Full Moon in Scorpio
full moon in scorpio • a lunar reckoning
on may 12, 2025, at exactly 1:58 PM EST, the full moon reaches its peak in the sign of scorpio—turning the emotional tides into waves of truth, release, and rebirth. this moon doesn’t whisper; it exposes. scorpio energy pulls what’s been hiding in the shadows into full view, not to shame it—but to transform it.
this moon shines a spotlight on your soul’s underworld: the grief you buried, the desires you suppressed, the power you forgot you held. it’s not an easy moon, but it’s a necessary one.
timing of this energy:
build-up begins: may 9 – 11 – emotional intensity brews. signs, dreams, and triggers start to surface.
peak energy window: may 11 at 10:00 PM est – may 12 at 5:00 PM est – this is when the full moon’s power is strongest. ideal for rituals, release letters, divination, or shadow work.
energy begins to soften: may 13 – 15 – integration time. reflection, rest, and emotional processing take center stage.
scorpio’s vibe: ruled by pluto and mars, scorpio is the sign of transformation, death, sex, power, and raw emotional truth. during a full moon here, we’re asked to let go of control and surrender to our inner evolution. things get intense, but also deeply healing. it’s giving phoenix rising—but first you’ve gotta walk through the fire.
planetary support during this full moon
pluto retrograde in aquarius (since may 2): intensifies the scorpio full moon’s transformational pull. expect old traumas, secrets, or power dynamics to resurface for clearing.
mars conjunct chiron in aries: old wounds may feel triggered—especially around independence, self-trust, and being misunderstood—but this is a portal for courage and emotional liberation.
mercury in taurus (post-retrograde shadow): mental fog lifts slowly. take your time processing what’s being revealed—especially around finances, boundaries, and communication.
venus in aries: fuels your desire for raw, honest love and quick exits from anything fake, stagnant, or disempowering.
keywords by zodiac sign:
check your sun, moon, & rising
aries: emotional purging, karmic closure, ego detox
taurus: relationship alchemy, trust tests, inner balance
gemini: habit breaking, burnout check-ins, detox vibes
cancer: intimacy healing, sensual awakening, reclaiming joy
leo: ancestral clearing, home re-alignment, emotional grounding
virgo: truth-telling, throat chakra release, journal-worthy realizations
libra: value shifts, money flow changes, energetic debt releases
scorpio: self-reinvention, endings that lead to empowerment
sagittarius: subconscious downloads, dream work, deep solitude
capricorn: community shifts, alignment check, visibility check-in
aquarius: career pivots, status resets, power reclamation
pisces: spiritual truth, expanding consciousness, belief shedding
ritual ideas:
release letter + safe burning
spiritual bath with black salt + rose
bury a symbol of what you're letting go (physically or metaphorically)
mirror work affirmations: “i reclaim all power i once gave away.”
scorpio moons don’t play
this moon is not about softness—it’s about surrender. it’s about peeling off the layers and finally seeing yourself without the survival masks. whatever ends under this moon? it’s not a loss—it’s a liberation.
drop a comment below and let me know what you’re releasing this full moon. are you planning a ritual? journaling? crying under the moonlight like a scorpio siren? i’d love to hear how this energy is showing up for you. let’s talk transformations, baby.
