New Moon in Scorpio 2026: Release, Rebirth & a Simple Ritual

🌑 The New Moon in Scorpio arrives early Monday, Nov 9, at 2:02 AM EST. Scorpio doesn't plant a cute little seed and wave goodbye. It buries the seed deep, waits, and then something grows. Mercury is still retrograde until Nov 13, so whatever has been floating up from the deep is invited to this party. The good news is that new moons are made for fresh starts.

What is a Scorpio new moon?

A new moon is the dark of the lunar cycle, the quiet moment before the moon starts to grow. In Scorpio, the sign of depth, secrets and transformation, it's a time to get honest about what you're ready to let go of. Think habits, grudges and fears you've carried too long. Set your intention, then let it work in the dark for a while.

What to release

• 🖤 One habit that no longer serves you
• 🔥 One grudge that's been living rent-free
• 🌊 One fear that keeps running the show

Tools for the deep end

• 🖤 Black Obsidian is protective and grounding, and it's very good at clearing out negativity. It's also a classic Scorpio stone. Try a Black Obsidian Tumbled Gemstone for $2.
• 💚 Malachite is the stone of transformation and taking action. It's also tied to protection and a healed heart. Grab a Malachite Tumbled Gemstone for $6.
• ❤️ Garnet is a protective talisman with deep red passion and grounding strength. Start with a Garnet Tumbled Stone for $3.
• 🌿 Basil is a folk magic favorite for protection, love and prosperity. Basil Leaf Cut, 1 oz.
• 🍂 Cinnamon is the warm herb of abundance. Cinnamon Sticks, 1 oz.
• 🌱 Patchouli is an earthy, grounding leaf with a rich scent. Patchouli Leaf, Whole 1 oz.
• 🕯️ Chime candles are the classic spell candle, and we carry them in more than 20 colors. You need black and red for this ritual, at $1 each. Single Chime Spell Candle.

Browse more in our Crystals & Minerals collection and Herbs & Botanicals collection.

A ten-minute ritual (no robes required)

1. 🕯️ Light a black chime candle and a red one on a heat-safe surface. Never leave a flame unattended.
2. 📓 Write down one habit, one grudge and one fear on a slip of paper.
3. 🖤 Hold obsidian in your left hand and garnet in your right. Read your list out loud.
4. 🌿 Place a pinch of basil, cinnamon and patchouli on a heat-safe dish near the candles, well away from the flames.
5. ✂️ Tear the paper into small pieces and toss them in the trash. You can also burn them in a fireproof dish, away from anything flammable, with water nearby.
6. 💚 Tuck the malachite under your pillow, then snuff the candles.

Books and decks for the moon

• 🌙 Moon Magick by D.J. Conway ($21.99): myth and magic, crafts and recipes, rituals and spells for every phase of the moon.
• 🔮 Mansions of the Moon for the Green Witch ($21.99): a complete book of lunar magic by Ann Moura.
• 🌿 Garden Witch's Herbal by Ellen Dugan ($21.99): green magick, herbalism and spirituality, a good match for your basil, cinnamon and patchouli.
• 🃏 Witches' Kitchen Oracle Cards ($23.99): an oracle deck that explores nature's bounty and kitchen witchery.

New to this? Start with our Shadow Work for Beginners guide.

Come see us at 700 Brockton Ave, Abington, MA. We're open 10–5 every day. Blessed new moon from all of us at Cast a Stone. 🖤

Traditions and associations shared here are folklore and spiritual practice, not medical or scientific claims. Please don't eat, drink or take any of these herbs for ritual.