Newmoonsletter: New Moon in Scorpio
Wild Thrills
Despite the warmth of Sol’s soothing rays, an ambience of forlornness visits our dear Lady Fortuna in her attempt to wade through Scorpio’s nocturnal marshes without smudging her brand new silver blouse. The atmosphere is charged with a sinking feeling of fatedness, deepened by a chilling gaze from afar. A temporary opening in the thick mist unveils Ole Saturn, scowling from the deck of his shabby boat, The Final Frontier, its lettering dimly aglow on the horizon. Anchored at 12° Pisces, our procrastinating Saturn, weighted down by unfulfilled oaths, is well aware he’s got some slippery fish to fry. On November 15, he will turn around to patiently work his way through a barrelful of serious chores, great and small. “Consequences,” he concisely grins at Luna, before taking a telling bite out of a defenseless sea creature.
Unintimidated by Saturn’s Halloweenish posture and eerie grunt, Luna gives him a casual shrug and discreetly glances the other way over Sol’s firm shoulder, throwing a risqué glare in the direction of her host Mars. He’s in no hurry. On the contrary, Mars will be lingering long enough to catch Luna through a trine, making sure they can immerse themselves in their complicated yet strangely gratifying alliance. Their smoldering chemistry is all-consuming.
Reflecting a powerful mix of deep loyalty and mutual dependency, the Moon and Mars, both fallen in each other’s realms, are like partners in crime, trying to take control over the torments of the inevitable. The intensity of their bond blinds and isolates them from the rest of the world. “We only have each other to count on,” Luna murmurs. An intoxicating blend of romance and rebellion elevates their mutual commitment to a fierce survival strategy. Caught in a whirlwind of feelings too extreme to describe in words, every moment counts. They’re drawn by the wild, electrifying thrill of defiance, a call so potent it sweeps away every last mental barrier. Facing adversity together, the alluring risk factor of stepping into the unknown amplifies their emotional magnitude, turning each challenge into a test of allegiance.
The dynamic of the mutual reception between the Moon and Mars, in combination with the power of the current Mars/Pluto opposition, may show up as a desire – or obsession - to prove ourselves, strengthening our devotion to an idea that we believe will set us free. It’s either all or nothing.
The theme of survival, whether it’s about overcoming internal conflicts, trauma from past experiences, or societal constraints, deepens the cooperation between lunar and martial themes. Guarding and defending our emotional boundaries, asserting our will to take care of that which matters most to us, without losing our moral compass in the process; that’s the ambitious missive of this syzygy.
In the yawning depth of Scorpio’s Darkwater, Hermes’ winged feet and helmet morph into ginormous tentacles, reaching out to his Lord Mars, scrutinizing him and demanding updates and guidelines on how to proceed. “I want – I demand – information. Now!” Mercury’s sharpened instincts recognize it’s no use listening to what is being said. In Mars’s muted domain, Mercury’s clever psychopompish skills usurp the power of words. Here, the language of truth is expressed in action and an acute awareness of emotional undercurrents. Can Mars, distracted by his current entanglements, offer Mercury a shield to protect him from the blazing fires of the Great Archer’s Domain?
Mercury’s ingress into Sagittarius on November 2, marks the beginning of a long adventure, burdening the Regal Messenger with the thankless task of giving every idea a second thought and offering everyone long explanations and creative meanderings. On November 26, Mercury will station retrograde at 22° Sagittarius, thereby prolonging his stay in Jupiter’s abode until January 8.
Far from the stormy theatrics playing out in the Water triangle, Venus and Jupiter engage in an inspiring conversation about lofty goals and artistic aspirations. Retrograde Jupiter, settled in a drowsy drunkenness, feeling lazy, but not too plastered to enjoy Aphrodite’s charm, listens and bursts out big laughs with a generosity that knows no bounds. May their joyous banter ripple through the aether, and gently ease any tensions forming among their divine companions.
And may you have a wonderful month! Let me know how it goes in the comments, and please feel free to share this post. Thank you.
Michelle Corbesier is an astrologer and artist residing in Belgium with her beloved husband and furry companions. Offering natal, horary, and synastry consultations, Michelle is passionate about guiding others on their journeys of self-discovery and empowerment. Sharing her love for the starry craft, she also provides private tutoring and mentoring to aspiring stargazers. Get in touch with Michelle at her website Michelle’s Midheaven, and follow her on Substack, or Instagram.
So many jewels here, Michelle. I'm keeping this one close to heart and mind:
"The theme of survival, whether it’s about overcoming internal conflicts, trauma from past experiences, or societal constraints, deepens the cooperation between lunar and martial themes. Guarding and defending our emotional boundaries, asserting our will to take care of that which matters most to us, without losing our moral compass in the process; that’s the ambitious missive of this syzygy."
Thanks for this beautiful reading ; I feel myself onstage, called in from the wings and immersed in the play. Somewhat of an intense dream ? but no, now you have drawn the plot. Thanks; Brilliant