Called the Buddha Moon or Wesak Moon
Also known as the Flower Moon, Frog Moon, Planting Moon & Bright Moon
It is said that Buddha was born, died, and received enlightenment on the Full Moon in Scorpio. Every year this great being returns to the earth plane to assist humanity towards enlightenment. The Buddha (or Wesak) Full Moon is one of the most powerful Full Moons; in fact, some consider this the highest spiritual day of the year.
“The greatest event upon our planet, from the stillpoint of spiritual verities, is the Wesak Festival. It has been there always, but unknown to the majority. Now its influence is to be recognized and consciously utilized.” –Esoteric Psychology, Alice Bailey
Prepare for Transformation
The Sun is in earthy and uncomplicated Taurus. Governed by sensual Venus, this practical sign seeks safety in the physical world. The Moon is in complex Scorpio, ruled by deep, dark Pluto. Both Scorpio and Pluto love to explore what is hidden, secret, and taboo. The aim of Scorpio is to make the unconscious, conscious. The light of the magnetic Scorpio Moon brings what is buried to the surface. Use the power of this big, juicy Full Moon to release what is dead and dying in your life to make room for something new. Buddha left a life of privilege so he could follow his path. This polarity teaches us that in order to have real security we must be willing to sacrifice who we are for who we can become.
The Scorpio Moon makes a positive trine to fluid Neptune in dreamy Pisces, opening up our intuition, our third eye, as well as our compassion. Inspiration comes through dreams, and visions. Use divination tools, such as the Nordic Runes and the Tarot to receive guidance. A Full Moon spell could be helpful. Pluto, in industrious Capricorn, makes a beautiful trine to the Sun and Mercury (in grounded Taurus) and a supportive sextile to the Scorpio Moon, creating a foundation to manifest those dreams.
Loving Venus, in brainy Gemini makes a challenging square to elusive and foggy Neptune. Venus turns retrograde on May 13 (through June 25) and it will be travelling with Neptune during that period. People and situations may not be what they seem. Don’t believe everything you read or hear. In the meantime, this is the ideal period to re-evaluate relationships, values, and money (all Venus ruled). It’s also excellent for getting back to old creative projects (also Venus), especially writing and other forms of communication, as well as reaching out to family and friends (Gemini).
We are in the season of retrogrades. Pluto turned retrograde on April 25 (until October 4). Saturn goes retrograde May 10 (until September 28), then Jupiter on May14 (until September 12). Retrogrades tend to slow things down. Don’t be in such a rush to push forward. Life isn’t going to go back to “normal.” A new world will emerge but that doesn’t happen overnight; it’s a massive undertaking. And although businesses will begin to reopen, there will most likely be a long period of adjustments and fine-tuning. Honor this transition and the retrogrades. Slow down. Be patient. Keep things simple. Be kind. Get in touch with your own Buddha nature. Smell the roses, the peonies, and the lilacs.
“April is the promise that May is bound to keep.” -Hal Borland
Just as April celebrates Easter, the resurrection, and the life of Jesus, the month of May belongs to Mary, the archetype of the Divine Mother. During May there are several celebrations and holidays devoted to the sacred feminine. The month begins with May Day and Beltane – the Celtic festival of fertility on May 1. On the second Sunday of the month we celebrate Mother’s Day; this year it falls on May 10. On the last day, May 31 is the Feast of St. Mary.
This is the time of the year to honor Mother Earth, our own mother, and our beloved women friends and mentors. But don’t forget to honor the divine feminine within. Create an altar to honor her and yourself. This is a sensory season; experience pleasure, feel joy, be grateful. Did you know that both the Koran (the sacred book of Islam), and the Jewish Talmud teach that we will be called to account for every permissible pleasure life offered us but which we refused to enjoy while on earth? All is well, you are loved, Virginia
May
by Mary Oliver
May, and among the miles of leafing,
blossoms storm out of the darkness –
wild flowers and moccasin flowers. The bees
dive into them and I too, gather
their spiritual honey. Mute and meek, yet theirs
is the deepest certainty that existence too-
this sense of well-being, the flourishing
of the physical body – rides
near the hub of the miracle that everything
is a part of, is as good
as a poem or a prayer, can also make
luminous any dark place on earth.
