Full Moon in Scorpio 2025

On May 12th at 9:56 AM PDT the Sun and Moon oppose each other at 22 degrees 13 minutes. The Sun in the sign of Taurus and the Moon in Scorpio. Every year we celebrate this Moon as Wesak, the observance of the birth, enlightenment and death of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, 2600 years ago.

If we follow the Buddhas path, this is the prime moment for transformation with this Full Moon. This is the path to enlightenment, to awakening. With the Sun in Taurus we are examining our lives with regard to matter, personal values, possessions and material goods, and security. But the Moon in Scorpio is pushing for understanding the mysteries of life, the complexities and the intangibles. The Moon seeks emotional transformation over comfort.

The Three Jewels, or the Three Treasures in Buddhism set the stage for transformation. The first is Buddha or the Teacher, the second is Dharma or the Teachings, and the third is Sangha or the community of practitioners. Whether you are Buddhist or not, these directives work with all belief systems or religions. First you find your teacher, one who opens the door to your inner self. This teacher can be anyone who lights your curiosity, even your higher self. The second task is to follow the teachings as they are presented to you, like a template to expand upon. The third task is to find your community, those who can share and teach each other.

At this time, as with all full Moons, we are arriving at the end of the cycle we set upon when the Moon was new in Scorpio, last November 1st. Under the double influence of the Sun and Moon in Scorpio, we were looking at how to become our own shamans, alchemists, and psychologists as we explored the innermost layers of our beings. We were encouraged to seek our own “becoming” through looking at the shadow side of our being. This was a time of letting go of all limitations in regards to Spirit. Now, with this Full Moon we see the outcome of those goals, and where we sit within our own inner self; freed or still captive.

Saturn at 28 degrees Pisces trines the Moon. While Saturn is still in this sign until May 24th, it is tying up its cycle with this positive aspect. Saturn is the strict teacher, but in Pisces its lessons are about trusting the unseen and letting go of fear. We are completing the lesson of learning how to set healthy boundaries while still being compassionate. Life is asking us to surrender control and go with the flow.

At this time, Uranus plays a role in our becoming. It is conjoined with the Sun at 26 degrees Taurus and opposite the Moon. Uranus is the planet of change, one that rattles our cage of self limitation. You are what you believe until Uranus points out where you have sold yourself short. This planet shows us all our individuality and how we can become free from control and inhibition. With the Moon we are dealing with emotions and in this sign, things that are normally hidden come out into the light to reveal what blocks progress. Allowing these energies to help us comb through the snarls and see what needs removing before we step into freedom is the goal.

As with the Buddha, we are all avatars in this world. We are here to find our uniqueness and thrive. We must go through dark and light times in order to learn. It isn’t punishment but directives to keep us on our path. So if you seek peace, surrender to the truth; about yourself, about others, about why we are here and what we are meant to learn.

It is all about love.

Judy Crescenzo

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