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The Sky Today,
April 23

At 8:20 a.m.: The moon enters Scorpio and the moon void of course ends

In the morning, the moon enters Scorpio, heralding this afternoon’s Scorpio full moon, a catalytic influence sparking tension between our emotions and ego. Over the next two days, deep emotional states govern our mood. Intense interactions force us to rely on our instincts. If we want a life of passion, we must accept cosmic catharsis. This is an excellent period to get in touch with your shadow side, embracing aspects of your identity that have provoked shame or self-censure in the past. 

At 4:49 p.m.: The moon is opposite the sun

In the late afternoon, the Scorpio full moon finds us reviewing events that have transpired since the April 8 Aries solar eclipse. During eclipses, we are discouraged from setting intentions. Instead, we surrender to planetary energies, letting them do the manifesting for us. The solar eclipse and today’s full moon are both ruled by the planet Mars, and naturally, our actions and behaviors will trend more passionate, provocative, and unapologetic. Eclipse season has forced us to confront our fears, and this full moon allows us to look our fear in the eye to reclaim our power and agency. The unknown can be scary, and certain aspects of your life are still up in the air, unsettled, and volatile. But you are the boss of your business, and trusting fully in your instincts and intuition will steer you true. That being said, the moon also squares off with Pluto in Aquarius, which can instigate crises. Look at today’s conflicts as opportunities for transformation. You have a choice. You can accept or decline to engage in power struggles. Exercising self-control when you sense yourself becoming reactive is the number one way to disengage from toxic relationships or self-sabotaging behaviors.