Taurus Full Moon * Sunday November 21st - 10:27 AM PST/1:27 PM EST
The Full Moon this month will be brightest on Saturday evening - don't forget to go outside at sunset and watch the sun go down in the west as the moon rises in the east; this is when you know you are a part of the cosmos. Being in the fixed earth sign of Taurus, this Full Moon is our sacred time to connect with Mother Earth and to admire all of the creatures who walk, swim, and fly within the protection of her blessings.
This Full Moon is preceded by Jupiter and Venus once again moving into direct motion on Thursday the 18th. How many of you have been waiting on what seem interminable delays? Both Jupiter and Venus have been retrograde, or in apparent backward motion as viewed from earth. Remember that the planets do not really move backwards, they just appear to do so because the orbit of the planets is elliptical, not round.
So, when the planets are retrograde, think of it as a time to 'catch up' in regards to issues related to the planet. Jupiter and Venus are considered to be the benefics, or favorable planets of western astrology, and to have them both station direct on the same day within hours of a favorable Sun trine Uranus (anything can happen) we engage this Full Moon with gratitude for a fruitful harvest.
Venus is about relationships, the way we socialize, and even personal adornment. Having moved backwards from Scorpio and into Libra, her recent retrograde was an excellent time to recognize and release old resentments and negative relationship patterns as well as strengthen positive friendships. Sounds good, right? I found myself longing to call old friends and to reconnect with family members. Amazingly, the synchronistic Universe brought people my way who were not actually blood relatives, but there were some uncanny similarities. And, I met new friends who felt as though they I have known them forever. These are the connections we can cherish and nurture as Venus moves ahead.
Jupiter retrograde does not have to whisper the horror that our prosperity/abundance might be stopped; or that the forward motion of our lives is somehow not possible. How about regarding it as a time to burn the fallow fields of unfulfilled dreams? If it didn't happen, maybe you didn't really want it. Or, perhaps the planning department was on vacation and you will learn to do it better next time.
Overall, when these planets are retrograde think of it as a time for review, catch up and clean up.
It's interesting to note that we enter the New Year, 2011 - with ALL planets in direct motion! Mercury is retrograde briefly from December 10 - 29th. Uranus (which has been retrograde since July) stations direct on December 5th. You have a great opportunity to use this remaining time between now and years' end to clean up old paperwork, relationships, and to resolve lingering legal issues. We can truly enter into 2011 to follow a new rainbow; the time to prepare, however, is now.
In the name of prosperity, growth, and abundance may the light of this Full Moon bring you shelter, good food, great friends, and solid ground for your sacred path. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Full Moon is in Taurus/Sun in Scorpio = what you have vs. what you want Keywords for Scorpio and the 8th House = how to get it!!
Desire * Mystery * Agent of Change * Intensity * Accountability * Legacies * Power * Depth * Soul Growth * Control * Death & Rebirth * Value
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The Full Moon is always in the Sign opposite the Sun - as we leave the fall days of Scorpio, reflect on where you have been, how it felt, and what you want next. The ruling planet for Scorpio is PLUTO; note that this Pluto has a black heart. He sits alone in his icey cave far from the warmth of the sun. However, he longs for love and understanding. Scorpio helps us define that which we need to be free of - that is part of the lesson held within the next sign of Sagittarius!
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