Lunar Eclipse in Taurus | November 8, 2022
/LUNAR ECLIPSE (full moon) at 16° TAURUS 🌕♉️ This month’s lunar eclipse is what we in the astrology biz call “a doozy.” There is a lot going on, all of it very dramatic and overwhelming.
Eclipses are omens of change, and lunar eclipses, in particular, are associated with major endings and changes. During a lunar eclipse, the Moon takes on a reddish hue. Things become unstable. The structures we rely on suddenly become unreliable. But a the same time, new opportunities come forward. We are able to take leaps, move things forward, speed things up. The days before and after a lunar eclipse can feel very draining, so do your best to take care of your body and heart around this day.
Lunar eclipses tend to be about culminations and peaks. Something has been building over the last six months, increasing in size and important. Look to the House that contains Taurus in your birth chart (or get a birth chart reading!) to learn more about what topics have been building for you. Around November 8, watch out for new insights into those themes. New information is revealed, an idea comes to you, or something happens that forces you to change direction.
This lunar eclipse takes place with the Moon and Uranus at 16° Taurus. Uranus is the planet of revolutionary action, individual freedom and radical authenticity. It is incredibly destabilizing, but it’s also freeing. This lunar eclipse might make you more aware of the limits and structures in your life, and encourage you to break free of them.
The Moon governs our emotional and physical wellness, as well as our most intimate relationships. The Moon in Taurus craves security and safety, but when conjunct Uranus, we might find that foundation suddenly unstable. This could be as mundane as realizing that eating wheat makes you feel gross or as dramatic as realizing you want to quit your job.
On the same day as the lunar eclipse, Mercury will make an exact conjunction to the Sun. This marks the beginning of a new cycle between Mercury and the Sun — think of it as Mercury’s “new moon” phase. Having the Mercury cazimi opposite Uranus means that the next three months will continue to bring major changes and revolutions to Mercury themes in the world, especially when it comes to economics, global markets, and telecommunications.
Remember, eclipses can take up to six months to fully play out in our lives. While major changes are coming, it probably won’t be all at once. Keep an eye on the House that contains Scorpio and Taurus in your chart — those themes will likely be especially important to you over the next six months.
What house contains Taurus in your chart? Are you feeling these eclipsey vibes already? Share your experiences in the comments!
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