May 12, 2025 | 9:55 AM Pacific Time
22°, 12” of Scorpio
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On May 12, 2025, we will have a Full Moon in Scorpio. The Moon will be at 22 degrees, 12 minutes of Scorpio, while the sun is opposite the Moon at 22 degrees, 12 minutes of Taurus.
Find which house Scorpio rules in your natal chart. This will tell you the area of your life being illuminated by the Scorpio Full Moon.
Think back to November 1, 2024. That’s when we had the Scorpio New Moon. Where were you focusing your energy? Look back at text messages, photos, social media posts, emails, what was going on in your life? Your thoughts become the blueprint for your reality.
If you have any personal planets or angles around 22 degrees of Fixed signs: Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, and/or Aquarius, you are likely to feel this Scorpio Full Moon the most.
A Full Moon typically represents a culmination, a completion, an ending. And so far in 2025, we have had a lot of clearing energy and we are laying the groundwork for powerful new beginnings. Our mindset is going to be the game-changer because where your focus goes, energy flows. Your thoughts create your reality.
All About Scorpio
Scorpio is the mystic of the zodiac. Ruled by both Mars and Pluto, Scorpio is a deep, esoteric energy that is not afraid of transformation. A fixed, feminine, water sign, Scorpio’s energy is like a wild river that is frozen on top. On the surface, it may not seem like there is much emotional depth or perhaps emotional reaction. But below the surface, a Scorpio is always feeling, always thinking.
The natural ruler of the eighth house of sex, Scorpio’s energy is connected to death and rebirth, which is why the symbol of the phoenix is often associated with Scorpio. The eighth house also rules over the occult, astrology, mysticism, big life changes and life transformations, sexuality, other people’s money, and inheritances.
The moon is ruled by Cancer, another water sign, so Full Moons tend to be emotional to begin with, but when we have a Full Moon in Scorpio, which is all about death, rebirth, transformation, exposing power, secrets, etc. it’s even more emotional.
Scorpio is a fixed water sign however, so there is tremendous attachment to emotions, which makes releasing what is no longer serving us more of a challenge, we really don’t want to let go of the familiar.
At this time, don’t try to fight any changes, just slow down, go with the flow, take deep breaths in and out of your heart space.
Scorpio sees past the facades and appearances we put up; there is nowhere to hide and you may be feeling that right now. You may feel exposed, raw, vulnerable, but this is really about healing. So this may feel like we’re being pushed to release buried emotions and share information that we have kept to ourselves, this may alter some of our relationships and dynamics with those in our lives. It can be a time of crisis, hidden obsessions coming to the surface, a time of purging.
Take deep breaths. Go with the flow of the waves.
Emotions and tempers are going to run high.There may be some value in these emotionally turbulent times – it can be a reminder of how powerful we are, it can also help us clear energy and make room for new energy that is aligned with our greatest good and our destiny.
As we each navigate our own emotional tides, we can also tune into the collective energy. On a collective level, what does the Scorpio Full Moon have in store for us?
This powerful lunation brings emotional intensity and transformation. Tensions between security and change may arise, especially in relationships or home/work balance. Expect power struggles, emotional purging, and breakthroughs—especially if you’ve been suppressing your truth.
Breakthroughs and awakenings are possible—especially through discomfort.
Emotional maturity and spiritual practices offer grounding amidst upheaval.
Romantic and creative energies are strong, but illusions may blur boundaries.
Mental intensity and societal shifts challenge old structures.
A pivotal moment for healing, releasing, and recommitting to your values and growth.
As we move through this potent window of cosmic influence, the stars urge us to navigate tension with grace, release outdated patterns, and embrace soul-aligned evolution.
The Sun opposite Moon highlights a classic tug-of-war between head and heart, spotlighting emotional vulnerability and the pressure to perform. You may feel split between public demands and private needs. Trust that this friction is here to help you grow into deeper self-awareness. Emotional resilience is your anchor.
Meanwhile, the Sun conjunct Uranus is electric. Expect the unexpected—shocks, awakenings, and sudden shifts that rattle your sense of control. Instead of resisting change, ask yourself: What would freedom feel like? This is the Universe’s invitation to break old molds and liberate your authenticity.
Supporting you is the grounding influence of Moon trine Saturn, bringing calm and emotional steadiness. It’s an ideal time to call in ancestral wisdom, honor your lineage, and trust your instincts. Feelings of nostalgia or a pull to the past aren’t distractions—they’re messengers.
Yet not all is serene. Moon opposite Uranus stirs anxiety and emotional impulsivity. Don’t make major decisions in a moment of overwhelm. Flexibility and patience are your friends. Similarly, Mercury square Pluto asks you to face uncomfortable truths. Watch for obsessive thoughts or power struggles in communication. Go deep, but avoid the trap of mental warfare.
Love and connection shimmer with potential as Venus trines Mars and conjuncts Neptune. There’s a dreamy, sensual, soulful pull toward creativity, compassion, and romance. Let yourself enjoy beauty, but stay grounded—Neptune’s haze can lead to illusion.
Still, challenges persist. Jupiter square Saturn reminds us that growth isn’t always linear. You might feel stuck or limited. This is a sacred recalibration. What beliefs or habits must shift to align with your expansion? And Saturn conjunct Neptune peels away illusions around your responsibilities. If you’ve cut corners, this is a wake-up call. If you’ve done the inner work, spiritual maturity and grace are available.
Longer-range, we’re blessed with Saturn sextile Uranus and Uranus trine Pluto, which support deep, lasting transformation. These transits help you break down old paradigms and create new systems that honor both freedom and structure. This is slow, seismic, soul-level change. Trust it.
This is a time of refinement. Of choosing truth over comfort, intuition over impulse, soul over ego. Stay rooted in what matters. Breathe through the breakdowns. Trust the breakthroughs.
Your transformation is not just personal—it’s planetary.
General Horoscopes All 12 Zodiac Signs
If you have natal planets around 22 degrees of Fixed Signs, Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, and Aquarius, you are likely to feel this Scorpio Full Moon the most and find it more turbulent to navigate as there are challenging angles forming with your natal planets. Remember challenges are good for our growth. And before we can welcome new things into our lives, we have to make room by letting go of the old energy.
If you are a Cancer, Capricorn, Virgo, or Pisces, you are likely to enjoy this Scorpio Full Moon as harmonious aspects are forming with your natal planets. You are likely to enjoy or experience something positive with this energy. Take advantage of this powerful momentum.
If you are a Gemini, Sagittarius, Aries, or Libra, this is not the most eventful Full Moon for you as your natal planets are not really activated by the Scorpio Full Moon. However, it’s still helpful to look back at the area of your life ruled by Scorpio as other energy is at play.
Wherever this Full Moon lands in your chart, trust the process of release. Let the shadows rise to be seen, felt, and healed. Transformation is rarely easy—but always worth it.