The Full Moon occurs at 03:35 (UT) on the 6th May 2012 at 16SCO01.

The Full Moon in Scorpio packs a significant punch as it forms an almost exact opposition to Black Moon Lilith who is conjunct the Sun. There is something dark and stormy about this Moon but it raises valid questions that many of us would perhaps rather put off until another day. This particular Full Moon is also a Supermoon which means that as the Moon is nearest to Earth in its orbit, it appears much bigger and brighter. Richard Nolle who coined the term over 30 years ago has connected Supermoons to a variety of phenomena such as earthquakes and great storms. He offers sensible advice “Don’t be paranoid but don’t be complacent either”. Currently some parts of the UK are experiencing severe flooding and as I look out of my window pausing for thought, the black sky threatens to throw down just that little bit more! Continue reading →