Today is the New Moon in Scorpio. New Moons are a time of beginnings. It’s an auspicious day to plant seeds for a new cycle in life in Scorpionic realms including connecting to your will power, intimacy, finances, and transformation/metamorphosis. With assertive Mars making a sweet sextile to make-it-real Saturn, we’ve got celestial encouragement to strategically express our will and desires.

It’s a powerful time to reflect upon the following questions. The insights yielded can be profound and take us far in our journey to develop a deep sense of grace and power.

• What can I release to yield more peace and freedom in my life?
• What makes me feel empowered?
• What makes me feel disempowered?
• What am I truly passionate about?

Relationships may be provocative today. This is not only a reflection of the heightened Scorpio energy but also because Venus and Mars are in a tense square alignment. Find ways that you can express your will and desires while still honoring your and others’ needs in partnership.

Also today Saturn opposes the dwarf planet Eris. This is likely to stir up warrior feelings, the desire to champion what one feels is important. There’s much more to this alignment, which I think will be very insightful to us both personally and collectively over the coming year. As such, here’s a link to a piece I wrote on this subject.

If you’d like more details on today’s Scorpio New Moon, including wellness suggestions, see this post.

Astro-Atlas*
2:39 am: Mars (Leo) sextile Saturn (Libra)
5:19 am: Moon (Libra) trine Neptune (Aquarius)
8:08 am: Moon enters Scorpio
12:36 pm: Moon (Scorpio) conjunct Sun (Scorpio) – New Moon
3:23 pm: Venus (Scorpio) square Mars (Leo)
4:28 pm: Moon (Scorpio) trine Pluto (Capricorn)
4:53 pm: Moon (Scorpio) opposite Jupiter (Taurus)

* all times are PDT

Today the Moon is still in Libra, inspiring niceties and fairness. As it sextiles Mars there’s a grace and ease in asserting ourselves. Given its conjunction with Saturn, really taking stock of our feelings and needs can yield great jewels, which can have instrumental value upon our lives.

New Moons signal beginnings. When this celestial event occurs in Scorpio what we can initiate are the ways in which we can connect more deeply into our essential nature, finding the inherent resources that may reside in the inner sanctum of our hearts and minds.

Scorpio represents that which is hidden, the unseen, the things that are kept in the dark. When you say or feel that you “don’t want to go there” what you are alluding to is usually the realm of Scorpio.

During a Scorpio New Moon, subjects considered to be taboo may rise to the surface. If your natural reflex is to turn a blind eye to these, allow yourself to contemplate them for a moment, even if at a distance. You may end up finding them a great source of learning; just understanding why it is that they cause aversion itself is a powerful lesson.

Relationships may be the cause of some of the Scorpio turbulence today given that Venus and Mars are in a tricky square alignment. Situations, on first glance, may seem like they are at an impasse. Instead of resigning to a feeling of being stuck, see if there’s a way to negotiate and take some action to move things towards greater accord. This may not result in everyone being overjoyed yet it can resolve a situation so that everyone can move on to the next chapter in a more satisfied way.

When Venus and Mars are in this type of alignment what we value and what we desire may not be one and the same. Instead of reflexively choosing one over the other (and later having regret) see if there’s a way to achieve (at least) a modicum of synthesis.

This month’s New Moon falls at 3 degrees of Scorpio (Sun and Moon). While everyone experiences the energies of a New Moon, if you have planets or pivotal points (i.e., Ascendant/Descendant or Nadir/Midheaven) around this degree in Scorpio or the other fixed signs—Taurus, Leo, and Aquarius—it may impact you more intensely.

New Moon Apothecary Suggestions

Scorpio is associated with the genitals, reproductive system, urinary tract, and large intestines. Pay attention to these parts of the body and areas of health around the time of this New Moon.

Helichrysum essential oil: During the Scorpio New Moon—a time of rebirth and revival—it’s good to know about helichrysum essential oil, itself known for its regenerative properties. Also known as everlasting and immortelle, helichrysum is a favorite when the skin needs assistance in healing scars and wounds. Its regenerative properties are also thought to be experienced on an emotional level, as many find that it helps to release repressed feelings while catalyzing greater self-compassion.

Pink Monkeyflower flower essence: As the Scorpio energy allows us to probe deeply, this New Moon can be an auspicious time to go within and find the aspects of ourselves that we have been hiding, likely because of fear of being vulnerable or concern that if we show who we truly are we may be abandoned. This emotional armoring—usually accompanied by an inherited sense of shame–keeps us from sharing ourselves truly with others (and sometimes even with ourselves) and restricts us from living more freely. Pink Monkeyflower flower essence can help fortify our hearts, assisting us in taking emotional risks so that we can let our selves more fluidly flow through. (Flower essences are made from flower-infused water and work energetically to restore emotional and mental balance. You can find them in natural food stores or holistic pharmacies.)

October 11, 2011: Aries Full Moon (exact at 7:06 pm PDT)

The Aries Full Moon reminds us that within relationships three participants are present–the I, the You, and the We—all with unique needs of their own. Today, we can gain additional insight into how the I and the You make the We and yet how the equation is more exponential than additive, as the relationship is its own entity, having its own personality and existence. We can see how we can contribute to it and derive so much from it, but inherently it is separate than the individuals that comprise it.

The path to these realizations and the work required to find accord may not necessarily be filled with unfettered ease. After all, the Moon—which signifies our needs and what feels good to us–is in the sign of Aries. While Libra–where the Sun is placed–can express much patience, the concept of watching, planning, and waiting is relatively foreign to Aries. It wants things now, or before now. Therefore, be aware of the potential for outbursts of impatience or irritability. Remember, though, that the influx of Arian energy isn’t necessarily negative; the Moon in this fiery sign can provide us with the spark that we need to express ourselves and get things accomplished.

Saturn plays a strong role in this Full Moon, conjoining the Sun and opposing the Moon. Saturn is the “make-it-real” planet, the one that helps us to realize just where we may be cutting corners and/or not living up to our responsibilities. If we’re not following a path of efficiency and productivity, Saturn will likely let us know by yielding frustrations in manifested outcomes. If your efforts seem thwarted, pull back a little and look at the situation from a more detached perspective. Is there a way to shift your strategy to better honor your fundamental needs and/or those of the relationship? Would a different approach actually enhance what’s being created?

Since Saturn is focused on the material world–and the honoring of what can be seen/touched/heard–initiating your Full Moon intentions through ritual can be a wonderful way to constructively channel this planet’s energies.

Here are a few ideas to use as inspirations:

* Do a yoga practice where you dedicate your efforts to inspiring good for another person.

* Take a bath (maybe even with your partner) using salts and essential oils that you find to be inspiring.

* Create a simple art project (such as a drawing or collage) that embodies your visions for a fulfilling relationship.

* Plan and cook a meal with another, thoughtfully considering how each person’s contributions relate to and inspire the other’s.

This month’s Full Moon falls at 19 degrees of Libra (Sun) and Aries (Moon). While everyone experiences the energies of a Full Moon, if you have planets or pivotal points (i.e., Ascendant/Descendant or Nadir/Midheaven) around this degree in Libra, Aries, or the other cardinal signs—Capricorn and Cancer—it may impact you more intensely.

Full Moon Apothecary Suggestions

Libra is associated with the skin, lower back, kidneys, and blood sugar balance while Aries is associated with the head, muscles, and circulatory system. Pay extra attention to these parts of the body and areas of health around the time of this Full Moon.

Vetiver: Vetiver essential oil helps to calm pitta, dispelling the excess Aries heat and inflammatory energy associated with this Ayurvedic dosha. In addition to its calming and grounding effects, vetiver is rejuvenating for the Libra-ruled skin. Mix a few drops with some unscented massage oil for an all-over restorative experience. Or, carry a vial of vetiver with you, inhaling its fragrance whenever you need to relax and restore your grounded focus. As with all essential oils, it’s best to purchase vetiver from a high-quality, reputable manufacturer.

Partner Yoga: An example of an exercise ritual that can be shared by two people, partner yoga is a fun and relationship-building way to stay in shape. By relying upon another person to help you achieve greater depth and grace in asanas (poses), partner yoga can help you to strengthen and fortify your body, mind, and relationship. Inquire with your local yoga studios to see if they offer any classes or if any of the teachers can provide you with ideas on how to crate your own practice.

October 26, 2011: Scorpio New Moon (exact at 12:56 pm PDT)

New Moons signal beginnings. When this celestial event occurs in Scorpio what we can initiate are the ways in which we can connect more deeply into our essential nature, finding the inherent resources that may reside in the inner sanctum of our hearts and minds.

Scorpio represents that which is hidden, the unseen, the things that are kept in the dark. When you say or feel that you “don’t want to go there” what you are alluding to is usually the realm of Scorpio.

During a Scorpio New Moon, subjects considered to be taboo may rise to the surface. If your natural reflex is to turn a blind eye to these, allow yourself to contemplate them for a moment, even if at a distance. You may end up finding them a great source of learning; just understanding why it is that they cause aversion itself is a powerful lesson.

Relationships may be the cause of some of the Scorpio turbulence today given that Venus and Mars are in a tricky square alignment. Situations, on first glance, may seem like they are at an impasse. Instead of resigning to a feeling of being stuck, see if there’s a way to negotiate and take some action to move things towards greater accord. This may not result in everyone being overjoyed yet it can resolve a situation so that everyone can move on to the next chapter in a more satisfied way.

When Venus and Mars are in this type of alignment what we value and what we desire may not be one and the same. Instead of reflexively choosing one over the other (and later having regret) see if there’s a way to achieve (at least) a modicum of synthesis.

This month’s New Moon falls at 3 degrees of Scorpio (Sun and Moon). While everyone experiences the energies of a New Moon, if you have planets or pivotal points (i.e., Ascendant/Descendant or Nadir/Midheaven) around this degree in Scorpio or the other fixed signs—Taurus, Leo, and Aquarius—it may impact you more intensely.

New Moon Apothecary Suggestions

Scorpio is associated with the genitals, reproductive system, urinary tract, and large intestines. Pay attention to these parts of the body and areas of health around the time of this New Moon.

Helichrysum essential oil: During the Scorpio New Moon—a time of rebirth and revival—it’s good to know about helichrysum essential oil, itself known for its regenerative properties. Also known as everlasting and immortelle, helichrysum is a favorite when the skin needs assistance in healing scars and wounds. Its regenerative properties are also thought to be experienced on an emotional level, as many find that it helps to release repressed feelings while catalyzing greater self-compassion.

Pink Monkeyflower flower essence: As the Scorpio energy allows us to probe deeply, this New Moon can be an auspicious time to go within and find the aspects of ourselves that we have been hiding, likely because of fear of being vulnerable or concern that if we show who we truly are we may be abandoned. This emotional armoring—usually accompanied by an inherited sense of shame–keeps us from sharing ourselves truly with others (and sometimes even with ourselves) and restricts us from living more freely. Pink Monkeyflower flower essence can help fortify our hearts, assisting us in taking emotional risks so that we can let our selves more fluidly flow through. (Flower essences are made from flower-infused water and work energetically to restore emotional and mental balance. You can find them in natural food stores or holistic pharmacies.)

Today is a day where this can become apparent. We are in the nascency of a New Moon, the monthly lunar event that signifies the moment of genesis, the opportunity to seed for a cycle of new growth. And yet, it occurs in Scorpio, which is a signifier of release and elimination, of letting go. Scorpio is also related to the rebirth that occurs after the expiration, and which is inherently dependent upon it.

Therefore, we have an opportunity today to review how we may want to begin a new phase of our lives that supports our deeper evolution (Scorpio) and what it is that we may need to give up (Scorpio) in order to achieve this. We can connect into the sense of intense commitment (Scorpio) that inspires an all-or-nothing (Scorpio) pursuit of the object of our desires. Within this we can let go of something in order to make space for new growth, reflecting the connectivity between endings and beginnings.

We have great support from the cosmos today to pursue this. Mercury, the planet of communication, harmoniously aspects Uranus, the planet that inspires mental illumination, and then later in the day conjoins with the what-feels-good Moon. Additionally, Neptune is stationing, and will turn direct very late today, near the space where Saturday meets Sunday. We have the opportunity to open our minds to the influx of creative inspiration that flows throughout, that is available to us when we are willing to recognize and accept it.

November 5, 2010: Scorpio New Moon (exact at 9:52 pm PDT)

New Moons signal beginnings. When this celestial event occurs in Scorpio what we can initiate are the ways in which we can connect more deeply into our essential nature, finding the inherent resources that may reside in the inner sanctum of our hearts and minds.

Scorpio represents that which is hidden, the unseen, the things that are kept in the dark. When you say or feel that you “don’t want to go there” what you are alluding to is usually the realm of Scorpio. During a Scorpio New Moon, subjects considered to be taboo may rise to the surface. If your natural reflex is to turn a blind eye to these, allow yourself to just contemplate them for a moment, even if at a distance. You may end up finding them a great source of learning; even just understanding why it is that they cause aversion itself is a powerful lesson.

During this New Moon period, we will likely feel the strong influence of Neptune. Not only is the planet of dissolving-the-boundaries squaring Mercury but it is also stationing as it prepares to turn direct tomorrow (Neptune has been retrograde since May 31).

Neptune’s influence may be experienced in our communications. If you are feeling spacey or are struggling to find the words to express yourself, be patient and compassionate. Instead of pursuing the “regular” route to discovering how to best communicate your ideas and feelings, do it the right-brained Neptunian way: try listening to music, doing free-association exercises, allowing yourself to daydream for a while, and/or writing your thoughts out in poetic form as these experiences may help you get at what you want to express since they can help you connect in with the constructive side of this planet’s energetic influence.

This month’s New Moon falls at 14 degrees of Scorpio (Sun and Moon). While everyone experiences the energies of a New Moon, if you have planets or pivotal points (i.e., Ascendant/Descendant or Nadir/Midheaven) around this degree in Scorpio or the other fixed signs—Taurus, Leo, and Aquarius—it may impact you more intensely.

New Moon Apothecary Suggestions

Scorpio is associated with the genitals, reproductive system, urinary tract, and large intestines. Pay attention to these parts of the body and areas of health around the time of this New Moon.

Helichrysum essential oil: During the Scorpio New Moon—a time of rebirth and revival—it’s good to know about helichrysum essential oil, itself known for its regenerative properties. Also known as everlasting and immortelle, helichrysum is a favorite when the skin needs assistance in healing scars and wounds. Its regenerative properties are also thought to be experienced on an emotional level, as many find that it helps to release repressed feelings while catalyzing greater self-compassion.

Pink Monkeyflower flower essence: As the Scorpio energy allows us to probe deeply, this New Moon can be an auspicious time to go within and find the aspects of ourselves that we have been hiding, likely because of fear of being vulnerable or concern that if we show who we truly are we may be abandoned. This emotional armoring—usually accompanied by an inherited sense of shame–keeps us from sharing ourselves truly with others (and sometimes even with ourselves) and restricts us from living more freely. Pink Monkeyflower flower essence can help fortify our hearts, assisting us in taking emotional risks so that we can let our selves more fluidly flow through. (Flower essences are made from flower-infused water and work energetically to restore emotional and mental balance. You can find them in natural food stores or holistic pharmacies.)

Scorpio reflects the endings necessary so that a new beginning can emerge.

New Moons reflect beginnings.

For more on the energy of this endings-yield-beginnings day, including supportive wellness recommendations, see the article dedicated to this lunar event.

New Moons signal beginnings. Given that this one is in Scorpio—and yesterday we experienced the first of the exact squares of Pluto and Saturn—what is being planted for growth is likely an outcome of having let go of something else.  Reflect upon what it is in your life that you have found to have become outworn, something that you have released or are considering releasing. Envision what it is that you would like to create in its place, something that can transform your life so that you can experience a greater depth of joy.

Scorpio represents that which is hidden, the unseen. It’s not that these things necessarily have to be kept in the dark, it’s just that we usually “don’t want to go there.” During a Scorpio New Moon, subjects considered to be taboo may rise to the surface. If your natural reflex is to turn a blind eye to these, allow yourself to just contemplate them for a moment, even if at a distance. You may end up finding them a great source of learning, even if it’s more clearly understanding what it is that causes your aversion.

As this New Moon squares Neptune, we’re likely to be swimming in tidal pools of compassion. This may open us up to feeling even more deeply than we already do, whether to our own or others’ joys or sorrows. With this planetary combination, we may also find ourselves either extremely enchanted or disenchanted with someone or something; keeping both your heart and eyes open to see things as clearly as possible is very helpful to so as to avoid floating away with either of these feelings.

This month’s New Moon falls at 25 degrees of Scorpio (Sun and Moon). While everyone experiences the energies of a New Moon, if you have planets or pivotal points (i.e., Ascendant/Descendant or Nadir/Midheaven) around this degree in Scorpio or the other fixed signs—Taurus, Leo, and Aquarius—it may impact you more intensely.

New Moon Apothecary Suggestions

Scorpio is associated with the genitals, reproductive system, urinary tract, and large intestines. Pay attention to these parts of the body and areas of health around the time of this New Moon.

Helichrysum essential oil: During the Scorpio New Moon—a time of rebirth and revival—it’s good to know about helichrysum essential oil, itself known for its regenerative properties. Also known as everlasting and immortelle, helichrysum is a favorite when the skin needs assistance in healing scars and wounds. Its regenerative properties are also thought to be experienced on an emotional level, as many find that it helps to release repressed feelings while catalyzing greater self-compassion.

Pink Monkeyflower flower essence: As the Scorpio energy allows us to probe deeply, this New Moon can be an auspicious time to go within and find the aspects of ourselves that we have been hiding, likely because of fear of being vulnerable or concern that if we show who we truly are we may be abandoned. This emotional armoring—usually accompanied by an inherited sense of shame–keeps us from sharing ourselves truly with others (and sometimes even with ourselves) and restricts us from living more freely. Pink Monkeyflower essence can help fortify our hearts, helping us to take risks emotionally so that we can let our selves—and love—more fluidly flow through. (Flower essences are made from flower-infused water and work energetically to restore emotional and mental balance. You can find them in natural food stores or holistic pharmacies.)