Lunar Living Astrology

The Sun, still in Scorpio, is opposing the Moon in Taurus. This full moon is traditionally known as the Beaver Full Moon, as beavers, all across the United States would start to create dams (shelters) in the various waterways to protect themselves from the cold winters.

The Moon is conjunct to Uranus retrograde in Taurus, adding a layer of complexity as we try to sort through our emotions. Most likely, we will get a sudden jolt, or a trigger that brings memories back to the surface. We may need to work twice as hard to handle the memory, because our instinct will be to try to tamp down the feelings rather than work through them. The better solution is to face them and sort through them, especially while the Sun is in Scorpio.

The full moon opposition is tied into a wedge pattern with Neptune retrograde in Pisces. Nothing like twisting situations into something totally unexpected. Neptune has a knack for creating mystery and intrigue, but when we are tired or feeling unwell, it may feel more like chaos. Neptune is also tied into our spiritual being, so we may be seeing signs of the unworldly, fantasy, or basically, situations that we can't comprehend, even if we try. One way to navigate this is to journal the feelings and the awareness in a way that makes sense to us, and then wait for more revelations that are likely to arrive at a later time.

Pluto on the last degree of Capricorn is tied into this with a sextile to Neptune and a trine to the Moon and Uranus. All together, we are likely to either create something new, or release something that is no longer useful for us. It will be uniquely either/or in a way that only makes sense based on past experiences. Pluto is tied to Mars in Leo with an opposition, out of sign, and will carry less weight, but can be a challenge, nonetheless. Most likely, it will involve something that we are taking a risk on. With Mars in Leo, think of Leo ruled attributes like children in our lives, talents that we have been developing, our livelihood, our luck, loyalty, and heart health, to name a few. We are likely to work harder on these while Mars is transiting Leo. Pluto may throw out some roadblocks while this opposition is in place. Also, Mars is inconjunct with Venus in Capricorn. Interestingly, while Capricorn Pluto is an out of sign aspect, Capricorn Venus is an in sign quincunx that does carry more weight. Watch how social reputations play out. Authoritative relationships and financial responsibilities will push on us to change. Question being, do we really need to change? Take some time to reflect on our personal values so that we don't lose something that we feel is very important to who we are, as a person. Compromise may be the better solution.

Mercury in Sagittarius is opposing Jupiter retrograde in Gemini. Logic and luck may not go hand in hand today. We need to separate out the two, and stay away from assumptions that are likely to cause us to misjudge the situation before we get the chance to truly understand it. Mercury is also square to Saturn in Pisces, which only adds more challenges to how we think and perceive events happening around us. We are likely to struggle to clear the feeling of brain fog today. Take time to think through any unfamiliar conditions before reacting, or we are likely to be very unhappy with the outcome.

Mercury will be stationing retrograde in Sagittarius on November 26. The retrograde will last until December 15. If we need to travel, or mail/ship items during this time, we should plan ahead so that we don't create more headaches for ourselves. Other Mercury focused situations like problem solving, communicating, technology interactions, purchasing vehicles, and signing contracts, should proceed with caution, as we seem to have a tendency to mess these things up while Mercury is transiting retrograde.

On November 19, Pluto will ingress back into Aquarius and this time, it will be staying in the sign for many years. There will be no more regress trips into Capricorn. That's done, behind us and now to start focusing on how to handle the Pluto transit in Aquarius. Societally, attitudes will gradually shift with tradition feeling less important, and teamwork or societal networking feeling like a necessity. Aquarius is considered to be the "progressive" sign of the zodiac. When Aquarius is the focus, we seem to move forward in new and unique ways, much like the traits of Uranus. Shifts seem to happen suddenly, and without much warning.

For the day, we are more relaxed when working on projects that express our personal side, rather than what might please someone else. Most of the planets are in Earth and Water element signs, so controlling our emotions and our mental health will bring a better sense of inner security. We are likely to feel like we have accomplished a lot in the day if we define our boundaries, focus on our personal reality, and don't try to define our happiness based on another's opinion. Today may be a let go and let live kind of day.