Welcome to your daily horoscope for November 8, 2026, the quiet, thoughtful eve of a powerful new beginning. The Moon has just slipped into Scorpio, and at 8:10am EST she meets retrograde Mercury in an exact conjunction at about 8° of the sign. Mercury rules thoughts, words, and messages, and it has been retrograde in Scorpio since late October, sending all of us back over old conversations and unfinished business. When the Moon joins it here, feelings and thoughts finally speak the same language. Something you have been mulling over for weeks may suddenly make emotional sense. Today is less about announcing anything and more about understanding it.
The Moon is a whisper-thin Waning Crescent, only about 2% lit, in the final balsamic hours before the New Moon in Scorpio, which perfects at 16°53′ Scorpio at 2:02am EST on November 9 (11:02pm PST tonight). In the background, retrograde Venus in Libra is applying to a sextile with Mars in Leo, which turns exact early on November 10, while Mars draws closer to its conjunction with Jupiter in Leo. Uranus in Gemini is also tightening its trine to Pluto in Aquarius. Let’s see what your inner voice is ready to tell you.
Best Time to Act
The Moon-Mercury conjunction is applying overnight and turns exact at 8:10am EST, so the morning is your best window for journaling, honest talks, and making sense of mixed feelings. After that the conjunction separates and the Moon makes no other major aspects before the New Moon, so let the afternoon and evening slow down. Venus sextile Mars and Mars conjunct Jupiter are both applying, which builds quiet confidence for the week ahead. Tonight, rest and write down your New Moon intentions.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
The Moon meets retrograde Mercury in your 8th house of intimacy, shared resources, and deep change today, Aries, and that’s an invitation to look honestly at what you share with others. A conversation about money, trust, or closeness that stalled earlier in the retrograde can resume now with more feeling and less defensiveness. You may realize what you were really afraid of saying. Your ruler Mars is in Leo in your 5th house of romance, creativity, and play, where it is applying to a sextile with retrograde Venus in your 7th house of partnerships. That aspect turns exact early on November 10, so warmth between you and a partner keeps growing all weekend. Mars is also drawing toward its conjunction with Jupiter in your 5th, which adds generosity and fun to your love life and creative projects. Saturn, Neptune, and Chiron are all retrograde in your 1st house, so you’re quietly rebuilding how you see yourself. In love, ask the deeper question. At work, review shared budgets before you commit. For your health, a long, slow walk clears your head. Tonight’s New Moon also lands in your 8th, so it’s a strong night to release an old fear.
Lucky number: 7 | Lucky color: Crimson
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Today the Moon and retrograde Mercury meet in your 7th house of partnerships, Taurus, so the people closest to you take center stage. A misunderstanding from the past few weeks can finally be talked through with real empathy. Listen as much as you speak, and you may hear what your partner, friend, or client has been trying to say all along. Your ruler Venus is retrograde in Libra in your 6th house of work, health, and daily routines, and it is applying to a sextile with Mars in your 4th house of home, exact early on November 10. That makes this a lovely weekend for small, steady improvements at home, like reorganizing a room or cooking something nourishing. Venus is also still separating from its sextile with Jupiter, also in your 4th, so family support feels warm and easy. Venus turns direct on November 13, so routines you’ve been rethinking are almost ready to restart. Tonight’s New Moon in Scorpio falls in your 7th house too, a beautiful moment to set an intention about the kind of partnership you want. In love, be curious. At work, settle one lingering detail with a colleague. For your health, gentle stretching suits you best.
Lucky number: 23 | Lucky color: Sage green
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Your ruler Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio in your 6th house of work, health, and daily habits, Gemini, and today the Moon joins it in an exact conjunction at 8:10am EST. This is a perfect moment to sort through the to-do list that’s been nagging you and decide what actually matters. Your body may be sending signals too, so take them seriously. The retrograde has been asking you to rethink your routines since late October, and today your feelings help you see which habits truly support you. Mercury turns direct on November 13 at 5° Scorpio, so you’ll soon be able to put those changes into action. Uranus is retrograde in your 1st house, applying to a trine with Pluto in your 9th house of travel, learning, and big ideas, and that slow aspect keeps nudging you toward a freer version of yourself. Retrograde Venus in Libra sits in your 5th house of romance and creativity, sweetening the weekend with nostalgic fun. In love, a playful note brings you closer. At work, tidy up and clear your inbox. For your health, a regular bedtime makes a real difference. Tonight’s New Moon in your 6th is ideal for a wellness intention.
Lucky number: 41 | Lucky color: Silver
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Your ruler, the Moon, is in Scorpio today, Cancer, moving through your 5th house of romance, creativity, and joy. At 8:10am EST she meets retrograde Mercury there, which brings back a creative idea, an old flame, or a hobby you set aside. Don’t dismiss it as nostalgia. There may be something real worth reviving. The Moon is also only about 2% lit, so your energy may feel lower than usual. That’s natural on the eve of a New Moon. The Moon recently separated from an opposition with Chiron in your 10th house of career, so if a professional insecurity came up yesterday, let it settle. Retrograde Venus in Libra is in your 4th house of home and family, applying to a sextile with Mars in Leo in your 2nd house of money. When that sextile turns exact on November 10, a smart home or money decision comes more easily. Mars and Jupiter are drawing together in your 2nd, which supports your earning power in the weeks ahead. In love, say what you feel through a creative gesture. At work, give one project a fresh angle. For your health, rest is productive today. Tonight’s New Moon in your 5th is perfect for an intention about joy.
Lucky number: 16 | Lucky color: Pearl white
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Today’s Moon-Mercury conjunction falls in your 4th house of home, family, and emotional roots, Leo. Family conversations that went in circles during the retrograde can now find a softer landing. Someone at home may open up in a way that surprises you, so make space and listen. Your ruler, the Sun, is in Scorpio in your 4th house too, heading toward tonight’s New Moon, so planting new roots is a powerful theme for you this week. Meanwhile, Mars and Jupiter are both in your sign, in your 1st house of self and identity, and their conjunction is applying, so your confidence and drive keep growing toward mid-November. Mars is also applying to a sextile with retrograde Venus in your 3rd house of communication, exact on November 10, which helps you speak warmly and persuasively. Jupiter in your 1st house is also applying to an opposition with the North Node in your 7th house of partnerships, so other people show you where you’re meant to grow. In love, cozy plans at home beat a night out. At work, prepare quietly. For your health, more sleep restores your fire.
Lucky number: 58 | Lucky color: Burnished gold
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Your ruler Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio in your 3rd house of communication, learning, and everyday interactions, Virgo, and today the Moon joins it at 8:10am EST. A message you’ve been waiting on may finally arrive, or you might be the one to reach out. Words carry real emotional weight today, so choose them with the care you naturally bring to everything. Mercury turns direct on November 13, so the clarity you find today sets up next week’s conversations. Mars and Jupiter are drawing together in Leo in your 12th house of rest, healing, and the subconscious, so your dreams may be vivid and your intuition strong. Retrograde Venus in Libra is in your 2nd house of money and self-worth, applying to a sextile with Mars in your 12th, so a quiet, private decision about spending or saving works out well. Saturn is retrograde in your 8th house of shared resources, asking you to double-check joint commitments. In love, a heartfelt text means more than a grand gesture. At work, proofread before you send. For your health, a digital detox tonight helps. Tonight’s New Moon in your 3rd is a perfect time for a learning intention.
Lucky number: 34 | Lucky color: Olive
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Your ruler Venus is retrograde in your own sign, in your 1st house of self and identity, Libra, just five days from turning direct on November 13. Today it is applying to a sextile with Mars in Leo in your 11th house of friends and community, exact early on November 10, so the people in your circle are ready to support the new you. Venus is still separating from its sextile with Jupiter, also in your 11th, so generous friends and good news linger in the air. Meanwhile, the Moon meets retrograde Mercury in your 2nd house of money, values, and self-worth at 8:10am EST. This is a strong morning to look at your finances honestly, revisit a pricing or salary question, or simply notice what you truly value right now. Feelings and practical thinking line up nicely. Saturn and Neptune are retrograde in your 7th house of partnerships, so relationships are slowly finding firmer, kinder ground. In love, let someone treat you. At work, revisit an offer or budget you set aside. For your health, a nourishing meal grounds you. Tonight’s New Moon in your 2nd house is ideal for an intention about money or self-worth.
Lucky number: 69 | Lucky color: Rose pink
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Happy birthday season, Scorpio. The Moon is in your sign, in your 1st house of self and identity, and at 8:10am EST she meets retrograde Mercury there. You may suddenly understand something about yourself that has felt foggy since the retrograde began. Your modern ruler Pluto is in Aquarius in your 4th house of home and roots, and the Moon’s square to Pluto turned exact late last night at 11:50pm EST, so any emotional intensity from the overnight hours is already easing. Pluto is also applying to a trine with Uranus in your 8th house, exact on November 29, which keeps powerful, freeing changes moving under the surface. Your traditional ruler Mars is in Leo in your 10th house of career, drawing toward its conjunction with Jupiter, so professional momentum is building. Mars is also applying to a sextile with retrograde Venus in your 12th house, which supports quiet behind-the-scenes progress. In love, be honest about what you need. At work, plan, don’t push. For your health, a hot bath helps. Tonight’s New Moon is in your sign, your most powerful reset of the year, so write down one bold intention.
Lucky number: 8 | Lucky color: Deep burgundy
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Today the Moon meets retrograde Mercury in your 12th house of rest, spirituality, and hidden matters, Sagittarius, so the most important conversation may be the one you have with yourself. Thoughts that you’ve pushed aside since late October can come up gently, ready to be understood and released. Meditation, prayer, or quiet journaling works better than going out and staying busy. Your ruler Jupiter is in Leo in your 9th house of travel, learning, and adventure, and Mars is drawing toward its conjunction with Jupiter there, which builds excitement for a trip, course, or big idea in the coming weeks. Jupiter is also applying to an opposition with the North Node in your 3rd house of communication, so the right conversation could open a door you didn’t expect. Retrograde Venus is in your 11th house of friends and community, applying to a sextile with Mars in your 9th, so an old friend may reconnect around a shared dream. In love, give yourself the same tenderness you give others. At work, finish loose ends rather than starting fresh. For your health, early sleep restores you. Tonight’s New Moon in your 12th is ideal for letting go before your birthday season begins.
Lucky number: 92 | Lucky color: Royal purple
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
The Moon meets retrograde Mercury in your 11th house of friends, groups, and future hopes today, Capricorn. A friend from your past may reach out, or a group conversation that stalled earlier this retrograde can finally move forward with more honesty. Pay attention to what your heart says about where you belong. Your ruler Saturn is retrograde in Aries in your 4th house of home and family, applying to a wide sextile with Uranus in your 6th house of work and daily routines. That slow aspect supports small, clever changes at home and at work that make your life feel less heavy. Saturn turns direct in December, so keep reviewing your foundations patiently for now. Retrograde Venus is in Libra in your 10th house of career and reputation, applying to a sextile with Mars in your 8th house of shared resources. When it turns exact on November 10, a joint financial or professional arrangement can come together. Venus turns direct on November 13, so career plans that have felt stuck are almost ready to move. In love, friendship is the foundation. At work, ask a trusted peer for feedback. For your health, lighter routines suit you. Tonight’s New Moon in your 11th supports a hope for the future.
Lucky number: 27 | Lucky color: Charcoal gray
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Today’s Moon-Mercury conjunction lands in your 10th house of career, reputation, and public life, Aquarius. A work conversation or decision that has been on hold since late October can resurface with fresh emotional clarity. You may realize what you actually want from your career, not just what looks good on paper. Mercury turns direct on November 13, so use today to plan and prepare rather than push. Your modern ruler Uranus is retrograde in Gemini in your 5th house of romance and creativity, applying to a trine with Pluto in your own sign, in your 1st house, exact on November 29. That’s a long, powerful wave of reinvention, and it’s helping you express yourself more freely. Your traditional ruler Saturn is retrograde in Aries in your 3rd house of communication, so think before you speak, especially at work. The North Node is in your sign too, so you’re being guided toward growth even when it feels slow. In love, Mars and Jupiter drawing together in your 7th house of partnerships makes this a warm time for relationships. At work, revisit a plan you set aside. For your health, a walk after work helps. Tonight’s New Moon in your 10th supports a career intention.
Lucky number: 75 | Lucky color: Electric blue
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
The Moon meets retrograde Mercury in your 9th house of travel, learning, and big-picture beliefs today, Pisces. An idea or study you started and then dropped may come back with new meaning, or a conversation about faith, philosophy, or travel plans could open your heart. Your traditional ruler Jupiter is in Leo in your 6th house of work and health, and Mars is drawing toward a conjunction with it there, so your energy for daily routines and fitness keeps building toward mid-November. Your modern ruler Neptune is retrograde in Aries in your 2nd house of money and self-worth, still holding its long, separating sextile with Pluto in your 12th house. That aspect helps you release old beliefs about what you deserve. Retrograde Venus is in Libra in your 8th house of intimacy and shared resources, applying to a sextile with Mars in your 6th, which makes it easier to talk about practical shared matters with care. In love, share a dream with someone you trust. At work, learning a new skill pays off. For your health, gentle movement near water soothes you. Tonight’s New Moon in your 9th house is ideal for an intention about growth or travel.
Lucky number: 13 | Lucky color: Seafoam green
Today’s Cosmic Takeaway
Today the Scorpio Moon meets retrograde Mercury on the eve of the New Moon, giving your feelings the words they’ve been missing. Gemini and Virgo feel this most, since Mercury rules both signs, and Scorpio feels it personally, with the Moon, Mercury, and tonight’s New Moon all in its 1st house. Cancer, whose ruler is the Moon, finds old creative joy returning. Use the morning to understand and the evening to rest, then plant one clear intention tonight. Learn more in our guides to the New Moon in Scorpio 2026, Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus retrograde 2026, and Scorpio season 2026, explore the 12 astrology houses, or catch up on yesterday’s horoscope. Check back tomorrow for your next cosmic update. ✨
