Full Moon in Taurus
November 15, 2024, 1:29PT/4:29 ET
An Invitation to Let Go and Grow
By Astrologer, Eden Wine | IG: @EdenAlexWine
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On November 15th, 2024, the Full Moon in Taurus brings us to a moment of deep release, grounded empowerment, and unexpected transformation. This Full Moon isn’t a typical Taurean lunation—it’s charged with electrifying energy because of the moon’s conjunction with Uranus, the planet of rebellion and liberation.
In this, we are being shaken from our comfort zones and propelled toward needed change.
Alongside this energetic framework is a potent T-square involving Jupiter, Mercury, and Saturn urging us to re-evaluate our beliefs, thoughts, and the structures we live by.
Adding further intensity, Pluto sits at the critical 29th degree of Capricorn, a karmic placement pushing us to transform old patterns that no longer serve our growth.
Overview
This Taurean Full Moon has a layered complexity with Uranus conjunct the Moon, creating an undeniable pull toward themes of freedom and authenticity. With Uranus involved, we may feel a sudden urge to break away from stagnant situations or embrace a different path in life, often through unexpected insights or events.
This dynamic energy prompts us to reflect on where we feel restricted and invites us to envision a life that honours our evolving values and self-worth. Simultaneously, the T-square involving Jupiter in Gemini, Mercury in Scorpio, and Saturn in Pisces creates a tension between expansion and restriction, urging for reconciliation between these opposing forces within. We’re asked to dig deep and reexamine our thought patterns, belief systems, and the limitations we place on ourselves.
This alignment pushes us to think critically, speak with intention, and move toward greater maturity in how we communicate and relate to our responsibilities. The invitation here is to allow for the space to evolve, to ground, and to trust that even the most unexpected shifts are guiding you toward a life that resonates deeply with who we truly are.
An Invitation for Evolution
Pluto sitting at 29 degrees Capricorn, known as a “critical degree,” intensifies this Full Moon’s transformative energy. At this powerful degree long-standing karmic lessons around power, control, and authority are coming to the surface—both on a personal and collective level. Pluto is encouraging us to let go of old paradigms, outdated societal structures, and any personal attachments that keep us locked in patterns of disappointment and disempowerment.
As Pluto prepares to leave Capricorn, it signals a potent time for each of us to reflect on where we need to let go of control, as well as, the truth of where our power lies. This may require facing shadows, acknowledging fears, and ultimately stepping into a more empowered, self-responsible version of ourselves.
Heart-Centered Choices
Adding to the complexity, Venus is in Sagittarius and is squaring the Nodal Axis, which highlights themes around relationships, values, and our path forward. The North and South Nodes represent our soul’s journey, pulling us between the past and the future, and Venus’s involvement adds a deeply personal layer. This square calls for heart-centered choices, urging us to let go of outdated relationship patterns that keep us from aligning with our highest potential. We are being asked to discover and embody our truest values.
Reflection Questions for This Full Moon:
1. Where am I holding onto comfort at the expense of my growth?
2.What is the tone and language of my inner narrative and self-talk? Do I feel expanded and inspired by my beliefs?
3. Where can I surrender to change and transformation? 4. What values guide my relationships, and are they aligned with my highest truth?
This Taurus Full Moon is an invitation to step into our next iteration of our most liberated and empowered self, while remaining grounded in our values and truth. The Uranian influence asks us to embrace change, no matter how unexpected, while the Taurus energy reminds us that true growth is rooted in our purest authenticity and self-worth.
Overall, this lunation presents a profound opportunity for transformation, both personal and relational.
Signs most Impacted by this Full Moon:
Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, and Aquarius Suns, Moons, and Risings
Capricorn and Cancer Suns, Moons, and Risings: Pluto’s critical degree in Capricorn may bring significant reflections on control, power, and the need for deep change, particularly for Capricorns nearing the end of this Pluto cycle.
Sagittarius and Gemini Suns, Moons, and Risings: With Venus and Jupiter creating dynamic aspects, you may feel a push to clarify your beliefs, values, and future directions in relationships and personal growth.
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Ritual for Full Moon in Taurus
A ritual can be a fun way to connect with cosmic energy, while it is not required, it can offer such a luscious way to connect with ourselves and the themes of this energetic event. Here is a simple ritual you might want to try, feel free to adjust it as you are inspired to. This ritual is designed to honour the grounded yet transformative energy of this Full Moon in Taurus, helping you release what no longer serves, ground into your truth, and open yourself to unexpected but aligned changes.
Suggested Materials:
– A candle (preferably green or white for healing and clarity)
– A small bowl of water (symbolizing emotional flow and release)
– A pen and paper
– A piece of grounding crystal like Black Tourmaline, Hematite, or Smoky Quartz
– Essential oil (optional, such as sandalwood or cedar for grounding)
Ritual Steps:
1. Create a Sacred Space: Set up a quiet space for your process. Light your candle, and anoint your candle with essential oils (if you’re using them). Take a few deep belly breaths while gazing lightly at the flame.
2. Ground Your Energy: Hold the grounding crystal in your receiving hand, close your eyes, and visualize roots extending from your feet deep into the Earth. Feel the stabilizing, nurturing energy of Taurus anchoring you.
3. Reflection Writing: On a piece of paper, write down any aspects of life where you feel stagnant, restricted, or overly attached to comfort. Reflect on the following questions and write whatever comes to mind:
– What beliefs or patterns am I ready to release?
– Where have I been afraid to make a change?
– What do I need to embrace within myself to feel more empowered and free?
4. Water Release Ritual: After writing down your reflections, hold your paper over the bowl of water and set an intention to release what you’ve written. Visualize any stagnant energy flowing from you and being absorbed by the water. Dip the paper into the water and allow it to soak, symbolizing the release of these patterns.
5. Declaration of New Intentions: On a new piece of paper, write down affirmations or intentions that reflect the life most aligned with your truest values, freedom, and self-worth. This might look like: “I trust in my power and embrace change with an open heart,” or “I am worthy to grow into a life that is filled with love and abundance”
6. Final Grounding: Hold your grounding crystal once more, this time in your dominant hand, and close the ritual by visualizing yourself rooted, stable, and open to the new and unexpected. Thank the Full Moon for its guidance, and allow yourself to feel gratitude for the growth that’s unfolding.
7. Dispose of the Water and Dispose the Release Paper: Pour the water from the bowl into the Earth or down the drain to symbolize letting go. You may also burn the soaked paper (once it is dry) as a further act of release, safely discarding the ashes; or, you can choose to bury the paper, visualizing your release as fertilization for the life you’re creating.
