New / Full Moons: New 1st Dec in Sagittarius Full 15th Dec in Gemini New 30th Dec in Capricorn
The build-up towards a Full Moon in Taurus this week is stirring deep passions. Taurus is ruled by Venus, currently in the capable sign of Capricorn. Although this planet does rule all that attracts and appeals to us, and sees over the realm of aesthetics, This Full Moon is not concerned with how things may look, but rather, how they really feel. The Full Moon swells, exalted in this sign and demands that we celebrate our curves and our courage to keep going. Determination develops from desire. Whatever drives us to succeed is being heightened under this Full Moon and being gifted a beautiful boost which nurtures the roots we have extended down which anchor us. The Moon this week is guiding us towards gratitude for wherever we find stability, safety, security and a sense of deep pleasure.
The Moon moves in cycles. When we look back to the New Moon in Taurus, where we planted our seeds with a loving hand into the ground filled with hope, we can see now what grew. What was nurtured. What was pruned. What blossomed. What is still germinating. What was shed in order to allow in the sun's light? This is the point in the cycle where we can release and let go of plans which didn't come to pass and to marvel at the beauty of life which found a way to bring us to where we now find ourselves. This Moon, like the New Moon back in May, is in conjunction with Uranus, the planet of upstarts and greater understanding. What we committed to then has propelled us to this moment. Our human nature means that we are always seeking more but this Full Moon is asking us to stand still just long enough to recognise how far we have come. We are all on this planet together. We all experience similar hardships and struggles. There is much more that unites us than sets us apart. Uranus exposes that universal truth and allows us to see just how deep our connections are.
Pluto's influence on this Moon is supportive. What is not yet right can still be changed. The last push of Pluto as it makes its way out of Capricorn for good, is encouraging some satisfying and lasting action which is born under this Moon. We now know better than we did before. When we know better, we can do better. The choices we make, no matter how small they may seem, are powerful. They make a difference. The Full Moon in Taurus has the wisdom to know that by carrying on, inch by careful inch, we have the power within us to be all that we desire to become.
Releasing the wishes we made under the New Moon in Taurus back in May, and reassessing, with great and patient care, what we still covet and wish to bring into our lives. Sometimes a desire for one thing, when given enough time, develops into a clear requirement for something much more important. We disguise our needs all the time by chasing hit after hit of dopamine and obtaining more and more. What we really want is to feel full.
Saturn, having stationed direct just a few hours before the Moon reaches its fullest point, commands a T-Square from Pisces. Self-compassion comes from speaking up and setting the boundaries that we need. This Full Moon is supporting us in being consistent with what we feel needs maintaining.
This Full Moon in Taurus is ruled by the planet of Love. The most important person you can love and nurture on this planet is you. But, however much fleeting excitement you get from a new purchase or a delicious meal, you don't need more stuff. You only need to recognise that you have the power to give yourself what you truly need. The power to accept yourself just as you are and to make a commitment to keep loving and healing yourself as you blossom towards your potential.
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