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| Bleeding Hearts Catherine Al-Meten Meyers |
The Sabian symbol for 19-20 degrees of Scorpio reveals a great deal about the meaning of this full moon: "A woman draws away two dark curtains hanging in front of a sacred entryway." And the fact that this Full Moon in Scorpio occurs just days before the North Node (Gateway to the Future, Our Spiritual Destiny), affirms its importance. Those with planets and aspects between 17-13 degrees of the fixed signs (Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, Aquarius) need to pay close attention to the areas where this Full Moon shines on and aspects.
The claw of the Scorpio constellation illuminates the area of our lives where we can best use our energy to choose between the conflicting polarities in our lives. It is time to open our eyes and acknowledge what needs repair, what need to change, what needs releasing, and whatever is blocking us from seeing why we keep running into the karmic walls we do. We are only tied to karma to the extent we refuse to look at what has been perpetually out of balance or whatever we have refused to see in ourselves that blocks our progress. Sometimes referred to as Serpent energy, the location of this Full Moon highlights what we have defined as good and evil, truth and ignorance, life and death. Each of us has the power to choose between good and evil, but we cannot do so if we fail to acknowledge what that means in our lives. How are we defining what is good for us and what is not? How are we judging ourselves and others? Where have we been stuck before, unable to move beyond a pattern, habit, attitude, or perspective?
We can see how this plays out in the collective world where we humans keep making the same mistakes in the way we solve problems or approach major issues, conflicts, and needs. In our personal lives, it is often more difficult, for we have to come to understanding of ourselves through a process that is not always easy or without acknowledging something that is painful. This Full Moon in Scorpio aspecting the fixed star Zubenelschemal, opposite the Sun in Taurus calls our attention to the polarity of all that is related to our personal needs and desires and all that calls our attention to our shared needs and desires. The complexity and depth of Scorpio opposite the basic and simple groundedness of Taurus, reminds us of where we struggle to reconcile the two areas of our own lives and of our relationships and our interaction in the world. How do we meet our own needs while fitting in, relating, and finding meaning for both areas, in our experience in the world?
All inner planets are now in forward motion since Mercury turned direct on May 3. Three of the outer planets are still in long retrograde phases: Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto. On May 9th, just before the Moon is at her fullest, the North Node enters Leo, changing signs from its long passage in Virgo (Node appear to be retrograde). The South Node enters Aquarius at the same time. The North Node is the gateway to new dimensions of our spiritual journey, the South Node represents what we've brought here to complete, develop, solve, or work on. It also represents the gifts and trials we come with. The energy of the changing nodes, indicates a release from some pretty strong ties and bonds and a switch to a more spiritual evolution. What is going on now is a period of creating space to release old patterns, addictions, and attitudes. It is a time for expressing ourselves more creatively as artists or actors, and of taking up our shields as spiritual warriors.
To evolve as spiritual warriors, the Scorpio Moon pushes us to deeper emotional territory...to that place within where we are able to open our eyes and see ourselves and the world we're in with greater clarity. Recognizing what is not working, what is out of whack, or what is against our highest good and well being, is a part of this step. Keeping the blinders on or thinking we can burn off karma with a quick wish list or without a steady infusion of healing and ongoing change and awareness, is not the answer. We have a lot of help at this time.
Pluto for one, the Great Transformer, in its long journey through Capricorn, is now going back old territory where we've been working to transform ourselves, the world, and the way we view life. On Tuesday, May 9 the Sun in Taurus exactly trines Pluto in Capricorn. Solutions, insight along with the ability to focus and concentrate, make for a powerful time for conceiving of ways to make more money, solve ongoing issues, and breaking through barriers that have kept us from developing.
Also on Tuesday, Venus in Aries is parallel Chiron, the Wounded Healer, in Pisces. This provides powerful healing energy as well as the ability to repair, fix, and heal...especially at a deep, source level. We need to get to the heart of major issues or problems before we can expect anything to change. This is not always easy; it's the place we often give up. Persevere instead.
May 9th is also the day that the North Node enters Leo. The gateway to the future lies is lined up exactly in the path of this Full Moon in Scorpio. It's a good time to envision, plan, or make decisions about where you are headed.
Late at night on May 9 Mercury in Aries is exactly conjunct Uranus, making this a key time for grasping concepts, trusting our strong intuitive insights (that are scarily accurate right now). Right and perfect timing is also indicated. The sensory overload may make it nearly impossible to rest or relax. Use the energy by channeling it into positive actions, intentions, prayers, and alignments.
The Full Moon in Scorpio awakens us on a very deep and profound level. We become acutely aware of who we are and what is right or not about our lives, our choices, and our intentions. We recognize both personal needs and desire for affection, love, and acceptance. Our intuition is highly attuned as is our sense of inner truth. Our personal barometers for our health and well being (whatever those are in your experience) should be trusted. Now is not the time to ignore health issues of any kind. Pay attention to what is in need of repair, healing, or nourishment.
The Serpent energy that is symbolic of Scorpio, is the knowledge of life and death, good and evil, life affirming or life denying. We want to make choices now to acknowledge and affirm the gains, goodness, blessings, honor, good fortune, and forgiveness we are receiving in our lives now. Using our energy with open eyes, with full awareness of what is working and what is not, is crucial.
When the Moon in Scorpio sextiles Pluto in Capricorn (energy enhancing movement and healing change), it also releases the power of the Sun in Taurus trine Pluto. Great transformative energy is being released this week.
The Moon (our emotional well being) in Scorpio (our deep spiritual and psychological depths) are at play now. Deep probing into what holds power and influence over you and your life, is critical. At this time something that has been in decay can be reborn. Whether it should be or not, depends. It is an important time to sort through the mental, emotional, physical junk that is cluttering your mind and life. Inner cleansing and outer clearing are helpful now.
The Full Moon in Scorpio represents transformation, rebirth, and is enhanced by sharing. Positive karma is a tool that keeps on giving, so let yourself be guided by that inner barometer about where you need to bestow love, gifts, and gratitude. Forgiveness too is a gift, to oneself and to the person released from the bondage of your own feelings or emotions, or needs.
Later in the month, on May16, Mercury enters Taurus. This provides much greater clarity in our thinking, in communications, and in dealing with understanding of all types. Plans, ideas, and actions begun during the Full Moon time will bear fruit after Mercury enters Taurus. Do not hesitate to dream, plan, and set things in motion now. Then clear and release, and allow life to unfold in the wake of your own willingness to let go and move on.
On May 23 a t-square is formed between Mars (planet of action), Saturn (the Great Teacher) in it reflective retrograde cycle, and Chiron (the Wounded Healer). The period between May 23 and June 7 is a intensive period when Chiron shows up in our lives to help heal where we may have shut down, felt shout out, or may have shut down in pain and anger. Chiron shows us where we must heal, or suffer. Choose life and choose to do what is needed to heal and evolve in every area of your life. Holding on to anger, expectations of how things ought to be, or grudges and negative perspectives, can only harm you. You may feel worse before you feel better, but probably only in those areas where you've tried so hard to hang on to some outwork idea that it has to break away for you so you can finally let go. Seek out healing experiences, and remember when something from the past has been shoved aside or when we've tried to 'get over' it or forget it, it stays within us. Only in acknowledging what the source of pain is, can we begin to let it go.
Healing though, should not be about reinjuring ourselves. We can experience healing without ripping the scab off a barely healed wound. Be gentle and constant in your daily efforts to stay present and mindful of what your needs and desires are, and what needs support in healing. Do what you can, and stick to what works best for you. Trust yourself to know what the path is, for after all, it is yours. No one else can walk it for you.
Remember the words of Anna Freud, "Creative minds have always been known to survive any kind of bad training." And I might, any kind of bad experience. We all have the capacity to be creative, to get outside the box of our own expectations, and try something that is uplifting and healing. Whatever that is for you, do that. And enjoy the journey of Scorpio into those lush and rich inner depths. Then use that Taurus grounded energy, and create a beautiful life.
Soon you will notice new opportunities coming your way, and a new kind of energy infusing your life in whatever area Leo's North Node is. Now is the time for completion, and the time to imagine what is possible on your spiritual journey in this earthly existence. Let your dreams guide you, allow yourself to imagine the best, and listen to and trust your intuition. Remember who you are and trust that you have what is needed for your full and complete healing and for your perfect fulfillment. Put your energy into what is calling your to action.
Lovely thank you
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