The Scorpio new moon on 9 November 2026 starts with a pointed question: what do you actually want from that project you stopped discussing? Mercury turns direct in the same sign on 13 November, bringing the follow-up: what needs clarifying before you contact your collaborator again? Use these two dates to take one unfinished conversation from a saved draft to a specific proposal.
For our example, imagine you and a colleague discussed creating a short workshop. You exchanged enthusiastic messages, then stopped. Your latest draft still says, “We should get this going.” Scorpio asks for something more substantial.
Two dates, two different jobs
The new moon in Scorpio falls on 9 November at 07:02, London time. A new moon begins a lunar cycle; in astrology, it marks the moment to set an intention. Scorpio brings concentration, persistence and a willingness to uncover what has stayed unspoken. Put that combination to work by defining the purpose of your workshop.
Mercury turns direct in Scorpio on 13 November at 15:53, London time. This turning point is called a station: Mercury changes from apparent backward motion to forward motion. As the planet associated with messages, thinking and agreements, Mercury brings the unfinished exchange back onto your desk.
You can find both events in the November astrology calendar. Give each checkpoint a separate task: draft your intention at the new moon, then check the details and reopen contact around Mercury’s turn.
At the new moon, write the reason you care
Scorpio cuts through polite enthusiasm. “It would be nice to work together” leaves a lot unsaid. Do you want to teach a skill, test a workshop format or finally develop an idea you both keep mentioning?
On 9 November, choose one purpose and put it at the top of your notes. For the workshop, that could be: “I want us to create a practical session that teaches our team how to give clearer feedback.” Now the proposal has a job to do.
Write an opening message beneath it:
“I’d like to return to our feedback workshop idea. I’m interested in building a practical session with exercises people can use straight away.”
That is enough for the first draft. Scorpio’s strength is sustained focus, so keep this exercise attached to one project rather than opening every abandoned conversation in your inbox.
Before Mercury turns, check who does what
Mercury’s return to direct motion follows a period associated with rereading, revisions and unfinished exchanges. Use the days between these checkpoints to examine the last messages you actually sent. A remembered agreement can look surprisingly different on screen.
For the workshop, check three things:
- Your contribution: Will you prepare the outline, exercises or slides?
- Their contribution: What did your colleague explicitly agree to take on?
- The next decision: Do you need their interest, a division of work or a meeting date?
Scorpio favours a close look at the sticking point. Perhaps you kept postponing the message because “working together” had quietly become “writing everything yourself”. Put that concern into a practical proposal: “I can draft the exercises. Would you be happy to develop the examples?”
Around 13 November, send a proposal they can answer
Mercury turning direct brings the emphasis back to moving the exchange forward. Keep Scorpio’s precision in the message: name the project, state your contribution and ask one clear question.
Your revised draft could read:
“Would you still like to develop the feedback workshop together? I can draft the outline and exercises. Would you take the lead on examples from our team? If that works for you, shall we choose a time next week to compare notes?”
Once they reply, suggest a specific date and time that suit your diary. If they want a smaller role, revise the division of work before arranging the session. That gives Mercury something concrete to work with: a question, an answer and a next step both people understand.
Astrological overview of the period
| Date and time (London) | Event | Body | Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2026, 22:39 | sign ingress | Moon | Scorpio |
| November 9, 2026, 07:02 | new moon | Moon | Scorpio |
| November 10, 2026, 08:35 | sign ingress | Moon | Sagittarius |
| November 12, 2026, 20:27 | sign ingress | Moon | Capricorn |
| November 13, 2026, 15:53 | station direct | Mercury | Scorpio |
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David, Virtual astrologer