Release and Renewal: Expect the Unexpected This Taurus Full Moon

This Friday, Nov. 15^th, the Taurus full moon will bring unexpected realizations that need to be purged for the collective. Full moons are meant to release whatever is holding us back from tapping into our fullest potential. What’s exciting about this Taurus full moon is that it coincides with the end of Saturn being retrograde and prepares us for what is to come with the anticipated Pluto in Aquarius transit starting on Nov. 19^th. Unpacking the expectations of this full moon will help us better understand how specific themes will impact the collective.

Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus, which is known for femininity, comfort, values, love, and romance. Notably, the Taurus full moon will be occurring on Friday, which, astrologically speaking, is ruled by the planet Venus. The moon is also comfortable in the sign of Taurus, which means the collective may be tapping into self-care routines that bring them comfort and a sense of stability. Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac, which is known for values, material resources, and internal resources such as your sense of worth. As a result, this Taurus full moon will ask the collective to release any limited mindsets regarding our money, our values, and our overall sense of what we deserve. Taurus also has to do with possessions and attachments, so the full moon is asking us to let go of what doesn’t serve us to experience our desired reality.

This Taurus full moon is also in conjunction with Uranus, meaning both the moon and Uranus will be in the sign of Taurus. Uranus is a planet known for unexpected surprises, sudden changes, evolution, innovation, and freedom. Since Taurus is such a stubborn and possessive sign, it may be incredibly difficult to detach from whatever is holding us back, but Uranus will bring forced, unexpected changes, if we refuse to adapt and choose to remain in stagnant energy. The moon will bring up emotional baggage surrounding our money matters and sense of security, especially if we measure our worth based on external possessions. The Taurus full moon challenges us to evaluate our internal resources, such as self-worth, core values, emotional resilience, and emotional safety. The Uranus conjunction will encourage us to think about innovative ways to bring security into our lives, especially if our current patterns no longer serve us.

Another important aspect of this Taurus full moon is that it will coincide with Saturn, going direct after being retrograde for a while. When a planet is retrograde, it encourages internal reflection, so once it goes direct, it will encourage us to move forward based on the reflections learned. Since Saturn is associated with karma, this full moon aligns with the release of any lingering karmic debt, such as limiting beliefs surrounding what we deserve. Doing shadow work is highly encouraged this Friday, specifically reflecting on emotional possessions or attachments that are hindering your growth and embracing freedom by taking a leap of faith toward what brings you a sense of emotional security and pleasure in life. With Saturn going direct, it will help us set the long-term foundations needed to make our dreams come true.

Pluto is currently in Capricorn, which means this full moon will be the last one we experience in our lifetime in this transit, amplifying the theme of final endings. With Pluto going into Aquarius a few days after the Taurus full moon, collective power will be reclaimed by breaking down psychological blocks that limit our evolutionary growth. Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, which will be conjunct with the full moon, indicating breaking free from stagnant values, comforts, and possessions. It asks us to be brave enough to release what we have outgrown; if not, Uranus will create unexpected changes to lead us toward that direction. This release will help usher in Pluto going into Aquarius, which will last for 20 years and calls for collective evolution toward a more enlightened and revolutionary society.

Ultimately, to encourage forward movement in the right direction, our sense of security will be reevaluated, and our sense of safety based on our attachments may be tested during this Taurus full moon. To work with the energy of this full moon, do shadow work on questions surrounding stability: What does internal and external stability look like for you? Do you base your sense of worth on money, possessions, or external validation from others? What brings you emotional security and pleasure? Which areas of your life have been stagnant? Do you feel unworthy of the life or type of love you desire? To get a more personalized understanding of how this Taurus full moon will directly impact you, be sure to check your birth chart and see exactly what house Taurus falls under. This will inform you what area of your life will be especially impacted by this energy.