THE GOOD
Scorpio Moons are good for one thing: diving into all that yucky, painful, shadowy, emotional gunk that we never want to actually look at. This is your opportunity to do shadow work in an extremely effective way.
Fortunately, we have two trines coming our way during this period. The first is from Jupiter in Pisces - such a lovely water trine from an exceptionally positive planet. In Pisces, Jupiter typifies the mystic - one who has completely surrendered to the flow of life. This is an especially helpful ally to have during the Scorpio Moon period - you can expect emotional buoyancy and uplifted spirits to carry you through this underworld period. You won’t be doing it alone, either, and will find friends and allies coming to support you through your process. Find your solace during this underworld trial in the Spirit that guides all things - Jupiter will be sure to take you there.
The other trine comes to us from Venus in Cancer. This will provide significant help from this underworld experience from other people, and brings a kind of emotional comfort and solace - grace is given to those who choose to face their shadow and do their work. Between Venus in Cancer and Jupiter in Pisces, this creates a grand water trine in the sky - the exact kind of configuration that you would want for a journey through the emotional depths of youpr psyche.
THE BAD
The main difficulty with a Scorpio Moon is that…it’s a Scorpio Moon. Generally speaking, people don’t want to do shadow work and live in the underworld. Nobody that I know really enjoys that process. We’ll just have to bear with it and use it to our advantage as best we can.
(The difficulty of a Scorpio Moon is not a derogatory mark against people who were natally born with a Scorpio Moon. I cannot stress this enough. It is the Moon which is in fall here, not the individuals who have a Scorpio Moon in their charts. Nevertheless, an understanding of the difficulties associated with a Scorpio Moon will help everyone who has this placement to better understanding themselves and integrate their trauma.)
There is also a square from Saturn. As Saturn is the malefic of the daytime sect, much of the challenges he brings are more ethereal and internalized. There can be a lot of negative self-talk and personal frustration. If you are prone to depression and shame spirals, you could find yourself being taken over by thought-loops and negative reality-tunnels.
The silver lining: This period lasts less than two days. Once the Moon goes Void of Course on Tuesday early morning (EDT) we are home free.
THE WYRD
More of the Via Combusta (the Burnt Path) - until Monday morning. The Scorpionic side of the Via Combusta is especially notorious for insanity and demonic possession.
The Greek Magical Papyri (PGM) tells us that the Moon in Scorpio is an excellent period for black magic. We here at ancientastrology.org do not endorse the use of black magic. But it gives you another lens through which to view what the Scorpio Moon is all about.
Spellwork is not really advised during this period, unless you have a Scorpio Moon natally, or are having serious issues with underworld entities bothering you. If that’s the case, you may perform workings or castings for releasing attachments and letting go of fear. With the mutual reception between Mars and the Moon, binding spells will be productive and more effective than usual. Just make sure that the person you’re binding really needs to be bound. Every binding spell - whether ethical or not - has a cost.
Remember, everything that I tell you here needs to be indexed to your natal chart, especially the house placement of the Moon, any major transits and the time lords in your life. A strong period for one person may be more challenging for another. I am currently taking on new clients for readings, and I would be very happy to walk you through your own chart and astrological weather - book a session with me here!
ASTROLOGICAL SIGNATURES
Entry: Sunday, June 20th at 7:57am EDT / 11:57am UTC.
Departure: Tuesday, June 22nd at 8:55am EDT / 12:55pm UTC.
Moon in Scorpio: Fall of the Moon. This is a very challenging placement. The whole world feels a little unsteady. It is difficult to accomplish anything or get anything done in the material sense of things. Difficult emotions will continue to arise, and it may be easy to fall into an emotional hole or get stuck in a rut. However, Scorpio Moons are good times to take a pause from work and do introspection, especially into one’s own shadow and the darker parts of the personality that one would rather ignore.
Triplicity and Quadruplicity: Fixed Water. Fixedness indicates prolonged activities and an overall steadiness in people’s moods. The Moon in fixed signs makes activities more stable and their duration longer. The water element emphasizes the emotional and inner life, and people tend to prioritize their own inner states and unconsciousness patterns. The atmosphere takes a very reflective tone.
Moon’s ruler: Inferior Fixed Square to Mars in Leo. There is great help and support for grounding the Moon’s significations in reality and making long-term plans come to fruition. However, this square with Mars in the superior position could create a lot of explosive emotions and situations.
Relationship to the Sun: Inferior Water Trine to the Sun in Cancer. This is a very positive placement. Outer events and circumstances will noticeably support you and create feelings of flow, and your environment will rise up around you to move your will forward.
Aspects
Inferior Water Trine to Venus in Cancer. Interpersonal harmony is strengthened and you can make headway towards better connection in relationships. The arts flourish, and the voice of the muses becomes easier to discern.
Superior Water Trine to Jupiter in Pisces. As described above, this trine to Jupiter will help you through the challenges of a Scorpio Moon. Spirit, teachers, and mentors will be there to add grace to your endeavors in the shadowlands.
Superior Fixed Square to Saturn in Aquarius. Negative self-talk, rumination, challenges with self-worth and esteem. Confusion and lack of clarity can also be present. It will be difficult to get anything done. These troubles will be quite persistent with the fixed nature of the square.