The new moon in Scorpio begins a lunar cycle on November 9

Luna told Vogue that the Scorpio new moon represents an intimate beginning. Her interpretation connects Scorpio with sex, death, sorrow and private appetites, as well as the possibility of recognizing what someone has concealed to preserve a relationship or an old way of life.Vvogue.com 1 source for this line, starting with Vogue

Desire also has a place in Luna's magical practice. She told Vogue that her work with pleasure and sexual energy through ritual involves examining what a person is calling into life and why. She explores that subject in her book, Sex Magic For Dummies.Vvogue.com 1 source for this line, starting with Vogue

Yahoo places particular emphasis on Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, the four fixed signs, in its interpretation of the new moon. For Taurus, the outlet associates the event with relationships and questions about love, commitment and emotional needs.Yyahoo.com 1 source for this line, starting with Yahoo

The Wild Hunt associates astronomical Samhain with the Sun reaching 15 degrees Scorpio and mentions an upcoming new moon. According to Wikipedia, the Gaelic festival of Samhain marks the end of the harvest and the start of winter, with celebrations beginning on the evening of October 31.Wwildhunt.org+1 2 sources for this line, starting with The Wild Hunt

The Wild Hunt also connects the season with the Death tarot card, which it describes as a symbol of change. The card sometimes depicts the Grim Reaper with a scythe, the publication notes, while its discussion also acknowledges mourning for loved ones and pets.Wwildhunt.org 1 source for this line, starting with The Wild Hunt

Mercury and Venus remain retrograde during the new moon, according to Yahoo and YourTango. YourTango places Mercury in Scorpio at the time and associates the period with closure rather than an immediate fresh start. Yahoo says both planets end their retrogrades on November 13.Yyahoo.com+1 2 sources for this line, starting with Yahoo