The Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio, May 5th, 2023
The Full Moon of May 5th, 2023 is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
The Sun, Earth and Moon are not completely aligned, putting the Moon in what is known as the Penumbra or Penunbra of the Earth.
Eclipses are harbingers of great universal shifts in our personal and collective lives.
Eclipses affect the collective consciousness, worldview and our society. They are collective turning points, shaking us to the core for better or for worse and are intertwined with something that came about three months prior to the Eclipse. 
Even though it is ‘only’ a penumbral Eclipse, the influence will not be less.
Lunar eclipses are up to ten times more powerful than an average Full Moon.
This penumbral Lunar Eclipse in the second decanate of intense water sign Scorpio at 14º58 is a powerful psychic Full Moon, with new life manifesting in a powerful way.
This Lunar Eclipse is part of a series of eclipses on the Taurus/Scorpio axis from November 2021 to October 2023.
Due to the influence of the Lunar nodes on the Taurus/Scorpio axis, this Eclipse Cycle is mainly about global karmic situations involving the economy, money, real estate, power issues and sexuality.
Pluto, the astrological ruler of Scorpio, has been in retrograde since May 1, 2023 and in Aquarius this retrograde brings up our collective past. Deep old collective pain that Scorpio wants to overthrow… Scandals related to money, slavery and sexual misconduct, social injustice and abuse of power from the past and present come to light.
The opposition of this Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio with the Lunar Nodes and Uranus in Taurus makes this cosmic event volatile and so much powerful.
Big names during Mercury retrograde in Taurus and in the coming months after this Lunar Eclipse will tumble down from their pedestals.
As a Full Moon symbolizes emotional release, a Lunar Eclipse is a total clearing of an emotional cycle. When something needs to end, an Eclipse can help us to concrete the intention of completion in the outer world in connection with the cycles of nature, the seasons and life all around us, on the path of the soul.
Just like in nature, letting go and sacrifices have to be made to allow for growth and new life.
This Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio has a major impact on our emotional life.
Everyone feels the power of this Full Moon in their own way, but everyone will experience this cosmic event differently. Anyone born with their ascendant or Sun in the fixed signs of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius around 10 to 20 degrees are most affected.
When there are unspoken or repressed feelings, fear of rejection, jealousy, resentment, regret, compulsive behavior and mistrust, this Eclipse Cycle can be a period where these things can explode to the surface in accordance where the Lunar Eclipse falls in the horoscope.
Influence on all zodiac signs (Sun or ascendant)
ARIES March 20 -April 19( Sun in Aries or Aries ascendant)
The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio of May 5, 2023 falls for Aries in the 8th House of Transformation and the Soul Processes. A journey to the inner Self, but then you have to confront your shadow side. Through an intense emotional experience, Aries will break contacts with negative people and situations and also release limiting beliefs about trust. Sensitivities related to common money issues and intimacy call for a resolution for yourself, your health and sense of self.
TAURUS April 20 – May 20 (Sun in Taurus or Taurus ascendant)
The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio of May 5, 2023 falls for Taurus in the 7th House of Relationships.
There will be major shifts in the coming six months, but relationships can go both ways. Good and stable relationships, both business and private, are solicited such as a marriage, signing business contracts and making serious commitments.
The downside can even bring about divorce, lawsuits or legal entanglements.
So there will be major shifts in partnerships, groups and organization in the months to come.
GEMINI May 21 – June 20 (Sun in Gemini or Gemini ascendant)
The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio of May 5, 2023 affects daily life, daily routine, work and health of Gemini. This Lunar Eclipse can test your mental and physical health due to stress and lack of sleep. Change is necessary, especially when that change is also an actual and safe improvement of your lifestyle, health and personal circumstances.
CANCER June 21 – July 21 (Sun in Cancer or Cancer ascendant)
The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio of May 5, 2023 affects Self-development, Love, Friendships, Children and Creativity. An emotional event that has to do with feeling safe, the mother, children, a love, the past and your own inner child are emotional triggers that are overwhelming something you have carried with you for a long time. You now see who your true friends are and balance needs to be restored. A romance can wait until you find love with yourself first.
LEO July 22 – August 21 (Sun in Leo or Leo ascendant)
The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio of May 5, 2023 falls in the 4th House of Family and Private Life and directly relates to your home and family. This Lunar Eclipse brings out unspoken anger and negative aspects in the family atmosphere. Emotional reactions are inevitable, but they do help find a solution to fix a lingering issue. Something that has been hidden that has to do with parents, elders or relatives, even from previous generations, is now coming out. In the next six months there may be a career move that necessitates relocation.
VIRGO August 22 – September 21 (Sun in Virgo or Virgo ascendant)
The Lunar Eclipse of May 5, 2023 falls in the 3rd House of Communication, Education and Direct Living Environment. Changes in mindset and outlook on life come from making the decision to let go of negative thoughts as much as possible and to focus on what really matters. Your happiness, your physical and emotional well-being.
Virgo will open up to everything ‘new’ from the universe and will let go of old fears and limiting thoughts. A disturbed relationship with siblings or neighbors can be repaired, but profound changes are also taking place in their personal lives.
LIBRA September 22 – October 22 (Sun in Libra or Libra ascendant)
The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio of May 5, 2023 falls in your money sector. This cosmic event leads to developments that put the focus on valuation and how you deal with money and possessions. Changes make it necessary to implement a different financial policy. More caution is required with financial projects in the next six months, so making savings in your business and household and paying off debts of any kind are in order.
SCORPIO October 23 – November 21 (Sun in Scorpio or Scorpio ascendant)
The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio of May 5, 2023 falls into your House of Personality. Every Scorpio is strongly influenced by this lunar force, so that the focus is placed on their own needs.
This Lunar Eclipse in its own sign can affect your physical and emotional body. Inner problems such as unprocessed feelings, emotions or irrational assumptions can be taken out on others, without Scorpio being aware of the cause of projection. Give and take can be an issue. This Lunar Eclipse can make or break a relationship depending on the quality of that relationship.
SAGITTARIUS November 22 – December 20 (Sun in Sagittarius or Sagittarius ascendant)
The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio of May 5, 2023 in the 12th House of Letting Go and Cosmic Consciousness paves the way to a period in which Sagittarius will free itself from old karma to focus on the future. There can be challenges to your mental and physical health due to stress.
The Lunar Eclipse will reveal hidden emotional pain and desires for the next six months. While this may be painful for you, this cosmic doorway is much needed to release old pain and karma in order to move forward. Some form of therapy can help with this.
CAPRICORN December 21 – January 18 (Sun in Capricorn or Capricorn ascendant)
The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio of May 5, 2023 falls into your House of Friendships and Social Processes.
Your circle of friends will expand in the next six months, but a friendship can also be broken or there will be new friends that are of great value for the future.
Friendships and your social network are put to the test. Which of your friends and social contacts adds something to your life? Who are your real friends? Who do you feel comfortable with?
In the coming six months there will be changes in your social circle, but in addition to saying goodbye, your social circle will also be expanded with new valuable contacts.
AQUARIUS January 19 – February 17 (Sun in Aquarius or Aquarius ascendant)
The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio of May 5, 2023 falls into your House of Career and Destiny and is the cosmic gateway to changes in your career.
This Scorpio Lunar Eclipse shows that projects are coming to completion or being pulled along smoothly. Profound career changes such as a reorganization or change in company policy, different government regulations or management changes are possible. It is also possible that you yourself will take a completely different course in your career in the next six months. The universe offers Aquarius a helping hand to take control of your life.
PISCES February 18 – March 19 (Sun in Pisces or Pisces ascendant)
The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio of May 5, 2023 falls for Pisces in the 9th House of Higher Consciousness, Study and Travel.
This cosmic event is about your sense of self and asks you to believe in your own truth or in the truth of another. When you believe in something, you move energy and you attract it to you, which can be both positive and negative.
This Lunar Eclipse gives you insights from your higher consciousness about what truth and justice is. Having confidence in your own feeling and supporting this with your thoughts gives a feeling of unprecedented power.
