter are in Leo, and Saturn and Neptune are in Aries.

For Aries, the new Moon in Scorpio means a calm pace with clear intentions. The creative image is that the stillness of the new Moon makes room to see what you truly want. Trust what you can oversee and let major decisions mature until the first quarter. In this way Aries can, with attention and patience, keep building on what truly fits them.

Moon phase

Moon phase

Waxing crescent

9 November 2026 · 12:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Illuminated portion: 0.2% · Scorpio

Next full moon: 24 November 2026 at 15:54

Next new moon: 9 December 2026 at 01:52

Source: Astronomy Engine / USNO

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