A rocky shore resists the pounding of the sea

 

On April 23rd, 2024 we have a Full Moon at 4° Scorpio.

The Full Moon is square its own ruler, Pluto (at 2° Aquarius). Power struggles, hidden agendas, or subconscious desires may come to the surface.

The Full Moon will expose the less obvious ways that our fears, resentment, or emotional baggage are holding us back from truly ‘going for it’, from truly breaking free and embracing new possibilities.

Full Moon In Scorpio Square Pluto

With Pluto squaring the luminaries from Aquarius, there’s an element of social scrutiny or pressure at play. Many times, the reason why we don’t go for what we want and live our dreams is that we are terrified of what other people think.

What would they say if they found who we really are?

It’s like that if others were to find out who we really are – the good – but especially the bad and the ugly – then everything we’re trying to hide, from others but also ourselves, would come back to haunt us. That which is seen and exposed can no longer be avoided; it needs to be dealt with.

We all have a dark side. The ‘dark side’ is Scorpio’s territory. Scorpio is the still, dark waters.

As a fixed, water sign, Scorpio holds on (fixed) to emotions (water) like a deep reservoir.

Scorpio is all the unprocessed stuff in our inner landscape, waiting to be alchemized. When we process our feelings, transformation happens. Transformation, alchemy and self-mastery are the highest expressions of Scorpio.

But what we often do when we have an intense emotional experience is that we don’t process it right away.

If someone upsets us, we don’t confront them, basically avoiding the discomfort of an intense emotional exchange. We might not say anything to their face, but to release the tension, we then talk behind their backs. We resent them.

We try to get back at them, in conscious or unconscious ways. We say things with hidden meanings, attempting to manipulate the situation or their perception of us.

Full Moon In Scorpio - Manipulation Vs. Loyalty

And here we have the 2 extremes of Scorpio – manipulation and loyalty.

Manipulation happens when we run away from the emotional confrontation – with ourselves, and others. The opposite of manipulation is loyalty.

When we’ve done our fair share of transformation, we are capable of holding space for others too. We understand when someone struggles to live up to their best selves – and we are not terrified, or put off by it. We stand by them.

Out of all the virtues in the world, loyalty is one of the most precious. Loyalty is earned, and it often takes a lot of time to earn it. But the trust and support that loyalty bring are absolutely worth it.

Not all of us have been provided with loyalty models. When our own parents or caregivers are not loyal to us, it’s difficult to even understand what loyalty means because we don’t have a reference framework.

Lack of loyalty in our early lives can lead to dissimulative behaviors, dysfunctional relationships, and overall confusion in life.

These dissimulative behaviors (rooted in a lack of trust and loyalty) often lead to social anxiety and a lack of clarity and purpose.

We can go as far as to say that the reason why we don’t evolve and get further in life, the reason why we hesitate to go for what we want and take control of our lives is rooted in a lack of trust and loyalty.

What does it mean to be loyal? To go out with your friend every Saturday night? To answer calls at 3:00 AM? Not necessarily. Many of our ‘loyalties’ are rooted in ‘what’s in it for me’, habit, or transactional relationships ‘I give you this if you give me that’.

Loyalty goes beyond that.

Loyalty is standing for someone’s greater good. Sometimes this means having that emotional confrontation to set things straight.

Someone is loyal to you when they want the best for you. You are loyal to someone when you want the best for them – when you act in the best long-term interests, and stand for the greatest version of themselves.

Loyalty is when people stick up for each other. If someone talks badly about the person you’re loyal to, you stand up for them.

Talking behind someone’s back may seem benign, but it’s fundamentally disloyal. It means the relationship is not built on honest foundations; if 2 people can’t deal with their stuff one-on-one and vent elsewhere, then trust is compromised.

Trust, love, intimacy – all the important things in life – have a common ingredient: loyalty. Scorpio is the sign, by excellence, that strives to embody this very important quality.

At the Full Moon in Scorpio, reflect on what loyalty means to you.

1. How does loyalty – and disloyalty – make you feel? 
2. How other people’s disloyalty may be a reflection of your own disloyalty – and the other way around?

Full Moon In Scorpio - A Rocky Shore Resists The Pounding Of The Sea

The sabian symbol of the Full Moon in Scorpio is “A massive rocky shore resists the pounding of the sea”.

Just as the rocky shore stands firm against the relentless force of the sea, loyalty requires resilience and commitment.

Just like the rocky shore, we too must weather the storms and remain steadfast in our loyalty, anchoring it to what matters most in life: our values, our close relationships, and our dedication to transformation and personal growth.

Astro Butterfly