
On October 26th, right after midnight on the eastern border, the Full Moon in Taurus appears. October’s Hunter’s Moon (also known as the Travel or Falling Leaves Moon) brightly illuminates the sky, revealing all that is hidden. With Samhain and Halloween less than a week after the lunation, this is an especially sensitive time; the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds is thin, offering moments of heightened intuition. The Hunter’s Moon offers a chance to see in the dark as we shed our past and negative habits to work toward a better present and future.
Traditionally, the Hunter’s Moon is a time when people would forage for food and track their prey to ensure nourishment in the colder months of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the middle of fall, urging us to work harder to provide for those we care about and wish to protect. This year, the Hunter’s Moon is in the sign of Taurus, exalting the lunar demand for security and indulgence. Not only do we want to build a strong foundation, but we also to have our cake and eat it, too. Nothing is too good for us, and we demand the best of the best. Why not? We deserve it!
The intensity of Pluto in Aquarius, forming a T-square with the sun in Scorpio and the moon in Taurus, isn’t lost on us. The infamous Scorpio stingers may come out as a defense to safeguard our hearts. Hope for transformation and group growth exists if we are willing to access the higher vibration of these planets. However, most of us may not be able to be as levelheaded. When we feel as though others are attacking us right now, we may react fiercely and provocatively, striking back and asserting our feelings. The Scorpion’s poisonous appendages may come out, causing us to use our words to hurt others. As much as we deflect our pain, it won’t help, except for momentary vindication, which is why it’s best to try to mend offenses and build a better dynamic instead.
Luckily, the moon in Taurus aims to give us a softer edge and a calmer approach, and to help us understand that the people in our lives are loyal; conversely, the caveat is that our stubbornness may cause us to dig our heels in the mud when we are pushed to the limit; we are going to scuffle and hustle. Still, the quarrel will be cathartic in the end; the Full Moon in Taurus doesn’t want to end relationships, but enhance them. Keep that in mind before saying things we may regret. Do not take the drama to the extreme.
At this juncture, Venus (the planetary ruler of Taurus, the sign of the Full Moon) is retrograde in Libra (Venus backed up into the air sign on October 25th). Venus retrograde in Libra offers a combustible window of passion — our patience will be tested. The incessant need to partner with others puts pressure on both the other person and us. We might overlook their flaws to keep a commitment going, even though we criticize their behavior. Being kind and compassionate to our partners is essential if forging a relationship is on the horizon. We may also be thirsty for extra attention. There is nothing wrong with requiring affection.
Simultaneously, Mercury is moonwalking in Scorpio (the backslide officially began on October 24th). Revelations from the past will surface as the skeletons we buried deep in our consciousness come out. The reason is that Mercury retrograde in Scorpio is seeking to uncover the truth, and combined with the Full Moon, it offers an opportunity for us to tell those we are close to about our misfortune, insecurities, and emotional states, as we purge ourselves of what we felt was taboo in an effort to be understood.
Letting go of our old beliefs and invigorating our auras with newness isn’t something that comes easily. But we can shape and tend to who we are and what we value — and seek refuge in the tender arms of a friend, family member, or partner who supports us in these trying times.
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