Scorpio Full Moon+Total Lunar Eclipse: A Powerful Portal For Releasing Our Suffering
The "Super" Full "Blood" Moon climaxes on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at approximately 11:15pm (CST)
OK, my loves… you ready for this one?
If we’re in the receiving mode, the cosmic gift that is this total lunar eclipse in the 8th house of Scorpio has the potential to wrap up our eclipse season experience on an incredibly empowering note. And the transformative effects will remain throughout these next weeks ahead!
Furthermore, come the second eclipse season of 2022 this October, you’ll want to reference the themes that distinctly surfaced for {you} during this eclipse season. So, are you paying attention?
What is your new beginning that just emerged from the solar eclipse—and what will your resolution be from this lunar eclipse?
This year’s Scorpio Full Moon is also a “Super” one due to her close proximity to Earth during this time of the year. For that reason, “Super Moons” are known for having an even more energetic potency within our vessels. Not to mention, the potency of the eclipse alignment with the Sun + Earth, which causes a red hue on the Moon. Hence, the Full “Blood” Moon title.
Before we dive deeper into this special lunar portal, let’s focus on the Fixed Water sign of the Zodiac, Scorpio, where the Full Moon will be peaking:
Ruled by Mars (action) + Pluto (death + rebirth), Scorpio’s empowered nature is a habitually receptive energy that, embodies a keen determination for truth and transmutation.
In shadow, Scorpio’s challenge is a persistent fear of true vulnerability. The struggle to trust + the need to control outcomes can manifest as result.
When the Moon is with Scorpio, the emotional vibration is intensely transformative + more mysterious in nature. With the Scorpio-Taurus axis illuminated, the gentle (yet determined) solar power of Taurus is shining light on the aspects of our shadow sides that struggle with trust + vulnerability.
Remember, Full Moons call attention to the energetic polarities of the axis that is being illuminated. Scorpio + Taurus, though direct opposites, are both Fixed (habitual, middle) feminine houses. Therefore, this axis creates a very devoted Full Moon.
However, the dichotomy of the Scorpio-Taurus axis is: grounding stable habits that support a deep sense of security within our bodies (Taurus) vs. uprooting all that is no longer giving sincere life force in order to create a deep sense of trust within our bodies (Scorpio).
As with any Astro opposition, both ends belong and their significance is to be honored. The lunar cycle’s reoccurring Moon + Sun opposition so generously supports clarity + release of all that is currently ready to meet its ending on our sacred journeys.
This Sunday (and into next week after the climax), the total lunar eclipse is inviting us to travel way past the borders of our analytical (masculine) minds, and dive down deep into our bodies where our Divine Feminine energies wait for us to receive profound acceptance.
How/Where does your emotional suffering manifest physically in your body? And how do {you} desire to practice releasing your suffering, so you may experience more body+mind+soul alignment?
The main themes of the annual Scorpio Full Moon:
Releasing resistance around our most persistent fear(s) that gets in the way of our Sacred Embodiment; of creating the life + relationships you desire. We are being invited to accept more acutely that, fear + pain in and of themselves are not the cause of our struggle with life’s contrast—it’s our resistance to trusting the sacred process of our fears + pain that maintains our suffering.
Honoring the truth + wisdom of our shadow side; our fruitful darkness that shows us how we can heal our human wounds.
As Scorpio embodies a most mystical expression of sexuality, this is a theme many of us are invited to check in with at this time as well. Our sexuality is another beautiful way that we authentically tap into our bodies—and this is sucha juicy Moon to get turned on by!
With the lunar nodes also on the Taurus-Scorpio axis, this a uniquely powerful invitation from the cosmos. This year’s Scorpio Full Moon is THE FULL MOON TO GO ALL IN ON LETTING GO OF OUR PERSONAL AGONY—if you’re vibrationally ready.
Additional planetary aspects to note for this year’s Scorpio Full Moon:
A Square w/ Saturn in Aquarius—when planet placements create a square in the sky, it is considered a more challenging dynamic in astrology. This aspect with the lunar eclipse + Saturn (the planet of responsibility + structure) has the potential to exacerbate the more challenging side of “cutting off” old habits in order to build new ones. Our own emotional accountability is key here. Saturn’s vibe during its current lengthy transit in Aquarius = committing to necessary changes (macro/micro) in the name of preserving a more fruitful future for humanity.
A Trine w/ Mars in Pisces—trines are known for creating harmonizing energy with planetary placements above us. This sweet trine with the lunar eclipse + Mars in Pisces = initiating the courage to lead with our hearts + intuition with whatever it is we are currently navigating on our sacred journeys.
Jupiter in Aries—the planet of great fortune just moved out of dreamy Pisces and into bold Aries earlier this week! This is major “GO AFTER IT, ROOKIE” energy. We’re bravely trying new things, we’re taking the leaps for our dreams, we’re pioneering the sacred fortune of body+mind+soul alignment! I’m really pumped for the fierce abundance of this lineup that lasts through the end of October this year. Keep in mind, the shadow energy with this transit can display itself as overly impulsive with risk-taking.
Mercury Retrograde—the planet of communication is retrograde until June 2. We gotta practice biting our harsh tongues, as well as double check when we’re processing info, in order to minimize unfortunate miscommunications.
Scorpio Full Moon Ritual
Once again, because of the overwhelming eclipse energy, I’m not outlining a specific ritual with this Moon. Rather, similar to what I suggested on the Taurus New Moon/partial Solar Eclipse, I’m recommending that {you} practice intuitively following your body’s lead for purposeful movement + rest this weekend—and throughout the last days of this year’s Taurus Sun season next week.
Be so gentle with yourself as you get curious in how you preserve suffering within your shadow side. Be so compassionate for the parts of yourself that want to protect you; that have protected you in the past. This Moon will fully support you in your body-soul attunement.
This Trevor Hall album + the following Sarah Blondin meditation shall also find us all well, albeit tender:
Thank you so much for receiving… many, many Full Moon + Lunar Eclipse blessings!
I love {you}.
🧡, a.
There is so much goodness here I don’t even know where to start with the accolades! I appreciate the in depth explanation of the planetary alignments with the insight in how they might show up in our lives and the thoughtful suggestions on how to implement. You are amazing, thank you for sharing your insights my divine friend 🙏🏼 lurv you