Last night, the full moon in Scorpio brought the energy of release, cleansing, and opening for those submerged energies that are often so difficult to deal with.
Scorpio is an energy of what is felt, deeply intuited, protected in secrecy, and inherited from deep familial/relational lines. When the full moon happens in Scorpio, it draws what is hidden to the surface to be honored and released.
The post-full moon energy is still in effect, with aspects to Uranus, Venus, and Mercury in Taurus being emphasized. This allows extra clearing and release in your head, throat, and heart spaces.
This week is the perfect time to notice the ways life has changed in the last three years. What abrupt changes have come your way? What slow transformations have you processed?
Take up the transformative experience of compassion, forgiveness, and release this week (for yourself and others). As you let go, Pluto begins to retrograde, inviting an even deeper release of what no longer serves you, so you can make way for what is new, fresh, and suitable to your life today.
This week's AstroYoga pose offers grounding and release for this Scorpio Moon/Pluto Retrograde combo.
ASTRO YOGA TIP OF THE WEEK
Practice garland pose (Malasana)
To practice this pose:
1. From standing, turn the knees and toes out slightly
2. Bend your knees and descend your hips toward the ground
3. Draw your hands to heart center
4. Broaden your chest and breathe
PRO TIP
Engage mahabandha here! Start by engaging your pelvic floor (mulabandha). Then draw your low belly up toward the spine (uddiyanabandha). Finally, draw the chin in slightly (jalandharabandha).
How does it feel when you breathe into these bandhas (energetic locks)? What changes about the posture?
My advice on how this asana connects with astrology is general. Your personal chart will offer more specific advice on what sorts of activities could fortify your best qualities and encourage growth where there’s unrealized potential.