A Jungian Perspective on the New Moon in Scorpio, November 1, 2024

𝖨𝗍𝗌 𝖾𝗇𝖾𝗋𝗀𝖾𝗍𝗂𝖼 𝗂𝗇𝖿𝗅𝗎𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗂𝗌 𝗈𝗇𝗀𝗈𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗅 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖥𝗎𝗅𝗅 𝖬𝗈𝗈𝗇！

The New Moon in Scorpio arrived powerfully just after Halloween, an ideal time for deep self-reflection and shadow work as we dive into Scorpio’s transformative depths.

Scorpio, a sign synonymous with rebirth, mystery, and the subconscious, aligns seamlessly with Jung’s concept of the shadow and the process of individuation—the journey of embracing both our light and dark aspects to achieve wholeness.

The Descent into Shadow and the Dark Feminine

In astrology, the Moon represents the emotional core, the instinctual self, and our need for security, which is amplified under the influence of Scorpio, a sign of emotional intensity, secrets, and transformation.

Traditionally, Scorpio is associated with the Crone archetype. Following Halloween, this New Moon evokes the Crone’s sacred, transformative power—a figure who mediates between life and death, embodying wisdom born from life experience and the ability to navigate shadowy realms with courage. The Crone archetype reminds us that endings, while often feared, are essential and teaches us to honor cycles of endings and renewal.

Hence, this New Moon in Scorpio, emerging just after Halloween resonates deeply within the Jungian framework, inviting us to confront and integrate the shadow, explore archetypal energies, and engage in profound psychic transformation.

According to Jung, the descent into these dark waters is a necessary stage in the individuation process, where one confronts the Anima (the unconscious feminine aspect in men) or Animus (the unconscious masculine aspect in women) and its shadow qualities.

This lunar event, therefore, becomes a call to confront those elements of the self that are hidden in the subconscious, emerging in dreams, projections, or through crises in relationships.

The Moon in its “fall”

The Moon in Scorpio, is in its fall, an energy that intensifies emotional depth and calls for shadow work, though this energy can feel challenging and less stable. In Jungian psychology, this placement is interpreted as a journey into the “dark feminine” — a space where traditional maternal security is challenged by forces of transformation and renewal.

Scorpio’s energy acts as the archetypal gatekeeper to these suppressed feelings, encouraging one to explore themes such as fear of betrayal, possessiveness, and the need for emotional control — all of which can be projected outward or held within until consciously acknowledged.

The emotional experiences tied to shame, fear, or vulnerability, which Jung believed were core aspects of the shadow are most brought to the conscious awareness during this period.

Other planets aspecting the Moon are also debilitated. With Mars, Scorpio’s ruler, debilitated in Cancer and in its shadow period, direct action is hindered, pushing for internal reflection over outward progress. Jupiter in Gemini adds further instability, amplifying the tension between emotional introspection and mental curiosity.

Together, all these placements suggest a time for cautious, patient transformation rather than decisive moves.

How long will the effects last?

For this Scorpio New Moon on November 1, 2024, the energy peaks as the Moon waxes, with effects particularly potent around the First Quarter (7 days later) and especially during the Full Moon approximately two weeks later, when intentions can be fully realised or reflected upon.

Saturn’s stabilising trine suggests long-lasting structural and psychological effects, especially as Pluto moves from Capricorn to Aquarius later in the month. These transitions often bring deep, lasting change at both personal and societal levels.

Conclusively, while the direct effects of the Scorpio New Moon are most noticeable over the next month, the psychological and transformative themes it introduces - especially around power, introspection, and personal boundaries - are likely to resonate for the next few months, making this an ideal time for sustained reflection and gradual integration of insights.

Shadow work with debilitated planets

When the Moon is debilitated and aspected by other debilitated planets, shadow work can be especially valuable to uncover hidden fears, insecurities, or unconscious patterns that may be at play.

This setup often amplifies emotional discomfort or unease, making it a prime time to address unresolved issues and work on internal stability.

Here are some shadow work questions for a debilitated Moon (Emotional Depth and Vulnerability):

*𝖲𝗎𝖻𝗌𝖼𝗋𝗂𝖻𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝗐𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋 𝖽𝖾𝖾𝗉𝖾𝗋, 𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗅 𝖿𝗎𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗋, 𝗀𝗋𝗈𝗐 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝖾𝗋, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖿𝗂𝗇𝖽 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝖽𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝗁𝖾𝖺𝗅 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗋．