Full Moon in Scorpio - May 12, 2025
On Monday, May 12th 2025 at 9:55am PDT/12:55 pm EDT, the Flower Full Moon glows in the intense, penetrating, and transformational sign of Scorpio. The name of this Moon comes from the springtime blossoms in North America and like these delicate blossoms that emerge after winter, this lunation reminds us of life's exquisite fragility and intricate design. In Scorpio's penetrating glow, we're invited to honor both our vulnerability and power, embracing the fullness of each fleeting moment as precious beyond measure.
Uranus, the innovative planet of change and upheaval, is making a challenging aspect to this lunation. Be prepared for some unsettling energy. In other words, it’s a good idea to prepare for the unexpected as we break free from old patterns and habits that have kept us stuck, stagnant, and small. The best use of this energy lies in embracing the emergent restlessness from within, releasing our attachment to past comforts, and courageously venturing towards new horizons—even when the path forward appears uncertain, arduous, and unknown. Such transitions may manifest as pivotal changes in your personal connections, living situation, professional endeavors, daily rhythms, or prompt a definitive move away from misaligned situations. While outgrowing our past can be a complex tapestry of liberation, excitement, and difficulty, so too can the process of cultivating a new vision or dream for our lives. Be prepared for some growing pains and internal resistance as familiar elements of your life naturally fade and give way to the new.
The constraints that have defined the past month, and indeed much of this year, are loosening up, and we’re ushering in a period of fertile potential. We may soon witness the tangible fruition of our past endeavors. This Scorpio energy compels us to confront emotions we have long suppressed, offering a profound opportunity for cathartic release. This period is also exceptionally conducive to creativity, guiding us into the depths of our emotional landscape and inviting us to engage with and prioritize what truly holds significance. Be prepared for your need for security, safety, and familiarity to clash with your desire for novelty and freedom.
Saturn, the planet of restrictions, lessons, and limits, is making a gentle alignment with this lunation, helping us ground our emotions and focus our energy on what can last. With Mercury, the planet of communication and perception making a challenging alignment with Pluto, conversations may feel more intense, charged, and transformative. Navigating and resolving reactivated emotional wounds may necessitate considerable effort and extended dialogues. We are being prompted to move beyond old self-perceptions and narratives, opening the door to significant shifts in our thinking. It's a clear call to mark the end of one phase and consciously begin the next
While we all might feel pulled to reflect deeply on the truth of who we are and what we need to transform, we will each experience this lunar energy differently depending on where Scorpio is located in your chart or if you have a natal planet associated with it. If you would like a more personalized reading, to learn about who you are and what you’ve come here to do, I’d love to set up a session with you.