The overall picture of the day
Monday starts today in the spirit of a new beginning. With the new Moon in Scorpio, it may feel as though there is space to choose calmly where your energy goes. For Taurus, an earth sign that loves a sense of solid ground, this may mean opening the morning at your own pace: a cup of tea, a look at your agenda and a few priorities that really matter. You don't have to pick up everything at once.
There may be a tendency to want many things at the same time. Try to counter this by making one conscious choice for the day, for example an afternoon walk or an appointment you have long wanted to make. Slowing down can be a strong move, especially on a day when the retrograde planets invite repetition and reflection rather than haste.
Love and connection
For those in a relationship, today may be an opportunity to restore a small, warm habit. Think of cooking together, a short walk after work or a conversation with no phone on the table. With the Sun and the Moon in Scorpio, the day may also go deeper than usual. Ask genuinely about what is on the other person's mind, without immediately offering a solution.
For those who are single, the day can be used to strengthen friendships and family bonds. Sending a message to someone you haven't spoken to in a while, or inviting someone for coffee, may mean more than you think. Self-love has a place too: choose something you do well, such as reading a book or a meal you really enjoy. Connection often begins with yourself.
Work and study
At work or during your studies, today may be a day to calmly tidy up a project plan. Make a list of the three most important tasks and schedule them for the moments when you are sharpest, often early in the day. With five retrograde planets in the calendar, it is worth double-checking files, quotes and schedules before you send them.
If you are looking for a new job, you can revise a cover letter and choose one concrete experience that fits the role well. Students can write a short summary of this week's chapters, with one question that is still open. This makes progress visible and brings calm, even if the to-do list stays long.
Wellbeing, rest and energy
For your wellbeing, today is a day to ease the pace. A short walk in the fresh air, a healthy lunch and a moment without screens can help keep your energy steady. Pay attention to what your body asks for: perhaps you need more sleep than you are used to, or more movement. Choose deliberately what does you good.
This is about general care for your daily energy and is not medical advice. Drink enough water, eat regularly and plan an early evening if you notice you tire quickly. If you have complaints that persist or concerns about your health, contact a doctor or healthcare provider.
The Moon in Scorpio and the new Moon
The position of the Moon is an astronomical fact: on Monday 9 November 2026, at 12:00 the Moon is in Scorpio at 19 degrees, as a waxing crescent with no illumination, shortly after the new Moon at 08:02. The meaning given to this is a creative interpretation. After a new Moon, the theme of the cycle may slowly unfold, like a seed that is not yet visible.
Scorpio is about depth, trust and what you truly want to keep. In Taurus's creative reading, that fits with consciously choosing where you invest your energy. Small, concrete steps often work better in this than grand plans. The next phase, the first quarter on 17 November 2026, is still some way off. A simple question for today: what do I want to let grow in the coming weeks?
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.