Scorpio Full Moon
Scorpio Full Moon
MAY 1 10:23 AM PDT / MAY 1 7:23 PM CEST / MAY 2 3:23 AM AEST
Moonthly Theme:
STABILITY, SELF-WORTH + MONEY
Scorpio full moon illumination:
'I trust in the process of rebirth through ultimate surrender.'
Full Moon in Scorpio at 11° 20’
Astrologer Anthony Perrotta says:
Taurus Season is known for its fresh, lush landscape, perfect for creating a foundation for growth and abundance. However, below the earth lies a slow-burning fire at the core that can’t be ignored. This is the Scorpio Full Moon. There is a connection between Taurus and Scorpio that is often overlooked; they are polarities. Where Taurus can be fixated and stable, Scorpio brings in a sense of change and clears out the old to make way for the new. We can’t have one without the other, as release sets the stage for what’s to come.
We reflect the dichotomy of our natures with a Full Moon: the internal and external, intimate and exposed. The energy will push us to evolve and change from the inside out. The Sun, itself, will be coaxing the Scorpion from its lair and forcing up its defenses. With Uranus now treading new territory, liberation is the name of the game, and we must be willing to change in order to find freedom.
Mars, the leader of this Full Moon, will be in a dynamic position with Jupiter. It will be in bold Aries, which can remind us that our energy lies in our ability to live confidently in our values and sense of self. This message is reinforced by Jupiter’s nurturing reminder that in order to fully unearth our potential we must live with integrity and radical authenticity.
This Full Moon will make us dig in the gardens of our past to rediscover pieces of ourselves that we may have lost. Venus in Gemini invites us to harmonize in its sextile to Saturn, giving love to our foundations and showing us where we can invite more curiosity and care in the present. We need to see our curiosity as a form of deeper connection. In order for us to welcome more life into our lives, we have to dig a bit deeper, giving our roots more space to expand.
The Full Moon pushes us to embrace revelatory movements. Transformation occurs when we step into our own power and take control of every facet of our being - no matter how shadowed, how deep, or how misunderstood.
Let go, to grow. Release to rise. The Phoenix has been awakened.
Aries
EIGHTH HOUSE
Transformation, Renewal, Intimacy & Healing
It is time to rely on those you trust intimately. This Full Moon is very healing for you and can bring you close to a partner or friend. Now is the time to share your resources, your fears, your desires, and your motivations. Your Eighth House is being activated, so nothing is off-limits.
As the Moon reaches fullness, it will shine a light on your Eighth House. This is an area of your chart that rarely sees the light of day. Here, the focus is on all you share intimately with others - your resources, your emotional nature, your fears, and your healing. There is a call to get deep and reflect on your path up until this point. The Eighth House points to cycles, and in many ways, you will be ending and beginning new cycles. Your resources will be in question or come to mind - in a material sense and otherwise. You are asked to share more deeply with those you trust and open up, especially when you find yourself in a place of fear and uncertainty. The Eighth House exposes all that sits below the surface. It’s time to swim in the deeper waters. In some ways, this Full Moon will feel like a re-emergence - a butterfly coming out of its cocoon after a long period of reflection, healing, and dealing with shadows that have sat beneath the surface. Becoming more intimate and preserving your inner peace will be of the utmost importance.
Uranus has just recently entered your Third House. You are likely to be busy and full of ideas - perhaps even more social than normal. It seems most people want to spend time with you! You may over-commit though, so watch for that. Ultimately, this Full Moon will be quite social for you. With Uranus and Neptune harmonizing, follow the threads of spontaneity and excitement. They are leading you to new pathways! Saturn will ensure you know your limits, while you will find the simple joys in everyday life. Be open to living in the present.
Use this Full Moon to break bad habits. Shine a light on the shadows in your life and face your fears. Open up about things more intimately with people you trust and allow others to more deeply support you. Reframe your financial picture and focus on ways to alleviate a scarcity mindset. Even as the material resources may ebb and flow, there will be plenty of opportunity for a fresh start. Reclaim your power. This is only the beginning.
Taurus
SEVENTH HOUSE
Connections, Commitments, Collaborations & Balance
The focus on ‘me’ vs ‘we’ has been very prevalent over the last year. Autonomy is important, but so are the relationships you cultivate. You can do a lot on your own, but sometimes you need to be reminded that you don’t have to. There are close relationships that want to help you and support you.
This Full Moon will be lighting up your Seventh House. How you relate to others is what comes to mind here. The Seventh House rules partnerships - platonic, romantic, business, familial, and otherwise. So you could bring a close relationship to an end or have it taken to the next level. In some ways, the ball is in your court. Alternatively, you may be asked to see more of another person’s point of view. Maybe there have been misunderstandings with someone you care about - now is really your chance to find peace, resolution, and unity together. Whatever comes of this Full Moon, just know that boundaries will change and dynamics will end, but new ones will be brought in their place.
Uranus is taking center stage right now as it is finally out of your sign! For the next seven years, it will travel through your Second House. The energy will have a bit of excitement and spontaneity in terms of your security and natural talents. You may receive unexpected (yet somewhat positive news) regarding finances or resources! Keep your eyes peeled and open for new possibilities that will arise in the weeks, months, or even years with this transit! Additionally, this inspiration may be more with recognition, where you are feeling more free from public perception and owning your sense of self. Perhaps you may see a turning point on a work matter that has been creating tension in your life, as well.
Use this Full Moon to focus on the others in your life. Figure out the dynamics and how you show up to your relationships - and how the other people show up for you, too. This is all about the two-way street. You could have to make decisions or find a conclusion. Create boundaries where necessary and allow for the right relationships to flourish for you. You are on the brink of so much change.
Gemini
SIXTH HOUSE
Routines, Rituals, Well-being & Organization
Knowing your limits can be important. This month you are being tasked with closing doors, learning to be better to your body, and focusing on the things in your immediate present. You will be taught the value of your needs and the difference between service/sacrifice. We can’t save everyone, or really anyone, other than ourselves.
The Full Moon will be bright in your Sixth House, where your health, daily routines, and even work will come into play. You are faced with ways to reschedule your life and create better rituals and regimens. If you have been dealing with health issues, this is not a time to sweep that under the rug. You will have to face the facts and get the answers you need. Some of you could be trying to be healthier or just find the balance between work and life. You will be busier than normal around this lunation, so care for yourself. If people try to overstep your boundaries, you have the power to let them know. Your workplace will likely be going through changes - try not to internalize them or bite off more than you can chew. If you work for yourself, consider how much you can realistically take on right now.
Now Uranus will begin to travel through your First House for the next seven years or so. This will radically change you, no really, from a holistic perspective. Uranus is supported from your First House by Neptune and Pluto. There may be unexpected information or news, perhaps even invitations out or trips that you had not anticipated needing to take! Go with it! The spontaneity and newness could be great for you! There is an ask to seek a bit more adventure in your life. With Uranus in your sign, the world is vibrant, whimsical, and a little unpredictable. You could also feel incredibly motivated to move ideas into actionable steps. Create space to explore the possibilities that life may present to you.
Use this Full Moon to focus on your health and body. Take control of the details and mind the little things. Create better boundaries with work and cultivate a work/life balance. Seek a job change or shift in responsibilities if you are not happy with what you are doing. Find new clients if you work for yourself and implement new routines.
Cancer
FIFTH HOUSE
Joy, Creativity, Expression & Pleasure
It is time to restore your sense of optimism! This Full Moon comes in to remind you that life can be fun and playful! In the last year, you have learned the value of personal joy and collective happiness. Now, as this lunation ushers in a new pathway, you can walk forward in a more focused manner.
We see the Full Moon shine a light on your Fifth House, a place of creativity, conception, expression, love, and children. This is an area of joy and pleasure. So, what makes you happy? You could be reflecting on how to bring more fun into your life and opening yourself up to new adventures. You feel ready now. However, this means repairing the relationship you have with your self-image. Why shy away from the spotlight? You deserve space as much as anyone else. To allow yourself to be seen is to be proud of who you are. Don’t hide for the sake of someone else’s perceptions. If you are looking to conceive an idea, a project, a child, or a relationship, let this Full Moon help you. It takes a level of risk to make it happen, but what do you have to lose? You are becoming more aware of your ability to manifest your desires into reality.
We are treading new territory with Uranus now in your Twelfthth House. This change happened around April 25/26, but will last for about seven years. Uranus is calling in big, behind the scenes changes. It works well with Neptune and Pluto, and together they all harmonize in (mostly) quieter parts of your chart. You may have to let go of old mindsets or surrender to the unknown to receive the gifts that the world has to offer. Maybe even know that your hard work that others don’t see is starting to pay off. Luckily though, it seems that there may be some joyous surprises coming your way - especially when it comes to your visibility, sense of recognition, or even possibly financial compensation (hello Neptune in the Tenth House & Pluto in the Eighth House). If an opportunity arises to showcase your talents or knowledge, don’t shy away from this! This can be a chance for incredible growth.
Use this Full Moon to play, create and get in touch with your inner child. Repair the relationship with your self-image and feel more confident in how you express yourself. Open your heart up and show people what you are made of. Take new risks and really put yourself out there. This is a time to be seen and take up room like you never have before. You are worthy of this.
Leo
FOURTH HOUSE
Roots, Foundations, Family & Privacy
This Full Moon is going to have you more withdrawn than usual. You are turning your focus away from the outside world - and becoming a little more introverted (yes, even you need time to recharge). You are rediscovering your inner sanctum and establishing a new home base.
Your Fourth House is lit up at this lunation, where you see changes in your family and home. There can be dynamics that alter. You could be confronted to deal with your past and find peace with your memories - even if they were hard. The Fourth House is about emotional foundations, and it is from here that everything is built. Stabilizing this part of your life allows for the security you seek. Some of you may bring in new members of the family, change your living space, or even update your decor. You are being asked to take control of this private part of your life. Home is where the heart is, and you have to ensure that your heart is safe and protected.
You are hosting Uranus in a new part of your chart. Uranus is sitting in a social place now, the Eleventh House. Here, it is yielding community and connection in a big way. Uranus brings an unpredictable energy, one of adventure and whimsy, not just at this lunation, but for the next seven years. It will not only connect with Neptune but also Pluto! So, a sense of liberation is coming from the heart and soul. We can feel open and grand. There is a huge alignment and shift within you and how you approach life in general. The people you surround yourself with will take notice and also shift to support the new you that is emerging. If some friends or community members fall back, allow them to, so that new ones may come forward.
Use this Full Moon to bring it all back home. Spend time with your family. Redecorate or reorganize your home. Prepare yourself for a move or a change in the home/family front. Focus on your emotional well-being and tend to places where you feel more vulnerable. Create stability in the quiet and make time for personal reflection. You redefine your peace and carve out space for you to process how you feel. Your foundations are changing.
Virgo
THIRD HOUSE
Perspective, Communication, Insights & Reception
You spend a lot of time taking care of others, but never enough time taking care of yourself. This Full Moon will fall in your Third House, asking you to use your voice and speak up. This is about walking away from overthinking. You deserve to say what is on your mind as much as anyone else.
The lunation comes to shine brilliantly on your Third House. You will feel as if your phone is ringing off the hook. It seems that a lot of people are contacting you and trying to get ahold of you. The Third House rules communication, so dialogue is going to be very important now. Watch what you say and how you say it, and listen to what others are saying as well. You could be signing a contract or need to make something more official. Whatever it is, you are busier than you have been in a while -and it seems that it is coming from all sides. This is also a space for learning, adapting, and integrating. In this House, we find power through words and through what we learn in daily life. Perhaps you are being asked to be more proactive and take more control of your daily affairs. Scheduling and organizing will be helpful.
Your career and direction of your work is going to shift, not just now but in the long term! Uranus is sitting in your Tenth House getting amazing support from Neptune and Pluto right now. There may be some positive work opportunities that arise. You may find that the change isn’t so bad, and it may be met with a financial component that sets you up for further success. Things are shifting for you and moving in ways you can’t yet see. Even if it does not seem that there is a turning point happening in your life, know that new doorways are beginning to open for you! You are also more visible now than you have been in a long time. The pathways that open are more expansive than you can imagine!
Use this Full Moon to work on your dialogue. Use your voice as a tool for change and growth. Speak up and talk about what is happening below the surface. Establish strong relationships with those you trust and take a leap of faith on the things you believe in. Discern anxiety vs intuition and find peace in knowing you are still working toward what you want - even if it feels unclear. Perfection is unfolding. Right now, you have to address today to get to tomorrow.
Libra
SECOND HOUSE
Values, Worth, Resources & Reliance
Libra now is the time to flex your skills and stand your ground. This Full Moon will have your mind on resources, self-worth, and value. You can help to get yourself in a good position. But be your own advocate.
You may find that you have changes to your values, self-worth, resources, or assets. There can be a call to open yourself up more - but also to find stable ground to stand on. This Full Moon brings an awareness to your Second House of ownership, income, value, and worth. It may be time to visit the values and traditions you hold. Do they still align with you personally? Have you outgrown certain views? This is okay. With the Second House, we stabilize our identity from the First House, thus we have to be ok with evolving our view of the world and everything around us. You alternatively could have changes to your income and financial picture or need to address what you truly have ownership of in your life. The lunation will highlight where you could improve. This may come as a result of some valuable insight(s) you receive.
Uranus finds a home in your adventure sector for the next seven years. Uranus is incredibly supported at this lunation from your Ninth House by Neptune and Pluto. This is creating some excitement for you - in a good way! It seems that you may have an opportunity to explore, travel, or adventure somewhere new. Leaps of faith will be front and center, are you ready to step into the next? Even if it doesn’t quite feel like you are ready, it may still be “time”. With Mars opposite your sign now, you can feel motivated, energized. You are not moving in silence, but openly and out in the world. You are visible and empowered. People want to see you follow your aspirations.
Use this lunation to reflect on your values, morals, and beliefs. Also, take stock of what you own and what resources you can obtain. See what could use changing, reimagining, or refocusing. You will be making major changes to how you handle personal and shared resources in the near future. Your efforts are not in vain.
Scorpio
FIRST HOUSE
Individuality, Motivation, Identity & Focus
Scorpio, there is a Full Moon in your sign! This is important and points to the New Moon we experienced last year in November. Think back to what you started around then and how you are carrying a similar theme. Perhaps you are ready to start a new cycle for yourself or pieces are starting to come together!
Your First House is fully lit up at this lunation, which rules the self, the identity, and motivations. Here, you will be staring at who you are, what you want, and what drives you. This isn’t always easy, especially if you have been in a complacent or stagnant phase. You may have to find peace in discomfort as you know that things around you are changing, and you will be asked to step out of your cocoon - to transform yourself and the world around you. The spotlight from this lunation will have you questioning yourself, your boundaries, your goals, and really anything that is personal to you. This could bleed into your relationships, because as you change, so will they.
Your inner world, intimacy, and even resources get a bit of a shake up now that Uranus is in your Eighth House. Uranus is creating some excitement and unpredictable vibes around this lunation, as it reaches out to Neptune and Pluto. There may be an unexpectedly positive opportunity that may arise for you or a partner - especially regarding finances. This could be a bonus, commission, inheritance, or some other resource. Additionally, if you have been feeling a little lackluster with intimacy, this Full Moon will completely change that! You could see that your daily work life is about to change, too, but this is for the better. Things are starting to upswing after a heavy few months.
Use this Full Moon to work on yourself and focus on your needs. See what needs to be adjusted or refined. Where could you benefit from being more gentle with yourself? Where could you be more disciplined? How can you see yourself more clearly? You can make great strides in standing out and allowing yourself to be seen and heard. You are on a path toward really making shifts in your identity and overall life.
Sagittarius
TWELFTH HOUSE
Depth, Respite, Introspection & Intuition
You are being pulled into a need for rest and relaxation. You have been going nonstop for quite some time, and now you’re being asked to slow things down. The Sun and Moon oppose in your Sixth and Twelfth Houses. There are important endings afoot now.
Service is a word you may not actively think about, but it is one that holds value now. Service is not always to another person -it can be to yourself, your body, your heart, mind, or soul. You need not always sacrifice to care for yourself. This lunation will highlight where you could use more balance, rest, and realignment.
Of course, that may come with something being let go or being tied up, but that leaves more room for you. If you have been on a one-way train to burnout, it is time to slow that train and take active steps toward recovery. The Full Moon falling in your Twelfth House will have you asking yourself the bigger questions in life, which could include how you find respite, faith, and how you engage in any sort of spirituality. This is a House of healing and suffering - perhaps it is time to end the things that bring you suffering, grief, or pain. Make room in the waters for you to swim more freely.
Now that Uranus is in your opposite sign, you will start to feel a little more electric. A relationship could be more playful than normal - or even just bring about lots of good feelings and harmony. Some of you may make an unexpected commitment around this Full Moon. Alternatively, there may be some other major shifts in partnerships in your life, too. That is ok! Uranus is playing nicely with Neptune and Pluto. So any changes that arise will be positive in the long run. Don’t resist, instead lean into what comes up! You may even surprise yourself with how much support you are receiving from others. All one-on-one relationships you have can benefit from this Full Moon.
Use this Full Moon to focus on the places that you escape or choose to ignore. See what needs to come to a close and what needs to be expanded. Make peace in the quiet. Find power in resolution. Explore new areas of faith, belief, and spirituality - but also be ok with not knowing or having answers. You are on the precipice of closing a chapter and starting a whole new one. What is needed to fully walk through that door?
Capricorn
ELEVENTH HOUSE
Community, Dreams, Visions & Hopes
I know you don’t always like to ask for help, but this Full Moon will have people showing up for you left and right! The amount of support you have is uncanny. You are making new friendships and maybe saying goodbye to old ones that aren’t as solid as they used to be.
This Full Moon will shine a light on your Eleventh House, where you are reflecting on your friendships, network, hopes, and goals. You may have to come to terms with a friendship or community that needs to be addressed. Perhaps you are ready to approach these relationships differently or welcome the possibility of growth with a friend or group. Maybe there is a call to reflect in order to see things more clearly around the situation. Alternatively, you may be changing and shifting your outlook on your future self - learning how to better seek support to make dreams a reality. You asking for help or leaning on others doesn’t make you weak. It is a reminder that you can be filled and nourished by others, as much as you may nourish them.
Your work-life and daily routines are undergoing a major overhaul, now that Uranus will be in your Sixth House for seven years. You may be unexpectedly busy as the lunation begins. Try not to over-commit your time and energy. Uranus is wonderfully positioned to both Neptune and Pluto from your Sixth House. So, there could be some surprising happenstances with work, projects, or clients. Most of this will feel positive, but it may be a bit overwhelming at first. Take a step back and assess what feels like it is an immediate need. If you have had some issues with your health, Uranus will help and jolt you in the right direction.
Use this Full Moon to reflect on your goals and future visions. See where you are and ask for support where it matters. Don’t allow yourself to fall victim to pleasing people. Learn to find the community and friendships that are worthy. Invest in the relationships that challenge you to grow. Your hopes and dreams can become a reality when you genuinely ask for help. You are finding your strength again.
Aquarius
TENTH HOUSE
Legacy, Aspirations, Goals & Recognition
You have been working hard lately. This Full Moon in your Tenth House is asking you to reframe your thoughts around your direction in life, your career, and what you want in the end from all of it. Your mind will be on work and your goals in the coming year. This is the start of something new!
The lunation falls in your Tenth House. A position that sits at the top of your chart. The Moon will be beaming a light here, having you focus your attention on your career, life direction, and practical goals. You know that you want to do something different in this area of your life. Is it a new job? A promotion? A complete 180º? Whatever it is, the lunation will bring it to the forefront of your mind. Some of you may move up, while some may quit or lose a job. Others may feel a general pressure at work, and it can be the catalyst for something new coming later on. It is hard to say how it will all shake up, but new pathways will soon begin to show up for you. Over the next few months, any changes at work will feel monumental. Thus, its gravity can be heavy - but once it finally reaches a head, it will alleviate all of that compounding pressure.
Uranus is now in your Fifth House, asking you to find joy when and where you can. Be open. Stay buoyant! Uranus will reach out to Neptune and Pluto around this time and for most of the next few months. There could be some excitement that comes about in regard to creativity, fun, and discovering joy! You could be ready to really let loose a bit more and have a fresh start. If a partnership could use a bit more spice, then this may be the time to do it! If you are single, this Full Moon will be perfect for meeting someone! Whatever it is, there is a sense that you want to invite more fun into your life right now. Do it! If you have been at a loss for words, this Full Moon will help you find the right one and be passionate with how you want to express yourself.
As there is so much happening around this Full Moon, use this time to truly reflect on where you are. Are you happy at work? What needs changing? Are you doing what makes you happy? Take steps to get what you want out of your life. Redirect your path. Ask for the promotion. Find new employment. Witness the dynamics at work and then assess your next moves. It is time to lean in and go after what you want.
Pisces
NINTH HOUSE
Exploration, Progress, Expansion & Philosophy
You are reaching new heights! You have recently taken a leap of faith, and you know that there is no way you can go back now! Doors of opportunity open and possibility awaits - a portal into something new. It is time to grow, grow, grow! You are being asked to expand past your current limitations. Whatever your goal is, now is the time to make sure you are fully aligned with it.
As this Full Moon sits in an expansive part of your chart, there will be changes in how you see the world around you. Your Ninth House is being impacted here, and for the first time in a long time, you are willing and able to see the obstacles standing in the way of your growth. In so many ways, this is the beginning of a new adventure for you. One where you are asked to take a leap of faith and trust yourself along the way. You could explore new ways to expand your horizons, whether that be travel, education, spirituality or even through experiences. It can feel like a trust fall into the universe. The big-picture perspective will be important, as you can reframe fear into motivation.
Your home life will get a bit unpredictable in the next few years with Uranus now in Gemini - but it also invites you to shake up how you use your space! Uranus connects deeply with Neptune and Pluto around this lunation. It will be positively connected to these energies, creating some potentially joyful moments. There may be new home-related or family-related matters that can arise. Perhaps a shift in your living space or even a simple redecoration. Whatever it is there is a need to go along with whatever arises. You are being directed toward something new. Adventures start at home. Some of you may see some positive financial changes based on the clients, projects, or work you take on. Perhaps you are being more valued now than ever before. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
Use this Full Moon to assess the big picture. Where could you use more adventure in your life? You could feel a push and pull of acting immediately - give things some time to settle. You will see that you are on the brink of a new journey, one that allows you to take the lead. You can explore new perspectives, educate yourself and seek out more spontaneous experiences. Nothing is perfect, but you can enjoy every moment that is set out before you. No time is wasted when you truly are living.
- Anthony Perrotta, AP Astrology
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