Scorpio teaches us that endings aren't failures. A snake doesn't apologize for shedding its skin, it just outgrew it! Sometimes a friendship, a habit, a belief, a version of your identity, or a story you've told about yourself has simply run its course, + the most loving thing you can do is let it go.

This one has SO much history behind it; people in very different times + places, many of whom never crossed paths, all landed on the same instinct: keep the stone close + see what happens.

It also teaches the difference between control + real power. The wounded scorpion tries to control everything because it feels unsafe. The evolved phoenix understands that real power comes from surrender, from letting go of what was never ours to hold in the first place.

Taurus teaches that you are worthy of comfort, abundance, + pleasure without having to earn them through exhaustion. + with this Taurus energy in Scorpio season, we are reminded that true security doesn’t come from gripping tightly.

Put those two together + this full moon asks one deep question: what are you holding onto because it’s familiar, NOT because it actually nourishes you?

People across very different times + places all landed on the same idea independently: this herb has something to do with memory, with holding on to what matters. THAT is plant magic.

Libra can want the pretty answer, the harmonious answer, the one where everybody stays comfortable. But sometimes the most balanced answer is actually "no." Or "this doesn't work for me anymore." Or "I love you, + this is my boundary." Harmony isn't always keeping everyone cozy, sometimes it’s finally telling the truth.

Libra season isn't about finding the perfect balance + somehow staying there forever; that’s not how life works.

Libra teaches us that balance isn't about keeping every scale perfectly even. It's about being willing to notice when something feels off + make an intentional adjustment.

Whether you believe the moon is literally changing the water or just changing your relationship to it, this practice is rooted in something humans have done for thousands of years: looking up + trying to feel connected to something bigger than the to-do list.

This can make the full moon feel incredibly inspired while also requiring more discernment.

You may have a sudden realization, feel a strong desire to change something, have a creative idea you've been sitting on, or suddenly know that something isn't working for you anymore.

But the spiritual lesson isn't necessarily to immediately blow up your entire life.

It may just be:

Listen to the information. Then give yourself enough space to understand it.

Nature doesn't bloom forever.

There are seasons for growth, seasons for harvest, seasons for shedding, + seasons for rest. You are allowed to have those seasons, too.

For centuries, people have infused food + drink with prayers, blessings, + symbolic meaning. In many cultures, cooking was more than just putting dinner on the table + the kitchen was a place where nourishment, family, spirituality, + ritual all came together.

Virgo isn't interested in the fantasy of becoming a completely different person. Virgo wants to know what systems, habits, boundaries, + choices would support the person you're already becoming.

What we do have is a much older collection of beliefs surrounding amethyst:

Protection, sobriety, clarity, spirituality, dreams, transition, + keeping meaningful objects close to the body.

+ because this eclipse occurs with the sun in Virgo and the moon in Pisces, we're being asked to find a balance between two different kinds of wisdom:

Virgo asks, "What needs to be changed?"

Pisces asks, "What are you ready to release?"

I mean… they ARE sister signs after all.
This isn't necessarily about fixing your life, it may be about finally accepting what you cannot fix.

There is something about Virgo season that makes me want to buy a new planner, clean out my junk drawer, drink approximately 101 ounces of water, + finally deal with whatever administrative task I've been avoiding for the last six months.

Because the question isn't just:

"Are you ready to shine?"

It's:

"Who are you when nobody is clapping?"

That's a very different question.

We live in a world where visibility can very easily become performance.

Eclipse season isn't something to fear, but it IS one of the most transformational chapters of the astrological year

Many people see eclipses as invitations to pause, reflect, + trust that even when life feels uncertain, something meaningful is unfolding beneath the surface.

Every year around August 8, my social media feeds explode with people talking about the Lion's Gate Portal.

Some people treat it like the biggest manifestation day of the year. Others dismiss it completely.

Personally?

I think it's one of the most beautiful symbolic moments of the year + that’s not because I believe the universe suddenly starts listening on August 8.

If you've spent any amount of time in the spiritual community (or following me on social media), you've probably noticed people getting veeeerrrry excited about the full moon or reminding everyone that a new moon is coming.

From the outside, it can TOTALLY seem like one of those trendy Instagram wellness habits which I TOTALLY get.

Humans have been tracking the moon for thousands of years, making it one of the oldest traditions we still practice today which imo makes it THAT much sweeter.