The atmosphere will be charged with emotional energy. You may get a glimpse of a shift you can make to create a better balance between self-reliance and receiving support from others. Between 12:27pm-1:46pm eastern time, the atmosphere could become confusing and it's best to pull back your energy. After 1:46pm, the rest of the day will be clear and the mood will be sociable. Good for Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn; possible confrontation for Scorpio.
The opposition of the Sun and Moon in the fixed signs of Scorpio and Taurus is often a showdown over values. Resistance to change is a common response to a crisis over money or personal desires. However, the conflict between self-indulgent Taurus and transformational Scorpio is reduced by 90-degree squares to both from imaginative Neptune. Instead of struggling over limited resources and contrasting needs this dissolving planet reveals enough common interest for comfort and hunger to work as allies in pursuit of emotional and material fulfillment.
As ruler of Taurus, the goddess of love is still in the spotlight. Venus is now moving direct having stationed on the 18th.
While the focus continues to be on creativity, growth, and relationships, there is the potential for feelings of discomfort or annoyance with those who hold different values to our own.
Cultural, religious, or other differences of opinion may cause friction. While Venus in Libra is interested in harmony and keen to develop relationships, in her morning star phase she does so on her own terms and adheres passionately to her own standards, especially since she is about to re-enter Scorpio.
There is a strong desire to honour commitments to our personal standards, but Venus in Libra seeks compromise, negotiation, and diplomacy. Hence it seems likely that attempts will be made to maintain an air of pleasantness, coolness, and grace, which may be contrary to underlying motives. Nevertheless, our true colours will be at the forefront of all decisions.
Similarly, Venus in Libra is more cerebral and aesthetic than physical, but the Full Moon in Taurus emphasises our physical needs and our senses, in particular the sense of touch.
The potential exists for some awkward social moments as we try to engage with others more intimately and begin a new phase of relating and self expression. Passions and emotions are aroused by this full moon, but Libra wants us to avoid unpleasantness, argument, confrontation, or revealing its real feelings. One's true agenda will likely be revealed despite attempts to stay cool, calm and collected.
Any tensions or awkwardness felt at this Full Moon can ultimately lead towards greater awareness fostering deeper connections, intimacy, and understanding.
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 stunted; or that the forward motion of our lives is somehow stunted. 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.\
The Sabian Symbol is for the moon is:
Taurus 30: A Peacock Parading On The Terrace Of An Old Castle.
Commentary: ‘A Peacock’ is ‘Parading’, showing off his fine feathers and beauty. Peacocks were often installed in regal palaces as a show of opulence or extravagance. This ‘Peacock’ is ‘Parading on the Terrace of an Old Castle’ which shows that he is in a place that has all of the trappings of wealth and tradition. The situation is probably well established, but as it is ‘Old’, it is probably also slowly breaking apart and showing signs of crumbling. ‘Peacocks’ can be a reminder of the “grand old days”. They are very territorial and will remain in a place long after the people have gone. Because of the many eyes displayed on their feathers they are said to be forever awake. ‘Peacocks’ are used as guard dogs in India because they make a shrieking noise when they perceive intrusion or danger.
Keywords: Tradition feeding ego-centered attraction. Grace and dignity. Splendor. Etiquette. Gardening. Enjoying the environment for its nature and beauty. Peacocks as “the watchers” and the Argus. Parading beauty. Beautiful old buildings. Empires that require protection. Issues of belonging and being allowed in. Prominent families. Inherited values. Castles and rambling estates. Beautiful colors.
The Caution: Risking integrity to display success. Strutting one’s stuff. Inviting envy from others. Believing that one is all things to many people. Overloading others. Showing off and demanding acknowledgment. Trying to convince others of something. Noisy displays of wealth. Neglected buildings.
The Sabian Symbol is for the sun is:
Scorpio 30: Children In Halloween Costumes Indulging In Various Pranks.
Keywords: The madman inside all of us. Astro-drama. The lifting of the veil between the living and the dead. Unintegrated energies playing tricks on the unwary. Tricksters. Creative surprises. Halloween. Trick or treat. Practical jokes played on the unwary. Roaming the streets. Dressing up. Ghouls and ghosts.
The Caution: Being unable to connect with real and immediate emotions. Contempt for the establishment. ‘Mucking around’ and not getting to the core of things. Evading one’s responsibilities through being silly or madcap. Not respecting other people's boundaries.
With this degree the trickster in you or others could be out, or someone may not be taking anything seriously (or perhaps taking things too seriously) and there could be some unease about what exactly is going on. Keeping a sense of play can be an important antidote to any weird feelings hanging in the air.
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
Accountability * Power * Depth * Soul Growth * Control * Death & Rebirth
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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!
