Full Moon in Scorpio
May 12, 2025 @ 9:56am PDT / 12:56pm EDT
Diving into the Alchemy of Truth: Shedding Skins & Reclaiming Power
By Astrologer, Eden Wine | IG: @Practical.Astro.Magic
Graduate and Teacher in of Our Mystic Astrology Apprenticeship Program
On May 12, 2025, the Scorpio Full Moon beckons us into the depths of our inner world, illuminating the shadows we’ve long attempted to dismiss and avoid.
This lunation is not merely about release, it’s an invitation to transform, and to alchemize our pain into our power, allowing ourselves to emerge reborn. Scorpio archetypally urges us to confront our fears, to embrace the unknown, and to trust in the process of metamorphosis.
This Full Moon is intensified by several potent astrological alignments. With the Sun conjunct Uranus in Taurus, unexpected revelations shake our foundations, prompting us to reevaluate what we value and how we find security.
With Mercury in Taurus opposing Lilith, deep-seated truths, previously suppressed, are beginning to surface as desires; challenging us to speak our authentic voice.
Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius squaring Mercury is a call to dismantle outdated mental constructs and embrace transformative thinking, while Saturn conjunct the North Node in Pisces brings forth Karmic lessons that invoke a version of spiritual growth that dutifully guides us toward our soul’s purpose.
Together, these transits create a crucible for profound transformation, urging us to release what no longer serves and to step into our authentic power.
This Scorpio lunation is a potent reminder that transformation is not only possible, but necessary for growth. By facing our shadows, speaking our truth, and embracing change, we allow ourselves to evolve into more authentic and empowered versions of ourselves.
We must trust in the process, and know that from the ashes, the phoenix rises anew…
Themes for the Scorpio Full Moon:
Embracing the Shadow: Scorpio’s energy compels us to face our inner monsters, to acknowledge the parts of ourselves we’ve hidden away under a blanket of shame. This is a time to confront our fears, our obsessions, and our deepest desires, understanding that true healing comes from integration, rather than avoidance.
Revolutionizing Values: Under the energy cast by this lunation, the Sun’s conjunction with Uranus in Taurus disrupts our sense of stability, challenging us to redefine what we value. This alignment encourages us to break free from material attachments and to seek security within ourselves.
Authentic Communication: Mercury’s opposition to Lilith brings to light the ways we’ve silenced ourselves. It’s a call to speak our truth, to express our desires without shame, and to reclaim our voice.
Mental Transformation: Pluto’s retrograde square to Mercury (at an exact degree during the peak of this lunation) urges us to examine our thought patterns and identify our limiting beliefs. We are being asked to embrace a new way of thinking that aligns with our perpetually evolving identity.
Karmic Realignment: Saturn’s conjunction with the North Node in Pisces signifies a pivotal moment in our spiritual journey where we are being asked to commit to our soul’s path, to embrace responsibility, and to trust in the unfolding of our destiny…
Energetic Frequencies for the Scorpio Full Moon:
In Love: Relationships may be feeling under a microscope, as hidden tensions prompt open, honest conversations and emotional vulnerability. This is a time for deepening intimacy through truth, and cultivating a container for greater trust.
In Friendship: Bonds are tested as authenticity becomes the cornerstone of connection. Superficial relationships may fall away to make room for more meaningful ones.
In Finances: Unexpected changes may arise, which feel challenging to our sense of security. The invitation here is to embrace flexibility and trust that these shifts are guiding us toward greater alignment with what we most value.
Spiritually: The energy of this lunation presents a profound opportunity for spiritual awakening. We must give attention to the inner nudges that are guiding us towards a deeper connection to our innate spiritual gifts.
Reflections to Consider:
- What fears am I ready to confront and release?
- How can I honour my truth and express it authentically?
- In what ways can I embrace change and trust in the unknown?
- Reflect on this Affirmation: “I embrace the darkness to find the light. I release the old to welcome the new. I am the alchemist of my life.”
Who Will Feel This New Moon the Most?
(Sun, Moon, Rising)
Fixed Signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius): These signs will feel the intensity of this Full Moon most acutely, experiencing significant shifts in their personal and relational dynamics.
Mutable Signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces): These signs are called to adapt, to release old narratives, and to embrace new perspectives that align with their growth.
Scorpio Full Moon Ritual: The Phoenix Rising
A ritual can be a fun way to connect with cosmic energy, while it is not required, it can offer such a luscious way to connect with ourselves and the themes of this energetic event.
Here is a simple ritual you might want to try, feel free to adjust it as you are inspired to:
Materials Needed:
– A black or white candle (symbolizing transformation)
– A journal and pen
– A bowl of water
– A small object representing what you’re ready to release
Steps:
- Safely light the candle and sit comfortably. Take deep breaths, grounding yourself in the present moment.
- In your journal, write down what you’re ready to release: habits, beliefs, relationships, fears, or anything else that bubbles up in your psyche.
- Hold the object representing your release, infusing it with your intention. Submerge it in the bowl of water, symbolizing purification and letting go.
- Affirm out loud: “I release what no longer serves me. I embrace transformation and step into my power.”
- Visualize all that does not serve you leaving your aura and your field as a dark cloud, witness as your aura and your energy are being brightened and illuminated by the reclamation and alchemy of everything that you released.
- Safely snuff the candle, expressing gratitude for the insights and growth this ritual has brought. Feel free to journal any profound feelings, reflections, or moments that arrived during the ritual.
