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Current Astro Report: Taurus Season | Full Moon in Scorpio
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Updated April 23rd
Full Moon in Scorpio April 23rd
The Pink Full Moon in Scorpio arrives on April 23rd at 19:49 EST/16:49 PST. (Pink to signify the flowers blooming at this time of year!) After the lunar eclipse on March 25th, we are being asked to release any stuck emotions or negativity. Let Scorpio illuminate what you’ve been resisting or ignoring. The answer is in the the thing that you’re afraid of. Lean in and get ready for your rebirth.
Keep in mind that we’re still in Mercury Retrograde and communication break downs are possible. Also, while emotions are great, don’t let them get the best of you and lash out when you don’t need to.
Full Moon
What Is A Full Moon?
The full moon signals that the moon is at it’s full power. This is just an optical illusion of course. The moon itself doesn’t glow; it’s simply reflecting back the light of the sun. During the full moon, the sun, earth, and the moon sit in line, creating the visual effect of the moon being full.
The full moon also signals the end of one lunar phase. After the fullness of this moon phase, the moon will slowly begin to visually shrink or “lose” it’s power.
It sits in opposite position to the new moon: a time when the sky is completely dark and the beginning of a new lunar phase.
Full Moon in Scorpio April 23rd
Theme: Embrace Your Emotions
As a water sign, Scorpio reminds us to tune into our emotions. Emotions aren’t nuisances or things you have to conquer. They’re messengers. The feelings that you’ve been avoiding aren’t here to punish you. They’re here to help you evolve. What have you been resisting feeling? Do you need a good cry or perhaps to scream into a pillow? Lean in and let yourself feel it. I promise that it’s not as terrible as you think it will be! Plus the energy of resisting those emotions is often worse than just feeling it. Let it all rise up and cleanse you.
Full Moon in Scorpio April 23rd
Theme: Harness Your Inner Power
Scorpio is one of the strongest signs in the zodiac and this full moon is here to remind you of that power. Where have you forgotten your power? Where are you giving it away? Time to call it back in! This is your life and you play by your rules. Don’t give into fear or do something you don’t want to do out of people-pleasing.
Full Moon in Scorpio April 23rd
Full Moon Manifestation
When the full moon shines bright in the sky, it fills everyone with a natural boost of energy. However, this symbolizes the end of the energy cycle–which traditionally makes it a great time to release old patterns and shed toxic energy.
While you can manifest at any time, my suggestion for the full moon is always to take inventory and think about cycles, beliefs, or patterns that you are ready to release.
(On the flip side, the new moon is the best time for manifestation since lunar energy “grows” after that time!)
Full Moon in Scorpio April 23rd
Scorpio Full Moon Ritual Ideas
Full moons are always a great time to do energy clearings, cord cuttings or releases. (After all, the moon starts to get smaller from here.)
However, some people do like to use this energy for manifestation as well. If you have an intention that just can’t wait, then go for it!
If you’re doing any magickal workings, incorporate anything that signifies water: blue or green, a bowl of water, the color silver, white candles, etc.
Full Moon in Scorpio April 23rd
Scorpio Full Moon Journal Prompts
- What do you need to release right now?
- Where are you holding on to something you need to let go of?
- How is stubbornness or rigidity blocking your expansion?
- Where is your intuition guiding you?
- What do you need to alchemize right now in order to move into your next stage?
Next Up: New Moon May 7th
Updated: April 20th 2024
Taurus Season: April 19th-May 20th
Indulgence! Relaxation! Stubbornness! Naps!
The sun moves into Taurus at 10 AM EST/1PM PST, bringing a bit more chill into our life after fiery Aries season. This is your permission slip to slooooow down and enjoy the finer things in life: gourmet food, luxury clothing, or even just a ton of cozy blankets and pillows on your sofa.
Theme for Taurus Season: Structure To Support Your Goals
While Aries is all about passion and striking out in new (often surprising) directions, Taurus is all about creating a safe foundation to build on. Where do you need some support in your life? What can you add or subtract in order to help you build your goals for this year? With Jupiter also joining Uranus in Taurus on the 21st, this season is extra ripe for planting seeds and setting yourself up to achieve what you want!
Theme for Taurus Season: Self-Care
There’s no one better at self-care than sturdy Taurus. Now’s the perfect time for all those little rituals that make you feel great. Bubbles baths (of course!) but also massages, DIY facials, buying new perfume, etc. Even if you’re not the kind of person who does this a lot, Taurus is begging you to slow down and get sensual-even if just with yourself.
Theme for Taurus Season: Rigidity
Taurus is sturdy, yes, but that can often translate into stubbornness. Stay self-aware this season and try to think of the big picture. Don’t get stuck out of fear or comfort! Sometimes we have to get uncomfortable and do something new in order to create what we really want.
Key Dates This Taurus Season:
April 20th: The biggest transit of the year occurs when Jupiter and Uranus join in Taurus, heralding sudden positive changes.
April 23rd: The Full Moon in Scorpio
April 25th: Mercury Retrograde ends
April 29th: Venus enters Taurus (get extra sensual!)
April 30th: Mars moves into Aries (tempers may flare!)
May 2nd: Pluto retrograde begins
May 7th: New Moon in Taurus
Taurus Season Ritual Ideas & Activities
- Cast a love spell. Taurus is ruled by Venus, so this entire season is perfect for any love magick spell.
- Wear your nicest outfits just because (Just say no to sloppy yoga wear at the grocery store)
- Buy yourself some luxury food that you don’t usually have (ie. that French butter I’ve been eyeing over on Tiktok)
- Plant some seeds, repot your plants or do anything else that connects you with literal earth
- Write down some intentions and bury them in the earth (or a potted plant)
Journal Questions/Self-Reflection For Taurus Season:
- How can I better support myself at this moment? What structures or routines do I need?
- What can I do to feel more grounded? (Spend some actual time with your bare feet on the earth for bonus points!)
- Where can I indulge myself right now?
- How can I honor my physical body at this time?
- What do I need to focus on to raise my self-worth?
Updated: April 1st 2024
Mercury Retrograde April 1st –25th 2024
When Is Mercury Retrograde?
Tech problems! Communication breakdowns! Travel nightmares! Ex’s reaching out!
Yes folks, it’s that time of the year again. This time Mercury Retrograde hits from April 1st-25th.
(But FYI, the pre-retrograde shadow began on March 18th and the post-retrograde shadow lasts until May 13th.)
What Is Mercury Retrograde?
Mercury Retrograde is the time of the year when Mercury appears to move backwards in the sky. Since Mercury rules tech and communications, this can create some issues for us earthlings! As above, so below, goes the saying (and thus the theory behind astrology).
However, it’s nothing unusual! Mercury Retrograde happens about 3-4 times a year. It doesn’t have to be a scary time of year so keep reading to get the details.
Mercury retrogrades typically bring tech problems, communication issues, travel delays, and yes, elements from your past showing up again. However, most of this can be conquered with a bit of patience. It’s also a perfect time to look into your own past, whether revisiting painful memories or looking through old photos. By looking backwards with our current perspective, we can often learn new lessons from what we’ve already experienced.
Mercury Retrograde in Aries
Ahhh yes, Mercury Retrograde: our several-times-a year reminder to slow down, expect mistakes/communication breakdowns, and time to tango with our past.
However, you really don’t have to be afraid of Mercury Retrograde. It’s a normal and natural astrological cycle, just like any other one. (Definitely not a curse, nor will absolutely everything go wrong!)
This Mercury Retrograde begins in Aries and enters Taurus on Dec 22nd.
As it’s occurring in tandem with eclipse season, this retrograde asks us to be willing to let go. Eclipses are all about sudden shifts and Aries gives us the bold strength to take action now.
As usual during this retrograde, be prepared for tests and blasts from the past. The real question at this time is: how do you react this time around? Are you going to go back to old patterns? Or have you grown and shifted? The proof is in the pudding my friend!
Think about who you want to be and act from that space, rather than falling back into comfortable old routines. There’s never been a better time to switch things up.
It’s generally best to avoid signing new contracts on this time, but if you have to, the cazimi on April 11th is the best time.
PS Want more? Check out how to manifest with your zodiac sign here or how to do shadow work with your zodiac sign right here!
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