Pink Moon in Scorpio
April 24th, Pink moon in Scorpio – A full moon in Scorpio brings an energy of impulsivity into our lives - it invites us all to shed our inhibitions, find our focus, and allow more passion. So, if you're ready to shake things up and start anew, or to tell someone how you really feel, this might be the perfect moment to throw all caution to the wind. Don’t get confused by its name though; the moon won’t be pink unfortunately. It is named after the pink wildflowers that would appear around this time of year in North America.
This full moon falls in the intense water sign Scorpio, which is associated with the eighth house in astrology. This is the house of transformation, secrets, sex, passion, unexpected windfalls, and other people's money, making this an ideal full moon to release the weight of others' expectations and become more yourself. It asks us to set aside our logical mind. It reminds us that when we analyze our feelings, we only prolong them. We must feel in order to transform, which means we need to slow down, courageously look inward, and make space for any energy that arises from our subconscious, even if it means crying if necessary.
Scorpio challenges us to confront our shadow sides. This is often active during the full moon and is now further intensified. Our shadow consists of emotions we couldn't process when we felt them, so we buried them. We suppress these feelings, and in doing so, we cut ourselves off from them. Our shadow contains all the emotions we thought were "bad" and made us feel unloved or unsafe. To start looking at your shadows, observe your triggers. Our triggers are behaviors in another person that make us feel irritated, jealous, or hurt. Being triggered by another is the first window into your shadows. What you deny in yourself, you will always see in others. For example, if you deny anger in yourself, you will be triggered by someone you perceive as angry.
What does the full moon in Scorpio with the sun in Taurus mean? While the Moon is in Scorpio, the Sun remains in Taurus. Scorpio and Taurus are opposite each other in the universe and on the zodiac wheel. However, they both ask us to do the same thing: ground our energy in the present moment. Scorpio and Taurus want us to be fully absorbed in the present moment. They ask us to set aside our fear of the future or pain from the past and feel the moment. Taurus encourages us to connect with Mother Nature and use our senses to find presence. Scorpio asks us to connect with our inner world and release emotional reactions to find presence. Both signs ask us to attune to the rhythms of the Universe - Taurus by connecting with the Earth, and Scorpio by connecting with ourselves.
The downside of Taurus is filled with fear and thinking about future scenarios. Instead of staying in the moment, we move toward the future out of fear, thinking we could lose everything. We get triggered by others who seem successful, and we experience jealousy or envy. We forget that we can never lose our most valuable possession: ourselves.
When we look at the current sky during this full Moon, we see that the Moon and the Sun form a square aspect with Pluto in Aquarius, another fixed sign. Squares can cause some tension that ultimately leads to a breakthrough. Pluto in Aquarius helps us understand where we need healing to reach our full energetic potential in this life. This healing may relate to the present or the past, including our previous lives. Scorpio is a natural healer and helps us transform our pain into something productive.
Reflection questions
Complete the following sentence: In my best life, I wake up and...
What parts of myself have I suppressed or ignored until now, and why?
Where do I feel resistance to letting go of old beliefs or emotions?
What happens per zodiac sign for the Pink Moon:
Taurus: Rising in love, collaborating in business, meeting someone new, spending one-on-one time with someone, finding a mentor/agent/partner in crime.
Let go: The idea that you have to do all of this alone.
Aries: Immersing yourself in an obsession, falling in love, changing your life, discovering your power, exploring sexuality, all kinds of transformation, accepting help and/or financial support.
Let go: Old versions of yourself and anything that holds you back.
Gemini: Prioritizing your health and well-being, changing your daily routine, being more focused on a goal, working harder, taking steps toward a dream, becoming more organized.
Let go: Old ideas about who you are and how your life should look.
Cancer: Pursuing a creative or passion project, following a dream, doing what makes you happy, having fun, planning parties, creating a life you don’t want to escape from, dating, flirting, going for it.
Let go: Self-doubt, fake friends, anything that drags you down.
Leo: Choosing a new way of living, moving, changing your family circumstances, spending more time with people who inspire you, helping a family member in need, renovating, feeling at home, strengthening your foundations.
Let go: Fear, doubt, others' opinions about your life or choices.
Virgo: Telling your story the way you want to tell it, asking for help, showing yourself, writing, speaking, going for an idea, connecting with siblings, exploring your local environment.
Let go: Procrastination, worrying about what someone else thinks, lies.
Libra: Asking for more, investing in yourself, speculating to accumulate, knowing your worth, finding financial freedom, building a legacy, prioritizing what matters most to you.
Let go: Limiting beliefs, someone who doesn’t have your best interests at heart.
Scorpio: Choosing yourself, letting go of doubts, becoming the person you want to be, investing in your appearance, finding your own style, sharing more of your life, working on a personal goal, changing your approach.
Let go: Any lingering feeling that you don’t deserve happiness... you do.
Sagittarius: Taking time for yourself, finding peace, accepting an ending, starting fresh, connecting with your spiritual side, prioritizing your well-being, deciding to make a change, leaving the past where it belongs.
Let go: Stress, overwhelm, and overworking.
Capricorn: Feeling happy, manifesting a miracle, networking for your career, experiencing a sense of community in your life, surrounding yourself with good people, feeling inspired, campaigning for something you believe in.
Let go: Dead wood, outdated methods, and predictable thinking.
Aquarius: Focusing on your career, finding success, reaching out to people who can help you, letting go of self-doubt, discovering your talents, knowing you can do it, leveling up, celebrating a brilliant idea.
Let go: Time wasters and jealous friends.
Pisces: Making travel plans, seeking adventure, feeling inspired, changing your perspective, exploring interests, discovering more about what makes you happy, reading, writing, living life differently.
Let go: Perfectionism. This time, for real.
