Scorpio Full Moon Shadow Ritual, 5/12/25
“Say not, ‘I have found the truth,’ but rather, ‘I have found a truth.’ Say not, ‘I have found the path of the soul.’ Say rather, ‘I have met the soul walking upon my path.’ For the soul walks upon all paths... The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals.” ~Khalil Gibran
Scorpio Full Moon Shadow Ritual
"To light a candle is to cast a shadow."
~Ursula K. Le Guin
The Scorpio Full Moon is a portal into the hidden, emotional depths of the psyche. Scorpio invites us to dive beneath the surface and illuminate the shadows that quietly shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This is a powerful time for release, transformation, and rebirth.
Supplies:
- Journal + pen
- Fire-safe bowl or cauldron
- Candle + matches
- Optional: black tourmaline, obsidian, smoky quartz...
1. Create Sacred Space
Begin by dimming the lights and lighting a candle. Ground yourself with a few deep breaths, placing a hand on your heart and another on your belly. Invite Scorpio’s energy in—mystery, transformation, power, and truth.
2. Write Your Fears + Emotional Triggers
Take your journal and write freely. Pour your heart out. What are you afraid of? What emotional reactions or triggers have come up recently that feel disproportionate or confusing? Write it all down—uncensored, raw, real. These are the shadows calling for your attention.
3. Witness + Honor Your Shadow
Pause and read what you’ve written. As you do, whisper the words:
"I see you. I hear you. You are a part of me, but you do not define me."
Honor the wisdom your shadows hold—they are often protectors born of past pain.
4. Ritual of Release
When you feel ready, say a prayer or blessing aloud:
"I am ready to surrender what no longer serves me. I release these fears, these patterns, and this pain to be transformed by the fire of truth."
Fold your paper and burn it in a fireproof bowl, watching the smoke rise as a symbol of your release. If you prefer not to burn it, you can bury the paper in the earth.
5. Anchor the Transformation
Sit in silence. Visualize a lotus blooming in the darkness of your being—each petal a truth, an insight, a layer of your soul unfolding. Breathe deeply into this vision. You are not broken—you are becoming.
Healing is not linear, it's cyclical, just like the Moon. With each full moon, and each conscious breath, may you unfold more fully into your true essence.
