New Moon in Scorpio: Where Are We Going Next?

On Saturday (November 18th 2017 at 3:42 AM PST) we will be having a New Moon in Scorpio. This New Moon is not for the faint of heart. We are in the midst of transforming and moving forward, yet we may feel frustrated or not sure in which direction we should move. 

New Moon's always have that weird mixture of introspection and a burst of energy for a new beginning. Leading up to the New Moon, as the Moon wanes we may feel withdrawn and introspective. Then once that New Moon starts to wax and grow, we start a new monthly cycle. New beginnings start at that time and this time the push for a new beginning is a bit intense. 

We are having our New Moon in Scorpio this month and Scorpio's new beginnings always involve transformation. We've been in Scorpio energy for this past month with the Sun and various planets there and the big transit of the year: Jupiter in Scorpio. This means the idea of transforming something in our lives is not new to us at this moment. We are just still in the transforming process and this is another gateway opening in this process, just not necessarily an easy one. 

At the time of the New Moon Mars and Pluto are starting to form a square that will be exact the day after. Now Pluto is the contemporary ruler of Scorpio and Mars is the traditional ruler. See how this aspect is affecting the New Moon now? The two planets that rule Scorpio are making an intense aspect that is so integral to understanding the energy around the New Moon. 

This aspect between Mars and Pluto makes us want to transform something in our lives, but sometimes it can even force us. Mars in Libra is an energy that makes it hard to make decisions and move forward. Perhaps we have been wanting to move forward, but we are frustrated at what direction to take . Another manifestation of this energy is that we haven't been able to decide, but at this point in time we are getting a little push. This is a frustrating aspect not going to lie, and it can make some tempers come out. Mars after all does rule anger and Pluto rules rage. 

Mars in Libra is in detriment at this time as well. Along with Venus in Scorpio, Mercury in Sagittarius, and even the Moon in Scorpio.  Detriment means a planet is in a sign that is the opposite of that which it rules. This means that all these planets ( and they're very personal planets) don't feel at home. So there's an uncomfortable energy we don't feel at home in. 

An aspect that may help us through some of this uncomfortable time of change is that Chiron is in a fading trine with the New Moon. This is a healing aspect. We're being urged to connect with the divine/the universe to help us get through these changes. Maybe we need to trust in the universe to guide us into the right direction even when it seems frustrating and confusing. 

~Overall, new beginnings are coming. We are being pushed to transform and we want to transform, it's just coming at a time when we all feel a little uncomfortable about it. The important thing is to remember to be strong and to remember what your heart truly desires. Scorpio is all about what we want at a soul level, nothing less will do. Remember how it feels to be in alignment with your souls desires, the happiness you feel in being immersed in the energy and things you love. That space and remembrance along with trust in the universe will help you get through this uncomfortable period of transformation.~ 

Full Moon in Taurus: Doing Away With Old Structures and Creating New Ones

Tomorrow (November 3rd 2017 at 10:23 PM PDT) we are having a Full Moon in Taurus. This is an intense Full Moon that packs a punch. Change and transformation are in the air! 

As I usually mention, Full Moons are a time of harvest, culmination and letting go. What is coming to a head at this time? What are we letting go? Well let's take a look at some of the themes. 

This Full Moon is comprised of the Moon in Taurus and the Sun in Scorpio. This means there is a tug of war between structure/stability (Taurus) and total transformation (Scorpio). Of course we have to try to find a happy balance between these things ideally. The Scorpio energy though, rules our deep desires and we are wanting those now. Especially since Jupiter entered Scorpio. Being in touch with our deepest desires is even a theme for the year. At this time we have to let go of structures that we are holding on to that feel secure, so that we can indeed fulfill our desires. 

While we are being urged ( and let's be honest, most of us probably don't actually need urging right now) to let go of certain things and go after our desires, we want to try not to act too rashly. The Moon is exalted in Taurus, so hopefully this good Moon energy will help us be grounded and stable enough in our emotions. 

Now this energy can play out in any area of our lives and it is best to look at our charts at 11 degrees Scorpio and Taurus to see how this will personally affect us. For some there could be some things that come up around romantic relationships. Scorpio rules intimacy and sexuality, so stuff could come up around that. Scorpio is also the sign associated with jealousy and Taurus with possessiveness and in past Full Moons in Taurus, these are issues that have been prevalent. I'm bringing that up now, cause jealousy and possessiveness could backfire with an aspect that is going on during the Full Moon, which is Venus opposite Uranus. 

Venus opposing Uranus has even more significance because Venus rules Taurus, the sign the Full Moon is in. This aspect means that the drive to break free and be an individual is at odds with the  desire to have compromise and harmony. As you can see, possessiveness won't work right now because it allows neither freedom nor compromise. Of course compromise is ideal right now, we just need to find a balance with our own individuality. 

Uranus's involvement in this Full Moon just further shows that we are in for some change. It was involved in our last New Moon too, so we have been on this path of change for a little while. 

Neptune is involved in the Full Moon making a positive and exact aspect. With this aspect there is definitely a dreamy vibe in the air. A lot of people may feel spacey and tired in the midst of all this crazy change. This is a good time though for spiritual insights and to be in touch with our intuition. 

The last aspect I want to mention that is going on at the time of the Full Moon is Saturn square Chiron. This may bring some wounds to the surface and feelings of victimhood. There also may be some wounds around what you believe. As in beliefs you may have about yourself or the world around you. Also there may be a feeling of disconnection. 

~Overall, this is a high energy Full Moon! We are changing and transforming that's for sure. It's similar to The Tower card pictured above. Structures in our lives that aren't in alignment with our deepest desires are falling apart, so that we can create new ones that will serve us better. Try to find balance in the chaos and healing by getting in touch with spirituality. Find compromise even within your desire to be free~