The last moon cycle supported us in balancing our needs with the needs of others. Now, in this moon of intimacy, this balance can help us move through this intense period. You may find that you become relentless in pursuing a dream or vision, or become obsessive and even jealous of others as you strive to succeed. Stretch your beliefs by moving beyond your comfort zone and do something daring. Put yourself on the line and take risks to free yourself or break through any barriers or fears that have been holding you back. Embracing this empowered attitude will reap changes you are proactively creating from your power, as opposed to waiting only to be forced into changes you will then experience as disempowering.

Once again, in yet another subtly different way, this full moon can help us ‘be the change’ through our actions towards ourselves, others and Mother Earth. It asks us: ‘How can I access my deepest desires and be more intimate, open and vulnerable while remaining true to myself?’
The new moon in Scorpio can be one of the most transformational and miraculous moons of the year. A Scorpio new moon illuminates our self-doubt and negative beliefs. It takes us deep into the darkness where we can shine our light and generate transformation. This allows us to start a new cycle with energy and hope. If you are ready for personal transformation and healing - now is the time to go for it. Take the opportunity to revise and reflect on any major projects and see through your own deceptions to determine what’s really going on and what needs to change. Sometimes it only takes a minor tweak to break the log jam and allow things to flow more easily towards your goals – at other times a complete re-evaluation is required. Face these changes - large or small - with determination and courage, using your innate self belief to over-ride any habitual self doubt.

We manifest our greatest fears and dreams simultaneously, allowing us choices in interpretation from bliss to terror. The energy of this moon reveals and exposes this process, allowing us a look at ‘the other side.’ The more we are willing to experience alternative realities, accepting our limitations and fears, the easier it is let go of them and manifest our dreams. When we empower and change ourselves, we automatically transform our lives and the world.
Take a good long look in the mirror. Look really deep into your eyes - the gateway to your soul. What do you see? What is your mind saying? Go beyond the ego and search for your truth. What’s really going on in there – be brave enough to see. When we can access these deeper aspects of ourselves we are closer to understanding who we really are – a deeply intimate and transformational experience I can only describe the experience of love washing away the grime of living in fear.

Scorpio also asks us to get in tune with our physical bodies that are often neglected. Spend time naked and watch yourself in a mirror. Don’t shy away if you do not like what you see. This is only conditioning. Your body is a beautiful, amazing temple, however it may seem to look to your ego, who’s negative views are merely illusion. Send your body positive energy. A good exercise is massaging it with cream after a bath/shower. Shea butter is great because you have to really massage it in and become aware of every part of your body (it is also really good for the skin). The kinder we are to ourselves, the kinder we are others.

SCORPIO MOON RITUAL

This ritual is all about becoming more empowered and strengthening your inner being. Committing to change will help you to fulfill your goals and dreams more efficiently and effortlessly.

Sit in a quiet room – be patient and wait until you have completed all your tasks for the day and you are ready to give the time to yourself. Turn off the lights, light a candle and burn incense to create an ambient space. Sit in a comfortable position with your back straight. Close your eyes and become aware of your body. Connect deeply and slowly with your toes, legs, thighs, torso, arms, neck, face and then crown. Exhale all your stresses and release all your frustrations - just breathe them right out of your body. Repeat this process three times. Make sure you are feeling relaxed and stress free.

Now ask yourself: Are I where I want to be? Ask yourself what is needed to change aspects of your life. Write down any thoughts on negative behaviours that are holding you back from achieving your goals. This can be very liberating if you are brave enough to be honest and vulnerable. You can also use spiritual music to help you go into the dream state and ask your higher self what negative pattern or conditioning needs freeing so you can grow and become empowered.

Focus on one particular relationship or project that comes up and make a firm decision to change something in a positive direction. Feed it love, light, and positive energy, thoughts and intentions, however difficult it may feel in the moment. Visualise a positive outcome and feel and believe it. Allow the feelings to develop and mature, finding the inner tolerance, intimacy and forgiveness that will help you heal wounds and meet challenges from your power. Even when the going gets tough, keep on keeping on with the positive thoughts, overcoming any inner resistance, and by the next new moon you will find yourself in a new process…

Rebekah Shaman is the author of the the book "The Shaman's Last Apprentice", she also has a ethical and sustainable company called 'Hemp Global Solution'. The company aims to reinstate hemp as the number one crop on the planet and re-educate, lobby and promote the importance of this plant so that we can create a sustainable future for our children.

Rebekah's website is:www.rebekahshaman.com/