The Scorpio Full Moon forms a powerful t-square configuration, giving it a loaded feel, yet with many options for finding relief and solutions. Often the case with a Full Moon, the Moon is rather out on a limb. Observing the overall chart pattern, we can see the “handle” of a bucket shape with the planets, suggesting that the Moon, as a singleton, could be a deeply purposeful mover and shaker, keen to make a point or create an impact (for further information on the chart shapes theory developed by Marc Edmund Jones see https://www.astro.com/info/ in_jonespatterns_e.htm). We should not, therefore, underestimate the significance of a determined Scorpio Moon, standing alone opposite four planets in Taurus (Sun, Uranus, Venus, and Mercury), even if they do present an apparently indomitable team!

Any close contact with Taurus Sun folk will quickly reveal that these tend to be strong, resolute people who do not back down easily on anything that matters to them — sometimes they dig their heels in just on a matter of principle, whether they believe they are right or wrong! But we have to love that powerful tenacity because at times we really need it. With the Moon in Scorpio, the range likely runs from deep, emotional drives and scars to physical pain; whilst Scorpio can often tolerate a lot, the Moon’s placement here indicates that some healing is desired. And if anyone can push themselves to any lengths (or depths) to get it, it’s probably Scorpio!

Meanwhile, the army of planets in solid Taurus lines up like bricks in a wall. The Sun conjunct with Uranus accentuates a rebellious attitude; these two are quite ready to spring a few surprises, in order to gain an advantage. Nearby Venus backs up the charge, using whatever weapons she has to hand — charm and sensuality, supplies of food, drink, clothing, and beauty products, if necessary! And Mercury can make and back up “the point,” whatever the point may be.

Can anything alleviate the extreme tension of this opposition? Yes! Good old Saturn, in Aquarius, sits in a t-square, potentially lending support to both “sides” of the opposition. Saturnine “support” can be a little on the dry and stiff side, admittedly, but, in this case, someone laying down the law or reiterating “the rules” could be helpful. At the simplest level, an answer of “no,” or refusal to connect, may help to clear up where support is realistically available, or not as the case may be. Although that might feel like a blow at first, it could mean that no more time is wasted in futile pursuits.

Besides, action of a different sort might be more rewarding, according to the Moon’s trine to Mars in Cancer. Trying to get emotional support from a source only able to give practical support — as per the opposition dynamic of the Full Moon — looks problematic. But Mars, like the Moon, sits in a water sign, suggesting that there may be other routes towards emotional assistance. The easy flow of the trine aspect can lure us into not trying, or feeling too comfortable to be bothered to action. However, the tensions brought forth by the t-square serve as an impetus to turn in another direction for support this time. Alternatively, something may just swim up in the stream of life, as it were, which happens to offer just what we need! All we need do is reach out to connect with it.

This article is from the Mountain Astrologer, written by Diana Collis.