Full Moon in Scorpio May 2025
Astrology + horoscopes for the Full Moon.
In this lunar cycle, our Full Moon is on May 12 at 12:57 pm EDT.
The Full Moon is a time of culmination, making decisions, and bringing things to the light. Full Moons are bright beacons in the sky, and they can literally and metaphorically act as a spotlight, illuminating what we were missing or overlooking before. Perhaps even what we were too busy to see (or didn’t want to see).
A Scorpio Full Moon wants us to dive deep into our world of feelings and shadow, braving the darkness to see what we uncover.
After all, we have the light of the Full Moon to light our way and guide us through our inner caves, our companion in the darkness. This is a time of transformation when secrets slip and we find it easier to share our desires with others. But we can also feel overwhelmed by the depth of our feelings.
When I think of the zodiac signs, I have imagery that pops in my head that helps me relate to them and feel into their energy a bit better. The water signs, Scorpio, Pisces, and Cancer, are all similar but to me they exist in very different landscapes. Pisces is creative and dreamy, and I think of lounging in a pool, floating on your back in the water, just letting your mind drift away (and distracted by the bright and colorful pool toys). Cancer of course exists at the ocean, but our watery crab friend can curl up inside their shell or crawl up to the edges of the sea whenever overwhelm kicks in. Scorpio to me looks like your ordinary body of water, like a calm lake at night, but when you step in you quickly release that there is no bottom. It is a mythical tide pool of fathomless depths. Scorpio can dive much deeper than any of our other water signs and has no fear in doing on. Scorpio loves to uncover the mystery and magic, to find the man behind the curtain, and then go further and discover the motivation and desire of the man.
So at this Full Moon, it is an excellent time to sit and discover new depths to yourself. Mysticism and magic are also tools you could use on your quest to discover more, and the tarot spread below is a great launching point.
This Full Moon in particular features a conjunction to Uranus, bringing change our way. You may find that you or others around you are acting more impulsively or that ways of thinking are shifting as quickly as the tides. This can bring about a feeling of chaos. But the key with Uranus is to go with the flow, because as much as we like to try to plan and control, we never know where the current is going to take us.
Look back to the middle of November of last year to see what themes were occurring in your life then. This Full Moon is helping to wrap something up from that time.
Some questions to ask yourself on this Full Moon:
What in my life needs to be transformed?
What emotions are just under the surface?
What part of my shadow am I hiding from?
What is this full moon revealing for me?
Horoscopes below.
Below is where you may be feeling this Full Moon highlight something for you. If you do not know your Rising Sign, you can look it up here
You're no stranger to deep emotions, but this Full Moon is really putting the spotlight on your inner world. This could be a time when secrets are revealed, or deep wounds you thought you had moved past resurface for another look. Let those feelings flow.
♉Taurus & Taurus Rising
Your 7th house of relationships is getting the royal treatment under the rays of this Full Moon. Friendships and partnerships that need more TLC could become more obvious now, and you may feel called to make a commitment to help your relationships blossom.
♊Gemini & Gemini Rising
Are you burning the candle at both ends? This Full Moon is here to tell you to knock it off. Your health and wellness are your priorities now, and you're ready to make a plan for the changes you want to see.
♋Cancer & Cancer Rising
Ready for your creative muse to come waltzing back into your life? This Full Moon lights up your 5th House of Creativity, and you're encouraged to follow your passion wherever it leads you - even to a new relationship!
♌Leo & Leo Rising
Home and family are on your mind now. Perhaps you're considering a move or thinking about the folks in your life that you consider family. Look to the foundations first and make sure whatever you're growing has a solid start.
♍Virgo & Virgo Rising
Email, text, or carrier pigeon, however you want to get the message out - now is the time. This Full Moon is helping you amplify your voice and carry your words of wisdom far and wide. Remember, your words hold power, so use them wisely.
♎Libra & Libra Rising
Illuminating your 2nd House of Values, this Full Moon is a fantastic time to set a budget or take a look at money matters. This could also be a time when a new job offer or career avenue opens up for you.
♏Scorpio & Scorpio Rising
This Full Moon is in your sign, highlighting you and your accomplishments. This is a time to really celebrate you! Whatever you've been working on behind the scenes, now is the time to share it.
♐Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising
This Full Moon is in your 12th House of Spirituality, which can feel like a deep letting go but also encourages a wonderful connection to your intuition and spirituality. Give yourself time to rest before the Full Moon in your sign next month.
♑Capricorn & Capricorn Rising
Your 11th House of Communities is illuminated under the light of this Full Moon, bringing new opportunities your way to connect with friends and your larger community. What gifts can you bring to the table to help others shine their light?
♒Aquarius & Aquarius Rising
The spotlight is on your career, achievements, and ambitions now. A goal you've been working on since the New Moon six months ago is finally coming to fruition. What support do you need to make your dream a reality? Don't forget to let others help you cross the finish line.
♓Pisces & Pisces Rising
What adventures are calling your name? The horizons are opening up before you, and you're ready to explore them. Themes around learning, travel, teaching, or blazing your own trail can all come up for you around this Full Moon.
I’m seeing some saying the moon is in Scorpio and some in Sagittarius… is this a difference in styles? Confused and wanting to learn more!
Wonderful insights! I just wrapped up my own comprehensive guide and horoscopes for this Scorpio Full Moon – hit publish late last night. The intensity of channeling that energy left me completely spent and surprisingly blank on how to integrate it personally. It's fascinating how that happens (any other astrologers relate?). Reading diverse interpretations like yours is exactly what I need to refresh my perspective. Thanks so much for sharing!