Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio — the article

by Sonja Francis | Apr 27, 2023 | Astrology Articles, Full Moon, Lunar Eclipse

On May 5th, at 1:34pm EDT, the Moon opposes the Sun in 15 degrees of Scorpio/Taurus. The entrance of the Moon into Scorpio on May 4th, begins the energetic build-up towards this powerful Full Moon.

This powerful Full Moon is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (the most subtle kind of Lunar Eclipses) that can be viewed in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, the South Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. The duration lasts 258 minutes (= 4hrs 18min.). This means that we will feel the influence of this Lunar Eclipse for four months and nine days.

This particular Lunar Eclipse is the second of two Eclipses within two weeks; it offers an opportunity for a deeper, more authentic connection with ourselves and others. Our physical and emotional bodies strongly feel the intensity of it all, so keep in mind: Eclipses ultimately support a shift in consciousness and thus bring us closer to our Soul’s path.

During a Lunar Eclipse, the Full Moon slowly dims as it passes through the Earth’s shadow, stimulating our emotional body and increasing our awareness of unconscious patterns and fears. This means we may feel more easily triggered as buried emotions, motivations, and fears surface. Beware of projections and jumping to conclusions.

If you are not sure when you are projecting something on someone else, check for these signs: defensiveness, over-reactivity, or difficulty being objective while exhibiting rigid behaviors.

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As you might know from my last Solar Eclipse video, Eclipses are always powerfully connected to the Moon Nodes and thus to our Soul’s Journey (both collectively and individually). The Moon Nodes remain in a particular polarity for 18 months. They have been in Taurus-Scorpio since Jan. 18th, 2022, highlighting issues around emotional trauma/fears & physical stability, finance, and our relationship with our physical environment and natural resources.

The North Node in Taurus emphasizes the necessity of self-esteem and a healthy relationship with the physical world — with our bodies, resources, and the Earth. The South Node in Scorpio symbolizes our need to face our fears, heal old trauma, be conscious of our motivations, and own our power, so we can step into a more passionate relationship with life and others.

Eclipses reoccur in 19-year cycles. On May 4th, 2004, there was a South Node Lunar Eclipse at 14º42’ Scorpio-Taurus, very close to the degree of this Eclipse. Ask yourself: What areas of my life needed to be addressed back then? Where am I being called to make major changes now?

All Eclipses transmit new energetic codes and transformative downloads, symbolized by the signs involved, in this case: The Moon in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio opposes the Sun in steady, peaceful Taurus.

There are several aspects worth mentioning in this Full Moon-Lunar Eclipse chart:

• Pluto (the ruler of Scorpio) is currently in Aquarius — and still exalted, although already in its Retrograde motion — squares Mercury (also in its Retrograde motion) in Taurus, and the Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio
• Mars (the co-ruler of Scorpio), currently in Cancer, still squares Chiron in Aries (as we already saw at the time of the Solar Eclipse)
• Venus (the ruler of Taurus) squares Neptune in Pisces and sextiles Jupiter in Aries
• Saturn in Pisces trines the South Node in Scorpio and sextiles the Mercury-North Node alignment in Taurus
• Last but not least, Uranus plays a significant role in this Eclipse chart — and we will address all of these planetary alignments in a moment.

Since this Lunar Eclipse is almost a continuation of the last Lunar Eclipse in November of 2022, in 16º of Taurus-Scorpio, we can check to see how far we have come since then, when it comes to facing our fears and valuing ourselves and our authentic relationships to others.

Ask yourself: What fears or inauthentic (or even toxic) relationships must I still release or transform if I am to step into greater abundance and happiness in my life? What has changed for me in the last six months? What is calling to me now?

For the next 4 months, we seek the balance and integration of two polarities and are aware that something needs to be brought into alignment; the balance in question is between our physical attachments, aversions, and connections — symbolized by Taurus— and our emotional attachments, aversions, and connections (Scorpio).

The time of the Lunar Eclipse brings greater awareness to what was unconscious or hidden previously. This particular one invites us to let go of fears or disempowering behaviors and thereby break through to the next level of our evolution, individually and collectively.

So, here’s this Eclipse’s central question: As a society, are we living in alignment with our values, with what makes us happy and satisfied? How about as individuals? Do we feel empowered and emotionally fulfilled? Are there any fears in our way to achieving progress? Or any rigid thought processes?

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Taurus seeks comfort and material stability. It’s concerned with our relationship to the planet, and with the physical plane in general — and also with a hugely important part of our relationship with ourselves, namely “self-esteem”.

Of course, Taurus also has a shadow side: attachment to material things, especially when using them to make up for low self-esteem, seeking to feel better about ourselves through indulging in physical pleasures, immovability, and wanting to keep things the same, usually so we don’t experience physical discomfort.

Scorpio, on the other hand, craves transformation — and it seeks this in part by putting us in touch with our deepest desires and worst fears, bringing them into conscious awareness, so that we can see and release what no longer serves, or whatever has become stale or toxic. Put another way, it helps us move from a “survival mentality”, to a passionate engagement with life.

Ask yourself: Where in my own life do I observe a “survival mentality”? In what ways might I have protected myself from feelings of hurt or disempowerment?

It’s essential to bring conscious awareness to the walls we have built to feel protected and more “empowered”. Addressing past traumas and any sense of disempowerment is the only way to allow for the return of trust toward others (and life in general). By acknowledging our fears and breaking down those walls we can transform into truly powerful beings of love and inner strength.

What is Scorpio’s shadow? 

Attachment to emotional connections (even if they are toxic), avoidance of emotional pain, armoring and protecting ourselves from incidents of disempowerment that no longer exist outside of memory, trust issues, black-and-white thinking, addiction to drama and darkness (or substances)… and anything we want to prevent: Scorpio’s shadow has us coming from an instinctual, self-protective place, rather than from intuitive, love-based spaciousness.

Scorpio wants to go beyond the surface, to our deeper motivations. For the next four months, ask yourself: Where do my behaviors bring disempowerment to others or myself? Where do my behaviors simply bring pain? What propels my sense of attraction or repulsion? What turns me on about life? What scares me?

Now, let’s talk about some of the aspects of this Lunar Eclipse chart, starting with Pluto (the ruler of Scorpio):

Pluto in Aquarius — still exalted, although already in its Retrograde motion — squares Mercury (also in its Retrograde motion) in Taurus. Squares usually offer an invitation to “stretch and grow” and do things differently. Since Mercury is involved, we must change our minds about something and start thinking differently.

Since Pluto and Mercury are both Retrograde, we are looking at a far more internal process when it comes to letting go of anything that still disempowers us. We are invited to look at our inner dialog, thoughts, or thinking processes. As best as you can, repair, replace, or release what is not working, and always trust your intuition.

Ask yourself: What am I learning about my inner dialog and ability to value myself? What needs to be re-addressed that came up over the last three weeks in regards to money? Physical matter? Self-worth (or honoring myself and my talents)?

Pluto’s Square to the Moon Nodes in Taurus-Scorpio asks us to live authentically and empower others whenever possible. We are also invited to look at anything that disempowers us as a chance to make a difference and create the change we want to see in the world.

The best way to do this is to focus on our self-expression and joy — to balance any obsessiveness or fears around our future or collective causes that we share with others against our ability to have fun and enjoy ourselves.

Ask yourself: What do I see? What am I painfully aware of? What stems from the past and needs to be transformed? What might open up if I placed 5% more focus on enjoyment, gratitude, and healthy self-expression? How could I connect with others and have fun while giving everyone space to be themselves? Could I release all fears and trust life?

Mars (the co-ruler of Scorpio), currently in Cancer, still squares Chiron in Aries (as we already saw at the time of the Solar Eclipse). This aspect invites us to stretch and grow beyond what we thought was possible concerning our masculine energies.

It requires a creative approach and an ability to see our insecurities around anger or self-assertion as a part of being human. Since Mars also rules Aries, we must approach Self-care, feeling nurtured and safe from a more holistic perspective.

Ask yourself: What feels safe to me in this now moment? What has felt safe to me in the past? What nurtures me right here, right now? What feels familiar that used to nurture me? Could I allow for a holistic mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual approach to what nurtures me?

Venus (the ruler of Taurus) is currently in Gemini, where it squares Neptune in Pisces and sextiles Jupiter in Aries.

The Square to Neptune in Pisces invites us to have faith, go with the flow, and let our intuition guide us in money and love — and if we can do so, we will grow through it.

As best as you can, be compassionate with yourself and others — and watch out for any tendency to make hasty decisions or to sacrifice yourself for others! Or to be naïve about money or other people. Before making any important decisions, check with your intuition (in other words, go within first).

Ask yourself: Before moving forward with a relationship or financial decision, could I tune in and get clear about my energy body and what is needed now? What if I granted 5% more trust to my inner guidance? What might I hear if I listened 5% more closely to the subtle messages of my divine nature?

The Sextile to Jupiter in Aries allows us to see the bigger picture if we choose to. It invites us to connect and share our thoughts.

Ask yourself: What conversations would give me a new perspective about myself and my role in my one-on-one relationships? What self-perspectives might support beneficial outcomes in my day-to-day interactions with others? What attitudes towards life might do the same?

How could I step into a “bigger” version of myself and connect with people who appreciate that version?

Jupiter is in the last degrees of Aries and will move into Taurus on May 16th. If you have a Sagittarius Sun-Sign, Rising sign, or Moon sign, Jupiter’s journey through Taurus will have a more significant impact on you. 

We will talk about Jupiter’s one-year journey through Taurus — in connection with our birth charts — in my next Forecasting Forum on May 5th at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Feel free to join us live or register to get the mp4-video presentation of the live event here. ==> Early Bird Special is available until May 3rd at midnight EDT (to be automatically registered every month, become a Star Member)

Moon in Scorpio opposes the Sun & Uranus in Taurus, giving this Lunar Eclipse a flavor of unpredictability and a need for inventiveness and thinking outside the box regarding our interactions with others, our material resources, the physical world in general, and our values.

We might want to break away from whatever keeps us from honoring ourselves and instead develop awareness around our personal values versus those we may have adopted or inherited.

Ask yourself: What’s mine? What isn’t? What if it were ok to have a different outlook from others, even those we love? What about different values? Could I have some space around this, rather than conflict?

If I didn’t have to do things the way I’ve always done them up until now, could I choose to do them in a way that makes me happy now?

Saturn in Pisces trines the South Node in Scorpio and sextiles the Mercury-North Node alignment in Taurus. This means that when we focus on the Saturn energies, we have a much easier time integrating/balancing the Taurus-Scorpio polarity.

Saturn in Pisces invites us to look for practical applications of our dreams, ideologies, connection to Source, one-consciousness, etc. We are also being asked to firm up our intuitive connection to life — it is a time to focus on what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to our idealism, addictions, avoidance of life, and dreams.

The Trine makes it easier for us to responsibly release traumas from the past and allow ourselves to feel whatever needs to be felt without needing to step into any victim behaviors.

Ask yourself: What are my motivations when connecting with others? Do I have an agenda? Do I try to protect myself? Am I afraid of losing something, being hurt, or being betrayed? How can I be 5% more gentle with myself, especially concerning past traumas or fears?

How might a realistic and mature approach toward my protective mechanisms or survival strategies help me surrender my fears concerning past trauma or disempowerment? What has been in my awareness lately when it comes to those fears?

The Sextile to the Mercury-North Node alignment in Taurus invites us to communicate realistically and see our value and preferences as ours and ours alone. This also gives us the opportunity to understand our conditioning and thought processes better.

Ask yourself: What difference might it make on my journey toward spiritual self-mastery if I listened 5% more attentively to myself? What if I took 5% more responsibility for my inner dialog and how I value myself?

Could I slow down for a moment and take in what is truly happening inside and around me? Could I trust that everyone is exactly where they need to be? Including myself?

To sum it all up for this Lunar Eclipse: This potent Full Moon highlights the power “traumas and fears” play in our lives. This Eclipse challenge us to rethink our interactions with others, use our power wisely, and remember we are all interconnected.

For the next four months, experiment with these questions: Just for today, could I choose to trust my ability to belong and be part of an empowerment process that serves the collective and the future I am “living into”?

Use the power of this Lunar Eclipse to get grounded in your physical and emotional body, break up any stagnation in your system or your relationships, and accelerate your transformation by immersing yourself in a deeper connection to all of life.

Ask yourself: Where am I holding on to addictions or obsessions that leave me feeling less happy in the end? How could my breath support me in effortlessly releasing the old and allowing the new to flow in? If my breath gave my body the message that “all is well”, would I consider implementing “conscious breathing” more often?

Infuse your daily routines with a heart-centered attitude that promotes health & healing; if you are able, go for walks in nature, take yoga classes, practice walking mediations, or dance and sing your way through the living room…

Remember, you don’t have to do anything the way you’ve always done it, you can choose to do it in whichever way makes you most happy…

It’s best for us to move forward slowly but surely, knowing all the while that our sense of balance must come from within, staying rooted in the inner knowing that all is well.

Ask yourself: Where have I tried to control something outside of myself? How might a realistic focus on myself and what I do have influence over, support my efforts at this time?

Remember: Eclipses bring a strong focus to endings and beginnings — they push us forward in our evolution and connect us more fully to our Soul’s Journey. As best as you can, trust that whatever is leaving or falling apart is making way for something better — the more open we are to change, the easier it will be to go to the next level.

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Because Eclipses are so powerful, I use a bigger orb than a regular Full or New Moon. I usually use a 5º orb instead of 2º… so since this Lunar Eclipse takes place in 15º of Scorpio…

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-20 degrees of Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you are more affected by this month’s powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer). 

Sonja Francis

Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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Lunar Eclipse in Taurus — the article

by Sonja Francis | Nov 2, 2022 | Astrology Articles, Full Moon, Lunar Eclipse

On November 8th, at 6:02am EST, the Moon opposes the Sun (in 16 degrees of Taurus/Scorpio).

This powerful Full Moon is also a Lunar Eclipse. Every six months, the Sun, Moon, & Earth align precisely enough for Solar and Lunar Eclipses to occur.

During a Lunar Eclipse, the Full Moon slowly dims as it passes through the Earth’s shadow, stimulating our emotional body and increasing our awareness of unconscious patterns and fears.

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This powerful Full Moon is a Total Lunar Eclipse viewable across Asia, Australia, the Americas, and the Pacific. The duration of totality lasts 85 minutes (=1hr 25min), so we will feel the influence of this Lunar Eclipse for approximately 43 days.

This Total Lunar Eclipse will also fall on the upcoming Election Day in the USA; this is the first Election Day total Lunar Eclipse in U.S. history, and it won’t happen again until November 8th, 2394!

This particular Lunar Eclipse is the second of two Eclipses within two weeks; it offers an opportunity to value ourselves, each other, and the Earth.

There is an emphasis with this Eclipse on creating a healthy sense of self-esteem and having a healthy relationship with the physical world.

And what’s the best way to accomplish that? By facing our fears, healing old trauma, and owning our power, we are releasing what’s been holding us back — individually and collectively.

As you might know from my last Solar Eclipse video, Eclipses are always powerfully connected to the Moon Nodes and thus to our Soul’s Journey (both collectively and individually). All Eclipses transmit new energetic codes and transformative downloads, symbolized by the signs involved; in this case: The Moon is in steady, peaceful Taurus, while the Sun is in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio.

The more receptive we are to these transformative downloads, the more quickly and easily we can integrate them; time in nature, meditation, art, and spiritual endeavors support this integration process and help us better attune to these evolutionary upgrades.

The Lunar Eclipse highlights relationships of all kinds — but with this particular Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse, there is a heightened emphasis on self-value and intimate relationships. Full Moons also illuminate the truth and consequences of our choices.

We become aware of what has been suppressed or ignored — or, this being a North Node Eclipse, what we need to explore, embrace, and integrate about the Taurus energy.

It’s been 19 years since we experienced a Lunar Eclipse in this degree of Taurus. Think back to November 9th, 2003: What did I need to integrate back then? What became clearer at that time around exploring my talents? What about my self-worth? Was I able to see my value? What about my relationship with money? To my physical reality? My Body? My ability to receive pleasure? To experience peace? Where do I need to take this to the next level?

We will also address this upcoming Lunar Eclipse in our next Forecasting Forum on November 12th! Please join us if you’d like to know how this powerful Lunation will impact you personally. We will also address Jupiter’s Station Direct phase in Pisces. What have you learned about yourself and life since July 28th? What new perspectives are you ready to bring to the world?

There is currently an Early Bird Special that is available until November 8th! So I invite you to take advantage of that — unless you are already a Star Member — you are automatically registered and will receive an invite email to join us live (it goes out the day before the live event). I release the mp4-video recording within 24 hours of the live event.

That’s it for announcements and logistics; back to the Lunar Eclipse:

Many planets are involved in this powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse chart — an important T-Square with Saturn as the Focus Point in Aquarius and the empty leg in Leo. The Moon conjuncts Uranus in Taurus, while the ruler of Taurus (Venus) still conjuncts the Sun and Mercury in Scorpio. The ruler of Scorpio (Pluto) is still in Capricorn, sextiling Neptune & Jupiter, who have come back together in Pisces.

Mars (the traditional ruler of Scorpio) is now Retrograde in Gemini, still exalted until November 13th, creating a lasting Square with Neptune and now Jupiter in Pisces. The good news: we also have a Trine (a harmonious aspect) between Venus (ruler of Taurus) and Neptune. More about the specifics in regards to all of this in a moment.

This Full Moon is the third Lunar Eclipse in the Taurus-Scorpio polarity, connected to the current Moon Nodes in Taurus/Scorpio  –– a process which will continue to unfold until…

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This Full Moon is the third Lunar Eclipse in the Taurus-Scorpio polarity, connected to the current Moon Nodes in Taurus/Scorpio  — a process which will continue to unfold until July 17th, 2023. The first Lunar Eclipse in that same polarity took place last year in November 2021 (in 27º of Taurus-Scorpio). Then we also had a Lunar Eclipse in that polarity on May 16th of this year (in 25º of Scorpio-Taurus).

We can check to see how far we have come since November of last year when facing our fears and valuing ourselves and our authentic relationships with others. Ask yourself: What fears or inauthentic (or even toxic) relationships must I still release or transform if I am to step into greater abundance and happiness in my life?

For the next 43 days, we seek the balance and integration of those two polarities and are aware that something needs to be brought into alignment; the balance in question is between recognizing our deepest emotional desires or fears and most authentic motivations (Scorpio), and our relationship to our physical body and our talents (how worthy we feel), what we value on the physical plane, and the planet we live on (Taurus).

You can ask yourself with this Lunar Eclipse: What do I truly value? What deserves my attention, appreciation, and care? Which of my values stem from social conditioning? Which of them needs to change?

At its best, Scorpio is associated with transformation, and our capacity to shed what may have served us in the past but now hinders our growth. We are indeed being asked to shed something in our life — a false belief, perhaps, or a “fake” identity or “way of being” (an addiction or obsessive behavior) but it could also be a relationship, job, or something else more concrete.

The Sun’s passage through Scorpio is a time of transition, a time to go within to honor the realities of death and rebirth — the cycle of life, the most natural thing there is. The Sun started its passage through Scorpio on October 23rd.

Ask yourself: How far have I come in regards to investigating or understanding my deepest desires? How am I doing with owning previously denied or rejected parts of myself? What parts of myself still operate on survival strategies? Where am I still left feeling disempowered in my life?

As our collective consciousness continues to awaken, what’s been in the shadows comes more and more to the forefront, so we can see it more clearly and deal with it on a conscious level. Lunar Eclipses allow us to see the Shadow aspects of each sign as well.

Scorpio ultimately teaches us that every ending is also a beginning — but the denser vibrations of Scorpio tend to bring up trust issues, black-and-white thinking, addiction to drama and darkness (or substances) — and anything we want to prevent. We could find ourselves coming from an instinctual, self-protective place, from survival, rather than intuition and love-based spaciousness.

Ask yourself here: What am I invited to shed? Is there a cycle in my life that is ending? What might a new beginning look like?

The other pole in this balancing act is Taurus, which seeks a healthy relationship with the physical world; the Moon in Taurus calls us back to our senses. Taurus is often associated with money, but the sign is ultimately about our values, of which money is a subset.

We are invited to remember that we are blessed with a miraculous birthday suit, and a beautiful, precious planet — if we feel unworthy or empty inside, material objects or accumulations can only serve as a substitute or distraction from the emptiness that comes from forgetting those facts.

Ask yourself: What do I spend my time, energy, and money on? If this reflected my relationship with myself, what might that mirror show me? Do I feel worthy? Do I value myself? How do I show my value?

Do I seem to struggle with money (accumulating it, keeping it, making the most of it, etc.)? Does money fill an emotional void in my life? Do material objects do that? Or is money simply a tool or an energy exchange for me? How might a shift in perspective help resolve my relationship to money — and ultimately towards myself?

Taurus teaches us about the power of beauty, and about things that make us happy on a physical level — we are also called to develop our talents and sense of self-worth — and are helped to discover and manifest what we truly value and enjoy.

If we are to experience the highest vibration of Taurus, a healthy sense of self-worth is critical, so ask yourself: What matters most to me? What makes me happy, deep down? What is in the way of me honoring the physical plane? Of honoring my body? The planet? Physical beauty?

What is between me and feeling valued in the world? What if I was the only one of me there will ever be? What might my value be then?

In Taurus, we discover what we most require; in Scorpio, we explore what we most desire… and fear.

Let’s move to some of the aspects of this Lunar Eclipse chart:

The Moon conjuncts Uranus in Taurus, giving this second Eclipse a more pronounced flavor of unpredictability, a heightened need for inventiveness, and a call for thinking outside the box regarding our interactions with others, our material resources, the physical world in general, and our values.

We might want to break away from whatever keeps us from honoring ourselves.

Ask yourself: What if it were ok to have a different outlook from others, even those we love? What about different values? Could I create some space around this rather than conflict? If I didn’t have to do things the way I’ve always done them up until now, could I choose to do them in a way that makes me happy now?

This combo underlines the message that we are ready to take the next big step on our path. We can recalibrate ourselves. Shifts and changes are on the horizon!

Uranus symbolizes the desire for freedom, equality, unique ideas, and (most of all) progress. Our willingness to innovate is firm with this alignment. New ways of seeing, using, and approaching our possessions, valuables, money, and talents come into focus.

It takes courage to try something new and different, so ask yourself: What is the next step on my journey toward becoming an ever-stronger, healthy individual? Could I honor and love myself and not be afraid to have different values from others?

Could I remain open to discovering new ways of honoring myself every day — even when this is not popular with others in my life? Could I create enough space for myself and others to make this possible?

This alignment in Taurus also invites us to consider radical shifts in how we relate to the physical plane. Uranus in Taurus signals a period of deep questioning and challenging familiar norms. It asks us to get back to the basics and what truly matters.

Ask yourself: What has become stagnant? Where is there a call for more freedom? Do I have what I want? Do I want what I have? What needs to change? Am I ready to let go of outdated habits, especially around money or material possessions?

Can I allow myself to be “me” precisely as I am and exactly as I am not? Can I grant others the same? How much do I value freedom? How much am I willing to deviate from “traditional” values to experience more freedom?

This combo also invites us to slow down, simplify, and reflect on how we could create more beauty, pleasure, and ease in our lives. We may also want to reevaluate “Collective Happiness”. What does “Collective Happiness” look like to you? How might we support each other in experiencing more happiness on this planet?

The ruler of Taurus (Venus) is still conjunct the Sun and Mercury in Scorpio; we tend to be intensely loyal and need emotionally authentic connections with others. Trust also plays an important role: The more honest we can be with each other, the easier relating will be.

It also brings a heightened focus toward the depth of our psyche, facing our worst fears, or dealing with loss in some way — in particular, letting go of the “old”, to let in the “new”.

Ask yourself: If I remain attached to the “old” (perhaps through fear of letting go of it to meet the “new”), might this create some difficulties for me? On the other hand, if I choose to let go of the old, could it help me build inner strength? Am I ready for “the new”? Can I trust the process? The cycles of Life?

Am I noticing an obsessive quality in my thinking? Am I afraid of something terrible happening? Or maybe just “concerned”? How is trying to control what’s outside of me working for me? Have my fears or concerns ever felt empowering to myself or others? What might happen if I truly focused on empowering myself and others? What if I opened my heart 5% more? What if I surrendered 5% of my fears?

All of these questions could help us build inner strength and show us what “others” cannot take away from us — we could see at last that nothing outside of us can take away the power and resilience that lives inside us.

Mercury and the Sun in Scorpio make an almost exact opposition to Uranus and the Moon at 16/17° Taurus, suggesting that the key to loving and valuing ourselves currently lies in the realization that we are individual (in fact, unique) beings. As such, we need to allow ourselves some space from others, while also allowing and honoring our differences.

We are better off thinking outside the box for the next 43 days. We want to change a life situation (or intimate relationship) that is out of alignment with who we now want to be.

Our minds may feel overwhelmed by what all this means, especially as it relates to our intimate relationships or financial partnerships. Stay calm as best as you can: Sudden or rash decisions might backfire. Do your best to ground all your thinking, connect to your body, and allow yourself to receive any new insights in full.

We are very likely to feel quite nervous or anxious at this time as we become aware of what’s not working for us anymore — and the itch to move forward and realize a new vision feels very strong. It may well be true that something needs to change — but we must take care not to rush into anything.

If you get entangled in controversy, ask yourself: How open-minded and flexible could I allow myself to be right now? Might a different approach provide me with greater freedom or diversity (financially or otherwise)? How could being emotionally truthful with myself and others — despite any underlying fears — create a shift?

The Sun/Mercury/Venus alignment & the Moon/Uranus alignment all square Saturn in Aquarius. Saturn is the Focus Point of this T-Square; this stresses our social interactions, particularly when interacting with people who are connected to our commitments and long-term goals. Saturn reveals where rigid boundaries or rules block us from moving forward.

As always, T-Squares create some tension, but this T-Square is also an invitation to innovate and clarify our priorities. We may become anxious or stressed over a situation or interaction involving groups, communities, or networks.

Ask yourself: What might benefit from mature planning within my communities (online or in-person)? Could healthy boundaries lead to more heartfelt interactions with others?

Am I focusing too much on mental concepts, “social norms”, or political affiliations? What are my long-term commitments in connection to causes that might bring a better future? Am I feeling overwhelmed with too much social connection?

We may feel more cautious regarding relationships and our financial resources. This aspect signifies a process that demands profound adjustments and flexibility on our part, leading to greater maturity.

Ask yourself: How might slowing down and taking it one step at a time benefit me right now? How might a mature approach, with healthy boundaries, support my dealings with others?

If I were able to find creative solutions to my current frustrations, what might those be? What if I could express what’s in my heart while remaining “adult”?

The solution of a T-Square always lies within the “Empty Leg”, the point opposite the Focus Point of the T-Square; in this case, Leo. 

As such, it will help us when we focus on our “inner child” energy and what makes us happy in the here and now; when we speak more truthfully and self-expressed from the heart, and when we focus on gratitude and joy. All these actions relieve the stresses of social interactions and commitments.

Ask yourself: To what long-term goals would my heart want to commit? What is realistic at this time? Is there some truth I could express that would inspire others to follow their authentic heart?

The modern ruler of Scorpio (Pluto) is still in Capricorn, and it also sextiles Neptune & Jupiter in Pisces:

Pluto in Capricorn is looking to transform anything toxic or disempowering when it comes to responsibility around social, governmental, and economic issues. This planetary position asks us to let go of old structures and systems that keep us disempowered — anything that keeps us from creating fully-functioning societies based on self-responsibility and self-mastery — especially self-mastery around our collective limitations.

The consequences of our choices and motivations also become more evident with this placement, making it more essential than ever to ask yourself: Am I choosing from love or fear?

Love expands and unifies; fear contracts and divides. Which am I experiencing more? Where might a 5% expansion of the heart lead me? Or a 5% greater unification of mind and soul?

On October 27th, Jupiter re-entered Pisces for the third time since May 2021, drawing our attention inward once again, where we can explore our connection with the invisible, energetic realms and gain a new perspective on the sacredness of all life.

Pluto’s Sextile to Neptune & Jupiter in Pisces invites us to surrender our fears about our position in the world and our achievements; we have the opportunity to be guided by inspiration or intuition and open up and connect to what we are genuinely passionate about.

Ask yourself: How could my imagination support me in effortlessly reaching an empowered experience in society? How might trust in my intuitive self and life help me achieve my long-term goals? Could a different perspective on timing support me in achieving my long-term goals with more ease?

How could an open-hearted connection to myself and others support my ability to create transformation in the world? How might they help me stand in my power?

Mars (the traditional ruler of Scorpio) is now Retrograde in Gemini, still exalted until November 13th. Mars has been in a long-lasting Square with Neptune for a while, and Jupiter now joins it.

We have a strong urge to act out our fantasies or live out our dreams; however, we tend to feel scattered. Should you observe that in yourself, try asking: What might happen if I slowed down and listened to my intuition, for just a moment, instead of aimlessly zooming ahead? What if I could inspire myself and others just 5% more? What would that look like to me?

With Jupiter in the mix, we seek excitement and spiritual growth; however, we might feel an inner restlessness that demands freedom and “space”. We may also have a tendency to overdo or over-exert — and our expectations of ourselves and others might be too high or not grounded in reality.

Ask yourself: What might open up if I expected 5% less of myself, just for today? What if I applied that to others too? Might my physical energy levels help me be realistic about how much I can expect of myself right now? Could I allow my mind to do what it thinks it needs to do without giving it any meaning or taking it too seriously?

Last but not least, we have a beautiful Trine between Venus (ruler of Taurus) and Neptune in Pisces: it will feel easier to bring compassion to our deepest feelings (including fears) and how we relate to others.

Our intuition and instincts are strongly supported here too. Trusting and opening up to others becomes easier; we give ourselves permission to receive love and emotional support. As best as you can, let all feelings flow.

Ask yourself: Where do I sense emotional blockages? What feels easy to be released at this time? How might a good dose of love and forgiveness support me with this? Could I perhaps tap into my heart energies 5% more to get a sense that “everything will turn out just as it needs to”? Could I give myself permission to be around people who support and inspire me — as much as possible?

To sum up: this Lunar Eclipse challenges us to rethink our interactions with others, use our power wisely, and remember we are all interconnected in this vast social experiment. Hating or disconnecting from other people is not going to change that!

This potent Full Moon also asks us to break away from anything keeping us from honoring our uniqueness and quirks — and from whatever has us in a rut, collectively and individually.

Shifts are happening everywhere. It’s time to develop some self-love and awareness. Ask yourself: Where do I want to have more certainty? Where do I want to break free?

How is my body recalibrating to break free from outdated habits that keep me in lower/denser vibrational states? Where would I most like to land if I allowed myself to make a giant leap? What might become possible if I surprised myself once a day for the next 43 days?

Our thinking may become obsessive over the next 43 days, but becoming controlling (or even paranoid) does not serve us — choose your battles wisely and seek to provide empowerment wherever possible. As best as you can, come from love, not fear! Give yourself permission to rest and heal.

Use the power of this Lunar Eclipse to get grounded in your physical and emotional body, break up any stagnation in your system or your relationships, and accelerate your transformation by immersing yourself in a deeper connection to all of life.

Here are a few final coaching questions for this Lunar Eclipse: How might taking things 5% less personally support my relationship with myself and others? How about being less attached to any specific outcome and more focused on abundance in general? 

If letting go always brought more peace, what would I dare to release? If I knew that holding on kept me small, could I let go?

How could my breath support me in effortlessly releasing the “old” and allowing the “new” to flow in? If my breath gave my body the message that “all is well”, would I consider implementing “conscious breathing” more often?

What if I was able to grant myself 5% more freedom to connect with my inner strength, my fierce, open heart, and the passionate love for life that is pumping through my veins? What place of power would I stand in then?

Remember: When enough of us can recalibrate our energy levels to a higher frequency and authentically integrate all of who we are (the good, the bad, and the ugly), those who feed on the denser energies will either change or make space for new life to come through.

Ask yourself often: What if I were in human form at this time to assist with the birthing of a new and higher collective consciousness on Earth? What if I could do that without making anyone else wrong? What if we could achieve that one human at a time?

Please keep in mind that we are still in Eclipse season until November 23rd. So, as best you can, trust that whatever is leaving is making space for something better — the more willing we are to change, the easier it will be.

Stay grounded and flexible — and don’t jump the gun for the next three weeks — if you feel compelled to do something, do your best to observe the urge — unless it is connected to something that happens organically — if you are ambivalent about a possible action, better hold off until Eclipse Season ends on November 23rd.

You may also want to click here to watch my video on this powerful Full Moon.
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The more an Eclipse activates our birth chart, the more we feel impelled to go to the next level. Because Eclipses are so powerful, they require a bigger orb than a regular Full or New Moon. I usually use a 5º orb instead of 2º — so since this Lunar Eclipse takes place in 16 degrees of Taurus:

Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 11-21 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, or Aquarius? If so, you are more affected by this month’s powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse. The same is true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).

Sonja Francis

Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.

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