Full Moon in Scorpio: Releasing Control & Obsession (April/May)

Understanding Full Moon in Scorpio Energy

The full moon in Scorpio is the MOST intense full moon of the year. Scorpio, ruled by Pluto (god of the underworld), brings everything hidden to the surface—especially our shadow patterns of control, obsession, jealousy, and power struggles. This is not a gentle release—it's a DEATH and REBIRTH.

Occurring between April 20 and May 20 (opposite the Taurus sun), this full moon asks: "What are you trying to control that you need to surrender? What obsession is consuming you? What power struggle are you stuck in? What needs to DIE so something new can be born?"

This is the time to release control, let go of obsession, surrender power struggles, and trust the process of transformation.

When Does Full Moon in Scorpio Occur?

2024-2026 Full Moon in Scorpio Dates:

• May 12, 2025
• May 1, 2026
• April 21, 2027

What to Release During Full Moon in Scorpio

Scorpio Shadow Traits to Let Go:

Control & Manipulation:

• Need to control people, situations, outcomes
• Manipulative behavior to get what you want
• Inability to let things unfold naturally
• Micromanaging and controlling others
• Fear-based control tactics

Obsession & Fixation:

• Obsessive thoughts about people or situations
• Unable to let go of what's over
• Stalking (physical or digital)
• Ruminating on the past
• All-consuming fixations

Jealousy & Possessiveness:

• Jealousy in relationships
• Possessive behavior
• Envy of others' success or happiness
• Treating people like possessions
• Fear of loss creating toxic behavior

Power Struggles & Revenge:

• Constant power struggles in relationships
• Need to "win" or dominate
• Holding grudges and seeking revenge
• Inability to forgive
• Using secrets or information as weapons

Complete Full Moon in Scorpio Release Ritual

What You'll Need:

Crystals: Obsidian, smoky quartz, black tourmaline, labradorite, garnet

Candles: Black candle (release), deep red candle (transformation)

Tools: Cauldron or fireproof bowl, paper, pen, something representing what you're controlling

Step-by-Step Ritual:

Step 1: The Control Inventory (15 minutes)

Get brutally honest about your control patterns.

Journal on:

• What am I trying to control that I can't?
• Where am I manipulating to get my way?
• What obsession is consuming my energy?
• Where am I in a power struggle?
• What am I afraid will happen if I let go of control?
• Who or what am I jealous of?

Step 2: The Surrender Burning Ceremony (20 minutes)

Scorpio requires FIRE to transform.

1. Write down everything you're trying to control:

• "I release control over [person's choices]"
• "I release my obsession with [situation]"
• "I release my need to [manipulate/dominate]"
• "I release my jealousy of [person]"
• "I release the power struggle with [person/situation]"

2. Hold each paper and FEEL the weight of trying to control
3. Say: "I cannot control this. I surrender. I let go."
4. Burn each paper in your cauldron
5. Watch it transform to ash—this is DEATH
6. Say: "What I cannot control, I release. I trust the universe."

Step 3: The Obsession Release Practice (15 minutes)

Break the obsessive thought patterns.

1. Identify your main obsession (person, outcome, past event)
2. Set a timer for 5 minutes
3. Allow yourself to think about it FULLY—don't resist
4. When the timer goes off, say: "Time's up. I'm done."
5. Physically turn away or close your eyes
6. Every time the thought returns, say: "I've already given you your time. You're done."
7. Practice redirecting your attention

Step 4: The Power Reclamation Ritual (15 minutes)

Take back power you've given away in struggles.

1. Stand in a power pose
2. Visualize everyone you're in a power struggle with
3. See the energy cords between you
4. Say: "I take my power back from [person]. I release this struggle."
5. Visualize cutting the cord
6. See your power returning to your body
7. Say: "I am sovereign. I don't need to fight. I am powerful in my surrender."

Step 5: The Jealousy Transmutation (10 minutes)

Transform jealousy into inspiration.

1. Write down what/who you're jealous of
2. For each one, ask: "What does this show me I want?"
3. Reframe:

• Jealous of their success → "I want success too. How can I create it?"
• Jealous of their relationship → "I want love too. How can I attract it?"
• Jealous of their freedom → "I want freedom too. How can I claim it?"

4. Say: "I release jealousy. I use this as fuel for my own growth."

Step 6: The Trust Fall Practice (10 minutes)

Scorpio needs to learn to TRUST.

1. Identify one thing you're trying to control
2. Commit to letting it unfold WITHOUT your interference for 7 days
3. Every time you want to control it, say: "I trust the process. I surrender."
4. Practice the discomfort of NOT controlling
5. Notice that the world doesn't end
6. Notice that things often work out better when you let go

Step 7: Close the Ritual (5 minutes)

Place your hand on your solar plexus and say:

"I release control and embrace surrender. I release obsession and embrace flow. I release jealousy and embrace abundance. I release power struggles and embrace peace. I am powerful in my surrender. I trust the universe. I let go. And so it is."

The Surrender Practice

For the next lunar cycle, practice daily surrender:

• Morning: "Today I surrender [one thing] to the universe"
• Throughout day: When you notice control, say "I let go"
• Evening: Journal what you surrendered and what happened
• Notice: How often things work out when you stop controlling

Scorpio Full Moon Affirmations

• "I release control and trust the process"
• "I am powerful in my surrender"
• "I let go of what I cannot control"
• "I release obsession and embrace flow"
• "I am free from jealousy and power struggles"
• "I trust the universe to handle what I cannot"
• "I am at peace with uncertainty"
• "I transform through surrender, not control"
• "I release and I trust"

Signs Your Ritual Worked

• Feeling lighter and less anxious
• Able to let things unfold without interfering
• Less obsessive thinking
• Power struggles naturally resolving
• Jealousy decreasing
• Trusting the process more
• Comfortable with uncertainty
• Less need to manipulate or control
• Feeling peaceful in surrender

Final Thoughts: The Power of Surrender

The full moon in Scorpio teaches us that true power isn't in controlling—it's in SURRENDERING. The tighter you grip, the more you lose. The more you try to control, the more chaos you create.

You cannot control other people. You cannot control outcomes. You cannot control the universe. And that's okay. That's FREEDOM.

Let go. Surrender. Trust. The universe has your back. What's meant for you will find you. What's not meant for you will fall away.

Release your grip. Open your hands. Surrender to the flow. That's where real power lives.

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