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A Taurus Full Moon Like No Other: Navigating Shifts and Surprises

November 15, 20243 min read

Navigating Change Under the Taurus Full Moon

On Friday November 15th at 2:28 PM MST, there's a Full Moon in Taurus, a sign synonymous with stability and practicality. This Full Moon, however, comes with a twist—its alignment with Uranus, the planet of dramatic change, promises unexpected developments that might shake our sense of security but also set the stage for exciting new opportunities.

Embracing Unexpected Changes

The Full Moon’s close connection with Uranus can bring sudden insights or shifts that disrupt our usual routines. While this might feel unsettling, it’s also an opportunity to embrace new ways of achieving security and comfort. Whether it’s a surprising job offer or an unforeseen expense, the key is to remain adaptable and open-minded.

Deepening Intuition & Strengthening Resolve

As the Sun in Scorpio connects in an easy trine with Neptune, intuition and empathy are heightened, helping us see our way through the emotional depths of this period. Meanwhile, the Moon’s supportive link to Pluto empowers us to transform challenges into adaptive strengths providing a profound sense of renewal and potentially empowerment.

Balancing Commitments & Desires

Venus, the planet of beauty, love and values, is in disciplined Capricorn and faces tension from the Nodal axis. This connection may challenge us to find a balance between past commitments and new directions calling to us. At the same time, a tricky tangle with Mars in Leo stresses a need to adjust our approach to achieving harmony and well being in our lives without compromising our true desires.

The Role of Responsibility

Saturn, the planet of responsibility and commitment, recently stopped and will soon resume direct motion. This shift may slowly reignite progress in areas related to community, innovation, and structured growth. This shift encourages us to apply lessons learned during its retrograde period to build firmer foundations and advance our long-term goals with renewed clarity. Double check that you recently cultivated boundaries are firm and ready to be challenged.

Preparing for Mercury Retrograde

Looking forward, Mercury, the planet of communication, will soon start its last retrograde cycle of 2024 - from November 26th to December 14th. This phase is notorious for communication mix-ups and technological snags.

This is important now as we've been living through Mercury's shadow period (the time when the planet travels through the part of the zodiac it will return to during the retrograde), and it has been a challenging time in communication and technology. It's a clear foreshadowing of what we can expect during the actual retrograde, so be prepared for a particularly annoying Mercury Rx.

It’s wise to review and reassess projects, double-check all communications, and be especially diligent when taking on any new projects or contracts But for now, pay attention to the areas highlighted at this time because you'll likely have to revisit them in a few weeks.

Practical Tips for This Full Moon

  1. Flexibility Is Key: Adapt to unexpected changes without losing your grounding.

  2. Trust Your Gut: Rely on intuition to guide your decisions during uncertain times.

  3. Reassess Relationships: Address tensions in relationships and finances, ensuring you’re not sacrificing your needs for the sake of peace.

  4. Solidify Plans: With Saturn’s direct motion, it’s time to solidify plans and take concrete steps towards your goals.

  5. Retrograde Readiness: Prepare for Mercury retrograde by securing data and pausing to reflect before making significant decisions.

This Full Moon in Taurus, despite its traditional association with steadiness, brings a dynamic mix of energies that invite us to find stability in change. By embracing transformation and leveraging the deep emotional insights available now, we can navigate these turbulent times with grace and confidence. Be kind to yourself.


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Tracy Quinlan is a consulting contemporary astrologer and Acutonics Sound Healing Teacher and Practitioner. She lectures, teaches, mentors and writes. You can read her Horoscopes in the past 4 Llewellyn Astrological yearly Calendars.

Tracy Quinlan

Tracy Quinlan is a consulting contemporary astrologer and Acutonics Sound Healing Teacher and Practitioner. She lectures, teaches, mentors and writes. You can read her Horoscopes in the past 4 Llewellyn Astrological yearly Calendars.

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