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Full Moon in Scorpio · May 20, 2027

Full Moon in Scorpio May 2027: Meaning & Exact Time

By · Updated October 23, 2026 · Times calculated, not copied

At a glance

Date
Thursday, May 20, 2027
Eastern
May 20, 6:59 AM EDT
Central
May 20, 5:59 AM CDT
Mountain
May 20, 4:59 AM MDT
Pacific
May 20, 3:59 AM PDT
UTC
May 20, 10:59 AM UTC
Position
29°13′ Scorpio
Supermoon
No
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The sky at the exact full moon

What it means

The Full Moon in Scorpio peaks at 6:59 AM EDT on Thursday, May 20, 2027, at 29°13′ Scorpio, directly opposite the Sun in Taurus. At 393,893 km it is not a supermoon, and it arrives one day before the Sun enters Gemini on May 21, 2027.

In astrology a full moon is a culmination: results show, emotions run high, and what a matching new moon started is ready to be finished or released. Here the Moon in Scorpio faces the Sun in Taurus, so the axis pairs two fixed signs, one water and one earth. Scorpio brings its tenacity, secrecy and sharp judgment to a head, along with any jealousy or distrust that has built up. Taurus asks you to loosen stubbornness and the habit of holding on after something has run its course.

The degree matters too. At 29°13′ Scorpio, with the Sun at the same degree in Taurus, this moon sits at the very end of both signs. That fits a theme of completion, and the Sun's move into Gemini on May 21, 2027 makes the sense of closing a chapter easy to read. The previous full moon in Scorpio fell on April 20, 2027, and the next one, in Sagittarius, comes on June 18, 2027, so this one sits between two points of review.

The Moon's square to Mars, with an orb of 3.0°, adds friction that pushes for action. Mars stands for drive, anger and cutting decisions, and it entered Virgo on May 14, 2027. In Virgo that sharpness can turn toward details, so impatience and fault-finding are the shadow side to watch, since Scorpio at its worst criticizes for its own sake. The same push can also be put to use in a firm, clean decision you have been postponing.

Venus entered Taurus on the same day, May 14, 2027, and it now sits at 6°47′ Taurus. Venus rules love, comfort and harmony, so it gives the Sun's side of the axis a gentler tone, a reminder that steadiness and pleasure count alongside intensity. Meanwhile Pluto is retrograde in Aquarius until October 17, 2027. Retrogrades call for review rather than launches, and Pluto's themes of power, depth, endings and renewal suit a moon that is about letting go. This is a good time to look back over what you have held onto, and to decide what stays.

Also in the sky

  • ♇Pluto is retrograde in Aquarius until October 17, 2027.
  • ♂︎Mars enters Virgo on May 14, 2027.
  • ♀︎Venus enters Taurus on May 14, 2027.
  • ☉Sun enters Gemini on May 21, 2027.

By rising sign

  • ♈︎

    Aries rising

    House VIII · intimacy & shared money

    This full moon lights your 8th house of intimacy and shared money, with the Sun opposite in your 2nd house of values. You may notice questions of trust, debts or closeness coming to a head, and a related question about what you truly value.

  • ♉︎

    Taurus rising

    House VII · partners

    Your 7th house of partners holds the Moon, while the Sun sits in your own sign across the axis. Expect a one-to-one dealing to reach a decision point, and a good moment to see where your own stubbornness meets someone else's.

  • ♊︎

    Gemini rising

    House VI · work & health

    For you the Moon falls in the 6th house of daily work and habits. Routines that have quietly worn thin may become obvious, and the friction here favors a firm adjustment over another round of complaints.

  • ♋︎

    Cancer rising

    House V · romance & creativity

    Your 5th house of romance and creative work is where this moon peaks. Feelings around a love interest or a project you care about may feel strong, which makes it a fitting time to finish a piece of creative work.

  • ♌︎

    Leo rising

    House IV · home & family

    The 4th house of home and family receives the Moon. Something in your living situation or your roots may feel ready to close, and old family tension could surface for review.

  • ♍︎

    Virgo rising

    House III · talk & siblings

    This moon lands in your 3rd house of conversations and short trips. A message you have held back, or a talk with a neighbor or relative, may feel ready to be said plainly.

  • ♎︎

    Libra rising

    House II · money & values

    Your 2nd house of income and self-worth is lit up. Take a clear look at what you value and what you keep out of habit, since the Sun's opposite placement in your 8th house links this to shared resources.

  • ♏︎

    Scorpio rising

    House I · self & body

    The Moon is in your 1st house, so the full moon centers on you and how you start things. Emotions may feel especially visible, and the end-of-sign degree suggests a personal pattern that is ready to be put down.

  • ♐︎

    Sagittarius rising

    House XII · rest & the hidden

    Your 12th house of rest and the hidden holds this moon. Private feelings, or something you have kept to yourself, may rise to the surface, and quiet time alone suits that kind of sorting.

  • ♑︎

    Capricorn rising

    House XI · friends & hopes

    This full moon falls in your 11th house of friends and groups. A friendship or group role may reach a turning point, and you might see which wishes still deserve your effort.

  • ♒︎

    Aquarius rising

    House X · career & reputation

    The Moon in your 10th house of career and public standing puts work matters in view. Results of recent effort may show, and a decision about your direction or a reputation you have built could feel pressing.

  • ♓︎

    Pisces rising

    House IX · travel & beliefs

    Your 9th house of long journeys and higher learning is where this moon peaks. A view you have held for years, or a study or travel plan, may come up for honest review.

Questions

✦What time is the full moon in Scorpio?

It is exact at May 20, 6:59 AM EDT (May 20, 3:59 AM PDT).

✦Is the full moon in Scorpio a supermoon?

No. The Moon is 393,893 km from Earth, too far for a supermoon.

✦Which house does it fall in for my rising sign?

Count from your rising sign: Scorpio is your 1st house if you are Scorpio rising, your 7th if you are Taurus rising. The full list is above.

✦What does a Full Moon in Scorpio mean?

In astrology it brings Scorpio's strongest forces to a head: tenacity and secrecy, plus any jealousy or distrust that has built up. Matters tend to reach the point that decides what comes next. It is a good time to look honestly at what you feel and what you are ready to release.

✦Why is the Sun in Taurus during this full moon?

A full moon always has the Moon opposite the Sun, so a Moon at 29°13′ Scorpio pairs with the Sun at 29°13′ Taurus. Taurus adds steadiness and a reminder about holding on too long. The two signs form an axis to balance, with Scorpio's intensity on one side and Taurus's comfort and patience on the other.

✦Is the May 2027 full moon a good time to start something new?

Traditionally a full moon is for finishing and releasing, while a new moon is the time for starting. With the Sun leaving Taurus on May 21, 2027 and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, this one suits review and closure more than launches. You might use it to decide what to wrap up before you begin anything fresh.