Tonight, The Year's Only New Moon In Scorpio Asks Us To Embrace Our Shadows

Remember that you don't have to handle it all at once. The work you begin now will see completion when the moon is full in Scorpio on May 7, 2020. In the meanwhile, here are seven tips for starting your journey:

Reuse, repurpose, and upcycle! Creative Scorpio has a knack for turning trash into treasure. With a little style-sleuthing, this new moon could bring some serious finds. Scour secondhand stores for a pair of grunge boots or parachute pants that will give any outfit the '90s touch it needs—or a vintage steamer trunk that will serve as both coffee table and storage. Maybe it's time to pull out that novel or album you've started and stopped so many times and commit to it once again.

Probiotics improve gut health and, by extension, keep your immune system strong. Plus, they've been proved to reduce respiratory infections. Load up on this "good bacteria" by eating yogurt and fermented foods like sauerkraut and tempeh. And even though the days are short, get outside for at least 15 minutes while the sun is shining to soak up some immune-boosting vitamin D.

As the ruler of the reproductive organs, Scorpio has earned its rep as the zodiac's sex sign. With your mojo rising strong under this new moon, plan some intimate time with a partner…or by yourself. (Think of it as "sex-positive self-care.") Experiment with toys, play out a fantasy, or spend the day in bed binge-watching erotica. As this provocative new moon reminds, there's always something new to learn, and a seductive online curriculum can help pick up where your high school sex-ed teacher left off. 

Instead of denying your angst, find a healthy outlet to unleash that pent-up emotion. A vigorous workout, a primal scream…how about singing? True fact: We know an uncanny number of people with Scorpio chart placements who are die-hard karaoke addicts. (Guilty as charged here with our four-planet Scorpio stellium.) Pass the mic and fire up the rage ballads!

Time for some money moves! This security-minded sign rules our long-term resources like stocks, real estate investments, and basically anything that's loaned and owned. Look beyond the 9-to-5 grind to illuminate new paths to prosperity. Scorpio also rules debt, so if you're struggling to get out of the red, now's the time to take a deep breath and start looking for solutions.

When it comes to money, fiscally savvy Scorpio knows that we can be stronger together. Under this new moon, make like the Property Brothers and co-sign for the win. But do so strategically! Scorpio likes everything backed and guaranteed as much as possible. If you've developed a solid baseline of trust, perhaps you can support each other with making a bold leap toward a mutual moneymaking goal. Just note that Scorpio-ruled joint ventures aren't always split 50/50. One of you may be putting in cash while the other is contributing labor-based "sweat equity." It goes without saying that arrangements like these should be memorialized in writing, ideally with the support of a legally binding contract that covers your assets. And that goes double during a new moon in Scorpio, since this sign can also be associated with nefarious activities, power plays, and vengeful moves. Protecting yourself can preserve the integrity of the partnership since you'll both be clear about what you're signing on for: a win-win.