November 2026: Tarot spread for the new moon in Scorpio

Plus an astrology and tarot forecast and ritual for the Scorpio new moon.

The November 2026 new moon falls in the sign of Scorpio. The Scorpio archetype is known for its intense power and its ability to transform, much like the butterfly emerging from its cocoon, ready to fly. The Scorpio archetype isn’t afraid of the birth-death-rebirth cycle, for it is only when parts of us die and are reborn that we can fully transform.

So perhaps it’s not surprising that spiritually, the Scorpio archetype teaches us to surrender — to align our human will with divine will. It can teach us that sometimes our human trials can reveal a need for deep healing. This is not always easy to live with or to understand, especially when the need for healing arises from trauma, and yet on the other side of working with and healing trauma there can be deep and valuable transformation.

The November 2026 new moon also highlights our search for meaning and our desire to define or refine our life purpose. Which can sound very lofty, so instead of thinking about your “life purpose”, use this new moon to reflect on the things that you want to focus on in the coming months or over the next year. And when you think of those things, try not to make it a beating-yourself-up goals list — remember to make space for joy and beauty and delight.

Because life purpose? It usually is where you find the most joy…the thing that lights you up from within…where you lose track of time. Make sure that you’re making some space for that!

Astrology and tarot influences for the November 2026 new moon in Scorpio

To throw some more light on the November new moon astrology, let’s take a look at the astrology and tarot influences of this lunation. The Scorpio new moon falls in Decan 2, which is ruled by the 6 of Cups. This is to be seen in conjunction with Death, which is associated with Scorpio.

When I look at these cards, the phrase that comes to mind is “stop and smell the roses”. A cliche, I know. We really don’t need another reminder to smell the roses, but…how often do you stop and, metaphorically, smell the roses? By which I mean, how often do you slow down, shut off the screen, allow your attention to settle, to get lost in the flow, to notice the little things like the way the sunlight turns the leaves into glittering emeralds or the stunning crystalline structure in a cube of ice…

This made me think about the resurgence of “granny hobbies” and of the handful of youngsters I met who don’t have a social media presence. Instead, they’re into “old fashioned” film cameras, book binding, woodworking, pottery, journaling…making time for all of these interests alongside work and adulting. And of this reel I came across recently, of a Dutch guy (a techie) who isn’t on any social media.

And I felt a little smug because I’m off most social media (except Instagram, and Facebook, which I check for like 5 minutes once month or so). Until I took a look at my screen time and realized just how much time I spend on Instagram.

Not that this is a call to boycott social media or anything (you can snatch my Instagram account from my cold, dead hands!). Rather, it’s an invitation to examine your own relationship with your screen. Is it helping you, or is it sucking your life force? And what would you like to do about it?

A good answer is maybe MORE creativity, more cooking or gardening or giving your fur babies belly rubs and being totally present to that experience.

This is also a good time to look beyond our screen habits and examine some of the assumptions that shape how we spend our time. Do we believe that we need to be constantly connected, entertained or occupied? Have we become so accustomed to certain habits that we no longer stop to question whether they actually add anything meaningful to our lives?

With Mars squaring this Scorpio new moon, you could find yourself feeling increasingly restless or frustrated with the gap between the life you want to live and the way you’re actually spending your time. That little friction might be just the motivation you need to make some changes. you could feel a yearning towards simpler living. Less screen time, maybe, or making more space for your interests and hobbies. And with Mercury conjunct the Moon, you could find yourself re-examining your relationship with your devices and your hobbies. You might also find yourself questioning some of the beliefs and habits you’ve taken for granted. What deserves more of your attention? What would you rather be doing with your time? And what might you need to let go of to make room for it?

Tarot spread for the November 2026 Scorpio new moon

Here’s a tarot spread to tap into the energy of this new moon.

This is more of a story-telling spread, so pay attention to the imagery of the card before immediately reaching for the traditional meaning.

Compass: What gives my life a sense of meaning and direction?

Map: What part of life is asking for more of my attention?

Current destination: What might a more meaningful and purposeful life look like for me right now?

Mamma moon says: This is always an encouraging message

If you share your spreads on Instagram, please tag me @numinousstardust so we can connect with each other.

Ritual for the new moon in Scorpio

For this new moon, I offer you a ritual for finding your own inner compass.

You will need:

A journal and pen

A timer (the one on your phone is perfect)

Colour pencils or markers

An oracle deck

The ritual:

Find a quiet spot, settle in and take a few deep breaths.

Bring this question gently to mind: What makes for a meaningful life?

It doesn’t have to be something grand; it could be the people, interests, and little everyday pleasures that make you feel connected to life.

Set a timer for 10 minutes and start with this phrase A meaningful life is…

Keep writing until the timer goes off. If you don’t know what to write, return to this starting phrase.

Once you’re done, take a couple of deep breaths, and then look over what you’ve written. What stands out to you? What would you like to explore more deeply? Look for recurring ideas, feelings or themes, and circle or underline whatever stands out.

Now, turn to a fresh page. Draw a simple compass at the center of your page and write a word or phrase that captures what you circled in your journaling. Around it, add the things you’d like to explore, experience, learn or make time for.

Think of this as a map of possibilities rather than a list of goals. You’re simply giving yourself permission to imagine.

Of course, making space for something new sometimes means loosening our hold on something else. So once you’re done, consider what might be taking up space in your life without adding much meaning, value, or joy. Don’t forget to look at your screen time for some clues.

List the things you’d like to loosen your grip on.

Take another look at your map. Is there one little thing you could bring into your life over the coming lunar cycle? Perhaps picking up an old hobby, exploring a subject you’ve always been curious about, spending an afternoon outdoors or simply making time to do absolutely nothing.

Choose something that feels inviting rather than obligatory. Write it down as a permission slip in your journal or on a separate piece of paper that you can keep somewhere visible.

Use this phrase to start: During this lunar cycle, I give myself permission to….

To close out the ritual, draw a card from an oracle deck.

Ask: What wisdom or guidance can I carry with me as I make room for a more meaningful life?

Spend a little time with the card. Notice its imagery, colours, symbols and the feelings it evokes. What does it bring to mind? Is there a message here that you’d like to remember as you move through the coming lunar cycle?

You could write a word or phrase from the card somewhere on your compass map as a little reminder to yourself.

The stories that shape your choices

The habits we fall into and the assumptions we take for granted are often connected to deeper stories we carry about ourselves. Exploring those stories can help us see where we’re living by old patterns rather than making conscious choices about the life we want.

Soul Lines: Discover the Story Written in Your Birth Cards is a guided tarot workbook that helps you explore the archetypal themes woven through your Soul, Personality, and Hidden Factor cards.

You’ll learn to calculate your birth cards, map their place in your personal Hero’s Journey, and work with guided spreads to explore recurring patterns, understand the different facets of your personality, and reflect on the choices available to you.

If you’re curious about the story your cards have to tell, this is a lovely place to begin.