The November 2026 new Moon peaks in Scorpio at 2:02 AM EST on Monday, November 9, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac via the Hindustan Times — an early-morning lunar event for US skywatchers, peaking at 12:02 AM MST and 11:02 PM November 8 in Pacific time.

In astrology, new Moons represent fresh starts, and Farmers' Almanac writer Maggie Konrad says Scorpio's traditional themes involve facing problems that have been swept under the rug rather than making changes for appearances.

Because the Moon's illuminated side faces away from Earth, the new Moon itself is invisible; the Hindustan Times notes the first thin crescent should appear in the western sky around November 10 or 11.

What makes this new Moon stand out for horoscope readers is the company it keeps.

Farmers' Almanac reports that Mercury retrograde and Venus retrograde are happening at the same time, a combination astrologers traditionally interpret as a moment to reconsider old decisions involving communication, relationships, and money.

YourTango's daily horoscope for Sunday, November 8 says the Moon conjunct Mercury retrograde in Scorpio digs up the past, with deep emotions basically unavoidable, and Mercury retrograde lasting until November 13.

The Economic Times adds that Venus retrograde in Virgo continues to encourage reflection on love, personal expectations, and spending habits as Diwali celebrations give way to everyday responsibilities.

The Hindustan Times reports that The Old Farmer's Almanac considers the November new Moon different from other new Moons of 2026 for a second reason: the month opens a sequence of three consecutive supermoons, with the November 24 Beaver Moon as the first, followed by the December and January full Moons.

The outlet stresses the new Moon itself is not a supermoon, and the two are separate events.

Astrologically, the almanac-linked piece says Scorpio's themes include transformation, trust, shared resources, and emotional healing, encouraging readers to review emotional connections, financial priorities, and personal boundaries during the cycle.

Farmers' Almanac's sign-by-sign reading urges each sign toward one concrete first step: Aries toward untangling a shared-money problem, Taurus toward distraction-free time with a partner, Gemini toward fixing the daily routine that makes life harder, and Cancer toward scheduling something joyful.

Leo is pointed at home and family, Virgo at one long-postponed conversation, Libra at intentional spending, and Scorpio at the personal goal they've only been thinking about.

The Economic Times' November 9 horoscope echoes the money-and-clarity focus, telling Aries, Taurus, Virgo, Libra, and Capricorn readers to review festive spending and pending payments, with the Moon in Libra encouraging cooperation.

Farmers' Almanac suggests choosing one realistic goal on November 9 rather than a long list of changes, writing down what you want to accomplish, why it matters, and the first step you'll take — then checking progress when the full Moon arrives on November 24.

YourTango frames the discomfort of this weekend as temporary, telling Cancer readers the Scorpio new Moon and Mercury turning direct later in the week bring steps forward.