Transformation
New Moon
Nov 8, PT, Nov 9, 2026 ET | 16 Scorpio 53’
“You’ve had the power all along. You just had to learn it for yourself.” —Good witch Glinda, to Dorothy.
This New Moon squares Mars, Jupiter and South Node in Leo. This transit could be a warning against becoming what we hate. I heard a woman say that we should treat “them” like they treated us. I disagree.
If “we are not gonna blow our shot,” we can’t keep thinking as we did when we saw ourselves as powerless victims. Our good fortune gives us a chance to begin again, embrace a new identity, and put our power to good use. Having power does not mean being mean.
Scorpio, which signifies transformation, is a water sign. What does this tell us?
Transformation is not only a change in what happens around us. It is a change in how we meet what happens. We can acknowledge what hurt us without making that hurt the model for how to move and have our being.
We can’t go back to the old ways of being a citizen. If we think we can do it better, we need to step up to the plate and do better. When you think of what you hated, don’t be that, act like that, or stand for that.
Practicum
Pause before responding to anger, fear, or the desire to retaliate. Name the feeling without judging it. Ask yourself: What old story am I telling about my power? What response would express the person I am becoming?
Let the feeling be present without letting it make the decision. Choose one action that reflects your values: speak honestly, set a boundary, listen carefully, or contribute to something constructive. Notice where you responded differently. Honor that beginning. Transformation takes practice. Having power can mean having the freedom to choose a response that does not repeat the hurt.
The pause itself is a practice. If you realize you acted out of anger—or rehearsed an entire argument in the theater of your mind before remembering to pause—be gentle with yourself. Smile if you can. Love yourself anyway. If you caused harm, consider what needs repair. Begin again.
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