Scorpio Full Moon Ritual Guide
Full Moon in Scorpio can be emotional and intense, it illuminates the darkest depths to uncover hidden truths. Expect the unexpected, as things that were once hidden reveal themselves. It is a time for change and for letting go. Scorpio energy is stealth, (we all know how great Scorpios are at keeping our secrets) but full moon energy is externalising and so this is a great moment for shadow work. This can be an opportunity for letting the things we’re hiding rise to the surface, for us to feel it in order to heal it and allow some eye-opening awakenings.
With the Sun in sensual Taurus, you may be drawn to a more luxe Full Moon ritual than usual. As both signs are about the physical, this is an important time to listen to your body, and recognise both opposing signs asking us to remain grounded and present in this moment.
Other planets in the cosmos are also powering up these emotional Full Moon vibes. Pluto, the planet of transformation and rebirth,is also ruled by Scorpio and goes retrograde on the 27th whilst the Full Moon’s energy is still with us. During Pluto retrograde, we are asked to look inward and process through the power of deep healing. A time for karmic lessons, we are reminded to take time to reflect, and to slow down so that we can speed up.
On a lighter note, Venus the planet of Love and Mercury the planet of communication are conjunct joining the Sun in Taurus. This means that we will feel it is easier to communicate all that we love and care about with those who we love and care about. This brings down to earth grounding energy, making it our ability to flow and connect with others effortless.
Follow our step by step Scorpio Full Moon Ritual Guide to maximise this mystical energy and awaken all five senses to honour this Sun in Taurus energy and feel supported in deep healing and reflection.
Step 1 - Grounding and Earthing
With such an emotional watery moon it is important to feel grounded and connected to the Earth to bring some calming energy to the proceedings.
Take some time out in nature, spend as long as you wish, but at least 5 minutes with bare feet standing on the Earth, feeling the breeze on your skin and the ground beneath your feet - repeat the mantra, “I am safe.”
Step 2 - Tune into the Sacral Chakra
With the sun in sensual Taurus and the Moon in sexual Scorpio, it is time to tune into your creative Sacral chakra. Listen to your body and tap into your intuition for the answers that you seek. Fluid Scorpio rules the hips and pelvis, the seat of our creativity. At this time we are reminded to move our body with ease and grace to shift out any stagnant energy and release blocks. Get fully into the body and become present, ready for your Full Moon ritual. Take some time to sway and dance, we recommend playing your favourite music, move in front of the mirror, be as fluid as possible maybe give yourself the eye, a little wink, after all Taurus vibes are “I love my body” whereas Scorpio vibes are “I love your body,” Dance like nobody's watching, or everyone’s watching if you’re a Leo!
If you’re a yoga lover you can also get into the hips with a yoga practice. To start, ground yourself in a cross-legged seated position. Keep your spine upright and start to move your hips making circles in a clockwise motion and then anticlockwise for a minute each way. We recommend a few rounds of cat and cow, maybe take some time in Goddess and Pigeon poses too. When you feel ready, gather any small crystals you have, and lie down placing a crystal in both hands and one on your sacral chakra, breath into this space for a few moments imagining a bright orange light.
Step 3 - Ritual Set up and Cosmic Cacao
Run yourself a ritual bath or an awakening shower. Use your favourite products, slathering your skin with oils or butters post-cleansing for a decadent feel.
As the Sun is in pleasure seeking Taurus, it seems only right we recommend a delicious ritual cacao concoction. Allow this drink to open the heart space and give yourself much needed compassion and kindness as you work through the shadow side that the Scorpio moon uncovers.
As you make yourself your cacao whisper the mantra...
I feel, heal and reveal for the greatest good for myself and others around me. I accept my whole self with love and compassion.
Before settling in, set up your ritual space. Call in the four elements by placing a crystal or pebbles and flowers in four corners, at north, east, south and west. Gather cushions and blankets, light incense and candles, and finally fetch your oracle or tarot cards and your favourite journal and pen…
It’s time for deep reflection, take some time to journal any thoughts or feelings that have come up for you during the last moon phase.
A question to ponder when you’re in your ritual setting:
If you had nothing to hide, nothing to prove or nothing to fear, what would you do?
Take some time to free write, what do you want to release and let go of, allowing the Scorpio full moon to wash them away.
Step 5 - Scorpio Moon Card Reading
This Full Moon is perfect for tapping into your intuition, the energy is perfect for working with the Tarot or Oracle cards as a tool for self reflection.
Before you draw the cards, sit in stillness for a moment, holding the deck of cards. When ready, ask the cards, and your higher self, to show you something insightful and helpful. Shuffle the cards and spread them out in front of you.
Some Scorpio questions to ask the cards:
Card 1: What energy will allow me to fully embrace and love my shadow side?
Card 2: What energy will help me heal and process?
Card 3: What energy will help me feel free from fear, lighter and more alive?
Close your eyes and hover your hand over the cards until you feel drawn to pick three. Lay them out in front of you and turn them over one by one. Before looking up any meanings, really study the cards.
Notice what you notice.
What messages can you gleam? What do you feel the cards are telling you? Trust your intuition.
After some time in reflection, move the three cards and the crystals to a window sill underneath the moonlight and let the crystals enhance the energies of the cards overnight.
Remember darlings you are your greatest healer, you are the magick.
Happy Full Moon in Scorpio!