The moon is on her way to being full this Monday May 12 in the deep and watery sign of Scorpio at 11:56 pm CST. The full moon occurs every month when the sun and moon are in opposite signs at the exact same degree; for this lunation the sun is at 22 degrees Taurus meaning the moon will be in the opposite sign of Scorpio at 22 degrees. In astrology the moon is linked to our feelings and moods so when the moon is full we ourselves can feel full of emotions and at times feel overwhelmed by them. Full moons have a tendency to cast light on what is hidden in our lives like our secrets or feelings we don’t want to feel so we stuff them down. Full moons are the peak of a lunar cycle, it’s a time of culmination and letting go of what is no longer working or what we no longer need.
Zodiac Facts: Scorpio
Element: Water, the element associated with feelings, moods, intuition, psychic vibes, love and sensitivity.
Planetary Ruler: Pluto. In Roman mythology Pluto was the Dark Lord of the Underworld. Pluto is linked to transformation, major change, upheaval, death and rebirth.
Cosmic House: 8th House, the angle on the cosmic wheel that rules death, sex, intimacy, other people’s money, joint finances, the occult and transformation.
Numerology: 8, the number of power and money.
Crystals: malachite, black obsidian, red garnet, turquoise and topaz
Colors: deep red and black
Best Cosmic Coupling: Cancer and Pisces
Modality: Fixed, meaning this is a sign that hangs tough and has staying power.
Relationships can be a main feature with a full moon in Scorpio. When we combine the mysterious watery element of Scorpio with it’s cosmic 8th House of sex and intimacy we can find ourselves entangled in mysterious, compulsive and intense attractions to another. Meeting someone new around the time of a Scorpio full moon can feel like the relationship is fated, meant to be. If you’re feeling a bit obsessive or compulsive about a relationship the stone turquoise can help bring a sense of inner calm.
Besides relationships, money can also be a hot topic during a full moon in Scorpio. Scorpio’s know all too well that money and power go hand in hand. If you need to get a handle on your finances at this time, Scorpio’s fixed modality of hanging tough and staying power can help you trade immediate gratification for long term financial realizations. A full moon in Scorpio is a perfect time to forego indulgence on a whim and instead stash some cash away. Scorpio knows in the long run you’ll be glad you did.
Transformation, death and rebirth are associated with Scorpio, it’s ruling planet Pluto and it’s astrological 8th House. In fact, the Death card in the tarot has long been associated with the sign of Scorpio. The tarot understands that death is a natural part of life and it’s rarely about physical death although that is one manifestation of it. The Death card in tarot says we experience many deaths in life; the end of a relationship, the end of a job or career or the end of an era or phase of your life. For some, the full moon in Scorpio is telling us there’s something we need to detach from, let go of, release. This could be a job, a relationship or a certain behavior that keeps us in self-sabotage mode. Maybe there’s a pattern you keep repeating and it’s time to cut the binds that keep you stuck. The Scorpio full moon could be your aha-moment, that moment when everything clicks and you finally “get it”. Once we “get it” a full moon in Scorpio says, now the death and rebirth process can begin. Just like the mythical Phoenix bird some of us may finally be rising from the ashes.
Take care and have a great, mysterious full moon in Scorpio and we hope to see you in the store soon. Take care.
Kevin Casey is an astrologer and card reader who first encountered metaphysics in 1991 through the spiritual text A Course in Miracles. He began his reading practice in 2003 and joined Body Mind & Soul as a reader in 2007. His blend of astrology, numerology, and Tarot make for fascinating and insightful readings and his undying passion for pop music allows him to look at popular culture through astrological and metaphysical eyes.
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