This eclipse points to where you may have gotten stuck in the trap of more material possessions or money bringing happiness and joy. Really letting go of what you no longer need allows you to enjoy yourself and the company of others much more. We are in animal bodies and I believe we are meant to enjoy the comforts and delights that this earth provides. The irony is that the joy we long for is found in sustainable and often free pleasures: the laugh of a good friend, the sun on our face on a spring day, and witnessing and engaging in love and beauty in all forms.
The Sun, Mercury, and Uranus line up in Taurus, ruled by Venus in Gemini, making for a mentally active and possibly jumpy full moon. Taurus energy yearns for stability and sense-making, while equal and opposite forces pull you towards experimentation and change, creating tension. Mars is trine the moon and Neptune, providing a release valve for stress. Treat yourself gently and kindly. Meet any edges or crankiness with softness, giving yourself an easy place to land. If you notice someone hurting, offer them the same kindness you are giving yourself right now.
Venus is sextile Jupiter and square Neptune, setting the stage for forgiveness. There is some past hurt or grudge that you are ready to release. If you have a storyline about someone not living up to their responsibilities, it may be time to wash your hands of the situation and move on. Or at the least let go of the storyline so that you can release any pressure or stress you are carrying.
Scorpio brings up strong feelings, and it also rules renewal and rebirth. In the midst of any uncomfortable or painful emotions, dig deep to remember the gold inside yourself and others. Darker moods help us not to abandon ourselves and to course correct when something isn’t working. If you are in the midst of a wake-up call or rude awakening, let go of any tendencies to catastrophize. Remind yourself of your ability to regenerate and renew to reach for and to create that which is most important to you.
Questions to Ponder: How might I meet any uncomfortable emotions I’m experiencing with gentleness and space? What part of me is undergoing transformation, and how might I trust (versus control) the process more?
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