Scorpio Season 2026: New Moon, Mercury Retrograde & Sun Sign Guide

Scorpio Season 2026 runs from about 23 October to 22 November, and this year it comes with a twist: Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio until 13 November and Venus finishes its own retrograde around the same days. Add a powerful New Moon in Scorpio on 9 November and a Gemini Full Moon on 24 November, and you have one of the most transformative months of the year. This guide is written for Western (tropical) sun signs, which are based on your date of birth, and tells each sign what to focus on.

Using Vedic astrology? Vedic (sidereal) astrology uses your Moon sign and a different zodiac, so the dates do not match. For Vedic rashi predictions, read my November 2026 horoscope for all 12 rashis.

Scorpio Season 2026: Key Dates

Date (2026)	Event (tropical zodiac)
~23 Oct – 22 Nov	Sun in Scorpio (Scorpio season)
24 Oct – 13 Nov	Mercury retrograde in Scorpio; turns direct at about 5° Scorpio
3 Oct – 13/14 Nov	Venus retrograde, ending at about 22° Libra
9 Nov	New Moon in Scorpio, about 16°
22 Nov	Sun enters Sagittarius; Sagittarius season begins
24 Nov	Full Moon in Gemini (Beaver Moon)
~29 Nov	Mercury's post-retrograde shadow ends
~10 Dec	Saturn turns direct in Aries

Exact times depend on your time zone, so dates near midnight can shift by a day.

What Scorpio Season Means

Scorpio is a fixed water sign, traditionally ruled by Mars and, in modern astrology, by Pluto as well. When the Sun moves through Scorpio, collective energy turns inward and deeper. Surface-level small talk feels empty; people want truth, loyalty and real change. It is a natural season for research, therapy, financial clean-ups and letting go of habits that no longer fit.

In India this season overlaps with Diwali, which falls on 8 November 2026. I find that a lovely match: Diwali is about clearing out the old, inviting light into dark corners and welcoming abundance, which is exactly the Scorpio lesson.

Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio (24 Oct – 13 Nov 2026)

Mercury retrograde in a water sign tends to bring back old feelings, unfinished conversations and secrets that want to come out. Practical effects include delayed messages, mixed-up bookings and tech glitches. The classic advice still works:

• Re- words are favoured: review, revise, reconnect, repair.
• Back up your phone and laptop and double-check travel bookings.
• Read contracts carefully; if you can, sign after 13 November.
• Expect an ex or old contact to reappear. Respond from where you are now, not where you were.

Mercury stations direct at about 5° Scorpio on 13 November, but its shadow lasts until around 29 November, so ease back into big launches gradually. My Mercury and Venus retrograde guide covers this in more detail.

Venus Retrograde Ends (13–14 Nov 2026)

Venus has been retrograde since 3 October, moving back into Libra and ending at about 22° Libra. Venus retrograde reviews love, beauty, money and values. If a relationship has felt uncertain, or you have been rethinking how you spend money, clarity should arrive in the days after it turns direct. Wait a little longer for major cosmetic changes, luxury purchases or a new relationship commitment; give Venus a week or two to regain speed.

New Moon in Scorpio on 9 November 2026

The New Moon at about 16° Scorpio falls the day after Diwali, while Mercury is still retrograde. That makes it a powerful moment for inner intentions rather than big public launches. Try this simple ritual:

1. Light a diya or candle in a quiet space.
2. Write down one habit, fear or attachment you are ready to release.
3. Write three intentions starting with "I am ready to…".
4. Keep the paper somewhere safe and revisit it at the Gemini Full Moon on 24 November.

Full Moon in Gemini on 24 November 2026

The Beaver Moon in Gemini comes just after Sagittarius season begins. Full Moons bring culmination, and Gemini highlights communication, learning and siblings. It is a good night to share news, finish a short course, or have the honest conversation you prepared for during Scorpio season. In India it coincides with Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepawali, a beautiful evening for lighting lamps.

Scorpio Season 2026 for Each Sun Sign

Find your sun sign by birth date (sign boundaries can shift by a day depending on the year and your birth time).

Aries (21 Mar – 19 Apr)

Scorpio lights up your 8th house of shared money, intimacy and deep change. Use the 9 November New Moon to clear a debt or renegotiate a joint account. Venus ending its retrograde in your 7th house brings a relationship question to a decision point, and Saturn in your own sign keeps asking for maturity. Focus word: commitment.

Taurus (20 Apr – 20 May)

Your opposite sign is in the spotlight, so partners, clients and close relationships dominate. The New Moon on 9 November is ideal for a fresh agreement, but sign it after Mercury turns direct on 13 November. Venus, your ruler, finishing its retrograde in your 6th house helps you reset routines and health habits. Focus word: partnership.

Gemini (21 May – 20 Jun)

Scorpio season works on your 6th house of daily work, health and service. Mercury, your ruler, retrograde here until 13 November may bring repeated tasks and tech hiccups. The Full Moon in your own sign on 24 November is your personal peak: celebrate what you have finished and release what drains you. Focus word: routine.

Cancer (21 Jun – 22 Jul)

Your 5th house of romance, creativity and children is activated. The 9 November New Moon is a lovely start for a creative project or a heartfelt conversation. Venus ending its retrograde in your 4th house settles home matters, and Jupiter in Leo supports your income. Focus word: joy.

Leo (23 Jul – 22 Aug)

Scorpio falls in your 4th house, so home, family and inner security come first. With Jupiter in your sign since late June, you are still in a growth year; this month asks you to build the foundation under it. The New Moon is good for a home project, and the Gemini Full Moon on 24 November brings friends and networks forward. Focus word: roots.

Virgo (23 Aug – 22 Sep)

Your 3rd house of communication, siblings and learning is busy, and Mercury, your ruler, is retrograde here until 13 November. Re-read messages, revisit an old course, and reconnect with a sibling. Venus ending its retrograde in your 2nd house helps you review spending and self-worth. Focus word: clarity.

Libra (23 Sep – 22 Oct)

Scorpio season highlights your 2nd house of money and values, right as your ruler Venus ends its retrograde in your own sign around 13–14 November. Expect a clearer sense of what you want and what you are worth. Saturn opposite you in Aries keeps relationships serious. Focus word: value.

Scorpio (23 Oct – 21 Nov)

It is your season and your New Moon on 9 November, about 16° Scorpio, is your personal new year. Set intentions for health, image and direction, then act after Mercury turns direct in your sign on 13 November. Jupiter in Leo at the top of your chart supports career progress. Focus word: rebirth.

Sagittarius (22 Nov – 21 Dec)

Scorpio season falls in your 12th house of rest and endings, so slow down before your own season begins on 22 November. Retreat, journal and finish old business. Jupiter, your ruler, in fellow fire sign Leo keeps travel and learning plans hopeful. Focus word: release.

Capricorn (22 Dec – 19 Jan)

Your 11th house of friends, groups and goals is active. The New Moon is a good moment to join a community or update long-term plans. Venus ending its retrograde in your 10th house can bring back a career opportunity you thought had gone. Focus word: network.

Aquarius (20 Jan – 18 Feb)

Scorpio season sits at the top of your chart, the 10th house of career and reputation. Mercury retrograde until 13 November may revive an old work matter; handle it calmly. Jupiter in Leo, opposite you, brings helpful partners. Focus word: ambition.

Pisces (19 Feb – 20 Mar)

Your 9th house of travel, faith and study is lit up. The New Moon is excellent for enrolling in a course or planning a pilgrimage. Saturn in Aries, in your 2nd house, asks for careful budgeting, and the Gemini Full Moon on 24 November focuses on home and family. Focus word: expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Scorpio season 2026?

In Western astrology the Sun is in Scorpio from about 23 October to 22 November 2026, when Sagittarius season begins.

When does Mercury retrograde end in November 2026?

Mercury turns direct on 13 November 2026 at about 5° Scorpio. Its shadow period lasts until around 29 November.

When is the New Moon in Scorpio 2026?

The Scorpio New Moon is on 9 November 2026 at about 16° Scorpio, a strong date for setting private intentions.

Why is my Vedic sign different from my sun sign?

Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac tied to the seasons, while Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac tied to the stars, and usually reads the Moon sign. The two currently differ by roughly 24 degrees, so many people shift back one sign.

Is Scorpio season a good time to start something new?

It is better for deep work, research and endings. Plan during the New Moon, then launch after Mercury turns direct on 13 November or once Sagittarius season begins.

Closing Thoughts

Scorpio Season 2026 asks you to go deeper: review, release and rebuild. Use the retrogrades to reflect, the New Moon to set quiet intentions and the Gemini Full Moon to share what you have learned. If you would like a reading that combines both your sun sign and your Vedic chart, you can book a consultation with me, or explore your numbers with the free Mulank and Bhagyank calculator.