The Full Moon in Scorpio is a drama worthy of its own operatic score! The moon is gleaming like a giant, all-seeing eye, presiding over the inky, mysterious waters of Scorpio’s domain. It’s a time when our inner monsters – jealousy, anger, resentment – start doing their most interpretive dance right in the center of our consciousness. And unlike those polite little emotions that tiptoe around, these ones are stomping about in heavy boots, demanding our full attention. Scorpio is a sign that doesn’t do “mildly.” It doesn’t merely wave to the subconscious; it dives in headfirst seeking out every hidden secret, every skeleton neatly tucked away in a closet, every unspoken grudge we thought we’d buried. Scorpio is the archetypal shadow worker, the one who drags things into the light, kicking and screaming, not out of malice, but out of necessity.  But let’s not mistake these intense emotions for mere turbulence without purpose. They’re transformative forces, much like the mythical Medusa. Medusa, after all, wasn’t just a monster; she was a symbol of rage and trauma, her gaze turning men to stone perhaps because she herself had been so thoroughly petrified by her own pain. Scorpio’s energy can feel much the same – overwhelming and petrifying – but also an opportunity to reclaim what’s been repressed.

The challenge here is to confront these emotions without being consumed by them. To look at Medusa not with a mirror, but with compassion – to say, “Alright, fury and fear, what are you really here to tell me?” Because, much like that gorgon’s gaze, Scorpio’s power lies in its capacity to reveal truth – uncomfortable, undeniable, sometimes ugly truth. This energy isn’t about destruction for destruction’s sake; it’s about clearing away the deadwood so something new can sprout. During this full moon, expect the unexpected in your emotional landscape. You might feel urges that seem irrational, responses that appear disproportionate – but these are your psyche’s way of pointing out where healing is needed. Feel the intensity, sure, but don’t act from it blindly. Like a good alchemist, use it to transmute; use it to dig deep into your own hidden caverns, where the gold of self-knowledge and self-compassion lies.

So, let the Scorpio Moon be your guide into the underworld of your own emotions. Let it help you shed that which no longer serves. Be brave enough to confront your own Medusa. You might find that the things that have been scaring you the most are also the things that have been keeping you stuck – and in turning to face them, you begin to move again, alive, awake, and a bit more whole.

The Full Moon in Scorpio sorts through the emotional mess we’ve been sweeping under the rug.” It’s time for some intense emotional housekeeping, but instead of a feather duster, we’re handed a shovel and a lantern. This is a moon that doesn’t just shine; it interrogates. Scorpio’s energy compels us to look into those dark, cobwebbed corners of our psyche that we’d rather ignore. It’s tempting, isn’t it, to direct this fierce intensity outwards, to blame others or hold onto old wounds with a grip that rivals a boa constrictor’s hug? But here’s the twist: this very energy, this heat that feels like it’s about to burst, can be harnessed for something far more profound — self-transformation.

Rather than giving in to the Scorpionic urge to strike with a stinger or glare with your Medusa gaze, this is the perfect time to dive into introspection. Yes, turn this penetrating focus inward. Ask yourself: Why am I feeling this way? What old story am I still carrying that needs to be rewritten? Scorpio loves a good mystery, and what better puzzle to solve than the one hidden within yourself?

Under this moon there is no need to bury emotions deeper; you have to unearth them, inspect them with curiosity instead of condemnation. You’re not dropping dead weight for the sake of it; you’re engaging in an act of release. Scorpio’s theme of “letting go” clears the slate, creating space for something more authentic, something that aligns with your true self. Letting go can feel like death – and in some ways, it is. The death of outdated narratives, the crumbling of self-limiting beliefs, the dissolving of relationships that do nothing but drain your light. You’re not forgetting, you’re forgiving – mostly yourself, for all the times you’ve clung on too tightly, thinking you were safer this way.

Imagine yourself at the edge of a deep, still lake, the moon’s reflection rippling in the water. This is the place where you bring those old grudges, those self-destructive habits, and cast them in. Watch them sink, not in despair but in liberation, knowing they’ve served their purpose, and now it’s time for them to be released. A Full Moon in Scorpio is the best time to do this work — to feel the intensity, but also to be the alchemist of your own experience. Don’t just sit with your emotions; ask them what they’re here to teach. And then, when you’ve got the lesson, thank them and let them go.

By directing this powerful energy inward, you’re surviving Scorpio’s transformative gauntlet and you’re thriving in it. You’re becoming more fully you — the you that isn’t shackled by resentment, or trapped in cycles of self-destruction, but free, lighter, and ready to embrace whatever comes next with clarity and strength. Remember, in the dark of the unknown, we often find the most potent parts of our own light.

The Full Moon in Scorpio is a bit like standing in front of a fiery cauldron where all that no longer serves you gets melted down and repurposed into something stronger, more refined. It’s a chance to step into your own underworld, but instead of lurking in the shadows, you’re there to take the reins, light your torch, and explore with intention. Anger and resentment, those trusty companions we often drag behind us like chains, are heavy things. They clink and clank, slowing us down. But what if we saw them for what they truly are? Signals. Indicators pointing us to parts of ourselves that still feel wounded, still crave attention, still need healing. Rather than allowing these emotions to dictate our behavior, we can use them as guides.

Think of this moon’s energy as a spotlight — illuminating where we need to go next. Where is the anger coming from? What does that resentment really stem from? When you ask these questions with genuine curiosity, the intensity starts to feel less like a Medusa turning you to stone and more like a compass showing you the way out of the maze. This is a time to confront those inner demons, not with fear or condemnation, but with open-hearted courage. To meet them in the deep, dark depths and say, “Alright, what are you really here for? What do I need to learn from you?” Because those inner demons, those fears we bury, are often just parts of ourselves that have been malnourished, ignored, or misunderstood. They need our compassion, our forgiveness, our acceptance to finally be set free.

The Full Moon in Scorpio offers us a moment of reckoning, but also a chance for resurrection. To shed old layers, to peel back the protective armors we’ve put on over the years, to strip ourselves down to the core of who we are — raw, real, unapologetically human. The freedom that comes from this kind of inner work is immense. It’s like shedding a skin that’s too tight, too restrictive, and stepping out in a form that feels truer to who we’ve become. Scorpio teaches us the art of transformation. It shows us that even the most intense, volatile emotions have a purpose: to catalyze growth, to burn away the impurities, to forge us anew. It challenges us not to fear the heat of our own emotions but to step into it, to allow it to shape us, mold us, transform us.

There are a number of gorgon legends in folklore. The commonest is that the gorgon was once a very beautiful woman. Some goddess is jealous of her, or some injury is done to her. Sometimes this is rape. The rape and violation of this woman spawn a sense of terrible outrage and a need to avenge the violation…She always has her tongue stuck out in a very phallic way, and there are generally snakes around. Sometimes her hair is made of snakes, as in the case of the Greek Medusa. Sometimes she has two snakes wrapped around each arm. She has very large staring eyes, and her gaze paralyses. She is an image of outraged, violated nature. I think it is difficult for a woman to actually recognise when the gorgon appears, because she simply falls into her, becomes her. Men spot it instantaneously. She has a characteristic voice, which is one of injured dignity and outrage. Her surface complaint may be typical, “How could you have hurt me?” or, “If you really loved me you wouldn’t have done that.” Underneath there is a deep ancient bitterness. It is the ancient bitterness of women feeling used, humiliated, trodden upon. This is a collective image, a very old experience, but a small personal hurt can plunge you into this voice that speaks with the pain of millions of years. Liz Greene

The Full Moon in Scorpio is the whistleblower, the ultimate truth-teller, dragging skeletons out of closets like it’s staging an emotional exorcism. It’s a lunar event that seems to rip the veil away from society’s most secret corners, exposing those power plays, those hidden manipulations, and the dark, murky places where injustice festers. Scorpio doesn’t care much for superficial pleasantries; it’s here to illuminate, to purge, and to transform – and it often does so in ways that can feel raw, jarring, and utterly uncomfortable. When this Scorpionic moon rises, it’s like a magnet for buried emotions, attracting the unspoken and the suppressed, yanking them to the surface with a force that can feel both overwhelming and liberating. The themes that Scorpio governs – power, control, betrayal, retribution – become so pronounced that they can’t be ignored. It’s as if the collective psyche starts whispering, then shouting, “Enough! No more secrets, no more silence.”

The troubling manifestation of this energy often lies in the realm of those long-concealed truths that come to light in shocking ways. The Full Moon in Scorpio is notorious for pulling back the curtain on things like sexual assault, public shaming, and the systemic mistreatment of women. This moon shines light on these issues, exposing them in their full, unvarnished, painful reality. It’s not just revealing the wound but demanding that we look at it, acknowledge it, and, importantly, start the process of healing it. This moon, in all its vengeful, intense glory, has a way of giving voice to the voiceless, empowering those who have been silenced by fear, shame, or societal pressure to finally speak their truth. It’s the energy of the whistleblower, the survivor, the one who rises from the ashes of their own pain to say, “This happened. This is real. You must see it.”

Yet, this revealing, this confrontation with truth, is not always graceful. It can come with stormy feelings of anger, resentment, and the desire for retribution. When the moon is in Scorpio, there’s a collective unearthing – people find themselves stirred by the injustices they’ve endured or witnessed, and the urge to reclaim power becomes almost primal. This is a time when stories are told, accusations are made, and long-hidden abuses come bubbling to the surface, demanding acknowledgment. But let’s not forget that this eruption, however intense, serves a deeper purpose. Scorpio’s influence compels us to confront these painful realities not out of cruelty, but out of necessity. The exposure of betrayal, humiliation, and abuse is painful, but it is also a vital step in the process of healing and transformation. By bringing these dark truths to light, we create space for collective reckoning, understanding, and ultimately, change.

So, what to do with this intense energy, with these truths that rise like ghosts from their graves? Recognize that this is a moment not only of revelation but also of potential redemption. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices that have been silenced, to bear witness to the pain, and to commit to a new way forward – one that doesn’t just brush these issues under the carpet, but actively seeks to address, heal, and transform them.

Scorpio’s Full Moon might feel like an emotional trial by fire, but it’s also a crucible for change. It reminds us that in the darkest of times, when the shadows are at their longest, there is also the greatest potential for light. For in these moments of confrontation and exposure, we also have the chance to dismantle the structures that perpetuate harm and build anew. To confront not just the perpetrators of injustice, but also the systems that enable them. It’s a call to look deeply into our own hearts and ask: What role do I play in this? How can I contribute to a culture that honors truth, justice, and compassion? And how can I support those who are speaking out, who are sharing their stories, who are doing the brave and necessary work of transforming pain into power?

So, while this Scorpionic moon might feel like a storm passing through, it’s also a harbinger of change. A fierce, unyielding advocate for truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. And if we can stand in that truth, if we can allow ourselves to feel the intensity without being destroyed by it, we just might find ourselves part of a collective resurrection – stronger, wiser, and more aligned with a future built on integrity and compassion.

The Full Moon in Scorpio, with all its wild, stormy intensity, demands that we confront what we’ve hidden, face what we’ve feared, and what we’ve long resisted. It’s a challenging dance with our shadows, to be sure, but one that also offers immense potential for healing, growth, and transformation — both personally and collectively. Scorpio’s Moon is a mirror, but not the kind that flatters or distorts. No, this is the mirror that shows us the truth, warts and all. It reflects back not the faces we like to show the world, but the deeper, more complex facets of our nature — the resentments, the grudges, the wounds we’ve carried like badges, and the secrets we’ve tucked away in the darkest corners of our minds. This is the kind of mirror that says, “Look closely. Look deeply. There’s work to be done.”

But this isn’t a mirror held up in judgment. It’s a mirror held up in service of growth. Because you see, Scorpio, for all its intensity and reputation for brooding, is fundamentally about transformation. It is the phoenix that rises from the ashes, the snake that sheds its skin, the soul that dives deep into the depths to find the treasure buried there. It takes us down to go back up again, stronger, clearer, more aligned with our true selves. This period of emotional turbulence is not to bring chaos or suffering; it’s a process of catharsis — purging of the old, stagnant emotions holding us back, keeping us stuck in loops of pain or patterns of behavior no longer serving us. This is an invitation to release, to let go, to transform the energy of anger or resentment into something more constructive, something healing.

This lunar phase invites us to step into that discomfort, not to be swallowed by it, but to use it as fuel for transformation. It’s about asking ourselves the hard questions: Where have I been complicit in the systems that perpetuate harm? How can I contribute to a culture of equity and compassion? Where in my own life do I need to let go, forgive, or set a new course? By engaging in this process of deep introspection, we do more than heal ourselves; we begin to heal the collective. We acknowledge the pain and the darkness, but we also honor the potential for light, for justice, for a more compassionate and equitable world. This is the alchemy of Scorpio — turning lead into gold, pain into wisdom, shadows into clarity.

Clare Martin says,

Clare: At the Full Moon emotions are heightened, we dream more, consume more alcohol, take more drugs, and even bleed more freely.

Audience: I work as a midwife and things get very interesting around the time of a full moon! We always get higher rates of caesarean sections and bleeding and we always have an extra midwife on duty at the full moon.

Clare: That’s actual a deliberate policy?

Audience: Yes, and although I don’t know of any research to support this, we have our own thesis.

Clare: I have also heard that more police are put on duty at these times, because there are more crimes, more violence and more emotional explosiveness.