Full Moon May 1, 2026 in Scorpio

Moon Magic is back!
I started writing about the influence of the Moon on our lives when I published Healers Almanac, Wisdom from the 21st Century Goddess.  In this next series of Moon Magic articles, I will bring in the Goddess of the Month and tie it into the rest of the Lunar Astrology. Then I’ll give you a quick ritual to help you really connect with the Magic of the New and Full Moon.

May’s full moon theme is about clearing the emotional clutter to reclaim your power.

The Full Moon on May 1 rises in the sign of Scorpio and is opposite the Sun in Taurus. This is potent energy because Taurus wants stability and security while Scorpio wants truth and transformation. Together, they ask you to take a close look at what is important to you and make some decisions. This is emotionally deep work because hidden feelings need to be acknowledged, honored, and when appropriate, released.

Since revealing buried fear, desire, grief, resentment, or passion, is this Scorpio Full moons’ pet project, you are in for a journey into the depths of your emotional clutter. Just like a determined therapist who sees you are ready to reclaim your power, you will be asked to face the truth.  What will you do with all these unfinished, draining, or emotionally loaded memories and experiences? Scorpio Full moon raises an eyebrow and waits for your answer.

Other astrological influences we will be feeling.

The Sun in Taurus helps keep us grounded while the Scorpio Moon takes you into emotional depths and that is a blessing. You definitely need to be stable and balanced while you feel your feelings.

Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune are all moving through Aries, so there is a strong push to act, speak up, and stop dragging your feet. This adds courage to the Full Moon, but it can also make people reactive. Take a breath before you pop off. Use this fire to move forward with courage instead of blame and shame.

Jupiter in Cancer brings heart to the whole thing with support for emotional healing, listening to your inner voice, and for protecting what really matters to you.

Overall, this Full Moon in Scorpio is asking you to do some legitimate transformation by letting go of what drains your power by getting serious about what matters to you now.  It will take you out of your comfort zone, and that’s ok.  Outside the box is where real change has a chance to happen.

The Goddess for the month is Jessica, the Goddess of Careers. Jessica helps us look at the ways we stay small and on the sidelines. She helps us move past resistance, fear, and all the excuses that keep us from fully actualizing our potential. That lines up beautifully with this Scorpio Full Moon. Scorpio cuts through denial. Jessica helps you face what is true in your soul. If you’ve been settling, hiding, or doubting yourself, this Moon could shine a light on that. Don’t be afraid of what you see. Awareness is a gift.

Easy Ritual for the Full Moon in Scorpio

You will need a themed candle for Opening the road, Personal Power or emotional balance. Try Aunt Jacki’s Road Opener candle, Affirmation Inner Beauty candle, Astro Magic The Sun candle or Astro Magic Full Moon candle. In the meditation you will be connecting with Jessica, the Goddess of Careers, to do a little reflection and a little letting go with her. Then she will share some very personal guidance she has just for you.

Here we go.

Sit quietly, visualize the golden light of protection surrounding you and think about your life.  If all the stars aligned and the road opened to that one goal or dream, what would it be? Remember it?  Now make it real; See it, feel it, want it. That’s perfect.  Bask in this for a few moments.

Gently turn your attention to the resistance that is starting to bubble up and prepare yourself for cutting it loose. First you will need to name it and then you will have to face it. Is it fear of failure? Lack of worthiness? Doubt? Fear of what other people would say?  

Got it?  Good, now it’s time to light your candle and say a little prayer or request, “Jessica, Goddess of Career, I’m ready to release what keeps me small. I’m ready to face the truth of why I held back from realizing my dreams. I welcome courage, truth, and right action.” 

Spend a few minutes breathing and letting the tension in your body soften. Then let your breath allow your conflicting thoughts to relax. Next, let your breath release those turbulent emotions.  You are making space for something new. You are being brave and I applaud you.

Now you should be able to allow your intention to settle into your body. Really feel it in your gut as it fills your emotions and then rises up and fills your thoughts.  Feel your whole body tingle with the kind of excitement that making a commitment to a goal gives you. Then feel the heaviness lift off of you as the truth of what has been holding you back releases. This revelation will set you free.

You are now ready to ask Jessica to help you see the next right step clearly. Then trust what comes.

Write down the inspiration you receive.  Keep it near so you can come back to it as things start to move and change in your life.  Keep checking and asking, am I still on the right path? 

If you didn’t get a message in your meditation, look for it to manifest around you as songs on the radio, a well placed meme or reel on social media, a sign on a truck that triggers a memory or thought, some seemingly innocent statement or question from a friend or stranger. The universe conspires for your success!

May this Full Moon help you find your truth and prepare for fulfilling your destiny.

Until the next Moon Magic,
With love,

Patty

Patty Shaw is an Author, Public Speaker, Teacher, Spiritual Counselor who works with the Akashic Records, Reiki Master and Direct Divine Light Healer with Spiritual Arts Institute in CA. Her FaceBook page is Healing with Patty Shaw.