Mars-Pluto Square

Taurus Full Moon - Evolutionary Transformation

"I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom."

— Bob Dylan

This Tuesday's Taurus Full Moon (5:34 AM PST 19° Taurus/Scorpio) heralds a significant — perhaps even evolutionary — transformation. However, it may not be very easy to recognize the shifts on the ground. Restlessness, waning confidence, or the feeling that we somehow need to take charge may keep us spinning. We need detachment in order to recognize that, in fact, the World does turn without our efforts and the best that we can do is to respond responsibly as we ride through the process (of change). There is truth to be uncovered under the retrograding Mercury in Scorpio — 'more will be revealed'. This Full Moon is conjunct Vesta, increasing our awareness that sacrifice is necessary to achieve our ultimate goals. Painstaking, methodical research is called for but our focus seems to be challenged all week by a myriad of distractions, sensitivities, and generally waning confidence levels. There are two important YOD formations this week set off by the Moon's transits. The first, on Tuesday, can help direct our attention to the need for responsibility in order to maintain our freedom. The second YOD aspect, on Thursday, involves the Moon, Sun, and Pluto. We are likely to feel that, at least on some level, we are facing insurmountable obstacles. Restlessness and irritability may result. Nonetheless, new windows of opportunity will quickly open if we can replace the restlessness with gratitude for what has already been accomplished.

Impulsiveness clouds our judgement early in the day on Sunday. Once the Moon arrives in Taurus and makes a conjunction with Uranus, things seem to fall into place spontaneously — but erratically. Sensitivities lead to a strong inclination to try to take control on Monday. However, we should remember that it is our internal stability that is most important and let go of managing external circumstances. Tuesday morning's Full Moon marks a significant step in the process of transformational change. It is only with broad awareness and detachment that we will recognize the importance of responding responsibly, rather than seeking short term solutions. It is important to stay on the trail of important investigation and review on Wednesday. We should not take sides or seek to assign blame. Rather, we must maintain detached awareness and continue to seek understanding. Heightened optimism and increasing vitality boosts our spirits on Thursday. Nonetheless, impatience and restless dissatisfaction may blind us to important opportunities. Our courage may wane a bit on Friday and we may be tempted to simply give up and walk away if we feel rejection or disappointment. We can take some comfort in the recognition that there will be further review once Mercury turns direct next week (November 20th). Saturday's intuitive flashes don't seem to give us the whole picture and our sensitivities are heightened again. It is still better to take a step back instead of seeking to take charge.

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