Full Moon in Scorpio - Expect the Unexpected

 On May 12 we have a Full Moon at 22 degrees of Scorpio. Full Moons occur when the Sun and Moon are in opposite signs. In this case, the Sun is in earthy, slow moving and pleasure-loving Taurus, while the Moon is in spiritual, transformative and deep feeling Scorpio. Full Moons are a time of heightened emotions as the Moon, which rules our emotions, and the subconscious, is at the apex of her cycle. This is even more pronounced with the Full Moon in Scorpio as this sign is one that rules over such taboo topics as death, the occult, sex and long-term finances and taxes. These are all topics that can bring up strong reactions from our subconscious. During the Full Moon in Scorpio we are asked to look beyond the material realm of Taurus and dive deep into our inner world and consider the spiritual, the psychological and the sexual realms.

Moonology Oracle

 

This Full Moon in opposite Uranus in Taurus, bringing an element of surprise and chaos to this lunation. Uranus brings sudden events, shocks and inspiration, so expect the unexpected now. Surprise events can throw us for a loop and bring up strong emotions shaking us out of our comfort zone. This is like the Tower card in the Tarot, shaking our foundations to reveal what in our life is not on a solid footing. We may long for comfort and security, but Uranus is trying to shake us awake and bring clarity and inspiration to us.

Also challenging us is that the Sun and Moon are forming a loose square with Mars in Leo, the planet of action, courage and warfare. The sudden events and challenges can inspire us to take action, but we also may be tempted to react in anger or to lose our temper. It is better to wait and see how the dust settles before enacting a plan of action now.

In addition, on this day Mercury in Taurus makes a square with Pluto in Aquarius. Pluto rules over the Scorpio Full Moon and is the planet of death, transformation, power and the collective subconscious. This aspect is likely to bring secrets and scandals to light as Mercury in practical no nonsense Taurus brings us messages from Pluto's underworld. Watch for something of a scandalous nature to be revealed now on the collective and personal level.

Supporting this Full Moon are the Nodes, with the North Node in Pisces trine the Moon and the South Node in Virgo sextile the Moon. The North Node encourages us to let go of the past and move out of our comfort zone. To use change as an impulse for growth, rather than trying to cling to the past.

The Sabina Symbol for this Full Moon is "A Bunny is Transformed Into a Fairy". This symbol speaks to the power of our imagination and encourages us to use the primal animal energies of this Full Moon and to channel them into deep transformation on the spiritual and psychological level. With the strong chaotic energies from Uranus bringing shocks and upsets and Pluto and Mercury bringing secrets to light, we are confronted with radical changes. The answer is not to react in anger or trying to control things, but to see this as an opportunity for change on a deep and lasting level. 

 

 

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