The Scorpio Full Moon is exact 12.56 pm ET. This full moon is the culmination of the energy that was kicked off with the Taurus New Moon a couple of weeks ago. That new moon invited high creativity to amplify projects, ideas, intentions and magnify love, abundance, and the new. So with this full moon, we integrate actual manifestation with creative transformation.

Scorpio energy is transformative. It drives us to consider the arc of our lives from birth to death and everything in between. And within that arc, there's many experiences we have, depending on the intensity of our life or the longevity of our life, the people who we get involved with throughout the lifetime; things are born and there are deaths. We have many stories, vignettes, sagas and little lifetimes in our lives.

And when I say little, it doesn't lessen their impact or vitality or meaning within our lives. But it does remind us that we are continually in a process of becoming more who we were meant to be, why we came here, what are what our goals, achievements, purpose.

A full moon like this reminds us to reflect on what is it that has transformed or what is up for us in our lives.

Some of us may be at a point where we look and we say: well, what exactly do I need to integrate? It's not that we radically alter our personalities, but we can become more tapped into our true voice. So depending on what's going on for you on the 12th, this might be a reflective day or when you work something that's intense, focused; so much can get done.

More on the podcast; astrology interpretation for the week…

As the week begins, it’s a good time to “grease the wheel”— notice what makes life run more smoothly… and what does not.

What routines, tools, or perspectives help you move with more ease? Some situations may call for re-evaluation or subtle adjustments.

Midweek into the weekend, you may feel a sense of fulfillment or increased ability to build momentum—especially if connected to whatever began during the Taurus New Moon.

Early in the week, consider shedding any habits, patterns, or attitudes that weigh you down. Is there anything that pulls you back or no longer fits your vision or ambition? Make space for something more aligned to bloom.

As the weekend nears, you may notice fresh energy rising. If you didn’t set a clear intention at the start of the lunar cycle, now is a productive time to ask: What wants more of my attention right now?

Or perhaps: Is there a possibility I am ready to entertain?

The beauty of this lunar cycle is its invitation to amplify love and creation. The more you align with that vibration, the more effortlessly you attract the right companions, collaborators, and opportunities—those that not only inspire ambition but help bring it to life.

We are opening the waxing moon cycle of the Taurus New Moon that occurs April 27 at 3:31 PM ET. I was struck as last week panned out, that we approach the Taurus New Moon on the day of Pope Francis’ funeral. His funeral was on a day when the moon approaches resonance with Earth Goddess energy.

Pope Francis valued women. From the onset of his papacy, he marked Mary Magdalene’s feast day July 22 as official (always acknowledged by those who admired her as a saint). He brought her into more visibility as the first apostle: the “apostle of the apostles” because she was the one who first saw Christ risen from the tomb.

I don't speak a lot about my faith of origin, but I have a very strong education in religion, not just Catholicism. At this point of my life, my interest and curiosity about rituals lead me to speculate on how such an old faith may continue and thrive.

I would love to see Catholicism open to an even more progressive pope, which the New Moon suggests is possible. I would also love to see President Trump soften his stance with Zelensky and Europe; may the resonance of loving energy that brought world leaders together on that day of the funeral provide that shift.

But however the power dynamic changes, the Taurus New Moon gave us a womb to spring from — your thoughts and wishes of positive growth are powerful.

We're still in the energy of that juicy New Moon to think in terms of what:

* you want to bring into your life

* who you want to attract

* what you deserve

Amplify that… it helps to find a spot in Nature and feel a part of the Source.

I can't encourage all of us enough to amplify the resonance of peace and love at this point in time. Emphasize fairness, peace, and the inherent value and worth of every living being on the planet. Right now there is a lot of noise that does not value human life, or the health of the earth and all animals and its environments.

Put optimism, energy and hope of this new moon into your personal life.

More on the upcoming week on the podcast!

The Taurus New Moon happens at 3:31 PM ET on April 27th. Before it is exact, we may discharge residue of fiery, angry feelings. We can't always avoid arguments. That's just the reality of it. But at least if we have discussions, conversations or energy releases beforehand, we're in a place to work through in a way that is much more benefit.

We can feel more connected, more heard or… we can be open to a person with a grievance. The ability to untangle the snarls increases on Sunday, even if the argument or confrontation occurred the day before.

Keep in mind, self-awareness is miles ahead of not knowing where the heck anger or frustration came from. With this new moon, if we move past that rocky patch of Mars and Pluto energy in a constructive way, we can use that fire and power to fuel creative direction.

This Taurus New Moon follows an Earth Day when people will be angry and frustrated as scuttled programs and policies defy movements for a sustainable world. But the spark is full of Venusian influence to encourage: "Love guides us."

The whole week’s forecast is on the podcast….

Link to Pamela’s Spot on Astrology for analysis of people and events

The week of April 14, 2025 has pictures in the sky that symbolize the potential for more graceful and less fraught experiences. We still have to deal with the bigger struggles symbolized by outer planet shifts that mirror our whole global landscape, human rights and financial crisis, etc., etc.

However we can gain some traction this week on what we aim for and want to emphasize. Constant negative messaging can erode focus on how most of us would like to live as human beings: to complement and support one another and the great biosphere in which we live.

Therefore, it's essential that each one of us finds that place where we can feel supported and positive in spite of what seems like insurmountable odds.

Monday and Tuesday are terrific days to evaluate a communication, dialogue, contract; make sure you don't miss anything, establish it and understand how to do it. Remember, we're coming off Mercury and Venus retrogrades. Work on deepening into the relationships that support you.

More about this week on the podcast…

On April 7th 2025 Mercury goes direct as of 7:08 a.m. ET. It's very hard not to mention the news these days. But as Mercury gains speed (starts to appear to move forward from our perspective here on Earth) it will eventually dovetail with Venus as she goes direct April 12, 2025.

Don’t expect miraculous change (more on the blog: pamelacucinell.substack) — but the fog starts to lift. Some news sources cut through the confusion.

Interpersonal relationships, ways to work in systems and communications should open up with fresh perspective. Now that Neptune is in the sign of Aries, hidden or hard to read situations burn off any mystery; we see what's going on, whether we like it or not.

As I keep saying about this year, choose your path. Where are you putting your energy? What are you willing to move towards, fight for, believe in or direct to?

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One thing about this week is communications are the focus: whether bad, miscommunicated, deleted or denial. There is a little window later in the week when things start to clarify.

Mercury goes direct next week (this has been a particularly challenging Mercury Retrograde for gazillion reasons). Part of it, yes, is Venus is also retrograde. When you think about it, Venus expresses love, what attracts us, how we flirt, how we engage people, persuade…

Venus enhances all these skills because she's about how we each are moved to connect with people. Of course, some people are very good at seduction or selling. And others want to meet you in a very heartfelt place. Others chat, buzz, and stimulate. This time, Venus Retrograde is in Pisces… not everybody feels in clear focus. This period is absolutely fantastic for diving into the dream world, visioning and creativity — because with Venus and Mercury Retrograde in Pisces, we can invite the realm of fantasy, imagination, spirituality.

Some of us may go into La La Land and the deep sea of unreality. Depending on what you need to get done, it may feel as though you're adrift or have trouble concretizing anything. The delays will end after this week and the challenge is to invite in what is possible.

This week ask yourself: "Am I being clear? What is it I really want or need to say? How do I get my message heard?”

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Neptune Enters Aries on March 30, 2025, right after the Solar Eclipse / New Moon at 9° Aries. Neptune symbolizes the Universal Unconscious, the big cosmic soup of our collective humanity. In its negative, we can feel powerless, victimized. In its positive, we are pumped with Love and creative juice. In Aries, we can be Warriors for what we most Love.

Okay, I'm starting to get really jazzed — We're approaching the second eclipse of the year.

Last week was the equinox, which brings potential. Early morning March 24, get things in place that to map out the week because the next few days are when we are complete the lunar cycle, waning moon, before the solar eclipse the end of the week.

Many of us may feel an intensification of energy now. People feel things are precarious. Some are very excited because they believe that great changes are coming. In spite of indications that may point otherwise, great things can come, but only through dynamic courage. Huge sweeping changes occur already and have created an unprecedented reality for the United States.

But the piece that has not been resolved and won't be, as long as we're going through these big energetic shifts, is what do those changes actually lead to?

The United States (big lumbering bear that it is) triggers change throughout the world, especially with financial or military matters. What is super important as we go forward, especially as Neptune moves into Aries the end of the week, is to align yourself with community, allies, and people who support what you would like your world to be. Each one of us can contribute to the whole that we want; what is required is to find your place within that supportive space.

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