SCORPIO NEW MOON | CANCER RISING 9 NOVEMBER 2026 | 16°53′ SCORPIO | 5TH HOUSE Have you ever watched somebody succeed at something you genuinely love, and instead of feeling inspired, felt that little sting? Not because you begrudge their success, but because it reminds you of something you've always wanted for yourself. Cancer Rising, this Scorpio New Moon activates your 5th house of creativity, pleasure, romance, children and personal interests. Scorpio is fixed water. When something captures its fascination, it can become deeply invested. But sometimes we become so preoccupied with what somebody else has achieved that we forget why we loved doing it in the first place. Perhaps you've spent years developing a talent or pursuing an interest you never tire of exploring. Yet every time you try to give it proper attention, life intervenes. Work. Financial obligations. Family responsibilities. Mars, the ruler of this New Moon, joins Jupiter in Leo in your 2nd house of money, resources and personal value, challenging the Scorpio New Moon by square. Are you frustrated by somebody else's achievements, or because you've never had the conditions to give your own abilities a proper chance? Mars in Leo takes pride in personal ability, while Jupiter magnifies ambition and expectations. When ambition repeatedly encounters practical limitations, frustration can become resentment. With Mercury retrograde in your 5th house, reconsider how you've been measuring your progress. Somebody else's success doesn't diminish your abilities. It may demonstrate that something you've imagined is possible. Venus retrograde in Libra activates your 4th house of home and family, preparing to station direct on 14 November. Her favourable sextiles to Mars and Jupiter offer practical alternatives. Renegotiate household responsibilities. Reconsider financial priorities. Ask for cooperation. Venus also rules your 11th house of friendships and collaborators. Perhaps someone can help create the opportunities you've been missing. But sextiles require participation. You cannot continually give everything else priority and expect your personal interests to flourish on whatever time remains. Not every talent needs to become a career. Sometimes the pleasure of developing an ability is its own reward. Stop measuring your possibilities against somebody else's achievements. Start creating the conditions that allow you to pursue what you love. #CancerRising #ScorpioNewMoon #cancer #Astrology #VenusRetrograde - @vivandsook