ASTRO NEW MOON IN SCORPIO
13/11/2023 @9.27 GMT
All Hail & Welcome to Astro, my journeying through cosmic energies on offer to us at New & Full Moon phases throughout the year. A very auspicious New Year to you, if you celebrate the Wheel of the Year. I find that the next couple of months contain a variety of references to new year or the returning of the Sun/ Son/ Sol. I feel to celebrate many of these during this time as it wholly resonates with me that a new beginning takes some time to settle in & get comfy before the outer work begins again. As such our references to New year begin with our internal machinations whilst we redefine ourselves within our own sacred cavern-space. Much like Mother Earth receding into the ground to regenerate after a long year of upward motion, we too need to take some advice & recede for our own wisdom which resides inside of us. Deities we resonate with at this time of year often recede to the Underworld or Otherworld to attend to inner workings. So along those threads, we can take a deeper dive into what the cosmos has on offer to us at this time by also taking a look at the planetary influences in play.
New Moon is a time of setting intentions, preparation, new beginnings, a flow of Ideas, new initiatives, planting seeds of intent for our future selves. It is the ending of a cycle & the beginning of a new month of phasing, as such will offer us a fresh outlook, new ideas & a surge of ‘lets do this’ to our energy levels. We must bare in mind that some of our new ideas will be in their raw state & will need logical consideration before being aired in public. Whatever it is this New Moon phase brings, be mindful of thoughts, feelings & actions. Deliberate where necessary & share when a logical outcome seems inevitable. As this is new moon we can expect new beginnings in the areas highlighted or within the themes of the sign in which it sits.
Scorpio is an intense water sign, of transformative energies, full of passion & intent. This water sign likes to dig deep into intense emotional areas in our lives, so we may experience deep emotions coming to the surface to be heard & felt into, perhaps even put to rest. Scorpio themes cover an array of personal areas. It has a lot of themes of its own, many of which are a great companion to New Moon. The main theme of Scorpio is transformation, death & rebirth. There is a call to emotional & Shamanic processes during this time to enable us to move forward with our state of consciousness, with good shadow strategy working well in our favour. We are being called to flush out those energies which have held us in stasis, to relieve ourselves of the energies in which we have dwelt for maybe too long, release, learn the lesson, move toward our goals.
Scorpio beginning this new Moon cycle offers us a chance to concentrate more on our personal objectives concerning focus, inventiveness, discovery, passion & deep intuition. We are being asked to locate those areas of life, we feel powerless in & take control back, rectifying for the good of our well-being & of those close to us. By releasing the emotional bonds which bind us to unhealthy distraction, we can gain clarity & achieve autonomy once again. We empower ourselves to find solutions which benefit us in the long run. Look for opportunities which empower us to gain control in our lives. These are the routes which can help our passions blossom making us much stronger than we think we are.
Another Scorpio theme is wealth, which could indicate a lot of money or highlight the things we value most. Whatever makes life better & real for us is being highlighted by Scorpio New Moon, so pay attention to what arises in the personal sphere. This is a good time for joint initiatives which give us hope toward our futures. In addition its is a good time to discover & hear out another’s intentions, which can redefine our feelings toward intimacy & exoneration.
In addition, Scorpio energy is about power. The power of domination, manipulation & control as well as shared power. This is the energy which comes from those who have already discovered themselves & stand in their own sovereignty, wishing to help others to do the same. Its about quality over quantity & a want to do things right.
Of course the most obvious Scorpio theme is sex! Let us delve shall we? Lust, being the raw sexual energy & want for sexual pleasure to reach orgasm; sacred / tantric sex in which light bodies combine, which functions at a higher level of ecstasy. Well its all there isn’t it? This Moon wants us to concentrate on one relationship at a time, so as not to pour ourselves too thinly, but to focus for the purpose of initiating depth in our lives.
Finally Scorpio rules the occult. Occult means ‘hidden’. Hidden refers to the unseen, supernatural & what exceeds the 5 senses, this can indicate mediumship, astrology, tarot, energy healing & psychic abilities. Keep an eye & ear open for gentle nudges from the universe or our guides.
Pay attention to where there is illumination to any of Scorpio themes, as these will be dominant aspects to our lives at this time. Scorpio moon is a good time for self mastery at any of the themes mentioned. In addition to focus & deep perception, we can work toward clearing the bad habits which hold us in stasis & discover that which we feel is lacking & leads us to self destructive pursuits.This can be a time for us to find our courage, to release the fear of facing up to challenging issues including emotional events. As uncomfortable as they make us feel, this can give us back personal control & healing.
Planetary influences
There are two planets I wish to discuss which influence this New phase.
Mars in Scorpio is conjunct New Moon . Mars is the planet of action & original ruler of Scorpio. This can indicate themes I have discussed & any illuminated areas connected to the sign & planet. We may experience more energy & enthusiasm toward what we are concentrating on. Where focus goes, energy flows!
Uranus retrograde in Taurus opposite the luminaries. Uranus is the planet of chaos & unpredictability. This aspect may indicate prior chaos rising again to be dealt with. It can also initiate feelings & emotions which make us act shockingly out of character. Being mindful of this potential can help us avoid over reaction or primal reaction. Time to re-evaluate your version of what freedom looks like & go for it in a thought out concise manner.
Astronomy
November 17, 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower.
The Leonids is an average shower, with up to 15 meteors per hour at its peak. This unique shower has a cyclonic peak about every 33 years producing hundreds of meteors per hour, the last occurred in 2001. Leonids is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tempel-Tuttle discovered in 1865. This is an annual shower runnning from November 6-30, peaking on the night of the 17th and morning of the 18th. A crescent moon sets before midnight leaving dark skies for a great early morning show. Best viewing from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Leo, appearing anywhere in the sky.
So we have arrived at the ending of another Astro article for 2023. As we head toward the final months of this calendar year, we enter a time of deep retrospection. I hope you have found a clear way toward your ambitions & achievement's of the year, in which you have learned & stand honourably in your own sovereignty.
Please join me again for the next Astro article on or around Full Moon on 27 November 2023. Until then I bid you Merry met & the very best for the coming weeks.
In gratitude, love, light & all betwixt
Sheela
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