The Axis of Transformation: Full Moon in Scorpio

This Saturday, the entire face of the moon will be illuminated by the light of the sun. The sun has been moving through the sign of Taurus since April 20. The sun is a symbol of pure consciousness. As the sun has been in Taurus, our attention has been on growth, the fertility of mother Earth, and increased sunlight. Taurus is the sign of abundance, wealth, and values. Its desire is to accumulate material possessions, as it fears lack of security and scarcity.

The moon changes signs every 2 and a half days or so. It will move into Scorpio Thursday evening, where it will remain until Saturday afternoon. The full moon goes exact at 2:11pm, with the sun at the 27th degree of Taurus, and the moon at the 27th degree of Scorpio. Full moons are oppositions: the sun and moon exactly 180º away from one another.

Scorpio is the sign of death, emotional attachments, and transformation. Scorpio season occurs in the middle of fall, when leaves are falling and the Earth is beginning to contract. Daylight is decreasing and the instinct is to preserve. Scorpio is an energy of power, intuition, and rebirth. Light cannot exist without darkness, just as life cannot exist without death. Full moons remind us that life is cyclical, not linear.

This full moon may bring deep emotions to the surface, some of which we may have turned away from or refused to fully acknowledge. Emotions demand to be felt fully. Allow them to surface, and feel them in your body.

This is a time to ask yourself what you truly value. Is it your wealth, your money, and your material possessions? The moment you fear losing something, realize it does not belong to you. We own nothing in this world, other than what is contained in our hearts. Hold onto love. Hold onto your self-worth. But release the rest. Let go of the old stories and patterns that are holding you down and keeping you from growing spiritually. Let go of the relationships that make you feel disempowered and unworthy.

The energy of this full moon requires deep courage: to embrace change and to step into the unknown. Change brings transformation and growth.

We are all broken, we all have darkness, and we all have fear. Love the part of yourself that feels broken and fearful of change. Love the part of yourself that is dark, shameful and feels unworthy. Step into the shadow, and remember that you are worthy of deep, unconditional love.