Scorpio asks us to look at our baggage and the ugliness that we attempt to hide from ourself and others. Anything you’ve been trying to keep hidden will likely surface during this New Moon to be dealt with. Personally and collectively this means behavior that’s abusive, dishonest, manipulative, jealous, greedy, just to name a few, will increase in intensity, get exposed, and hopefully find their way to the light through the transformative powers of Scorpio. We have the potential to step out of dysfunctional relationships and situations, and take back our power.
This New Moon has another strong energetic signature, and that’s Uranus. This New Moon is exactly opposite Uranus in Taurus and brings unpredictable, volatile, and groundbreaking energy with it. The Shadow and Light side of this dynamic opposition will create change. You may be dealing with situations outside of your control, but what you can control is your response to it. How we respond to circumstances gives us the power of choice.
We may be presented with some new information and needing to make some major life decisions. We may be experiencing loss in relationships or work that forces us to look at the trajectory of our life. We may feel inspired and energized to create change and embark on a new chapter, using the strength and fuel of these planets to breakthrough old limitations and empower ourself forward!
Whatever path you’re taking, Scorpio asks us to do everything with honesty and integrity. Selfish, ulterior motives and manipulative behaviors continue the cycle of karma. You get to choose to respond to what you’re presented with now, and that alone is empowering. So choose wisely. We also get to harness this New Moon energy and seed our intentions for what we want to create for our future.
The themes of Scorpio are around creating healthy boundaries, healthy intimacy and sexual relationships, discovering our own value and what you value, and working through finances and resources to help develop a solid foundation; though it might not feel like you have any foundation at all at the moment. Scorpio reminds us of the mystery of life. And sometimes when we come face to face with the unknown, we feel uncomfortable, ungrounded, insecure. Even if we are participating in something that inspires and excites us, we may still have all these feelings.
Uranus is electrifying and pushes that sense of instability to another level. We are being asked to use our internal resources as a point of stability. Breathing exercises, movement, meditation, affirmations, are some examples of what can help you stay grounded. Only you know what practices help ground you, and now’s a good time to create habits that support you.
Also keep in mind that Mercury is in Scorpio and stationing retrograde right now. Oh, did I forget to mention that? Well, all this energy of change, of seeding our intentions, may hit some obstacles on their way to manifestation. Go with the flow as much as you can now, because fighting against the current will likely cause more suffering, especially with Mercury retrograde coming up. Try not to be too impulsive, and create boundaries for yourself if you feel your values aren’t being respected. We may need to take a much needed break from people or situations that have been stifling us. Stay present and be sure that the break is coming from a place of integrity, and not from an overwhelming need to rebel.
