First Quarter Moon in Scorpio ☽ Aug 12, 2024
artist: Kamwei Fong
Monday, Aug 12 ☠️ 9:19 am CDT
At this station the bold Leo Sun squares the waxing moon in Scorpio. Moonrise at noon, peak at dusk, moonset at midnight in all time zones. This moon phase follows the dynamic New Moon in Leo on Aug 4. First quarter phases clarify plans and intentions for the remainder of the lunar cycle. Next stop: Super Full Moon in Aquarius on Aug 19.
Scorpio requires deep commitment to ourselves. This quarter moon contains strong notes of struggle, dreams of swimming desperately in a choppy sea, grasping for a rocky ledge that remains just out of reach. This is the scorpion’s influence, sharply interrupting Leo’s fiesta to cast spells and shadows on the wall.
But somehow these mysterious encounters with the cryptic scorpion are welcome in the height of summer. They are like cool shade on a hot day, a reminder of the power of darkness. Leo is ruled by the Sun, the center of the solar system, and Scorpio by Pluto, the planet farthest from center. Imagine the Sun and Pluto stretching their arms out into the vast distance between them, intertwining in some remote asteroid belt. Within you there is an equally vast distance which must be overcome. The center of centers reaches out to the extremes.
Leo is associated with self-expression and childhood. It is in childhood that we discover ourselves, our individual personalities, and our strengths. With Leo’s help, we must jump directly into the intense heat of this moon phase. Scorpio is water, yes, but she’s more like fire-water. We will swim in this fire and get our energy back. It is time to sever some serious cords and lighten our load.
This is Scorpio’s specialty. With her help we dive deep down into the fire. We rediscover our sexuality, desire, and sensuality. But most of all we recover our personal power. Dysfunction shows its face clearly, shimmering in the moonlight. Where are we avoiding? Where do we need to be more courageous? The scorpion is with you. It will be hard but you will not fail!
Heat and intrigue roll together into a raucous gathering, creeping forward slowly and fabulously on gigantic flaming legs.
Take precautions against depression and nightmares <3
Distance and darkness give way to true intimacy. Sickness and intensity give way to immunity.
Great news: this moon phase forms a supportive trine to watery Saturn Retrograde in Pisces. Saturn’s influence is grounding and centering; solid yet relaxed. Chill out with Scorpio Yoga. In meditation, focus on the sacral chakra. To find your personal moon sign, click here.
Amazing insight. Mahalo!