New Moon in Scorpio 2007

Energetics:  Scorpio moons are ruled by the planets Mars and Pluto.  Its a fixed water sign symbolized by both the Scorpion and the Eagle.  Scorpio is an intensely passionate, secretive, deeply penetrating sign. It rules connections on deep levels particularly with the opposite sex.  My experience with Scorpio always feels like it comes from the deeper shadow within.  Dark, but not in a negative way.  More like those drives that rule us from those parts we don't really pay attention to because they don't exist on the surface of our everyday lives.  There is also a tendency towards all or nothing with this sign.  And that its geared towards sexuality, will give you a bit of an idea of the intensity of Scorpio. 

This New Moon in Scorpio is transiting my 8th house:

The Eighth House is commonly referred to as the House of Sex. This House delves into relationships -- interactions with another and how certain aspects of those interactions can take on a more communal nature. It speaks to what our relationships will bring us and how we can get the most out of them.

Returning to this House's emphasis on sex, it's important to note that the French refer to an orgasm as 'le petit mort' or 'the little death.' When we reach that exalted state of communion, we leave a little of ourselves behind -- die a small death. One can also choose to view this as growth, a new beginning, the rebirth of the soul or a gain for the partnership. The Eighth House is an equal-opportunity House, placing sex, death and rebirth on the same level playing field and acknowledging the viability and importance of all three. We will all experience death and rebirth as part of our lives: failed relationships leading to new ones, career changes, a new hairstyle. We are regenerated and reborn with each new phase and should welcome them.

Shared resources also fall within the Eighth House: inheritance, alimony, taxes, insurance, support from another. Financial support as well as spiritual, emotional and physical support are addressed by this House. While our relationships share many of the aforementioned things, they also have their own dynamics and grow from within (we grow through our sexuality as well as through other more tangible means). That said, much as our relationships are expansive, they also have certain constraints, many which are placed on them by society. Again, taxes, alimony and the joint nature of assets come to mind. Yes, with every opportunity we have, we may face a restriction along with it. Once again, death and rebirth.

In keeping with the transforming nature of this House, rituals are highlighted. Every group has its own way of peering in and looking deep into the soul and the past, if only to get a sense of what we truly are. What quality will our rituals take on? Exalted states or metamorphoses? What secrets do we keep and why? How we manage our interactions, relationships and rituals is important to the Eighth House -- will we be honest, effective and responsible? Will the riches generated by our relationships benefit the group (company, humankind) as a whole? Our legacies are key to this House: how we conduct ourselves now, and how that will play out for all time.

LunarMusings:

Its interesting to me as I read the above, how right on all of this is for me now.  Jon has returned, and we are in the process of our reweaving.  And with that, comes the deeper probes of the heart, relearning who we are, diving into deeper spaces after a year of existing on the more superficial planes of communication over phone and computer.  And with all this comes the newness of sharing a home.  Talks of money and how we manage it, what we do with it, and how we share these responsibilities are up for us.  Its challenging for me and all of my money baggage.  Just talking about it, brings a tightness to my abdomen.  It feels intensely vulnerable to me to reveal myself financially.  Much of my family of origin issues are boxed up in this area of my life and its interesting to be in this process now with Jon.  Love, sex and money...  The intensity doesn't feel explosive as much as it feels pervasive and naked. 

We are also in a place to recreate or perhaps create for the first time rituals of engagement, which also is highlighted by this lunation cycle. 

These themes have come up in my life on their own, naturally, prior to this moon cycle. And it amazes me that we ride these tides all on our own with or without knowing what the Moon is doing. 

Lunar Intentions:

For this Lunar cycle, my intention is to remain conscious of this process I am in with my Beloved.  To be fully in my body, fully responsible for how I approach the table so to speak.  To remain in Truth and continue showing up naked in trusting vulnerability. 

Comments

[Bodhi Girl]

Its interesting, right now in my life, my fiance and I are trying to work out the interplay of power and sexuality in our relationship. Its caused a few disagreements and we're doing really deep work to figure out the way we express ourselves sexually.

I've also been learning, through the Women's studies class I'm in, about how women are not encouraged to have their own sexuality, their own desires, in our society. Our sexuality is taught to us as either at the bequest of men, or we are supposed to stop it from happening, deny our own sexual urges and those of the men in our lives. In this patriarchy, it has been embedded in us that our sexuality is dangerous, it leads to aids and rape, or it can cause us to be ostracised by other women (and men) for being too slutty, or too prude. The interplay of these learned behaviors can cause the power dynamics in our sexual relationships to shift towards male sexuality (which is encouraged). Therefore, many women end up having repressed sexualities.

I'll have to tell my professor what you've said about the energy of this Scorpio moon. The lessons we're learning in class are very potent!

Thank you for sharing your journey.

[liz elayne]

thank you for sharing these pieces here.

i feel moved to say that it seems like that last line was the very thing i needed to read right now in this moment...this post is, for me, like an invitation to think about my own need to be honest about vulnerability within my relationship...thank you...

[bella]

Again, I feel this passion ignite, reading your words. I feel a kinship, a similar journey we are traveling. And you bring poetry and depth to my experience. How I love you.
I too am entering unknown territory with my beloved. The vulnerability and openness is scary to me and yet when I allow myself to go there, I know that it is my true home.
Sex, money, how to live together, passion and desire, daily life and communication, it is all alive right now.
Thank-you for the grace of your words, illuminating so much of my own experience right now.

[maddie]

It is such an intimate dance ~ and you are so tuned in
to yourself and tides ~ which is rare and beautiful and
will carry you and your beloved far together:)

[Angela]

Scorpio is the sign of my sun and this new moon felt especially potent to me. It wasn't an especially easy energy for me to be with, but it may have more to do with Saturn conjuncting my natal Pluto. Crazy making days.