There's A Full Pink Moon In Scorpio On The Horizon—Here's How To Work With It

It's officially Taurus season (see ya, Aries!) and that can only mean one thing: the upcoming full moon is in Taurus' opposite sign, Scorpio. And given that this is the April full moon, it's also fondly referred to as the "Pink Moon."

The Scorpio full moon will reach its peak on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:49 p.m. EST, and according to astrology expert and author of Astrology SOS, Imani Quinn, it's going to be a lot less intense than last month's full moon lunar eclipse.

As she tells mindbodygreen, we're fresh out of eclipse season, and just a few days before the full moon, we also have a Jupiter-Uranus conjunction, ushering in hope and optimism—and maybe some unexpected luck, too.

For that reason, Quinn explains, now is actually a good time to manifest. While full moons are typically more about release, we've had to put things on the backburner while the eclipses were, well, eclipsing, simply allowing the universe to run its course.

But now, she says, "We finally have a little bit of control back, so we can say, 'Hey, I have some requests for manifestations.'"

And if anything is holding you back, it's going to be obvious to you, thanks to Scorpio's scrutinizing nature. According to Quinn, this moon is also forming a square to Pluto in Aquarius, which could result in hidden truths coming to light, or even a spiritual awakening. If there's anything you haven't been willing to face, she adds, "there's nowhere else to look."

In case you forgot, Mercury is also still retrograde for another few days, so be wary of quick tempers and accelerating arguments.

Don't get nervous though! This is ultimately a very positive full moon that will help us get in touch with our deeper emotions. And as Quinn adds, we are in Taurus season, and if there's anything Taurus is good for, it's relaxing and having a good time.

Given that this full moon is in a water sign, Quinn recommends drawing a ritual bath and meditating while bathing.

"Add some Epsom salts and your favorite essential oils—maybe ylang ylang or sandalwood as something sensual for Taurus season—and allow yourself to meditate on and feel through your emotions," Quinn suggests. Water can be incredibly alchemizing for emotional balance, so allow this soothing bath to let your emotions flow through you like water.

According to the AstroTwins, the Pink Moon every April is named for the first pink flowers of spring (not because the moon turns pink, BTW), so it's an excellent time to charge your magical tools outside, while simultaneously connecting with nature.

With Mercury still retrograde for a few more days, it's still not time to get hasty. But with eclipse season behind us and this full moon offering an opportunity for deep reflection and release, Taurus season is off to quite a refreshing start.