Lunar Eclipse & Full Moon in Scorpio Horoscopes – 5 May, 2023

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Since the new moon solar eclipse in Aries arrived on April 20, we’ve been moving through the cosmic blur that is eclipse season—made even cloudier by Mercury retrograde in Taurus, which began on April 21. Destiny, sweeping change, and dredging up the past are all in the air, as we come to the second and final eclipse of the season: the full moon lunar eclipse in Scorpio. It perfects on May 5 at 1:34 p.m. EDT and marks the final chapter of our current Scorpio eclipse story, as it’s the last eclipse in Scorpio that we’ll experience until 2031.

This lunar eclipse in Scorpio is anything but subtle; it’s primed to encourage a big emotional release. It aligns with the south lunar node, a fated point in the sky that’s akin to a cosmic garbage disposal, signaling that which we need to let go of or surrender. Given this node is currently wrapping up its orbit in Scorpio, which began in late 2021, this eclipse represents a final push for us all to let go of unsupportive behaviors tied to the Scorpio shadow-side themes of power, control, and fixations.

Elsewhere in the sky, Uranus, the planet of the unexpected, sits in direct opposition to this full moon lunar eclipse in Scorpio, adding the potential for surprise breakthroughs and innovation. As a result, it will be key to proactively tend to our hearts and nervous systems. The most we can do is expect the unexpected, and pad the day with flexibility and compassion.

Luckily, Venus and Jupiter—two of the most easygoing and fortunate planets in the sky—will also meet up today, reminding us of the importance of connection and to lean on our trusted loved ones for support. Some exciting or promising news may also arrive as a parting gift at the end of the eclipse, reminding us that when we release old and outdated patterns and behaviors and create space in our lives, the universe will do its best to fill it with new blessings.