If you’re still buzzing about last month’s astrology, hang in there because the cosmos is just getting started.
Before we get into how the lunar eclipse in Scorpio will affect your zodiac sign, it’s worth noting that this will be the last lunar eclipse in this fixed water sign for another eight years or so.
This fact not only validates the lunar eclipse’s potency, but also its alignment with the South Node of Karma. This is an emotional no-holds-barred eclipse, so consider what you’re ready to release and transform. Residual energies that no longer serve us are dissipating, and karmic cycles are breaking.
Scorpio’s polarizing presence, governed by Mars and Pluto, is anything but subtle. Every planet has a unique celestial expression, but this water sign’s mystifying and intoxicatingly penetrating archetype is a perfect blend of both. Scorpio, the lightest light and the darkest dark, aids us in unraveling the deepest parts of our unconscious. This is where we are confronted with our shadows and given the opportunity to evolve on a soul level. However, before rising from the ashes like the Phoenix, the ego-identified self must die. This isn’t going to be easy, but the essence of Scorpio can be as destructive as it is alchemical, so don’t be afraid to confront what comes to the surface now.
This lunar eclipse, which will dominate the sky on May 5 at exactly 1:34 p.m. ET (17:34 GMT), is known as a penumbral eclipse, which occurs when the moon falls into the “penumbral shadow of the Earth” (outer shadow) and its luminosity is slightly dimmed. It’s only natural for a lunar eclipse in Scorpio to blend into the background, but don’t be fooled by its lack of luster and visibility. Lunar eclipses, in addition to their close proximity to the South Node, have powerful endings and significant closures. Remember, this astrological phenomenon is notorious for bringing about life-altering changes and upsetting upheavals, but it’s important to remember that it’s all part of a divine plan. Speaking of, the astrology of May’s lunar eclipse is a little disorganized, so let’s take a closer look at what we’re dealing with.
First and foremost, the moon is in its “fall” when transiting the sign of Scorpio, because it isn’t an ideal place for the moon (planet of nourishment, sustenance, and feelings) to be. This makes fully owning and expressing emotions more difficult for the moon, especially given the intensity of this fixed water sign. Second, the eclipse is ruled by Mars in Cancer, which is the detriment of the planet of assertion, energy, and passion. Mars can be emotionally volatile when swimming through Cancer’s hypersensitive waters, so bring tissues with you. Pluto, Scorpio’s modern ruler, will also be retrograde in Aquarius, amplifying the potency of this slow moving planet.
The full-moon-lunar-eclipse in Scorpio takes place on May 5 at 1:34 p.m. ET(17:34 GMT) .
Mars will also be in harmony with the sun, Uranus, and Mercury retrograde in Taurus, and while Mars’ influence adds to the unexpected upheavals of this eclipse, this stellium in security-seeking Taurus wants us to show up exactly as we are, and own our truth in the process. This is especially true when it comes to topics like money, security, and value systems. Consider this: if your shadowy attachment is related to a toxic codependency or a fear-based mentality about money that you have unknowingly subscribed to, it is being brought to the surface at this time. For more reference on this eclipse story, think back to January 2022 when the Nodes of Destiny first entered the Taurus-Scorpio axis, which is also known as the axis of life and death.
According to your sun and/or rising sign (and seriously, you’re missing out if you don’t read these horoscopes for your rising sign), here’s what you can expect from the upcoming penumbral lunar eclipse in Scorpio:
How the Lunar Eclipse Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign
:: Aries
The shadowy aspects of your intimate relationships are amplified by the lunar eclipse in Scorpio in May. Mars, your fiery planet ruler, is also activating your fourth house of home, family, and innermost feelings, confirming the importance of your emotions right now. In Taurus, Luna will oppose the Sun, Uranus, and Mercury retrograde, presenting an opportunity to break free from an untrustworthy source and/or toxic comfort zone. Consider your sense of stability, as well as the values you’ve unknowingly sacrificed for the sake of a significant other. You are complete in and of yourself.
:: Taurus
Despite the unexpected upheavals that have forced your rigid personality to adapt, this eclipse story is still bringing you back into balance. For example, as this lunar eclipse, which sits across from the sun, Uranus, and Mercury retrograde in your sign, charges up your relationship sector, you’re retracing your steps and coming to terms with the parts of yourself you’ve compromised to maintain a superficial connection. Have these commitments influenced your sense of security and personal liberty? It’s time to be honest with yourself if it’s no longer blooming and valuable to you.
:: Gemini
What inspires you on a daily basis? Because of the potentially rocky nature of this eclipse, it is best to let go of the pressures and/or need for perfection. Shaking up your sixth house of health, diligence, and service—while opposing the sun, Uranus, and Mercury retrograde in your 12th house of unconscious patterns and all things behind the scenes—this energy is setting you free. It may be a comfort zone you keep private, or subconscious programming that justifies the value of your daily efforts. Out with the old, and hello to the new. Your peace of mind is priceless.
:: Cancer
Is it just resentment, or does it go deeper? Reconnect with your inner child, as this lunar eclipse will bring to light the shadowy aspects of self-expression, as well as areas where you may lack “self love,” whether creatively or in your desire for praise and recognition. Also, with the Sun, Uranus, and Mercury retrograde in your 11th house of community affairs, it’s important to distinguish between people you genuinely call friends and social cliques you unknowingly joined for validation. Your shadow self called, and it has a message for you.
:: Leo
Courage comes from within, but that should be the least of your concerns. The lunar eclipse in May is activating your fourth house of emotional foundations and family matters, bringing to light the darker aspects of your inner world. Whether in terms of ancestral patterns or innermost feelings, a part of your past is being eclipsed, but the process is liberating you. Consider what gives you a sense of authority and personal stability. You’re rewriting this story for the sake of your children’s children.
:: Virgo
The lunar eclipse activates your third house of communication, siblings, neighbors, and immediate surroundings, revealing hidden truths and unconscious memories. With the sun, Uranus, and Mercury all retrograde, this could result in an unexpected epiphany about your belief systems and/or personal philosophy. Also, with Mars in your 11th house of community affairs, truths about your ideals and sense of belonging in the world become clear. This is self-discovery, but it is on your terms.
:: Libra
You’re becoming more conscious of the shadow side of your energetic exchanges and intimate unions, but this lunar eclipse is here to free you from whatever you’ve unconsciously attached yourself to. Whether it’s an unknowingly toxic value system or a fear of not being able to make ends meet without the assistance of a significant other, a low vibrational exchange is being eclipsed for your highest good. Meanwhile, consider how you’ve unconsciously undermined your self-worth and sense of authority. You are not your financial difficulties from the past.
:: Scorpio
Consider your eclipse story’s spiritual growth and transformation since the beginning of 2022. Shadow work is never easy, but this supercharged lunation is here to liberate you and assist you in confronting your unconscious. With the Taurus stellium in your relationship sector, let alone Mars in your expansive ninth house of self-discovery and Pluto in your fourth house of family, what you once valued, or perhaps unknowingly relied on, is changing, and in unexpected ways. You’re breaking patterns that may have had a strong hold on you, so seek help from your ancestors.
:: Sagittarius
Are your daily investments still in sync with your soul’s truth? This lunar eclipse is activating your 12th house of surrender, healing, and unconscious patterns, bringing to light the dark side of your energetic exchanges, power dynamics, and acts of service. In addition, Mars (in Cancer) is emphasizing aspects of your life that may have lacked nurture and nourishment, resulting in your detriment. What are you no longer willing to give up? Consider what motivates your habits, rituals, and routines. Your eclipse story speaks to the energies that you unconsciously suppress and hide behind the scenes.
:: Capricorn
Have you been unconsciously relying on the approval of others to live in your truth? This lunar eclipse, which activates your socially conscious 11th house of community affairs and individual freedom, continues to highlight the shadowy undercurrents of your social surroundings, as well as how your desire for a sense of belonging may have become toxic over time. An unexpected upheaval, whether personal or professional, brings to light the security (or lack thereof) that surrounds your self-expression. A false social identity you’ve portrayed is being eclipsed, and it’s releasing you.
:: Aquarius
This lunar eclipse is bringing you back into balance if you’ve been feeling inhibited and/or energetically depleted in your sense of authority. Meanwhile, consider your definitions of success and notoriety. Is it a result of your childhood or a prominent figure in your family? This is an opportunity to go within and reconnect with your personal value systems, as it sits directly across from a stellium of planets in Taurus. The shadowy truth will be undeniable if you’ve unconsciously subscribed to a superficial image for the sake of financial security.
:: Pisces
Is your philosophy true to you, or is it based on an illusion? Most people are unaware of the true reason you wear rose-colored glasses, which stems primarily from your fear of harsh realities. This last lunar eclipse in Scorpio, however, is here to transmute pain into power, but it will most likely be the result of an unexpected perspective shift, landing in your ninth house of expansion, adventure, and self-discovery. This is especially true for those of you who unknowingly chose to find comfort in the “worst-case scenario” in order to feel secure. As is always the case, the truth sets you free, but it is up to you to choose the right path.
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