Moon in Taurus: Beauty and Rage
Blessed with beauty and rage, this full moon in Taurus is at the 13th degree and connecting with nothing else. It’s like a ghost, leaving only a traceless dampness as it changes rooms. You’re captured by feelings with no way to express them: no voicebox, sotto voce, only eyes and teeth. There’s a weird frisson of self-love trailing its way through your body right now—-it may feel quiet or unrecognizable but believe me it’s there. And it’s about to bloom.
This full moon is a time to allow your body to catch up with your mind. You have the opportunity to slow down, process and feel in a way you haven’t been able to this year. Taurus is a notoriously acquisitive collector of people, assets, and experiences. This is a period where you will identify ways you can grow in your self-worth and remember who you are. You’re collecting pieces of yourself like a magpie feathering its nest. The contrast between the ageless crone of Scorpio season and the demure maiden of this lunar Taurus phase is a tough negotiation. It’s giving rumplestiltskin riddles, Psyche’s tasks, and high stakes wagers. You’re both one and the other, haggling with your rage and your beauty.
This is a pure full moon, in aspect to nothing - dialing in the deepest furies and mixing them like a cake. You’re on a self excavation. You’ll uncover gems, tidal detritus, empty promises to yourself, and reminders of your indestructible worth and loveableness. What you find in these mines may need to be polished or repaired. You are like a pearl from Malta that breaks to signify your deep belongingness to another person who doesn’t belong to you. If you look in the mirror, you’ll see your face change from moment to moment. At different times of day, old and young, afraid and whole. You’re integrating the chthonic feminine with the innocent.
Even though this lunation is focused on your self-love, Mars opposed Uranus adds a tone of disruption. Expect surprises to weave in and out of your life this week. Luck is on your side, but trust your instincts and play it on the safe side, particulary if you have early mutable signs in your scope (gemini, sagittarius, pisces, virgo). This activating influence really has nothing to do with the moon, but is an undercurrent I want you to be aware of, in case it tries to upset your peace or demands you defend yourself from danger.
Amidst this exploration into your intrinsic value as a person is a compatible watery grand trine between Black Moon Lilith, Saturn, and Jupiter. The old adage of shedding all your cells every 7 years comes to mind: you’re feeling like a brand new person. With Lilith, this will relate in some way to healing your power to say “no” and restoring your sacred sexuality. It’s essential and urgent. This is a time for healing practices that nourish you: skin care, body treatments, restorative surgeries, touching yourself. You’re drawn to protect your body at this time and not exhaust it: under-do if you’re given the option. Reframe quitting as pausing. Digest what’s been happening and honor your knowing. You deserve it.