Moon in Scorpio ♏︎
The Moon in Scorpio is intense, private and emotionally deep. The mood is all or nothing, with strong feelings that are kept close.
Checking where the Moon is now…
At a glance
Element: Water · Quality: Fixed · Ruled by: Pluto and Mars · Sun in Scorpio: 23 October to 21 November
How the Moon in Scorpio feels
Emotionally you feel everything strongly and show little of it. You look beneath the surface, read motives and find it hard to let things go.
In love and relationships
Passionate and fiercely loyal, with a need for real depth and trust. Jealousy, secrecy and testing people are the pitfalls.
At work and with money
Good for research, investigation, shared finances and focused work that needs depth. Power struggles are more likely than usual.
Good days for
- Deep conversations
- Research and investigation
- Letting go of what is finished
- Private journaling
Watch out for
Jealousy, grudges and keeping everything to yourself.
A simple way to use it
Write privately about what you feel, then clear out something you no longer need. The Moon is opposite Taurus at its fullest point, so the feelings brought up by the Moon in Scorpio often find their balance with the themes of Taurus.
When is the Moon in Scorpio?
The Moon changes sign about every two and a half days and returns to Scorpio roughly every 27 days. These times are calculated for your time zone.
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Times are calculated and can differ from published almanacs by a few minutes. See the moon calendar for the phase today.
Moon sign or Moon in a sign?
This page is about the Moon passing through Scorpio right now, which shapes the collective mood for a couple of days. Your own Moon sign is the sign the Moon was in when you were born and describes your personal emotional style. Find yours with the birth chart calculator.
If you were born with the Moon in Scorpio
A Scorpio Moon feels things intensely and privately. You may be loyal, perceptive and drawn to depth, and have little patience for small talk. Trust is earned slowly. Traditional astrology places the Moon's fall in Scorpio, meaning the Moon's ordinary comfort is tested here, so feelings can be complicated, with a strong need for control and privacy. The shadow side is jealousy, secrecy and holding on to hurt.
At home and with family
You are likely to value a private, secure home and a few close relationships over a wide social circle. Partners and family may sense your moods before you say anything. Honesty and reliability build trust, while surprises and secrets undermine it.
Looking after a Scorpio Moon
Physical release such as swimming, running or strength training helps, as do deep conversations with someone safe, writing and time alone. Therapy or counselling can suit this Moon well. Try to talk about a hurt before it hardens into resentment.
Moon sign descriptions are traditional astrology and are offered for reflection and entertainment. They are not predictions or professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Moon in Scorpio mean?
The Moon in Scorpio is intense, private and emotionally deep. The mood is all or nothing, with strong feelings that are kept close. Scorpio is a water sign with fixed energy, ruled by Pluto and Mars.
How long does the Moon stay in Scorpio?
About two and a half days. The Moon moves through all twelve signs in roughly 27 days, so it returns to Scorpio about once a month.
When is the Moon next in Scorpio?
The dates above are calculated for you from today, in your own time zone. The Moon re-enters Scorpio roughly every 27 days.
What is my Moon sign?
Your Moon sign is the sign the Moon was in when you were born. It depends on your birth date, and the birth time if the Moon changed sign that day. Use the birth chart calculator on this site to find it.
Is the Moon in Scorpio a good time to start something?
It depends what. Good for research, investigation, shared finances and focused work that needs depth. Power struggles are more likely than usual.
Why is the Moon said to be in fall in Scorpio?
In traditional astrology each planet has a sign of exaltation and an opposite sign of fall. The Moon, which seeks comfort and ease, is considered less at ease in Scorpio's intense, guarded and transformative energy. It is not a bad placement, only a demanding one.
Is a Scorpio Moon really secretive?
Many are private, preferring to share feelings only with a few people they trust. Privacy is not the same as secrecy, and with trust a Scorpio Moon is often deeply loyal and honest.
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