Full Moon in Scorpio & Lunar Eclipse

Whether you're an astrology buff or don't want to know whether the moon is waxing or waning, there's no denying that the phases of the moon have an impact on all of us. For thousands of years, people have used the lunar cycle to keep track of time, marking the changing shapes throughout the year as “moons.” Today, many people experience a shift in physical and mental energy around the new and full moons, and when it comes to full moons, our emotions can feel close to the surface. The specific type of energy we feel during each full moon depends on the astrological sign the moon is transiting at that time. A Taurus full moon, for example, is most abundant in grounded earth energy, while a Sagittarius full moon could ignite our fiery side.

On the 16ththWe will experience a full moon in May 2022anda total lunar eclipse. As the Moon moves through the mysterious sign of Scorpio during this time, a lot of energy is shifting and shaking, and emotions are likely to feel particularly heightened. As you know if you have read our previous full moon blogs, a full moon is a time of culmination, ending, completion and manifestation of whatever you may have started on the previous new moon. Lunar eclipses also symbolize endings, breakdowns, or breakthroughs. So if you wanted to finish something, this is the time to finish it. The ending can also come as a surprise, so prepare for it by practicing the art of non-attachment and the Buddhist sense of itParinamavada –the idea that everything is always in flux.

Since this full moon and lunar eclipse are ruled by Scorpio, we may feel more of the typical Scorpio traits of boldness, creativity, determination, and passion, as well as the curiosity to push your (and others') limits. We can lean on these qualities to help us finish anything that doesn't serve us during this particularly relevant full moon and eclipse. Whether it's a relationship, habit, social commitment, or a belief you have about yourself, this full moon is a powerful time to let go of something.

Choose from our 5 Full Moon in Scorpio practices to guide you through the lunar eclipse this month!

meditation

Meditation can be particularly powerful around the full moon, as we may feel more intuitive, in touch with our emotions, and experience breakthroughs more easily than at other times of the month. Prepare for the sustainable(link removed)– complete with zabuton, zafu pillow, eye pillow and blanket – tune into your breathing and observe your thoughts. Allow your thoughts to come and go without becoming attached to them, observing them like clouds floating in the sky. Give yourself space to slow down and you will create more space for these breakthroughs and deeper insights.

Journaling Prompts

Answer these journal points honestly and openly to find out exactly what you will gain from closing or ending this month of light, encouragement, and beauty(link removed)

– What is stopping me from being the best version of myself?

-How can I create more space for positive change?

-What no longer serves me?

-What or who would I benefit from letting go?

-I don't need any more……….

-I am ready to let go……………..

Honor your emotions

The full moon is a time when all of our emotions can feel heightened and we may feel more sensitive than usual. Naming and labeling our emotions as they arise can help us untangle them and allow us to understand and navigate them more easily. When we can recognize and name an emotion, it feels less mysterious and has less power over us. Use that(link removed)Acknowledging, naming, understanding, honoring, and releasing emotions that do not serve you.

Movement

Moving our bodies is one of the best ways to let emotions and energy flow through us, and if you've been holding on to stress and tension for the past month, the full moon is the perfect time to shake it off and shake it off. Many cultures around the world practice full moon rituals, including dancing and intuitive movement, so roll out yours(link removed)slip on yours(link removed)and turn up the volume on your favorite songs to dance and shake.

Immerse yourself in the wisdom of Buddhism

The Buddhist tradition is rich in wisdom for appreciating the moment and letting go of attachments. Just as the full moon and lunar eclipse symbolize a time of ending and letting go, we also benefit from regularly evaluating what it would benefit us to let go of attachments to. To readThe Buddha in Me, the Buddha in You: A Guide to Happinessby David Haseto learn more of the time-tested wisdom of Buddhism combined with the best of modern popular psychology and personal development.

This full moon, give yourself the gift of pausing, reflecting, and reconnecting with yourself so that you are aware of what you will gain from letting go during the lunar eclipse. What practices will you use on this month's full moon?