Taurus Full Moon Lunar Eclipse

 At 3:57am on November 19th, the Full Moon, Partial Lunar Eclipse takes place at 27° 14’ of Taurus, the sign of Venus’ exaltation! This eclipse will be visible throughout the United States, Northern Europe, Eastern Asia, most of Australia and the Pacific Ocean. The Sun is of course in the opposite sign, Scorpio, and in the same degree as the Moon. This Earth and Water polarity in Fixed signs is a very important planetary occurrence, not only reflecting what is happening around the globe at this time as it relates to resources, but in what it reflects back to each one of us individually and what that says about our values and our spiritual growth.

The eclipse will last for 6 hours from start to finish. This only happens when the Moon is close to apogee, the furthest point from the Earth, therefore taking longer to pass through the earth’s shadow. These long-occurring eclipses don’t happen that often, the last one being on February 18, 1440, nearly 600 years ago, and the next one doesn’t happen until February 8, 2669. Taurus Full Moon being eclipsed by the Earth's shadow speaks to the importance of the times we are facing on our home planet.

What might we expect at this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse? An awareness and consciousness of the need to creatively partner with the right resources and people for our spiritual and emotional growth. This includes overcoming conflicts that have held us back in the past… ie: letting go of destructive habits, relationships or situations that no longer serve us. For some this will mean stopping self-sabotaging behaviors and recognizing what others have to offer us. For others it may mean listening to our inner guidance about the next step to take to secure our financial well-being. In any case, it is about right-livelihood, trust and looking at the bigger picture. This involves leaving the past behind and moving forward with reliable support.

The Sabian Symbol for 28 degrees of Taurus is a “Woman past her ‘change of life’ experiences a new Love.” This symbol represents the ability to rise above both physical and social limitations. When this degree comes into our consciousness, it indicates that we should open our minds to the possibility of new beginnings. It also implies a more mature response to this experience. So how does this relate to the Scorpio Full Moon? Well, Scorpio is the sign of decay, death and rebirth and in that vein it represents transformation.

Eclipses bring the ending of things and the possibility of new doors opening. Eclipses also come in pairs, two weeks apart. The Solar Eclipse New Moon will be on December 4th at 2:43am EST. This eclipse energy at 12° 22’ of Sagittarius brings the fiery enthusiasm of forward thinking and expansion at the New Moon to combine with the deep passion of the Scorpio Eclipse to jumpstart our projects and move us towards our goals. Significance strides can be driven by this eclipse cycle over the next six months. Remember to keep your head in the stars and your feet on the ground.

Scorpio New Moon Nov. 4th 2021

Scorpio New Moon

The New Moon culminates when it joins the Sun at 12° 40’ of Scorpio on November 4th. This Fixed Water sign shores up well when in touch with both feelings and intentions as happens at the New Moon. Given that this lunation is in the 7th House of relationships, and that its’ ruler Mars is in the drivers seat in Scorpio as well, it is important to direct your energy into a productive approach to any new projects or partnerships. In order to move forward, it is necessary to release any past hinderances to growth.

The closest and most significant aspect this Moon makes is an opposition to rebellious Uranus. A combination of impulsive behavior, and intense feelings creates conflict between radical thinking and shifting emotions. Combine that with squares from both sides to Saturn in Aquarius and we have a T-Square that can act like either a restraint providing self-discipline, or a catalyst for compromise. Uranus represents a change of mind to emerging awareness of deep-seated resentment or anger that needs to be released in order for a change of mind. Saturn provides stability for a new approach to productive partnerships.

Venus as ruler of the Taurus ascendant for this New Moon chart makes a very supportive aspect to communicative Mercury for harmonious associations and compromise, much needed attributes at this time. Going forward, Venus enters Earthy Capricorn on the 6th where she will spend 4 months, retrograding and moving forward to make responsible financial commitments and form serious relationships. Pay attention to where your money goes and how you can conserve resources for the near future.

The supporting role provided by Neptune in Pisces to the Scorpio New Moon increases compassion and sensitivity, enhancing intuition and creativity. Listening to our inner muse about what our next steps ought to be, brings awareness of the subconscious spiritual thread winding through these water signs. Neptune reflects a going-with-the-flow approach to what is going on around us and learning to trust our intuitive side to recognize important signposts when they appear. Another insight of the Neptunian archetype is the realization that we are all connected on this blue-green marble floating in space and it’s time to use our creative imaginations to find workable solutions to the issues we face involving the rising seas, worsening storms, heightened temperatures and polluted water and air.

Who can you partner with to make a difference? How can you use all your resources more responsibly and productively? The time is now to figure it out and begin!