The Full Flower Moon Is Headed Our Way—Here's How To Work With It

Taurus season has officially begun, the month of May is here, and with it, we have a full moon coming to light up our night sky. May's full moon is known as the "Flower Moon," and later this month, we'll also have a Blue Moon in Sagittarius.

May's full Flower Moon arrives Friday, May 1, at 1:23 p.m. EDT—and in the sign of Scorpio, we're all going to feel especially passionate, emotional, and maybe even a bit paranoid.

Scorpio is a sign of death and rebirth, constantly transforming and reinventing itself. With the full moon in this regenerative sign, we'll all have an opportunity to do some shedding in order to move forward, but it might require us to confront things we've been avoiding.

After all, Scorpio isn't afraid to plunge into the depths of the psyche, peering into its own darkest shadows. And considering we have so many other celestial bodies in courageous Aries (namely Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Neptune, and Chiron) we're all feeling a bit braver than usual.

The Scorpio energy at play right now, coupled with the sun in sensual Taurus, could have us feeling more romantic or even exploratory in the bedroom—but Scorpio can also be jealous, possessive, and obsessive, so watch out for that.

All in all, this moon asks us to face ourselves in ways we may have been previously afraid to do. Only then can we integrate our own shadow, owning every part of ourselves—because sometimes "letting go" and "releasing" actually means letting go of resistance, avoidance, or denial.

With it being Taurus season and the Flower Moon, this is a great opportunity to get out into nature and let some baggage go. After all, if you don't know where to lay your burdens down, the Earth will always take them for you.

This full moon is in Scorpio, which is a water sign, so incorporating water into your full moon rituals just makes sense. One simple option, for instance, is to take a bath with the intention of energetically cleanse yourself.

Treat the bath like a meditation, visualizing the water purifying your entire being. Bonus points if you live near a natural body of water—cold plunge anyone?

Finally, it's always a good idea to check in with your tarot cards if you have any questions around what this full moon means for you (especially considering this moon is in witchy Scorpio!).

The energy of the Scorpio full moon is sure to be intense—but we can all seize this opportunity for deep introspection, transformation, and release. It might not be easy, but the rebirth that waits on the other side will be more than worth it.