Lunar Eclipse in Taurus
Following on from the solar eclipse in Libra on the 15th of October which brought with it themes of balance, relationship and fairness, we now are fast approaching the lunar eclipse in Taurus on October 28th. We will feel a continuation of Venusian energy, as both Libra and Taurus are ruled by the planet Venus. Expect to feel activation around the themes of money, stability, beauty, love and your values.
A lunar eclipse happens at a full moon when the moon moves into the shadow of the Earth causing the light from the moon to be darkened. They always happen when the sun and the moon are in opposite signs resulting in a conversation in opposing cosmic energies. This time the conversation is between the moon in earthy, grounded Taurus and the Sun in watery, mysterious Scorpio.
The eclipse will happen at 5 degrees of Taurus. If you have any personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars) at around this point in your chart this eclipse is likely to resonate powerfully with you. You will also feel the energy if any of these planets are forming an opposition, square or a more harmonious trine to the eclipse.
The area of your life that is likely to be activated can be found by looking to which house in your natal chart the eclipse is happening in. I have included the signs and houses below.
Aries rising – 12th house of spirituality, secrets and dreams.
Taurus rising - 1st house of self-image, identity and beginnings.
Gemini rising - 11th house of community, friendships, the future and rebellion.
Cancer rising - 10th house of career, public life, responsibility and recognition.
Leo rising - 9th house of travel, teaching, philosophy and expansion.
Virgo rising - 8th house of intimacy, death, rebirth and the taboo.
Libra rising- 7th house of beauty, relationships and equality.
Scorpio rising - 6th house of service, health, routines, and systems.
Sagittarius rising - 5th house of passion, creativity, playfulness and children.
Capricorn rising - 4th house of family, home, nurture and security.
Aquarius rising - 3rd House of intelligence, communications and siblings.
Pisces rising - 2nd house of money, values, stability and possessions.
Embrace the magic that permeates from this eclipse as it has the power to bring about profound transformation in our lives. To fully feel the power of the eclipse we must be ready to open up, listen and receive the messages and the energy it brings. However, it is not a time for action as the energy can be very destabilising, wait for the dust to settle. It is also not a good time for manifesting or other ritual work but a time to be still, release and reflect.
