As we move deeper into November, the cosmic landscape is shifting into a rare and potent configuration — one that sets the stage for the most transformational New Moon of 2025.
Landing on 19/20 November, this Scorpio New Moon arrives wrapped in an extraordinary blanket of retrograde energy, inviting us into remembrance, reflection, and renewal.
This isn’t a light New Moon – it is a threshold moment, a descent into the under-world.
This is a rebirth… And many of us are already feeling it.
A Sky Full of Retrogrades — and Why That Matters
By mid-November, we will be sitting under six retrograde planets.
Each retrograde asks us to slow down, turn inward, and notice what’s been overlooked. Together, they create a deep, introspective, almost underworld-like atmosphere — perfect for a Scorpio New Moon.
Here’s what’s active:
Mercury Retrograde — 9–29 November
Starts in Sagittarius, then slips back into Scorpio around the New Moon. Mercury is known as ‘the messenger’ planet, and is concerned with all things communication, intellect, thought processes as well as travel (short trips).
• Miscommunications
• Tech glitches
• Foggy thinking, old conversations resurfacing
• Invitations to rethink, rewrite, re-clarify
Mercury retrograde in Scorpio asks us to hear the truth beneath the words and revisit the deeper emotional layers of our stories.
Jupiter Retrograde — Until early 2026
Jupiter is known as the planet of expansion, abundance, wisdom, and spiritual growth. It is associated also with faith, optimism, generosity, and the pursuit of truth, higher understanding. During retrograde – expansion turns inward.
• Review of growth
• Re-evaluation of opportunities
• A shift in what truly feels meaningful or abundant
Jupiter in retrograde asks: What beliefs are shaping your life, and are they still aligned?
Uranus Retrograde (Taurus)
Uranus is ‘the awakener’ and represents eccentricity, rebellion, upheaval, and raw genius. Rejecting conformity at all costs, it’s not afraid to choose chaos over structure, ultimately, though, its concern is always for the greater good of humanity.
• Shifts in values
• Sudden inner insights
• Nervous system recalibration
• Disruption of what’s stagnant
Uranus retrograde shakes things loose from the inside so outer change becomes possible.
Saturn Retrograde (Pisces)
In a retrograde, structure dissolves so new structure can form. Saturn is know as ‘the task-master’. Its concerns are with keeping order :- rules, discipline, long-term goals, hard work, perseverance, as well as overcoming challenges and adversity..
• Testing boundaries
• Reviewing commitments
• Clarifying spiritual discipline
A time to look honestly at where we’re over-giving, over-carrying, or under-supported.
Neptune Retrograde (Pisces)
During retrograde, the veil thins and illusions dismantle. Neptune is the planet of spirituality, mysticism, unconditional love, illusions and addictions.
• Illusions crumble
• Intuition sharpens
• Old fantasies dissolve
• Truth emerges where confusion once lived
Neptune retrograde reveals where we’ve avoided seeing clearly.
Pluto Retrograde (Aquarius → Capricorn)
The deepest underworld planet — ruler of Scorpio —adds intense emotional and psychological transformation to the mix.
• Shadow material rising
• Old power dynamics surfacing
• Deep subconscious patterns becoming visible
• A chance to reclaim authority over your life
• Death–rebirth cycles at the soul level
Pluto retrograde invites us to face what we’ve avoided, recover our personal truth, and transform from the inside out.
It is raw, honest, and profoundly catalytic — and it amplifies the Scorpio New Moon energy tenfold.
🌑 So what does this mean for the Scorpio New Moon?
It means the energy is intense, inward, transformative, and unmistakably powerful.
Scorpio already rules:
• death and rebirth
• emotional truth
• the undercurrents of the psyche
• shadow work
• inner alchemy
• reclamation of personal power
• deep desire, intimacy and authenticity
When a New Moon — the lunar “reset point” — joins the Sun in Scorpio while Mercury retrogrades into the same sign, we are being pulled inward to face the truth of who we’ve become… and who we are becoming next.
This is not a time for airy affirmations.
This is a time for soul-level intentions.
The retrogrades create fertile darkness —
the womb space where real transformation happens.
This New Moon whispers:
“Shed the skin that no longer fits. Step into the version of you that’s waiting to emerge.”
The Theme: ‘REBIRTH’
Rebirth doesn’t happen through force.
It happens through honesty, listening, and letting go of what we’ve outgrown.
Ask yourself:
• What am I no longer willing to carry?
• What emotional truth is rising within me?
• What part of me is ready to return—stronger, clearer, more empowered?
• What desire have I kept in the shadows that is now asking to lead?
You may find yourself shedding old beliefs, outdated roles, unspoken fears or inherited stories.
Or simply feeling the quiet knowing that it’s time to evolve.
Scorpio holds us through it, guiding us into the fire, and beyond it.
🕯️ Preparing for the New Moon: Your Invitation
Because this New Moon is so powerful, I’m holding a New Moon in Scorpio Soundbath & Cacao Mini Retreat this Sunday — a chance to prepare your inner landscape before the cosmic doorway fully opens on 19/20 November.
We’ll gather for:
• Grounding & connection practices
• Intention setting & heart-opening caca ceremony
• Journalling for rebirth
• Guided Scorpio meditation & Energetic clearing
• A long, deep soundbath to anchor your intentions
These gatherings create a soft, safe container for the inner work this lunation invites.
A few spaces are still available, and if you’ve been feeling the intensity of this month… your body will know if you’re meant to be there.
Reserve your place: https://bookwhen.com/de-vinespirit
How to ride this wave yourself
If you are unable to gather in our sacred uplifting community, here are some guiding suggestions so you can work with this moment, not just be buffeted by it:
Create space for reflection. The retrograde energies favour slowing down, revisiting, reviewing.
Work with rituals of letting go + calling in. A Scorpio New Moon is not only about release, but about planting the next version of you.
Listen to your inner life — your emotions, your body, your intuitions. What’s beneath the surface wanting to be known?
Use your tools (journalling, meditation, breathwork, ritual) to anchor the energies.
If things feel intense, surrender rather than resist. This isn’t about rushing a result. It’s about becoming aligned with what’s emerging.
🖤 In Closing
This New Moon is not ordinary.
It’s a threshold into transformation, clarity, courage and rebirth.
A cosmic reset unlike any other this year.
May you meet yourself gently.
May you listen deeply.
And may you step forward with renewed inner power.
With love, compassion and respect – as we enter this new cosmic portal xxxx
