Super Full Moon in Scorpio — the article

by Sonja Francis | Apr 19, 2021 | Astrology Articles

On April 26th, at 11:32pm EDT, the Full Moon in 7 degrees of Scorpio becomes exact. The Moon in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio opposes the Sun in steady, peaceful Taurus.

This Full Moon has heightened effects on us for two important reasons: first, it is a “Super Full Moon” (i.e. the Moon is at its closest distance to the Earth) — in fact, it is the first of three Super Full Moons in a row! Secondly, Pluto, the ruler of Scorpio, is exalted, preparing to go Retrograde at 26.5º of Capricorn — less than 24 hours after the Full Moon becomes exact! All of this could increase emotional volatility but could also facilitate larger shifts in consciousness.

There are lots of other aspects worth mentioning in this Full Moon chart: a Stellium in Taurus, a T-Square with Saturn as the Focus point — and we will address all of them in a moment. If you are currently a Member of my online community, feel free to also watch my Super Full Moon video here.

I should also mention that we will focus on Pluto’s powerful involvement with this month’s Super Full Moon chart, as it relates to our own individual birth charts, in our upcoming Forecasting Forum: click here for more info and to register. 

Also, non-Members can get access to this month’s Super Full Moon video, when registering for April 23rd’s Forecasting Forum.

This Full Moon shows us how far we have come, as well as what we must still release or transform, if we are to manifest what was begun at the time of the New Moon that occurred on April 11th.

For the next two weeks, we seek the balance and integration of two polarities, and are aware that something needs to be brought into alignment. The balance in question is between our physical attachments, aversions, and connections — symbolized by Taurus— and our emotional attachments, aversions, and connections (Scorpio).

The time of the Full Moon is always more extroverted and emotional. This particular one invites us to let go of fears or disempowering behaviors, and thereby break through to the next level of our evolution, individually and collectively.

So, here’s this Full Moon’s central question: As a society, are we living in alignment with our values, with what makes us happy and satisfied? How about as individuals? Do we feel empowered and emotionally fulfilled? Are there any fears in our way to achieving progress? Or any rigid thought processes?

All right, let’s look at the signs involved in this polarity,…

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All right, let’s look at the signs involved in this polarity, beginning with Taurus:

Taurus seeks comfort and material stability. It’s concerned with our relationship to the planet, and with the physical plane in general — and also with a hugely important part of our relationship with ourselves, namely “self-esteem”.

Of course, Taurus also has a shadow side: attachment to material things, especially when using them to make up for low self-esteem, seeking to feel better about ourselves through indulging in physical pleasures, immovability and wanting to keep things the same, usually so we don’t experience physical discomfort.

Scorpio, on the other hand, craves transformation — and it seeks this in part by putting us in touch with our deepest desires and worst fears, bringing them into conscious awareness, so that we can see and release what no longer serves, or whatever has become stale or toxic. Put another way, it helps us move from a “survival mentality”, to a passionate engagement with life.

Ask yourself: Where in my own life do I observe a “survival mentality”? In what ways might I have protected myself from feelings of hurt or disempowerment?

It’s essential to bring conscious awareness to the walls we have built to feel protected and more “empowered”. Addressing past traumas and any sense of disempowerment is the only way to allow for the return of trust toward others (and life in general). By acknowledging our fears and breaking down those walls we can transform into truly powerful beings of love and inner strength.

What is Scorpio’s shadow? 

Attachment to emotional connections (even if they are toxic), avoidance of emotional pain, armoring and protecting ourselves from incidents of disempowerment that no longer exist outside of memory, trust issues, black-and-white thinking, addiction to drama and darkness (or substances)… and anything we want to prevent: Scorpio’s shadow has us coming from an instinctual, self-protective place, rather than from intuitive, love-based spaciousness.

Scorpio wants to go beyond the surface, to our deeper motivations. For the next two weeks, ask yourself: Where do my behaviors bring disempowerment to others or myself? Where do my behaviors simply bring pain? What propels my sense of attraction or repulsion? What turns me on about life? What scares me?

Now, let’s talk about some of the aspects of this Full Moon chart, starting with the planetary rulers of this Super Full Moon:

Venus, the ruler of Taurus, is currently in its own sign, and in a close conjunction with Mercury, Uranus and the Sun in Taurus — creating a Stellium in Taurus that also opposes the Moon in Scorpio.

Since Uranus is a major player in this Stellium, we are definitely invited to be flexible and expect the unexpected — we need to be inventive, authentic, and willing to operate without social approval. We feel compelled to express ourselves in unique (or at least unconventional) ways.

We are receptive to new ways of thinking, doing, and living; this increased openness to all that is new and different may bring unexpected opportunities. Financial freedom, equality, and progress are important to us right now!

We might want to break away from whatever keeps us from honoring ourselves. It’s time to develop some awareness around what is genuinely our own values, versus those we may have adopted or inherited.

Ask yourself: What’s mine? What isn’t? What if it were ok to have a different outlook from others, even those we love? What about different values?Could I have some space around this rather than conflict?

The Stellium in Taurus opposing the Moon in Scorpio means that we are seeking balance between our body/physical comforts and our emotional authenticity with ourselves and others.

We are more aware of what we have (and what we don’t have, yet). On the one hand, we want to cultivate and maintain something real and tangible in our lives; on the other hand we want to discard anything emotionally inauthentic and toxic, so we can connect deeply with others, and passionately.

Even though we are quite aware of the importance of honoring our physical experience and taking care of our body and finances; we also see that deep emotional connections with ourselves and others are essential as well, especially those based on trust and empowerment. However, we may prefer to have peace rather than to explore emotionally complex situations with others.

Ask yourself: How might a conscious connection to my own breath help me stay present and grounded in my body? How might this honor my physical connection to myself? My sense of abundance in my life?

What still feels inauthentic or toxic in my life? Could I at least start to acknowledge it? Could I perhaps even talk about it with someone I trust? What happens when I suppress my feelings? When I don’t process emotionally difficult experiences? What if it were possible to work through my traumas with others and find peace in the process? What might 5% more trust and courage do for me?

The larger the reservoir of unprocessed emotional experiences, the more intense things can become, precipitating conflict, illness, and crises of all kinds. The question here becomes, what would you rather have: a moment of discomfort and vulnerability — like getting caught in the rain — or an immersion in pain and crisis when the dam bursts?

The Trine between the Moon in Scorpio and Mars in Cancer might be able to help us with this. Under its influence, we are more easily able to act in favor of establishing emotional connection with loved ones, and have the courage to let ourselves be vulnerable. We can more easily share about deep emotional issues stemming from the past and support each other in loving and nurturing ways.

Ask yourself: What might be possible if I trusted others and myself just 5% more? Could I then be more open to receiving support from the people I love? How might I lend loving and nurturing support to others? What if I allowed my feelings to flow, and released anything that feels outdated, stuck in the past? What are some favorite fears or concerns that I might just have the courage to address now?

Pluto, the modern ruler of Scorpio, is currently stationing in Capricorn. This exalted energy heightens our desire for an emotionally authentic connection to our long-term goals and social aspirations. That said, survival urges could be strong at this time, especially where we think we have no control.

We will feel this exaltation especially strongly for the two weeks after the Super Full Moon becomes exact — and will still feel it fairly powerfully until May 12th.

Until then, ask yourself: Where is “rebirth” called for? What cannot be denied?

How do my survival strategies show up at this time? Am I trying to hold on to what was? Am I resisting what is? Am I scared of what might be?

Where do I give my power away to something outside of me? Something that I don’t have control over to begin with? How could I feel more empowered in connection with my aspirations? How could I step into my own “authority” in the world?

If you’d like more detail about the impact on your own birth chart of the current Pluto Station, the upcoming Retrograde phase, and the influence of this powerful Super Full Moon, join us for the next Forecasting Forum on April 23rd — you can join us live or watch the mp4-video presentation of this live event.

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We also have a T-Square in this Full Moon chart: Saturn in Aquarius is the Focus point of this T-Square, making many Squares to  all the planets in Taurus, and to the Moon in Scorpio.

All of this invites us to slow down and reassess our commitments around intimate relationships — and become more aware of our need for space and a flexible approach to the body and our finances.

Ask yourself: What might communicating what works for me look like? What about what doesn’t? If I were going to set healthy boundaries right now, where would I set them?

What if I slowed down in the moment and assessed what is appropriate for me? What if any attempt to rush this process would result in inappropriate boundaries, rigidity, anxiety, overwhelm? Would I slow down and reflect if that were so?

As best as you can, let your “inner adult” be mindful of what your body requires to be functioning at a “normal” pace, and what needs to be eliminated so you can feel fully empowered in financial or intimate relationships.

We are feeling a very strong pull to be responsible citizens of the world who build lasting social interactions and mutually-supportive sustainable communities.  All this creates a lot of stress around our need to make progress (Saturn in Aquarius).

Since the solution always lies with the empty leg of a T-square, let’s take a look at Leo.

Leo is inviting us to focus on our own self-expression and joy — to balance any over-seriousness around our interactions with our ability to have fun and enjoy ourselves. Of course, this must take place within the boundaries of what is possible at any given time — a healthy, mature approach to this will be the best antidote to anxiety and overwhelm.

For the next 2 weeks, ask yourself: What might open up if I placed 5% more focus on enjoyment, gratitude, and healthy self-expression? How could I connect with others and have some fun, while honoring the boundaries and restrictions that are required at this time?

If I focused on all of the above (i.e. healthy self-expression, joy, gratitude, etc.), how might that impact my experience of abundance and emotionally authentic connections?

Could I be 5% easier on myself and still take responsibility for how I show up (both in “the world” and within my various communities)? How much more progress might I make if I focused on gratitude first?

To sum it all up: This Super Full Moon reminds us that every new beginning is the end of something else, and vice versa. Ask yourself: What fears and traumas need to be investigated and made conscious, so I can be more in touch with my own worthiness, and better see my own value?

What behaviors and habits need to come to an end to make way for me to create more abundance in my life? How can I balance my need for a deeper, more empowered experience with others, against my wish to honor my personal values and desire for freedom? (This can be connected to feeling separate vs. feeling “at one”)

As the first Earth sign, Taurus reminds us of the importance of connecting with nature and honoring our body as the temple of our Soul — without a healthy body, our Soul cannot do the work it came here to do.

Spending time in nature reduces blood pressure, eases depression, boosts the immune system, eases stress, and provides inspiration. Ask yourself: Could I give my body “the gift of Nature”? Perhaps for 15-30 minutes per day?

Break the routine in your relationships (the relationship with yourself included) and as best as you can, stay open and flexible: fresh air is blowing through our lives — so let it!

Do your best also to release what you have outgrown. Focus where you actually have influence rather than forcing things and struggling to change things beyond your control. And, as always, choose love over fear whenever possible!  
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 5-9 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

Sonja Francis

Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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Full Moon in Taurus — the article

by Sonja Francis | Oct 24, 2020 | Astrology Articles

On Oct. 31st at 10:49am EDT, the Full Moon in 8.5 degrees of Taurus becomes exact. If you are a Member of my online community, feel free to watch my video on the subject.

All Full Moons offer opportunities for us to see things in a new light — and they guide us away from polarization and division, toward balance and integration. Full Moons also illuminate the truth and consequences of our choices.

The Sun is in Scorpio and the Moon is in Taurus; not only that, we are also dealing here with a Moon/Uranus alignment in Taurus — and with two exalted Retrograde planets, that are slowing down to end their various Retrograde phases: Mercury in Libra and Mars in Aries. Their energy feels stronger inside of us — and because of the Retrograde component, this is an inner experience, an intuitive process.

You may recall that I talked a little about the Mercury Retrograde component in the last New Moon video and in my “Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio-Libra” webinar (which is still available for purchase until Nov. 3rd, for those of you who are not yet Star Members).

We will also address the exalted Mars component in our next Forecasting Forum on Nov. 8th. Feel free to join us, if you would like to know how Mars’ inward journey since Sept. 9th will impact what comes next for you.

There is currently an Early Bird Special that is available until Nov. 5th! So feel free to take advantage of that, unless you are already a Star Member — you guys are automatically registered and will receive an email to join us live, the day before the live event, and the mp4-video recording within 24 hours of the live event.

That’s it for announcements and logistics, back to the Full Moon…

Let’s take a look at the Scorpio/Taurus polarity: This Full Moon has both a Taurus and a Scorpio spotlight — one spotlights our relationship to our physical body, what we value on the physical plane, and the planet we live on (Taurus) — while the other highlights our relationship to emotional authenticity, intimacy/sexuality, empowerment/disempowerment, death/rebirth, endings/beginnings (Scorpio) — it is asking us to recognize our deepest desires and truest motivations.

You can ask yourself with this Full Moon: What do I truly value? What deserves my attention, appreciation, and care? Which of my values stem from social conditioning? Which need to change?

At its best, Scorpio is associated with…

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At its best, Scorpio is associated with transformation, and our capacity to shed what may have served us in the past, but now hinders our growth. We are indeed being asked to shed something in our life — a false belief, perhaps, or a “fake” identity or “way of being” — but it could also be a relationship, job, or something else more concrete.

The Sun’s passage through Scorpio is a time of transition, a time to go within to honor the realities of death and rebirth, the cycle of life, the most natural thing there is. The Sun started its passage through Scorpio on Oct. 22nd.

Ask yourself: How far have I come in regards to investigating or understanding my deepest desires? How am I doing with owning previously denied or rejected parts of myself? What parts of myself still operate on survival strategies? Where am I still left feeling disempowered in my life?

Scorpio ultimately teaches us that every ending is also a beginning — but the denser vibrations of Scorpio tend to bring up trust issues, black-and-white thinking, addiction to drama and darkness (or substances) — and anything we want to prevent. We could find ourselves coming from an instinctual, self-protective place, from survival rather than intuition and love-based spaciousness.

Ask yourself here: What am I invited to shed? Is there a cycle in my life that is ending? What might a new beginning look like?

The other pole in this balancing act is Taurus, which seeks a healthy relationship with the physical world; the Moon in Taurus calls us back to our senses. Taurus is often associated with money, but the sign is ultimately about our values, of which money is a subset.

We are invited to remember that we are blessed with a miraculous birthday suit, and a beautiful, precious planet — if we feel unworthy or empty inside, material objects or accumulations can only serve as a substitute or distraction from the emptiness that comes from forgetting those facts.

Ask yourself: What do I spend my time, energy, and money on? If this reflected my relationship with myself, what might that mirror show me? Do I feel worthy? Do I value myself? How do I show my value?

Do I seem to struggle with money (accumulating it, keeping it, making the most of it, etc.)? Does money fill an emotional void in my life? Do material objects do that? Or is money simply a tool or an energy exchange for me? How might a shift in perspective help resolve my relationship to money — and ultimately towards myself?

Taurus teaches us about the power of beauty, and about things that make us happy on a physical level — we are also called to develop our talents and sense of self-worth — and are helped to discover and manifest what we truly value and enjoy.

If we are to experience the highest vibration of Taurus, a healthy sense of self-worth is critical, so ask yourself: What matters most to me? What makes me happy, deep down? What is in the way of me honoring the physical plane? Of honoring my body? The planet? Physical beauty?

What is between me and feeling valued in the world? What if I was the only one of me there will ever be? What might my value be then?

In Taurus, we discover what we most require, in Scorpio, we explore what we most desire… and fear.

The Moon/Uranus alignment in Taurus brings a heightened focus towards our collective understanding of what is valuable, but also to our individual journey of how other people play a part in our ability to value ourselves.

We are invited to connect with like-minded people and learn something new about our unique talents or value to this planet. We are better able to connect to anything that involves beauty, nature, food, creativity, our talents and resources, and practical new applications of those things. As best as you can, be open to receiving feedback from others over the next two weeks.

Ask yourself: What revolutionary practices or inventions could I implement in my life that might support my finances, resources, values and make life tangibly more enjoyable for myself and others alike? How might a brainstorming session with like-minded people support my search for greater beauty and enjoyment in my life?

If you experience fear or uncertainty, focus on something you could really get excited about and get behind in a realistic, grounded way — something that could make a difference, something meaningful. We could also be caught off-guard somehow, so stay open-minded and flexible.

Venus (the traditional ruler of Taurus) is currently in Libra. This suggests that the key to loving and valuing ourselves currently lies in the realization that other people in our lives mirror back to us any parts of ourselves we have a hard time loving and valuing.

Ask yourself: What if I saw every one-on-one relationship in my life as an opportunity to learn something about myself? What I like, what I dislike about myself; what I hate, what I love about myself, etc.

Venus in Libra opposes Chiron in Aries at the time of this Full Moon. This asks us to create a balance between the inner healing process of our masculine energies (aggression, assertion, etc), what we identify with, or as, and our ability to relate to another.

Ask yourself: How do my triggers around anger relate to issues in my past? What about my insecurities around assertion? What role does “shame” play in all of this? When does shame show up? Could I give myself permission to feel ashamed, rather than push it aside?

Might my conscious embracing of uncomfortable feelings (like shame) be the most direct road to healing issues around “not being good enough the way I am”? Or the sense that “there is something wrong with me”… How could other people contribute to my healing process at this time?

What if taking a compassionate approach towards myself and what I identify with (or as) actually made for more fulfilling connections with others? How might a humble approach serve my connections and collaborations?

Pluto (the modern ruler of Scorpio) is currently in Capricorn, aligns with Saturn and Jupiter. This sobering combo is focused on self-responsibility and self-mastery — especially responsibility around social, governmental and economic issues, and self-mastery around our collective limitations and struggles or obstacles.

Ask yourself: Where would I set clear and healthy boundaries, if I were aiming to establish empowering, long-term, business relationships?

The long-term alignment of these slower-moving, planetary bodies has been going on for most of this year, and will come to an end in December, when Jupiter and Saturn will leave Capricorn for good and enter Aquarius. This starts a new Jupiter-Saturn cycle that will last for the next 20 years.

The new cycle might have a bit of a bumpy start, since Uranus (the ruler of Aquarius) will be squaring Jupiter and Saturn at the beginning of 2021. But ultimately an economic cycle in Aquarius brings lots of new inventions and innovations for the greater good! We will also talk in more detail about this new 20-year cycle on Dec. 6th (our last Forecasting Forum of the year)

I have several videos that you can watch and articles about the Saturn-Pluto-Jupiter alignment in Capricorn:
“Saturn in Aquarius, Jupiter/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn” — a 95 minute webinar.
Saturn Aspects – early August & Beyond (additional support video 2020)
Saturn-Pluto alignment — article

Mars (the traditional ruler of Scorpio) is currently in Aries, exalted and still retrograde at the time of this Full Moon. This suggests that we are urged to pay attention to how our connection to ourselves, and the things we identify with, will impact the next steps in our lives (especially after Nov. 13th, when Mars ends its 9-week Retrograde phase).

Ask yourself: What has come up for me since July 25th around self-identity or personal passions? What, if anything, have I already revised, reprocessed, or redone since Mars went retrograde back on Sept. 9th?

Again, we will address Mars’ shift in direction, which ends its 9-week Retrograde phase, in more detail in our next Forecasting Forum (live on Nov. 8th)… and if you’d like to find out how this planet’s transit might impact you personally, join us!

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Now, Mars in Aries squares Jupiter in Capricorn at the time of this Full Moon, asking us to take a look at the longer game for society and at our limited beliefs around worldly achievements — it would be wise to understand our long-term strategies before we make a move.

Ask yourself: What if there were a way to honor my desire for a passionate, exciting new beginning on a personal level, while also expanding my perspectives around the longer game for society? What if this could also be combined with honoring my quest for a socially responsible way of life? And what if that way of life could feel exciting and sustainable for all?

With this combo, we feel an inner restlessness which demands freedom and “space” but doesn’t necessarily return the favor. We may have a tendency to overdo or over-exert — and our expectations of ourselves and others might be way too high.

Ask yourself: What might open up if I expected 5% less of myself, just for today? What if I applied that to others too? Might my physical and mental energy levels help me be realistic about how much I can expect of myself right now?

We also talked in more detail about the “Mars aspects with Jupiter, Pluto & Saturn in Capricorn“, in relationship to our own birth charts, in a previous webinar. For more info or to purchase this webinar, click here.

Last but not least, we also have a Square between Mercury in Libra and Saturn in Capricorn in this Full Moon chart. This invites us to find creative ways to connect to our ideals when dealing with others, while staying committed to our long-term goals, one step at a time.

Ask yourself: Where is life calling for a commitment? Could I go for it one step at a time? If this is a long-term goal, am I truly building for the long-term? What is the worst that could happen if I didn’t slow down? If I didn’t stay present to the quality of what I want to produce or create long-term? What does the word “sustainability” mean to me?

Since Mercury is exalted and still Retrograde at the time of the Full Moon, we are especially drawn to pay attention to how we can best engage with others in a fair and equal way. During Mercury’s Station phase (Oct. 29th – Nov.7th), watch out for misunderstandings or rigid thinking, not only when it comes to interacting with others, but also when it comes to your own inner dialog.

Ask yourself: How might I create collaborations that support everyone involved equally and help us learn from each other?

To sum it all up: this Full Moon challenges us to rethink our interactions with others, use our power wisely, and remember we are all interconnected, and in this vast social experiment together. Hating on others or disconnecting from them is not going to change that!

Use the power of this Full Moon to get grounded in your physical and emotional body, break up any stagnation in your system or your relationships, and accelerate your transformation by immersing yourself in a deeper connection to all of life.

Here are a few final coaching questions for this Full Moon: If letting go always brought more peace, what would I dare to release? If I knew for certain that holding on kept me small, could I then simply let go, as best I could?

Where am I holding on to addictions or obsessions that leave me feeling less happy in the end? How could my breath support me in effortlessly releasing the “old” and allowing the “new” to flow in? If my breath gave my body the message that “all is well”, would I consider implementing “conscious breathing” more often?

Remember: When enough of us are able to keep our energy levels high, and authentically integrate all of who we are, those who rely on the denser energies will either change or leave… What if we were in human form at this time to assist with the birthing of a new and higher collective consciousness on Earth?

You may also want to click here to watch my video on this Full Moon.
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 6-11 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius, or Leo? If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

Sonja Francis

Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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