June 11, 2025 at 3:44 am ET: FULL MOON in Sidereal Scorpio: Jyeshtha: POWER/PROTECTION
Jyeshtha is the divine warrior, the leader and protector who slays the dragons of fear, ego, and illusion. This Full Moon calls us to rise into our most courageous and caring selves, letting go of the need for validation. It asks us to focus on our deeper purpose and to lead with heart rather than pride.
Ruled by Indra, king of the gods, Jyeshtha “the elder” teaches that true power is rooted in integrity, humility, and service. While it carries great strength, it also warns of arrogance and a fall from grace that come when we cling to power for its own sake. This Moon reminds us that protection is sacred and is one of the highest honors - but only when it comes from a place of a place of love and respect, not control. It encourages us to keep the ego at bay, and to keep our hearts open, pure and daring.
Our personal and collective dragons are surfacing now, but the path we walk while facing these shadows may feel lonely as we are also dealing with an unsupported Moon. For support and remedies, we look to Mars, the ruler of this Scorpio moon, which is highly active in the sky right now. Its fiery nature can inflame tension or fuel breakthroughs, depending on how we engage. Mars modalities are fast acting and effective at moving stuck emotions and energy: massage, acupuncture, yoga, tapping, EMDR, as well as speaking your truth (Jyeshtha is also ruled by Mercury the communicator).
With every planet (except Venus) currently being influenced by malefic planets, we are in an astrologically charged window with high “pitta” in the air: hot, sharp, fiery, intense, and transformative when focused and well directed. When we lean into lower (pitta) qualities like control or anger, the results are detrimental. This Full Moon asks us to lead with honor and to remember Jyeshtha’s true vow: to serve and protect life.
* What are you protecting and loyal to? Is it still aligned?
* What are you holding (too) tightly? What are you ready to release?
* What is worth fighting for?
* Are you acting from love? Or from control?
* What feels stuck?
* What helps you process, digest, integrate?
::PEACE::
