Breaking Ice Moon: Full Moon in Scorpio

The moon waxes full in Scorpio on April 26 at 10:31pm (CT).  Each full moon of the year has a perennially recurring name.  “Breaking Ice Moon”, named by the Algonquin, seems most befitting of the astrology of this April’s full moon!  It is the first of two “super moons” in 2021 when the moon is closer in orbit to earth, also known as “perigee”.  The next is the eclipse on May 26.

Moon in Scorpio faces off with four planets in Taurus: Sun, Uranus, Venus and Mercury.  An opposition between planets in Taurus and Scorpio receives a tense square from Saturn in Aquarius.  This fixed t-square tests solidity, which can “make or break”.  It shows where the blocks and break-throughs exist.  The full moon in Scorpio catalyzes a release of grief and trauma.

Over the last year, humanity has been writing the script as we go for how to navigate this pandemic, with many scenes, character changes and plot twists.  The full moon is closely aligned with Saturn in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus.  It contains the task of integrating limitations and rules with innovation and radicalness, “breaking the ice” so to speak.  The rules themselves change- a rocky transition indeed! 

April 26 the elements tip the balance toward earth, that’s why this time of year is known for fertility and gardening. Taurus invites earthly delights of comfort food and sensuality.

Pluto begins retrograde April 28 (CT). Coming up May 13 Jupiter ingresses into Pisces- more on this astrological event later!