Scorpio Full Moon: Juxtaposing the Practical + Emotional
May 10, 2017: Scorpio Full Moon
During the Scorpio Full Moon, we experience the juxtaposition of the practical (Taurus, the sign of the Sun) and the emotional (Scorpio, the sign of the Moon). The interplay between these two signs helps us to forge an awareness that what we see—what has form—is reliant upon that which is unseen but deeply felt.
As it reflects the relationship between the ground (Taurus) and the underground (Scorpio), a garden is a great image to consider when looking at the meaning of this Full Moon. Our senses appreciate the glory of the flowers, trees, ferns, and other earthly Taurean gems that flourish. Yet, it’s important to remember that none of this growth would be possible were it not for that which occurs out of sight, below the surface—such as the complex root structure, the hardworking earthworms, and the decay that feeds the soil. What we are called on to appreciate during this time is that the beauty we see is not just on the surface but also exists in the places that we may often shy away from, those we may consider “unseemly” or “dirty” or “out of bounds.”
There is a tenacity that fills the air during this time since both signs are known for this quality: Taurus is stubborn and likes to do what it wants while Scorpio clenches tightly to that which it desires to possess. Combine this with the sexuality inherent in both signs—Taurus from the perspective of enjoying the sensual and Scorpio because of its appreciation of transformative experiences—and you’re looking at a time that may be infused with passion and pleasure.
During this time we may find ourselves connecting to electrifying ideas, information received out of the blue, and unanticipated rerouting of conversations. Things may also seem like they are being turned around or upside down. While the first response to being caught off guard by a surprise may be to freeze, try to move, and move past that, and instead be bouncy and agile. We could see how breakdowns in communication actually inspire us to create breakthroughs.
The reason: on May 9, messenger Mercury united with expect-the-unexpected Uranus. What's especially interesting about this connection is that it is the third in a series of three, owing to the recent Mercury Retrograde: these two planets also came together on March 26 and April 28. See if you can find a thread between these three moments in time that may help you better understand how your communication approaches have evolved over the last couple of months.
This month’s Full Moon falls at 21 degrees of Taurus (Sun) and Scorpio (Moon). While everyone experiences the energies of a Full Moon, if you have planets or pivotal points (i.e., Ascendant/Descendant or Nadir/Midheaven) around this degree in Taurus, Scorpio, or the other fixed signs—Leo and Aquarius—it may impact you more intensely.
SCORPIO FULL MOON APOTHECARY SUGGESTIONS
Taurus is associated with the neck, throat, and inner ears while Scorpio is associated with the genitals, bladder, and large intestine. Pay extra attention to these parts of the body around the time of this Full Moon.
Flower bath: Submerge your body in a sensuality-inspiring bath. Fill a small drawstring muslin bag (available at health and beauty-aid stores) with petals or dried buds from your favorite fragrant flowers. While the bath is filling, hang the flower bag on the tub’s spout, and then let it float in the water after the bath is ready. (If you have a good drain cover, consider floating some petals themselves in the bath.) Enhance the aromatics of your experience by adding a few drops of floral essential oils—such as jasmine, rose, or rose geranium—mixed in with some minerals salts to the bath.
Mud therapy: Mud holds great therapeutic benefits, including detoxification and muscle relaxation. As mud reflects aspects of Taurus (the earth) and Scorpio (the dark and dirty), treatments using this powerful material are well suited during this Full Moon. Many spas offer body polishing mud treatments (also known as fangotherapy). Or purchase some mud at a natural apothecary, applying it as a mask to your face and/or body, reveling in its ability to uncover more of your natural beauty.
* The Full Moon is exact at 2:42 pm PDT