from the chair: 1st November 2020: Full Moon in Taurus, 4th November Mercury direct

Hi everybody!

We’re travelling in the light of the Scorpio Sun, a time when we are called to let go of the past and keep letting go. It’s a time of ‘psychic’ death when old identities, old realities of other times and places are being called ‘home’, released from our beings, from our cell memories. Parts of us are ‘dying’. That’s Scorpio energy.

Spiritually we are at death’s door:

Dying, being reborn, re-calibrating physically

When we release these memories, we may well have a feeling that we are dying, that we are at death’s door. It may be a feeling of breathlessness, faintness, a sense that we’re out of our bodies. These sensations could last a minute, could take us to the doctor or hospital with a sense that something big is happening in our body. We need to reassure ourselves that all is well. Do whatever is necessary.

Deep in the Scorpio Cave for Halloween, All Saints Day: Gather your ghosts!

We are now psychically, deep in the Scorpio cave about to get some illumination from the Full Moon in Taurus, directly opposite the Sun. Falling on 31st in the Northern Hemisphere, Halloween and early on the morning of the 1st, All Saints Day in Southern Hemisphere, this Full Moon scenario really enhances the energy of this time.

Halloween:

A thinning of the veil between worlds Resurrection!

Halloween is when there is a thinning of the veil between the worlds, when our senses are opened to ‘the other side’, when we can gather in some lost aspects, fragments of the self who have been wandering in the astral plane, waiting in our memory banks for reclamation and release.

If ever there was a time for recovery of what has been lost, for release for what has been trapped in a time warp...this is it! Bring out your ‘dead’.

Maybe some old ghosts can be laid to rest...maybe not:

We do what we can and then let go

Full Moons are always good for connecting to the unconscious, the other side of the veil, for reconciliation with loved ones now gone from earthly life. We can make these connections positive if that is to be. With unresolved wounds and tensions still in play in these past relationships we can only come to peace with ourselves and allow these old energies to move on. Letting go of the pain and regret.

These next few words were to go out with the last email and somehow got left behind:

For the Sun in Scorpio

Awakening our inner light of divine power: Turn on the light!

Scorpio rules the underground world and that includes caves, 
canyons, mines and all hidden worlds. When we enter the Scorpio cave, we are 
like the bat, flying by radar by feel and sense, relying on our inner 
illumination to awaken our innate energetic power force that is the power that 
drives us on. 

The Scorpio desire to uncover the truth, to go the source of any 
problem is with us at this time. Put on your Sherlock Holmes hat, open your beady Miss Marple eyes and grab Hercule Poirot's walking stick. The investigator is awakened and keen to get 'digging' for some home truths and profound revelations. We cannot lose if we are curious and willing.

1st November: 

Full Moon in Taurus 1.49 am AEDT 8 degrees 38 Taurus

As above, so below, below

Three worlds all interconnected:

Taurus is the world tree, its roots reaching down into Mother Earth helping us to be within the earth as well as on the earth. It is represented in many cultures as the linchpin supporting the heavens, connecting us into the earth and taking us into the underworld.

As above, so below: World Tree, Taurus Moon, Scorpio Sun

The Full Moon in Taurus opposite the Scorpio Sun is very much about reaching to the cosmos even as we ground our roots deep into the soil of Mother Earth while engaging with the caves of the underworld. What a Halloween full moon!

The universe brings all we need...do we believe? accept?

Taurus, ruled by Venus, offers us all the abundant gifts of the earth herself, opening up to us the rich potential of her bounty to all those who are willing to receive. The key to receiving is an open heart filled with gratitude and the belief that the universe brings us everything we need.

Taurus: The key for love, money, self-worth and self-love

In Astrology Venus rules love and money and Taurus encompasses both those areas of life as inter-related and inter-dependent on each other.

Within that brief is self-worth, self-esteem and the value we place on ourselves and our gifts and talents.

A Full Moon with a bolt out of the blue! Uranus activated!

Full Moon completion and resolution! Things come to a head

Love, money, self-worth and self-love:

Any or all of these areas come up for reflection and/or insight at this Full Moon which could hit us like a bolt out of the blue. We can put that down to Uranus at 8 degrees sitting right on top of the full moon.

The Full Moon is all emotion, a time when what has been hidden is revealed, when blocked emotions can suddenly burst out of us in a huge release.

Potential release from the physical body:

With the moon in Taurus, any emotional release will offer a freeing up within our physical bodies as the deeply buried suppressed memories and emotions are activated.

Taurus energy buries deep and at the full moon in Taurus, we can access those deep emotions. It’s a gift.

Venus in Libra opposing/challenging Chiron in Aries:

Heart healing on offer for relationships

An opportunity for some open heart surgery and healing with the willingness to do some ‘speaking therapy’, the Chiron ‘cure’. If it erupts, let it out and let it flow as it is necessary healing. Uranus sitting on the Full Moon is the lightning striker which could provide the trigger for release of buried emotions.

Be open to any sudden emotional releases from self or others

It's all healing!

Given that this aspect occurs in the light of the Full Moon with its capacity for high emotion and lightning strike releases of energy, be aware of sudden explosive releases which offer healing and resolution as buried emotions emerge and finally words are expressed which have been suppressed.

It is likely to be about ‘me and you’, the individual needs and emotions within the relationship.

Sabian symbols for the Full Moon in Taurus and Scorpio Sun:

From Lynda Hill www.sabiansymmbols.com

The Full Moon: Taurus 9

A CHRISTMAS TREE IS DECORATED AND SHINES IN THE DARKNESS

This Symbol speaks of the joy and togetherness of celebrations such as Christmas. It shows the need for experiencing or accepting family and friends and celebrating cultural ties, and enjoying release from more difficult times. Activities of the group will bring joy to all those who participate or pass close enough to see. Gathering people together in a common cause in order to celebrate festivities and a sense of family can enliven everyone and give them hope. Joy will spread and life will be celebrated. The fruits of one’s culture. Warmth within although it may be cold outside. Festive seasons and giving and receiving gifts and good wishes. Family and friends. Angels.

The Sun: Scorpio 9

A DENTIST IS HARD AT WORK

This Symbol shows the necessity, or the ability, to be able to fix, remedy or repair things, whether it’s teeth, bodies, minds or mechanical objects – anything that needs maintenance or to be repaired. The “Dentist” has to find out what’s wrong in situations, to perform a diagnosis in order to restore the function so they work smoothly and efficiently once again. We must nourish our bodies, minds and spirits, on all levels, but even with healthy habits and healthy minds regular maintenance and repairs are still in order; the “Dentist” needs to repair this sometimes unnecessary damage. e.g. finance, health, stress etc. Drilling into things. Plugging up situations. Being the responsible one who always has to fix things. Therapists. Treatments. Pain relief. Improving one's bite. Medical equipment.

4th November: Mercury direct 25 degrees 54 Libra at 4.49 am AEDT

Ready for lift off?

Until 11th November

Breathe a sigh: Mercury coming out of the retrograde labyrinth!

Finally we come to that time when Mercury turns direct. It feels like a long retrograde but I put it down to that week when he stationed retrograde in Scorpio when we had so many other challenging energies. What a crazy mixed up week. The stationing of Mercury at this time is not likely to be as chaotic and challenging as when it stationed retrograde, just 3 weeks ago. This time Mercury doesn’t hang around on the same degree for a whole week. Things will get moving sooner.

Restoring clarity to our minds:

Making sense of life with renewed vision...’I can see clearly now’

As Mercury moves forward again, we gradually start feeling clarity about issues that were clouded over in confusion these past weeks. Yes, we have been collecting ‘data’ during retrograde as we are given new views of the world, our world and our perspectives. We’ve been turned around, upside down and inside out so our fixed minds can be disrupted. Now, we can start making sense of life in new ways. We’re still treading old ground as Mercury will be in shadow retrograde until 20th November.

Putting things back into balance and harmony:

Repairing the damage...fresh start!

The focus is still on relationships as Mercury only moved into Libra on 28th October travelling retrograde. Since then we may have been repairing damage incurred through miscommunication, misunderstandings through the retrograde period.

During retrogrades, timing is off and knowing when to speak or act and when to wait can cause all kinds of problems. Now we can talk things through with clarity as we speak from the heart.

Partnerships, communication, commerce: We’re back in business!

Remember, Libra rules all one on one partnerships including family, friends and business associates. And with Mercury, ruler of commerce in this sign, it’s always important to take note of any business negotiations, discussions, agreements, contracts occurring during this period.

The day or two either side of Mercury’s station as well as the day itself are the times most likely to be affected by the change of direction with mix ups, confusions, delays, deals falling through. Traditionally not a good time to buy, sell or sign. When Mercury moves direct, we’re back in business.

Just an observation on the American election:

Anything is possible or impossible

With the American election falling on 3rd November, it’s anybody’s guess how Mercury stationing could impact on the day, the outcome and I wouldn’t speculate. Logically the most likely impact could be technological glitches, delays in results, taking extra time to get a result. But then, Astrology is not an exact Science, so none of this could happen. Just stay open and watch. After all, this year has been ‘unexpected’ throughout.

An interesting Sabian Symbol for Mercury’s emergence:

Sabian symbol degree for Mercury’s emergence from the retrograde labyrinth is an interesting one which really seems aligned with current planetary forces. One of the symbols I use for Libra is the peace dove and the eagle is a Scorpio symbol. Mercury will be travelling direct through Libra, moving into Scorpio on 11th November. I love this degree which encapsulates the energies of this year, this time in evolution. The Sabian degree sets the tone for the next stretch of Mercury’s journey, at least until out of shadow on November 19th at 11 degrees Scorpio.

Sabian Symbol degree for Mercury’s station:

From Lynda Hill www.sabiansymbols.com

Libra 26

AN EAGLE AND A LARGE WHITE DOVE TURNING CONSTANTLY INTO EACH OTHER

This Symbol implies the ability, or the necessity, of being able to integrate the principle of the will (the “Eagle”) with the principle of the emotions (the “White Dove). Being able to bring these two together makes for a much stronger effect on others and the personality is strengthened and given an edge that it otherwise might not have. There may be confusion around whether to use force or love in some situations. Being firm and yet kind, being flexible and yet sure of what you’re doing or where you’re heading keeps one on an even keel. Alternation of these responses will lead to the best solution. Tempering one's will with love and bolstering up one's emotional responses with strength. Cooperation of mind, will, spirit and heart. Being strong and soft. Considering others.

Golden Oldies:

‘Fly Like an Eagle’ John Denver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdNpxF32mhg for Scorpio Sun and Mercury’s forward journey

‘If you Want to Sing Out’ Cat Stevens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWGxYlQudOA Taurus Full Moon

Video with lyrics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzy1O3NOE4s

‘Only Believe’ Elvis Presley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQTCcLzrFiI Taurus Full Moon

‘I Can See Clearly Now Jimmy Cliff with lyrics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSuB4t3q_dA Mercury direct

‘Music to attract abundance and prosperity to your life’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkbumWVXFwU

Upcoming Dates:

11th November: Mercury enters Scorpio at 8.55 am AEDT

13th November: Jupiter conjunct Pluto 22 degrees 53 Capricorn

14th November: Mars stations direct at 15 degrees 13 Aries at 11.35 am AEDT

15th November: New Moon in Scorpio 23 degrees 17 Scorpio At 4.07 pm AEDT

That’s all folks! Hugs all around!

Here we are celebrating the earth and all her bounty in a perfect celebration of Taurus Moon and Scorpio Sun honouring the souls of the dead and liberating the lost souls and aspects from within our bodies and from within the body of Mother Earth.

Negotiating this Scorpio solar month requires us to use all our intuitive gifts and sonar guidance system, to maintain the faith, encourage ourselves to step through any challenges as we embrace the power of dying to the old, the outdated.

The Taurus Moon offers the beauty and abundance of Mother Earth if we but believe and allow ourselves to receive. Once we give up the hard work and struggle and let go of the need to be in control of the driving, we can let the universe support and carry us.

We need to make space for that abundance to flow and that means dropping the dead wood, the burdens that we no longer need to carry, the burdens that are draining our energy.

Love and blessings to us all at this Full Moon as we maintain the breath of life in our hopes and dreams. It is our hopes and dreams, visions of the future which will lift up our hearts above the exhausting landscape of the wider world, which will give us the impetus and life force to keep going through dark times.

helenbea