Scorpio Full Moon

  Tonight's Full Moon culminates at 11:31pm EDT in the 7th degree of Scorpio. This is a supermoon, the second closest to the Earth for the year. It was known as the "Full Pink Moon", which gets its name from the pink early springtime blooms of the Phlox subulata plant, also called "moss pink." It's native to eastern North America. Let's hope we get to see a pretty pink moon and that the Scorpio symbolism doesn't overshadow its beauty.

   Besides the Scorpio Moon being opposite the Sun in Taurus, it also opposes edgy Uranus and the Earth Goddess, Venus. Potentiality is what comes to mind here. There's the unknown energy of Uranus that may in fact bring sudden events involving the Earth's crust and getting the attention of people everywhere. Think volcanic activity and/or earthquakes. Venus stands her ground in Mother Nature's sign hoping for a return to balance, with an equilibrium that affects the many, not the few, as in how we treat her when trying to fill our needs, or just our pockets. How much oil do we really need... can't we use the power of the ever present Sun and the wind as energy sources?

  On a personal level, the deeply emotional Scorpio Moon's pull will affect hidden wounds or agendas that may suddenly arise to be dealt with. While such an awareness isn't always convenient, it is best to acknowledge the feelings and determine a course of action that will start the healing process. Rather than let old hurts fester to create resentment, it is timely to purge the infection and begin anew! There is an assist from Mars in Cancer for dealing with emotions, especially within family units. Allow compromise and collaboration to inform your choice of action and rid yourself of unnecessary pain while easing the suffering of all affected parties. 

   Due to a challenging aspect from Saturn (necessity), you may be lacking in the self-esteem department, feeling that your emotional needs aren't as important as those of others. Please let go of those old tapes of insecurity and work to build your own self confidence. The Centaur Chiron brings an opportunity in relationship to Saturn that starts the process of facing our fears so that we may reclaim our sovereignty as individuals and feel strong enough to help others.

   One more thing this Full Moon highlights, albeit in a slightly peripheral way, is an aspect to Neptune that has us squirming or nudgy... yes, that's a word... and the only way to know what you're sensing there is to get quiet and listen to your higher self. Neptune wants you to uncover the creativity beneath the surface appearance and to express yourself with fluidity. Close your eyes and imagine what you could be doing that speaks to you artistically, musically or spiritually. Now open your eyes and see new possibilities in the world around you. Energy follows thought into manifestation. Give attention to those things you want to create, not the ones you need to let go of.

   And while you're wondering how you will deal with whatever is surfacing for you personally, remember to stay centered in the present, feel the warmth, or the coolness, of the earth beneath you feet and gaze into the heavens for inspiration.