The next New Moon arrives on October 25th, and when both the Sun and the Moon meet in Scorpio on that day, you’ve got a perfect recipe for deep soul-diving.
Scorpio is ruled by the planet Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld, and you know he was no lightweight. It’s no surprise, then, that Halloween, otherwise known as the Day of the Dead in many cultures, falls during Scorpio’s cycle, which runs from October 22 until November 21 this year.
In fact, the New Moon that falls closest to Halloween is called the Lunar Samhain after the ancient Celtic holy-day that honors this time as being the moment on the seasonal Wheel of the Year when the veil between the living and the dead is its thinnest.
Definitely a powerful time for creating rituals to honor our ancestors – something I often do in my New Moon SisterCircles. You can participate live on October 25th or watch the recording afterwards by going
However, there’s a whole other direction to go with Scorpio New Moon energy
Pluto’s “underworld” is a powerful metaphor for our personal subconscious, as well, as it pulls us to examine our innermost feelings, urges, and psychological make-up. And the fact that Scorpio is a water sign only deepens that exploration. If you’ve heard the phrase, “Still waters run deep”, well, that’s Scorpio to a T.
This also explains Scorpio’s urge for transformation, self-mastery and empowerment, as well as meaningful, intimate connection with others. If you know someone with a lot of Scorpio energy, they’re usually pretty multi-layered, which can give them an air of mystery. They typically draw you in with their personal magnetism, and can be pretty intense and passionate.
So, how can you use the powerful energy of the upcoming New Moon in Scorpio to deepen your intimate relationships?
The first step is to look at some of the elements associated with Scorpio energy:
- Elemental energy: Water
- Colors: Black and purple
- Gemstones: Opal and topaz
- Flowers: Chrysanthemums
- Essential Oils: Ylang-ylang and patchouli
- Music: String instruments and the piano
- Food/Drink: Spicy and intense tastes
If you really want to pack your toolkit to the brim, you can also research Scorpio-themed movies, books, clothes, animals, places in nature, etc. The list is endless, depending on what you’re drawn to explore.
Here are 4 ideas to get you started conjuring up some deep Scorpio New Moon magic on or around October 25th.
1. Explore your ancestral history.
With the universal Day of the Dead celebrations honoring ancestors around the world during this time, you’ve got a pretty strong cosmic nudge to explore your own.
Researching your family tree is all the rage now, and it has an even more meaningful impact in terms of Scorpio’s lunar magic. The better you know yourself and where you come from, the deeper your understanding of what makes you tick – your innate gifts or challenges, or maybe the personality traits passed down through your ancestral bloodline. Plus, it’s fascinating and revealing to learn more about your ancestors.
2. Learn about and experience shamanic journeying.
Talk about deep soul-diving. Shamanic journeys have been practiced by indigenous cultures all over the world and they really are a perfect embodiment of this Scorpio New Moon energy.
Basically, they offer a path to your deepest self – described as the “inner realms” — through ritual, ceremony, prayer, and meditation. Using your imagination (and with the help of a skilled guide or even a recording), you descend into the “lower world” through a portal like cave or hollow tree. Once there, you encounter your “power animal” who can answer questions and take you on a magical journey.
It really is hard to explain – you have to experience it for yourself! Definitely check out the website for the Foundation for Shamanic Studies to find out the best books, workshops, and practitioners to begin your exploration.
3. Embrace the Scorpio New Moon’s water energy … literally!
That means planning a yummy bath for yourself by adding a few drops of sensual ylang-ylang essential oil in the tub and surrounding yourselves with lots of chrysanthemum blooms. You can listen to some mellow piano music, too — French composer and pianist Erik Satie is a great choice for that.
Then lie back and do your own personal deep-soul diving, reflecting on that Scorpio theme of examining your innermost feelings, fears, and urges. Check out my Scorpio New Moon article at The Wellness Universe to get some ideas for some questions to ask.
Or, you can even embrace the diving metaphor in a more adventurous way and plan a scuba diving vacation!
4. Tap into Scorpio’s passionate, sexual energy!
The climax (of course) of our Scorpio New Moon exploration brings us to sex.
Of the three feelings-oriented water signs, Cancer and Pisces are the other two, Scorpio is definitely the most sensual and body-related. So this New Moon is perfect for trying out new ideas for emotional connections through love-making – whether it’s with a partner or just with yourself.
A powerful place to start is with the Kama Sutra, the ancient Hindu text that offers poetry and prose about how to attain pleasure in all aspects of your life. While it’s best known for offering a multitude of creative sexual positions, complete with illustrations, that only makes up approximately 20 percent of the book, so definitely check it out to explore your own sensual nature.
Making a commitment to draw on the powerful energy of the New Moon each month gives you added support to initiate activities and conversations that can only enhance your life. And if your intention is also to deepen your own self-awareness, then the New Moon in Scorpio on October 25th is a terrific place to start!