On May 12th, 2025, the sky will be illuminated by the Flower Moon — the Full Moon in Scorpio. A name that evokes images of blossoming, yet this time the bloom emerges from deep within. For in Scorpio, everything revolves around what lies beneath the surface, hidden in the realm of the unseen.

Scorpio is the sign of transformation, death and rebirth. A Full Moon in this sign can feel intense and cathartic. What must die in order to make space for something new? What parts of ourselves are we still holding on to, afraid of what we might discover if we let go?

During this time, old themes may resurface — emotions we thought we had processed, patterns we believed we had outgrown. But just as nature bursts into life in May, something is also awakening within. This moon asks us to trust the natural rhythm of release and renewal.

Esoteric Astrology: Light Within the Shadow

According to the teachings of Alice Bailey and Djwhal Khul, Scorpio is the sign of spiritual testing. It is here that the soul is challenged, the ego confronted and the path of surrender to the Higher Self begins. In esoteric astrology, this Full Moon carries the potential for triumph — not over others, but over the illusions of the self.

Bailey describes Scorpio as the battlefield where humanity learns:
“I am the warrior and I emerge triumphant from the battle.”
But the battle is within, and the victory lies in recognizing the light within what we once rejected.

The Symbolism of the Flower Moon

Across cultures, the Flower Moon symbolizes fertility, the blossoming of ideas and the opening of the heart. That this moon falls in Scorpio this year adds a deeper layer: the flower that opens now grows from the compost of old pain. It takes courage to bloom while letting go.

A Reflection for This Full Moon

This moon invites us into ritual: write down what you’re ready to release, speak it aloud, bury it in the earth if needed. Not as a farewell, but as a seed. For in darkness, new life germinates. The Flower Moon in Scorpio reminds us that blooming is not always soft — but it is always real.

As Rumi wrote:
“Don’t get lost in your pain, know that one day your pain will become your cure.”

Let the moon be your guide — not away from the darkness, but through it, toward a flowering that runs deeper than the surface.