New Moon to Full Moon: November 20th - December 3rd

by Kelsey Bednar @the_astro_yogi

New Moon in Scorpio (Nov 20th)

Just after midnight on the 20th, the Moon will conjoin the Sun in the sign of Scorpio! This New Moon offers a powerful release as well as the promise of personal rebirth as the Moon begins a new cycle. Hopefully you’ve been using the energy of Scorpio season for introspection and an emotional deep dive. If you haven’t explored your inner landscape yet, Mercury’s inquisitive presence at this New Moon can help. Allow curiosity about what you are now shedding AND about the version of you that you’ll become afterward. 

This New Moon will be directly opposite Uranus in the sky, which can provide an outside stimulus. If you feel stuck…if you’re typically averse to change…if you need a little pressure to get your New Moon intentions rolling, you’re in luck! Uranus will strike like a lighting bolt this week to give you the jumpstart you may not want, but could need ;) 

Additionally, the Moon is in a water sign (Scorpio), and it makes helpful angles to 3 planets in other water signs. Translation: we can get deep in our feels this week. We may observe the presence of our fears and anxieties, yes, but don’t forget to observe the feelings of love, gratitude, pride, or accomplishment you hold too. 

Sagittarius season (Nov 21 - Dec 20th)

Though witches do love Scorpio’s intense, dark, and powerful vibration, Sagittarius season can feel like a breath of fresh air. This energy is lighter and more playful. It’s full of mirth & merriment, and coincides with the many celebrations of late November & December. Being more optimistic, joining in on the revelry, and going just a bit overboard are all big Sag vibes ;) 

Even without holidays, Sagittarius season is aptly timed with the end of the year just around the corner. Consider what you will celebrate about 2025. Will it be related to a career highlight, a new friendship/romance/pet, a new home, or family and health? Or maybe it’s been a pretty tough year and you’re toasting the fact that it will soon be done - there’s no wrong way to celebrate!  

Sagittarius season is also linked to the concept of wisdom. Use this period to connect more deeply with your own inner wisdom. Be receptive to the wisdom that your teachers and mentors share with you. Broaden your perspective with new experiences of art, books, food, cinema, and culture. And take opportunities to be out in nature, observing the wisdom of Earth and her cycles as we enter the last month of the autumn season. 

Mercury Retrograde Reminders (& ending!) 

Mercury will be retrograde for 10 more days, so this is a great time to reflect on whether you’ve used its energy to the fullest. Have you revisited open tasks or lingering projects? Have you reworked something concrete…or maybe reworked a problem in your mind? Have you gotten back to pesky tasks like talking to your insurance, setting up appointments, or getting the car in for maintenance? Did you reach out to that old friend who’s been on your mind? 

On Saturday, November 29th, Mercury will station (appear to stop moving in the sky) and then resume its forward motion again after that. The days around the 29th are when mix-ups and small frustrations might occur, but try not to sweat it. We’re in the home stretch now!