Scorpio season 2026 starts on Friday, October 23, at 5:37 AM Eastern, when the Sun moves into Scorpio, and ends on Sunday, November 22, at 2:23 AM Eastern, when the Sun moves into Sagittarius. This year's Scorpio season holds Samhain, a New Moon in Scorpio, and the stretch when Mercury and Venus are both retrograde, so it is a season for looking under the surface and letting go of what is finished.
When Does Scorpio Season Start and End?
Scorpio season starts the moment the Sun enters 0° Scorpio and ends the moment it enters 0° Sagittarius. The exact day shifts a little each year and by time zone, which is why some calendars say October 22 and others say October 23.
| Date and time (ET) | ||
|---|---|---|
| First day of Scorpio season | Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:37 AM EDT | See the sky |
| Last day of Scorpio season | Saturday, November 21, 2026 | |
| Sun enters Sagittarius | Sunday, November 22, 2026, 2:23 AM EST | See the sky |
Scorpio Season Dates in Other Years
The Sun enters Scorpio around October 22 or 23 every year. These are the exact times for the years around this one.
| Year | Scorpio season starts (ET) | Scorpio season ends (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wednesday, October 22, 11:50 PM | Friday, November 21, 8:35 PM |
| 2026 | Friday, October 23, 5:37 AM | Sunday, November 22, 2:23 AM |
| 2027 | Saturday, October 23, 11:32 AM | Monday, November 22, 8:15 AM |
What Is Scorpio Season?
Scorpio season is the month each year when the Sun travels through Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac. Scorpio is a fixed water sign, ruled by Mars in traditional astrology and by Pluto in modern astrology, and its symbol is the scorpion. In tarot, the Golden Dawn tradition links Scorpio to the Death card, a card of endings and transformation rather than literal death.
Whatever your own sign, the Sun's sign sets the tone of the month for everyone. When the Sun is in Scorpio, the overall mood tends to be intense, private and deeply emotional. It is a good season for research, deep conversations, letting go and shadow work. Watch out for jealousy, secrecy and power struggles.
What to Expect During Scorpio Season 2026
Scorpio season 2026 is busier than most. Venus is already retrograde when it begins, Mercury turns retrograde the next day, and both planets turn direct on Friday, November 13. That makes the first three weeks a time to review relationships, money and old conversations rather than launch something new. Our Venus retrograde guide and Mercury retrograde guide cover each one in detail, and the retrograde tracker shows where both stand on any day.
The second half of the season moves faster. Mars meets Jupiter in Leo on November 16, which astrologers read as a burst of confidence and courage, and the Sun squares both of them over the next few days, so expect some friction between what you want and what is expected of you.
Scorpio Season 2026 Calendar
These are the biggest sky events of Scorpio season 2026. Tap any date to open the chart at that moment.
| Date (ET) | Event | What it brings |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23, 5:37 AM | Sun enters Scorpio | Scorpio season begins |
| Fri, Oct 23, 11:43 PM | Sun meets Venus at 0° Scorpio | The midpoint of Venus retrograde |
| Sat, Oct 24, 3:12 AM | Mercury turns retrograde in Scorpio | Delays and second looks until November 13 |
| Sun, Oct 25, 5:09 AM | Venus backs into Libra | Love and money questions turn to fairness and partnership |
| Mon, Oct 26, 12:12 AM | Full Moon in Taurus, the Hunter's Moon | A peak of comfort, money and things that last |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Samhain | The witches' new year, a night to honor the dead |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Clocks fall back one hour | Times after this are Eastern Standard Time |
| Wed, Nov 4, 9:24 AM | Sun meets Mercury at 12° Scorpio | The midpoint of Mercury retrograde |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2:02 AM | New Moon in Scorpio | A fresh start for letting go and transformation |
| Fri, Nov 13, 10:53 AM | Mercury turns direct | Plans and messages start moving again |
| Fri, Nov 13, 7:27 PM | Venus turns direct | Love and money start moving forward again |
| Mon, Nov 16, 1:23 AM | Mars meets Jupiter in Leo | Confidence, courage and big plans |
| Night of Nov 16 to 17 | Leonid meteor shower peak | Best after midnight, with a crescent Moon that sets early |
| Sun, Nov 22, 2:23 AM | Sun enters Sagittarius | Scorpio season ends |
The Leonids peak date comes from the American Meteor Society, which expects a 39% lit waxing crescent Moon on peak night.
Samhain in Scorpio Season
Samhain falls in the middle of Scorpio season every year, and the two fit together naturally. Samhain is the Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest, and many modern pagans and witches treat it as the new year and a night to honor ancestors. For ideas, see our guides to Samhain correspondences, setting up a Samhain altar, traditional Samhain offerings and holding a dumb supper.
The New Moon in Scorpio
The New Moon in Scorpio arrives on Monday, November 9, at 2:02 AM Eastern, at 16° Scorpio. A New Moon starts the Moon's monthly cycle, and one in Scorpio is a natural time to name what you are ready to release so the next cycle has room for something new. The moon calendar shows each night's phase and sign, and the moon journal has prompts for New Moon intentions.
A New Moon in Scorpio Ritual for Letting Go
A letting-go ritual for the New Moon in Scorpio is a short, private practice of writing down what you are ready to release and burning or burying the paper. You can do it on November 9 or any night in the days after.
You will need a black candle (black is the traditional color for banishing and protection in candle color meanings), a slip of paper, a pen, and a fireproof dish or cauldron with a layer of sand in the bottom.
- Set up safely. Place the candle and the dish on a heat-proof surface, away from curtains and anything that can catch, with a window open.
- Light the candle. Sit quietly for a minute and take a few slow breaths.
- Write it down. On the paper, write one habit, worry, resentment or situation you are ready to let go of, in plain words.
- Say it out loud. Read it once, then add a short affirmation of your own, such as "I release this, and I make room for what comes next."
- Burn or bury the paper. Light the paper from the candle and drop it into the dish to burn on the sand, or tear it up and bury it outside if you would rather not use flame.
- Close. Snuff the candle, let the ashes cool completely, and write a line in your journal about how it felt.
Crystals and Herbs for Scorpio Season
Many practitioners work with dark, protective stones and warming herbs during Scorpio season because they match the sign's depth and its ruler, Mars. Each of these is linked to Scorpio in its correspondences:
- Black obsidian for protection and shadow work.
- Labradorite for intuition during times of change.
- Moonstone for the Moon's cycles and new beginnings. The shop carries moonstone in several forms.
- Pomegranate, the fruit of Persephone's descent into the underworld.
- Basil and ginger, two Mars herbs, for courage and energy.
Scorpio Season FAQ
When does Scorpio season start in 2026?
Scorpio season starts on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 5:37 AM Eastern Time, when the Sun enters Scorpio.
When does Scorpio season end in 2026?
Scorpio season ends on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 2:23 AM Eastern Time, when the Sun enters Sagittarius. Saturday, November 21, is the last full day of Scorpio season.
Is it Scorpio season right now?
It is Scorpio season whenever the Sun is in Scorpio, from October 23 to November 22 in 2026. Our live astrology chart shows the Sun's sign for today, or for any date you pick.
What are the Scorpio season dates every year?
Scorpio season runs from about October 22 or 23 to November 21 or 22 each year. The exact start and end times change from year to year.
What is Scorpio season known for?
Scorpio season is known for intensity, privacy and deep emotion. Astrologers see it as a good time for research, honest conversations, letting go and shadow work, and they warn about jealousy, secrecy and power struggles.
Do you have to be a Scorpio to feel Scorpio season?
No. Scorpio season describes the Sun's sign, which sets the tone of the month for everyone. Your own birth chart shows how it touches you personally.
What should I do during Scorpio season?
Many people use Scorpio season to finish what is ending, clear out clutter, have the deep conversations they have been avoiding, honor their ancestors at Samhain, and set intentions for letting go at the New Moon in Scorpio.
What planets are retrograde during Scorpio season 2026?
Venus is retrograde from October 3 to November 13, and Mercury is retrograde from October 24 to November 13. Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are also retrograde for the whole season, while Pluto turns direct on October 15, before the season starts.
When is the New Moon in Scorpio in 2026?
The New Moon in Scorpio is on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 2:02 AM Eastern Time, at 16° Scorpio.
When is Scorpio season in 2027?
Scorpio season 2027 starts on Saturday, October 23, 2027, at 11:32 AM Eastern Time and ends on Monday, November 22, 2027, at 8:15 AM Eastern Time.
