Have you considered planning your month according to the Moon? The Moon strongly influences our emotions, the tides, and even plant growth. While the New Moon and Full Moon are the most well-known monthly lunar events, several other Moon phases between them also carry meaningful energy.
For example, getting a haircut during a waning Moon often slows hair growth, while a cut during a waxing Moon can encourage faster regrowth. Small timing choices like these show how lunar rhythms can be woven into everyday life.
If you want to align your planner with upcoming lunar phases, read on. With a little lunar awareness, the rest of Scorpio season can feel more purposeful and transformative.
Check your free daily horoscope to follow the shifting energies of the Moon and other planets.
This Month’s Moon Energy & Phases
We began this lunar cycle with a New Moon in Scorpio on November 4. Since then the Moon has been waxing toward a Full Moon and an accompanying lunar eclipse. The New Moon was an ideal time to set intentions; the Full Moon is the period for releasing what no longer serves you.
Below are the most influential lunar phases for the month and practical notes on how each might affect you.
First Quarter Moon in Aquarius
On November 11 we experience a First Quarter Moon in Aquarius. This phase falls between the New and Full Moon while the Moon is waxing. Although called a quarter Moon, it typically appears as a half circle from Earth.
This transit brings motivation and a heightened urge to express individuality. Paired with Aquarius’s unconventional, freedom-loving energy, you may feel more determined to show your authentic self and resist situations that demand conformity.
The First Quarter Moon encourages self-expression, action, transformation, and letting go of what blocks progress. Use this energy to speak your truth, act on intuitive impulses, and take concrete steps toward goals.
Aquarius also stimulates creativity and innovative thinking, making this phase a great time to explore new artistic approaches, experiment with different mediums, and let your imagination lead. You might uncover new talents simply by allowing your mind to wander freely.
Tip: consider crystal work to support transformation during quarter moon phases.
Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse
The most potent lunar event this month occurs on November 19, when a Full Moon in Gemini coincides with a lunar eclipse. Expect intensified illumination from both the Full Moon and the eclipse, combined with Gemini’s curious, communicative energy.
Full Moons are naturally emotional, and an eclipse amplifies that influence. Gemini’s air sign qualities can help you process feelings with logic and perspective, which may ease the emotional intensity even as secrets or buried emotions surface—especially during Scorpio season when hidden material tends to rise.
While Gemini’s objectivity can clarify revelations, it may also complicate decision-making. Full Moons mark the culmination of a lunar cycle—an opportunity for endings and renewal. This is an ideal time to practice gratitude and release anything that no longer serves you, whether habits, relationships, or limiting beliefs.
The lunar eclipse adds momentum for change. These shifts may be precisely what’s needed to move you toward larger goals, so try to trust the process and remain open to unexpected turns.
Use this transit to inventory what you need to let go of—old thought patterns, unhelpful coping strategies, or stagnant routines. Releasing these burdens often opens doors to fresh opportunities and helps you step forward lighter and more aligned.
Last Quarter Moon in Virgo
About a week later, on November 27, the Last Quarter Moon (also called the Third Quarter Moon) arrives in Virgo. This phase supports responsibility, reflection, and increased intuition. It’s an ideal moment to reassess goals and refine plans ahead of the next New Moon.
Virgo’s discerning, detail-oriented energy helps you examine ambitions with a critical yet practical eye. Use this time to separate what genuinely aligns with your purpose from what doesn’t, and adjust accordingly.
Clearing blocked energy is important during this phase. Consider practices such as meditation, massage, yoga, dance, or other cleansing rituals to release stored tension and restore flow.
Spending time outdoors can be especially rejuvenating under Virgo’s influence—short walks or mindful nature breaks can recalibrate your focus.
Be mindful of a tendency toward self-criticism at this time; counterbalance it with positive affirmations and self-compassion. You’re preparing the ground for the next New Moon, so nurturing confident, constructive energy will support future manifestation work.
New Moon & Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius
The next lunar cycle begins on December 4 with a New Moon and a Solar eclipse in Sagittarius. New Moons signal fresh starts, reflection, and the best window for setting intentions. The New Moon’s energetic influence typically spans about 48 hours before and after the exact phase—ample time for a focused New Moon ritual.
The Solar eclipse intensifies this fresh-start energy and magnifies Sagittarius’s expansive, adventurous spirit. Sagittarius is a fire sign known for optimism, big ideas, and a desire for growth. During this eclipse, emotions can feel more powerful, but that same fire encourages you to define goals, take bold steps, and pursue meaningful aspirations.
Ruled by generous Jupiter, Sagittarius often brings luck, opportunity, and a sense of abundance. Use this phase to create a clear list of desires—both practical and ambitious—and choose ritual or celebration practices that resonate with you.
Use the Moon Phases to Plan the Month Ahead
Learning how the Moon’s phases influence mood and momentum can feel unfamiliar at first, but with a bit of practice it becomes a helpful tool for planning. Treat lunar forecasts like an emotional weather report: while you may not be affected in the same way each time, being prepared makes emotional storms easier to navigate.
Mark these lunar phases in your calendar and integrate small actions that match each phase’s energy—manifest during New Moons, take action during waxing phases, release at Full Moons, and refine during the waning weeks. Over time, lunar planning can become a simple and effective way to bring more rhythm and intention into your life.
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