08/11/2026
🌑 New Moon in Scorpio this Monday 9th November 🦂
The paddocks are lush, the days keep stretching toward summer, and the snakes are out sunning themselves after shedding their old skins. Here in the Southern Hemisphere, that is the perfect picture of a Scorpio New Moon: letting go of what's finished so something new can grow.
The Moon is new at 6:02pm AEDT on Monday 9 November. The sky will be dark that night, so it's a lovely time for stargazing, and you can watch for a fine silver crescent low in the west after sunset from Tuesday or Wednesday evening.
Scorpio is the sign of depth, honesty, endings and quiet renewal. With Mercury and Venus both retrograde until mid-November, this New Moon is a time to plant your intentions privately and gently. You can begin the doing a little later. 🖤
🌿 Herbal allies for the Scorpio New Moon 🌿
Three herbs of depth and release:
🌱 Basil, which Culpeper called "an herb of Mars, and under the Scorpion", is traditionally used to support comfortable digestion and an uplifted mood.
🌱 Mugwort was named for Artemis, goddess of the Moon, and is the old dream herb of the hedgerow. It is traditionally used to support digestion. (Not for use in pregnancy.)
🌱 Dandelion, the wishing flower of childhood, is traditionally used to support healthy digestion and liver function.
Three herbs for rest and renewal:
🍃 Hops are a Mars herb and the classic sleep-pillow herb, traditionally used to support calm and restful sleep. (Toxic to dogs, so keep them well away from your pups!)
🍃 Lavender is flowering now in Aussie gardens and is traditionally used to support calm and restful sleep.
🍃 Reishi, the "mushroom of immortality", is traditionally used to support immune function and resilience to stress. It's best used with professional guidance.
Over on the Wellness Hub you'll find:
🍵 My Deep Roots New Moon Tea recipe
🕯️ A Seeds in the Dark intention ritual (with a mugwort dream pillow)
✍️ Journal prompts for the Scorpio New Moon
🔭 The astrology, including Mercury and Venus retrograde
🐾 Safety tips for your dog this spring
Read the full post here 👉 https://innerpeacehealth.com.au/blogs/seasonal-musings/new-moon-in-scorpio-november-2026-southern-hemisphere-guide
❗️As always, if you're pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, please check with your GP or a qualified Medical Herbalist before using herbs.
Blessed New Moon ✨