With the Moon culminating in the results-oriented sign of Taurus, we are faced with strong feelings about what we have been able to accomplish recently. Meanwhile, together, we are collectively exploring how to dig deep as we analyze what isn’t working now, courtesy of the Sun stationed in the opposite and intense sign of Scorpio. These current positions serve to highlight what we are willing to do to achieve success. We are also likely to make decisions during this period about whatever may warrant being investigated, finalized, or eliminated altogether.

While the Sun is in Scorpio, our mass attention is on politics, crisis, and change. However, the Moon peaking in Taurus brings stubbornness along with power struggles to what could otherwise be a reflective and empowering time of year. This season is about overcoming obstacles by unearthing the underlying issue and seeking deeper resolution, healing, and meaningful transformation. Because this particular moon arrives with a lunar eclipse, it is even more powerful and intense with ramifications rolling out over the next whole year (and frankly beyond this year as far as 2023 with the newest cycle of eclipses happening!)

The tension between the Scorpio Sun and Taurus Moon requires us to reconcile our desire for external accomplishment with our need to master our inner selves, our emotional well-being, and our maturity. The eclipse will force illumination, even if we might feel more comfortable staying in the dark on some matters. Lunar eclipses are meant to bring forth emotional growth and maturity, which ultimately is to our advantage.

However, the contrast between the Sun’s position and the Moon’s placement can have us feeling caught off guard by our emotions, especially guilt, hurt, jealousy, and suspicion, which can cause us to be vengeful or destructive. We can best navigate this time in honor of earth sign Taurus by focusing any intense energy toward practicing gratitude and staying the course to work toward something positive and productive. This is also powerful energy for reflection and planning something purposeful in your life.

“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.”

Dale Carnegie

The Taurus full Moon energy can be stubborn and fixed. Emotions may be exaggerated and persistent. Should any negative feelings come up, this is a great time to focus on a project or get lost in a task, which can serve as a moving meditation that gives you space to process whatever is upsetting you.

As always, these energies apply to groups of all sizes as much as they apply to individuals. So, stay mindful about avoiding power struggles with others while you process any emotions that arise. The best advice is not about watering down your approach or your feelings but rather, try to fully honor all viewpoints. Then you will be best able to find good ways to meaningfully incorporate the higher-minded ideals for the good of everyone involved.

We must also be willing to look beneath the surface into the shadows while we figure out how to initiate strong and lasting results for a better world. Find the common ground during this season through awareness of the higher values of CHARACTER, PERSEVERANCE, and TRANSFORMATION.

The polarity between the Scorpio Sun and Taurus Moon requires care and mindfulness as to how we all hold our energy and emotions now. Always make an effort to stay grounded and avoid risks during the actual days of any eclipse. And be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of this post to find out where this full moon and lunar eclipse will most likely be impacting you! 

As always, full moons bring difficult feelings to a head. While we do our best to make sure we are all dedicated and positive, we may find emotional outbursts and sensitivity popping up, which may incite overwhelm, stress, frustration, irritability, and confusion. Try to not take other people’s behavior personally, instead hold space for everyone’s feelings, fears and ideas and encourage others not to suppress how they feel.

While the full moon does universally effect all of us, each person may respond somewhat differently to this same planetary aspect. The intensity will be greater or lesser depending on how well aligned you have your current thoughts and feelings. When you are living in your highest truth, the environment and things that happen around you are not as overwhelming. Even if you are well grounded, though, eclipses by nature will bring up the issues that have been most overlooked or suppressed. Try to flow with whatever you are experiencing and rise above any hard parts.

This Full Moon brings illumination, which often appears through any of the preferred subject areas of TAURUS, including:

accomplishment, making money, ACHIEVEMENT, building assets, MATERIAL COMFORTS, ownership, POSSESSIONS, accumulation, luxury, WEALTH, self worth, strong values, boundaries, SELF ACCEPTANCE, solid foundations, persistence, BUILDING, methodical progress, PERSEVERANCE, thoroughness, patience, STEADFASTNESS, dependability, trustworthiness, APPRECIATION, gratitude, SATISFACTION, pampering, SENSORY INDULGENCE, rewards from hard work, enjoying physical pleasures, and in the body Taurus rules the neck, throat, voice, vocal chords, thyroid and metabolism.

Try to remember that whatever is happening in your life is occurring as part of your journey. Sometimes the details are pleasing and other times the lessons are difficult . .either way, there is always something to be learned. And being prepared is the secret to more easily navigating all of it, on the way to living your best life!

This lunar phase arrives with lots of interesting interference from five other planetary powerhouses. Some real shake ups may be in store. Let’s break it all down. 

First, intellectual Mercury in secretive Scorpio is challenging the stubborn Taurus energy. The Sun takes sides with Mercury, while the emotional moon is easily triggered by this arrangement. Try to avoid power struggles now, especially with anyone who may be unethical or underhanded in any way. Things may not be as transparent as they seem.

The moon is also being provoked by overwhelming Jupiter in dogmatic Aquarius. The upside is that Jupiter energy tends to be generous and favorable. However with the square configuration happening, the conflict that can arise between people with differing philosophical views may result in stand offs or missed opportunities. The best advice is to offer to go back to the proverbial drawing board and make sure you have consensus on any matter that involves others to participate. And please try to treat everyone as if he or she is your friend.

Transformative Pluto still in practical Capricorn continues to effect changes in the world, especially in any outdated thinking or obsolete approaches. Whether you are ready or not, Pluto is cooperating with this lunar eclipse and will bring about even more change needed. Be proactive and consider what you can consciously shift or release for the greater good over the next couple of weeks, and you can come out ahead now.

Lovely Venus also in successful Capricorn is collaborating with changemaker Uranus in goal-oriented Taurus. This beautiful trine stimulates positive growth and some fortunate surprises. Expect the unexpected this week, which sets the tone for the next few months ahead. And the more you can flow with whatever happens without upset or apprehension, the more you can influence things in a favorable direction. This is an especially good aspect for personal transformation and business improvements for those who are focused and dedicated.

Overall, expect a powerful time. In fact, the weekend of the full moon favors making progress to complete goals. By the time the following week begins, you will want to focus on what you need to release and clear up in your life before the next new moon arrives in Sagittarius with a solar eclipse in December.

“You can use the stumbling blocks to build your success.”

Lailah Gifty Akita

The next new moon arrives in two weeks in the sign of Sagittarius. Sagittarius is the third FIRE sign of the zodiac representing action. Sagittarius time of year is powerful for exploring, adventure, study, seeking the truth, venturing out in the world, and embarking on a purposeful or spiritual quest.

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