Becoming the Phoenix within

Here we are again! Today is the Full Moon in Scorpio and oh what a moon it is. Scorpio represents death, change, and rebirth. Full moons are a time to close out cycles, purge, and let go of what is no longer serving us. The Phoenix represents a Scorpio in its highest form. This full moon, take a look inside and find out what is dying? What is ready to be released, let go or dissolved? Be it a relationship, work atmosphere, friendship or bad habit. Something has come to die. How can we best support ourselves at this time as we burn down to ash and start again? Try being very honest with yourself. Is there somewhere that you have been feeling tension, conflict, or dis-ease? Maybe more than discomfort this is a sign of something you are ready to shed.

Growing can be painful. Death is painful. Allowing something in our lives to “die” may feel like we are dying on the inside. You may feel distraught, overwhelmed with emotions, or filled with grief. All of that is normal! No one said it was going to be easy, but at this juncture the pain of release is necessary to emerge anew! Your birth as a new baby phoenix is just on the other side. Remember, when you are a fresh, birthed new phoenix you are still bare and vulnerable. Again, this may feel scary and we’d rather stay where we are. If we stay put we are familiar with everything and know what to expect. Taking a risk, ending a bad situation, and striking out on our own is braving the unknown. During this time, listen to your intuition and pay attention to where you are bending ready to break. Allow this to break. Gently hold yourself, knowing, once you make it through this transition, beauty as you grow into a blazing new phoenix, is on the other side. Happy full moon, death, and rebirth!