New Moon in Scorpio: Embracing Transformation and Rebirth

Welcome to the New Moon in Scorpio, a deeply transformative time that asks you to look beyond the surface and dive into your own depths. Scorpio energy is intense, often misunderstood for its darker, more challenging aspects. But as we enter this New Moon phase, we are being called to work with that very energy in a way that is both uncomfortable and necessary for growth.

This isn’t your typical New Moon. Scorpio doesn’t do "light" or "easy." Instead, this lunar phase demands that we face what we may have been avoiding, asking us to let go of the things we cling to but no longer serve us. It’s time to transform, even if that means we have to tear down some parts of ourselves in the process.

Going Deep: The Call of Scorpio Energy

Scorpio is a water sign, and water is all about emotions. This New Moon won’t allow you to stay on the surface or make superficial intentions. Instead, it will ask you to confront your deepest desires and fears. What stories are you telling yourself that hold you back? What limiting beliefs need to be shattered? Scorpio’s energy asks you to strip away the layers and face what’s truly blocking you from stepping into your next chapter.

And yes, that can be incredibly uncomfortable. Transformation often is. But it’s also necessary. This New Moon doesn’t just invite you to set intentions—it asks you to go deeper than ever before, past your own resistance and self-doubt.

Disruption and Rebirth

There’s some powerful astrological energy accompanying this New Moon, including the influences of Uranus and Pluto. Uranus brings disruption, which can feel jarring but is also a catalyst for change. Expect the unexpected. And then there's Pluto—the planet of transformation and rebirth. Pluto reminds us that in order to bring something new into existence, we often have to allow something else to die.

This is where the metaphor of the phoenix rising from the ashes comes in. The process can feel dark and heavy, but it’s also incredibly transformative. This is a time to let go of what’s no longer aligned with your future self, even if it’s something you’ve loved or identified with for a long time.

The Emotional Release of Letting Go

One of the reasons this Scorpio New Moon feels so intense is that the thing you’re letting go of might be something you’re still emotionally attached to. Sometimes, what we need to release is not a part of us we dislike but something we’ve held dear. It could be a mindset, a relationship, a career, or even a version of ourselves that once served us but no longer aligns with where we want to go.

In my own journey, I remember the emotional weight of letting go of the version of myself that was pregnant with my son, Porter. I loved being pregnant—it was one of the most healing periods of my life. Yet, I had to release that version of myself to step into motherhood fully. That’s the kind of energy we’re working with here—saying goodbye to one phase so another can be born.

Working With the Energy of the New Moon

This is a watery moon, so I encourage you to work with water in your rituals. Here’s one I love and find particularly powerful for this Scorpio New Moon:

• Water Ritual: Get a glass of water, and after you’ve done some deep journaling about what you truly want and what needs to be released to create space for it, take a sip of that water. Each sip is a commitment to the future version of yourself that has already manifested what you desire. Continue this practice each morning with your meditation, drinking the water as a physical representation of taking in that new reality.

This ritual helps embody the transformation on a physical and energetic level, making it not just a mental exercise but something you feel and experience in your body.

Setting Intentions for the First of the Month

With the New Moon falling on the first of the month, it’s a powerful time to set tangible commitments for the next 30 days. I love to fill a journal page with small, actionable intentions—things that might seem tiny but will add up to significant change. These could be commitments like drinking more water, meditating every day, or any habit that aligns with the future self you’re calling in.

Make these commitments small and manageable, because those small actions will accumulate and help you step into the next version of yourself. This is the magic of Scorpio energy—it’s in the details, the deep inner work, and the quiet transformation that happens over time.

Embrace the Discomfort

This Scorpio New Moon is not about glossing over the hard stuff. It’s about diving in, getting uncomfortable, and allowing something to end so something new can be born. It’s about transformation—deep, emotional, and sometimes disruptive. But it’s also about stepping into the future self you’ve been calling in all along.

So, embrace the discomfort, trust the process, and remember that transformation isn’t always pretty, but it’s always worth it.