Full Moon in Taurus—
Get ready for a wild ride!
Your golden chariot to freedom arrives—get ready for a wild ride!
The practical Taurus Moon opposes the intense Scorpio Sun on October 24, 2018, at 12:45 p.m. (EDT), joining Uranus and Venus in a liberating, breathless connection. This electric Full Moon activates the second and eighth house axis—contrasting our values, self-esteem, safety and security, with our need for intimacy, intensity, emotional, or financial support from others. Taurus is all about feeling safe and secure, living a peaceful existence, craving calm stability as the Bull grazes on tranquil rolling pastures in the warm sun. Scorpio, at the opposite extreme, seeks intense interactions, diving deep into the psyche to explore the depths of our soul. With the Sun conjunct Venus in Scorpio at this lunation, we may experience power struggles or intense ego exchanges with loved ones as we explore emotional depths within ourselves, and the dark side of relationships.
Rebel Uranus joins the practical Moon in Taurus and opposes the Sun and Venus in Scorpio — a wildcard adventure! Anything can happen when explosive Uranus arrives on the astrological scene. “Freedom-loving” Uranus may rock our emotional world as we evaluate our relationships within the context of stability, security, and self-worth. Have our relationships become stifling? Are we getting the support we need from others? Are we sacrificing too much in our search for love? Are we getting paid enough for the work we do? Do we value ourselves enough to demand what we deserve? Or, are we stuck in our safety zones, unwilling to try new things or upset the status quo? If the answer to many of these questions is NO, Uranus can help balance the scales. Blasting us with surprising insights and developments, Uranus often brings release from past fears and limiting beliefs. Change is on the horizon and new opportunities to find love or money may fly in from another dimension.
The Full Moon can reveal much that was hidden, bringing flashes of inspiration or solutions that were just outside of our conscious awareness. This helps catapult us from any self-imposed stagnation as we make sudden decisions, or take radical action to course correct toward a more authentic path.
The volatile opposition of the Full Moon, forming a Grand Fixed Cross with the North and South Nodes, may bring anything we began at the New Moon in Libra to a tense culmination. The North Node wants us to leave worn-out, old habits, and self-defeating patterns behind as we follow a truer path fulfilling our karmic mission. If we have been putting up with less than ideal situations, pressure that has been fermenting with intensity beneath the surface may come to a head, causing a sudden release of tension. The result can be cathartic as pent-up emotions or situations crying for change explode with intensity. This can bring a welcome breath of fresh air to relationships or situations that have become stale and routine.
If we have been working hard to achieve goals in business or love, reward for our efforts could suddenly appear at the eleventh hour. Mature Saturn in Capricorn supporting the Full Moon brings a stabilizing influence to the reckless energy of Uranus. In spite of all the volatility at play, the end result will lead to favorable outcomes once the dust settles. “Old Man” Saturn is showering his blessings toward the Full Moon. Anything we create or agree to may be in place for a long time—so we must choose wisely!