The Full Moon in Scorpio exposes secret desires — your star sign’s tarot horoscope

This intense Full Moon, in Scorpio on May 1, exposes secrets, desires and emotional blind spots.

Full Moons are always illuminating phases of truth and self reflection, and Scorpio is a fearless analyst and probe to whatever lies hidden beneath the surface (albeit not for much longer).

Expect to receive new information, a new level of self awareness, a secret revealed in its full glory, or a revelation that hits you in the heart.

None of this is necessarily positive or negative.

Truth is neutral because it has many facets, can impact differently on different folk over time, and doesn’t serve any master.

This tarot horoscope will reveal the unavoidable truth heading to you this Full Moon, and how you can use it to build a stronger platform for a successful month ahead.

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Aries

March 21 to April 20
Tarot card for Aries for the Full Moon in Scorpio: Five of Wands
Meaning: Something said in anger or frustration strikes a chord.

It’s not just passion or rage that has unleashed this honesty, it’s a need for it to be out there and said, so don’t gloss over it or push it back down.

Pay attention, acknowledge it, and then sit a while before you respond.

Let this sink in.

It’s likely that this truth will reveal the real root cause of a long-standing, low level simmering tension or feud between you and someone, and now you know it, you can tackle it.

Maybe an apology is due, or a better offer, or a revelation of why you did what you did.

Up to you how to handle it, but you can handle it, and better now, because you know what’s behind it.

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Taurus

April 21 to May 21
Tarot card for Taurus for the Full Moon in Scorpio: Five of Coins
Meaning: We all love and lose.

We all regret, bear guilt and shame for things we’ve said and done.

It’s part of the human condition and experience.

But these emotions can get very heavy when kept under wraps or buried beneath a façade.

This Full Moon, you will let them out, you will let them surface, you will turn your gaze to what you’ve pushed down in your psyche and you will probably cry, wallow and vent.

And this is good!

Others can empathise, others have been through it too, others have support and advice to offer, or just a patient, compassionate shoulder to cry on.

Release what burdens you emotionally.

You can put it down and walk on lighter, happier.

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Gemini

May 22 to June 21
Tarot card for Gemini for the Full Moon in Scorpio: Eight of Swords
Meaning: The unavoidable truth revealed by this powerful Full Moon is that you have overthought yourself into a corner.

You have assumed and analysed and projected onto others so much that you’ve lost sight of the real issue or facts underneath all your (albeit fascinating) theories and hypotheses.

So, cut away all the assumption.

Go back to the bare facts.

And just be there.

No more spiralling.

No more projecting motives or actions or emotions onto other people.

Only invest in what you did, said or thought.

This will be like going on holiday, a total rest and relief from the weight and pressure you pile on your overworked mind.

Simply, take a break from overthinking.

Get a hobby, read a book, listen to music!

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Cancer

June 22 to July 23
Tarot card for Cancer for the Full Moon in Scorpio: Nine of Wands
Meaning: You’ve decide that something necessary is too difficult to do right now, and have abandoned the project.

But that is the wrong move, and, deep down, you know it.

The Nine of Wands wants you to look in the mirror this Full Moon and reassure yourself you can do this, you’ve got this, you are capable and available to tackle this ‘thing’.

If you do that, and then take some necessary steps, I promise things will go a lot better, easier and faster than you dread or fear right now.

The Universe is backing you up.

Don’t talk yourself out of action, don’t retreat back to your comfort zone without overcoming this issue.

This is the time to rise, act, and prove your mettle.

You can do this.

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Leo

July 24 to August 23
Tarot card for Leo for the Full Moon in Scorpio: Page of Swords
Meaning: The truth you don’t wish to see, but have evidence all around you to prove it, is that you can be fickle and you can blow hot and cold, which does have an impact on your relationships, roles and outcomes.

When you’re 100% into something, you’re unstoppable — truly.

A motivated Leo is a force!

But a distracted, 60%, ‘hedging bets’ or wishing for better Leo… well, that Leo can cause problems.

The only thing you need to do is take this on board and slim down your priorities or commitments, in terms of volume and time spent or promised.

You know you love new news, so don’t over-commit to long-term projects or situations that you already suspect will bore you pretty soon.

Manage yourself better and you can achieve everything on your list!

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Virgo

August 24 to September 23
Tarot card for Virgo for the Full Moon in Scorpio: Six of Swords
Meaning: The Six of Swords is a departure card.

This Full Moon, you will accept and maybe even activate an ending, exit or withdrawal that has, honestly, been a long time coming.

Consequently, it’s not really even a sad event.

You know, in your bones, this is over, it has run its course, reached a natural conclusion.

All you need to do is clarify and confirm it openly.

Folk won’t be surprised or even upset.

Maybe everyone is hoping you, with your sharp mind and practicality, will be the one to turn off the lights and close the door.

Come around to realising it’s the right time.

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Libra

September 24 to October 23
Tarot card for Libra for the Full Moon in Scorpio: Eight of Wands
Meaning: Scorpio is your neighbour on the zodiac wheel, which is why its Full Moon has a bearing on you.

Being the most diplomatic sign makes you the mediator right now, because so many folk are uncovering secrets that impact them.

You do enjoy others’ drama, so pull up a chair and watch the show.

You also offer comfort and wise counsel, so do your bit for those you love and like.

This Full Moon will bring you both entertainment and the chance to do good for those around you, so I think you’ll have fun this week — and rack up some good karma credit if you exercise your tact, diplomacy and charm.

People need you to help smooth ruffled feathers and furrowed brows.

Do your magic, Libra!

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Scorpio

October 24 to November 22
Tarot card for Scorpio for the Full Moon in Scorpio: Six of Coins
Meaning: Why have you been hiding your kindness and generosity towards someone?

Sometimes you deliberately project a mean and moody exterior that isn’t really reflective of the big softie you truly are underneath.

Do you not want other folk taking advantage of you?

Or maybe avoiding jealousy from others who have not received such kindness from you?

Whatever the reason, I think the cat will be out of the bag this Full Moon!

And that’s a good thing, so people can celebrate your good nature and helpfulness, can realise who you really are, and come to rely on and trust you in the future.

Let your good deeds speak for themselves, let your positivity and care towards others lead the way and be seen.

Stop pretending to be such a villain, Scorpio!

We know the truth.

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Sagittarius

November 23 to December 21
Tarot card for Sagittarius for the Full Moon in Scorpio: Nine of Cups
Meaning: Something you really, really wanted is not going to pan out, and you’ve tried really hard to pretend you’re not bothered… but you are, and that’s okay.

You need to grieve this setback or loss, and you need to name and release that feeling of disappointment.

There will be other chances.

There are a lot more fish in the sea.

Chalk this one up to experience, chat about it this Full Moon and tell your story.

I have a funny feeling that, within 10 days, a new and even better opportunity will, as a result, swing into view!

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Capricorn

December 22 to January 21
Tarot card for Capricorn for the Full Moon in Scorpio: Two of Wands
Meaning: The truth is, Capricorn, you are not sure.

Certainty and clarity are BFFs of yours, and when they wander off, you hide it so others won’t know or sense your vulnerability.

And, sure enough, they soon return and on we go.

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Aquarius

January 22 to February 19
Tarot card for Aquarius for the Full Moon in Scorpio: Ten of Cups
Meaning: Just tell them how much they mean to you, Aquarius!

The Ten of Cups shows that the secret in play this Full Moon is the depth and intensity of your true feelings, and you think you’re hiding it well but… folk can see it!

And it’s a lovely thing too, so just be open and honest and tell them what they mean to you.

I think the feeling is very much reciprocated.

I think you will find this is a memorable week marked by falling (deeper) in love or enjoying a spiritual bond or a close friendship or family tie.

You deserve and desire love, don’t hide it.

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Pisces

February 20 to March 20
Tarot card for Pisces for the Full Moon in Scorpio: King of Cups
Meaning: Your job this week is to be the counsellor and confidant to a great many folk affected by this striking, secret-revealing Full Moon.

The King of Cups describes your powerful emotional intelligence, ability to ‘get’ people, and also to know just how they need handling.

You do this naturally, it’s a god-given gift.

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