Choosing a new direction
Today you may feel that you are allowed to pause for a moment before moving on. Sagittarius loves movement and new horizons, but the new Moon invites you first to decide where you want to go. Which plan have you been carrying around for a while, and does it still fit who you are now? You do not need to make a big decision right away.
A practical start is not to fill the first hour immediately with notifications. Make yourself a cup of coffee, look outside and write down one intention that you want to take seriously. Retrograde planets such as Mercury can invite you to look back, so it may help to read over old notes for a moment. In this way, space emerges between what you want and what you do.
Room for genuine attention
If you are in a relationship, you may notice today that the new Moon invites you to share something small but important. Perhaps it is a wish you have not yet spoken aloud. Ask your partner what is on their mind and listen without immediately offering a solution. With Venus retrograde in Libra, a quiet place and a relaxed moment can help even more.
For those who are on their own, the day may be about gentle openness to new contacts. A short conversation with someone in your circle, or a reply to a message, may already be enough. Notice how you feel during such a conversation and what gives you energy. That is a valuable clue for the coming weeks, without your having to draw any conclusions yet.
Planning with clear sight
At work or during your studies, today may be a good moment to tidy up your list. Choose one project that is really ready to move forward and give most of your attention to it. Note what really needs to happen this week and what can wait. That brings calm and makes conversations with colleagues or teachers clearer.
If you are working on a meeting, presentation or test, write in advance one sentence per part about what you want to achieve. Ask yourself what the other person needs in order to think along with you. Feel free to ask for feedback, even if you think you already know. A fresh perspective can surprisingly improve a plan.
Rest and energy in balance
For your general wellbeing, today may revolve around a calm pace. Deliberately plan a moment without screens, for example during dinner. A short walk nearby or a few minutes of breathing by the window can help clear your head. This is about general care for your daily energy and is not medical advice. If you have complaints, contact with a doctor or healthcare provider is advisable.
Movement does not need to be strenuous today. A relaxed bicycle ride or a walk without a destination can let your body feel that it may start moving. Listen to what your body asks for: when you feel tired, choose less. A cup of warm tea and an early evening may also work out well.
The Moon in Scorpio
On 9 November 2026 the new Moon falls at 08:02, with the Moon in Scorpio at 19 degrees and 0 per cent illumination in the waxing phase. The position of the Moon is an astronomical fact. Its meaning is a creative interpretation and not a scientific conclusion. It is a way to pause and consider what you want to let begin.
Scorpio is often associated with depth and with what happens beneath the surface. For Sagittarius, who naturally looks outwards, this may be an invitation to look inwards as well. On 17 November the first quarter follows, a moment to see how your intentions are developing. This reading too remains a creative interpretation of the sky.
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 / USNOOn this day
Border crossings in the Berlin Wall open
On the evening of 9 November and during the following night, Berlin's border crossings opened, marking a decisive moment in the fall of the Wall.
Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung — Als die Mauer fiel: der 9. November 1989 ↗Venus Express launches
Europe's Venus Express spacecraft was launched to investigate the composition and dynamics of the atmosphere of Venus.
CNES — Venus Express ↗Born on this day
Carl Sagan
American astronomer and science communicator, known for his planetary research and the television series Cosmos.
NASA — Carl Sagan (1934–1996) ↗Hedy Lamarr
Actress and inventor who developed a frequency-hopping communication system with George Antheil.
Lemelson-MIT — Hedy Lamarr ↗Astrological interpretation for inspiration and self-reflection. Not a medical diagnosis or personal health advice.