Full Moon in Scorpio
A Wabi-Sabi Interlude
My trembling hand is still holding onto a dinged-up dice cup. The Big Gamble is behind us, and Zeus is sleeping off a hangover. Whether counting our losses or processing the bewildering grace of divine favor, many of us are waking up to a new world and probably gaining a little more freedom in the process.
In the aftermath of the recent eclipses and the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction, we are summoned to explore uncharted territory. Some of what we took for granted has been turned inside out and upside down. The map of our psyche awaits a fresh stroke of the quill. Amidst shifting sands, we can redraw peaks and valleys with vibrant colors, erase old borders, and tentatively dash-line some new ones.
The Moon in Scorpio, saturated with Sol’s light on April 23rd at 4:48 PM PT (your time), invites us to look at the full picture of all that has transpired. For this occasion, I would like to invoke the spirit of kintsugi – the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. Eager to glue back pieces with a delicate line of powdered silver, Our Lady wields her Scorpion tail like an artisan of emergency response.
The pattern of breakage and repair is a valuable and indispensable component of our life’s mission, rather than a flaw or failure. Let’s honor each crack and crevice as a testament to our resilience! By appreciating the beauty of impermanence, imperfection, and the passage of time, we can put the pieces back together in new and more beautiful ways.
Governing both syzygies in this lunation cycle, Mars is endowed with special powers. A master kintsugi craftsman in Jupiter’s arty abode, he finesses the deepest cuts back to wholeness, elevating each crack to a masterpiece of hard-won victories.
Still co-present with Saturn, Mars prompts us to boldly face the echoes of our choices and the weight of consequences. Saturnian necessity is a great motivational force that compels Mars to cut out whatever is obsolete.
Can you find any mental and emotional patterns that are overripe, outworn, or burnt out? Thank them and send them on their way.
Meanwhile, Luna treks through Mars’s murky marshes, updating her strategy with every move. The cohesive force of Fixed Water draws all our subtle perceptions together, transforming vague intuitions into vital guidance. Armed with incomparable instincts, she navigates the unknown, embracing the journey that lies ahead.
While acknowledging the thrill of enriching surprises, Luna also nudges us to take full ownership of our lives. Wielding Mars’s mighty sword of self-determination, she can be a counterbalance against the shadow of learned helplessness.
In the worst-case scenario, believing our actions have little to no impact on our circumstances can lead to apathy and resignation. In such a case, let martial self-reliance save the day! A pragmatic approach might help us anchor ourselves in the present moment, fostering greater resilience and inner peace.
Swimming a straight course to Neptune, Mars imbibes the elixir of boundless imagination. It’s the bigger, mythological picture of heroism that inspires us to build a better sense of self-agency and autonomy.
Consider this…
As Mercury is about to station direct on April 25th at 15° Aries, there’s still time to assess the current situation and identify lessons learned. Hermes sizzles with excitement to participate and help us adjust our strategies. An intense yet fruitful phase of slowing down to reflect on our new values and goals paves the way to successful outcomes.
Michelle Corbesier is an astrologer and artist residing in Belgium with her beloved husband and furry companions. Offering natal, horary, and synastry consultations, Michelle is passionate about guiding others on their journeys of self-discovery and empowerment. Sharing her love for the starry craft, she also provides private tutoring and mentoring to aspiring stargazers. Get in touch with Michelle at Michelle’s Midheaven, or on Substack, Instagram, YouTube, MeWe, and Facebook.
Always enlightening with an art felt message for the souls depths of spirituality. Thank you for sharing. This message was well received and being processed for spiritual growth and understanding of a journey through this ever changing life.
This is such a great piece of writing as well as solid astrology! Love it. Thanks for sharing with us