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The May Blood Moon Is Here, And Every Sign Will Feel The Emotional Release

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On May 15, the Earth will block the sun’s rays from reaching la luna, prompting a “Super Flower Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse to take place in the fixed water sign of Scorpio, activating releases in everyone’s birth charts. Lunar eclipses are about releasing, and since this is a sign that enjoys maintaining control, these releases are sure to be major.

Here’s what your zodiac sign can expect from the May 2022 Blood Moon:

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Aries

On May 15, the lunar eclipse will prompt you to do some major releasing when it comes to your shared resources and boundaries in your relationships. Now is the time to consider what you need to let go of that’s potentially holding you back from finding balance and autonomy when it comes to your personal time.

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Taurus

Two weeks after the solar eclipse brought you powerful new personal beginnings, the lunar eclipse in Scorpio will ask you to do some major releasing in your romantic partnerships. Whether you’ve potentially outgrown one or certain ideas around companionship are changing, now is the time to consider how you can loosen your grip.

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Gemini

On May 15, the lunar eclipse in Scorpio will ask that you consider what needs to be released in your daily habits and routines. You tend to exercise a lot of control surrounding your daily rituals, but now may be the time to invite some flexibility into this area in order for you to feel better in your mind and body.

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Cancer

As the lunar eclipse in Scorpio takes place on May 15, you’ll be encouraged to consider how you can release the control you’ve been exercising when it comes to your creative or intimate endeavors. This is an area that’s supposed to bring you pleasure, so be sure to consider how you can release any caution around these topics.

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Leo

On May 15, the lunar eclipse in Scorpio will ask you to release a need for control in your home and family life. Whether you’ve been grappling with a family secret or deciding whether to relocate, this eclipse will allow you to loosen your grip on these things, so be sure to allow the change to take place.

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Virgo

On May 15, you’ll be called to do some releasing around certain opinions and outlooks you’ve held on to for quite some time. The Blood Moon marks the perfect moment to do some brainstorming as a way to understand where your mind is.

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Libra

If you’ve been experiencing any fear or a desire for control around your finances, the Blood Moon marks the time to allow yourself to loosen your grip a bit and understand that money is simply just energy, and it’s meant to be spent, especially since you worked so hard for it.

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Scorpio

On May 15, the lunar eclipse will prompt you do some major releasing when it comes to your sense of self and personal identity. If you’ve been experiencing any fear around showing up as your authentic self in your relationships with others, you’ll be prompted to let that go.

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Sagittarius

On May 15, you’ll be prompted to do a deep dive inward to assess your mental health. During the Blood Moon is the time to let go of any unhealthy habits or mindsets you’ve potentially been partaking in, so be sure to spend as much time alone as you need.

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Capricorn

As the lunar eclipse in Scorpio takes place on May 15, your social circles may be subjected to some major shifts and releases. You tend to prefer a lot of control over this area of your life, and now may be the time for you to let some connections you’ve possibly outgrown expire.

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Aquarius

On May 15, the lunar eclipse in Scorpio may bring some possible endings to your professional world. While this may not necessarily mean that a job change is near, it does indicate that you’re letting something go in this area of your life, so be sure to allow these shifts to occur effortlessly.

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Pisces

The lunar eclipse will greatly affect your house of travel and belief systems, bringing some endings and releases to your philosophies and perspectives. You’ve outgrown something here, and now is the time to consider how what you believe in has potentially changed — and for the better.

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