The Cosmic Crux Podcast — Show Notes

Episode 13: Full Moon in Scorpio — Death, Ego, and the Alchemy of GriefAirdate: May 12, 2025 | 12:56 PM EST | 22º ScorpioHost: Mar Alejandra (Mar and the Stars)Special Guest: V Wiley of Outside Rites

Episode OverviewWelcome to Episode 13 of The Cosmic Crux, where we talk astrology, no fluff (okay, maybe a little). This week, Mar explores the potent, transformative energy of the Full Moon in Scorpio.

This is a special episode not just because of the powerful lunation, but because it features the show’s very first guest: V Wiley, end-of-life doula, grief educator, and founder of Outside Rites. Together, Mar and V dive into the deep waters of Scorpio’s underworld, confronting topics many shy away from — death, ego dissolution, grief, and the emotional alchemy that comes with transformation.

Astrological BreakdownMar unpacks the key elements of this Full Moon:

Full Moon at 22º Scorpio, peaking May 12, 2025

Taurus-Scorpio axis themes: holding on vs. letting go, security vs. surrender

Uranus conjunct the Sun: shock, awakening, sudden emotional release

Fixed star Unukalhai (Alpha Serpentis): success, downfall, volatility, transformation

Sabian Symbol at 22º Scorpio: “Hunters shooting wild ducks” — addressing aggression, control, and internalized defenses

Mar’s takeaway: Stay grounded, stay honest, and allow what is ready to transform to do so.

Interview Highlights — With V Wiley

What it means to be a death doula and hold space for grief and dying

How “small deaths” — ego shedding, identity shifts — shape our daily lives

Understanding grief as love with nowhere to go, and how to hold both together

Grounding through the shocks and disruptions of loss, especially under Uranus influence

Shifting societal fear of death into a space of unconditional love

What collective lessons about death and agency are surfacing in today’s world

Mini Segment: Cosmic Ritual and IntegrationV’s suggested practices for navigating the Scorpio Full Moon:

Mirror and candle meditation — sitting with your reflection, facing shadow aspects

Silent meditation — creating space to sit with discomfort

Moral imagination exercise — imagining your final conversations and what truly matters

Full Moon Mini-ScopesA brief guide for each zodiac sign under this lunation:Aries: Power dynamics and trustTaurus: Relationship truths and intimacyGemini: Body wisdom and emotional detoxCancer: Passion, creativity, and vulnerabilityLeo: Healing the past and shifting rootsVirgo: Soul truth and meaningful closureLibra: Scarcity patterns and self-worthScorpio: Identity death and rebirthSagittarius: Karmic release and inner retreatCapricorn: Community, reciprocity, and supportAquarius: Realigning purpose and ambitionPisces: Spiritual shifts and evolving truth

Where to Find V WileyVisit Outside Rites Instagram: @outsiderites / Substack: https://substack.com/@corpseposeyogaExplore V’s offerings, workshops, and grief education resources

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Remember: grief is not something to fix, it’s something to honor. Stay close to your truth, your tenderness, and your trust in the unseen. See you next time on The Cosmic Crux, where we decode the cosmos, one episode at a time.

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