“Material Desires Magnified”: The LUNAR ECLIPSE at 05°09′ TAURUS, Saturday, October 28, 2023, 20:25 UTC

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The Oct. 28, 2023, partial lunar eclipse, peaking at 20:14:03 UTC, marks a celestial crescendo in a 2-year series of transformative cosmic events. Visible across central and eastern Africa, most of Europe, and western and central Asia, and marking moonrise and moonset events from the Americas to the far reaches of eastern Asia and Australia, this eclipse is a pivotal moment for those in tune with the celestial rhythms. Whether you’re planning observations or rituals, the eclipse’s reach and impact underscore its significance in the current astrological landscape, especially as humanity navigates the profound shifts highlighted by the latest spate of Taurus and Scorpio eclipses.

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THE TAURUS/SCORPIO JOURNEY:

The recent sequence of Taurus and Scorpio eclipses has produced nothing short of an evolutionary odyssey, punctuating humanity’s attempt to transition into a post-Covid era marked by a reevaluation of core values, a shedding of destructive tendencies, and a quest for sustainable stability. The Scorpio South Node, arguably the most sinister emblem of the Moon’s Fall, often unleashed humanity’s darkest tendencies—our propensity for destruction, power struggles, and deep-seated karmic residues, acted out through our most toxic habits, addictions and struggles to manipulate and control. It’s like the universe giving us a mirror, reflecting not just our worst traits but also the subterranean complexities that even we are unaware of.

Since November 2021, we have seen no less than three Taurus and three Scorpio eclipses. Eclipses around the Pluto-ruled Scorpio South Node have forced out the most unsettling truths, like a Pandora’s box, unveiling the often mysterious intrigue hidden deep within the ancestry of our collective subconscious’ darkest secrets. Through Pluto’s corrosive processes, they precipitate wild, compulsive eruptions that are akin to spewing volcanic magma, revealing unresolved karmic complexes.

The Taurus North Node, where the Moon is exalted, offers an evolutionary leap toward stability and grounding, countering the chaotic fervour of Scorpio. As the nodes transitioned, so did we—from being embroiled in entanglements of our own making to realising the profound simplicity of what we actually need to survive and thrive. The Taurus eclipses are, hence, celestial markers indicating a collective shift towards values that are more earth-bound, sustainable, and attuned to the ‘here and now.’ The Taurus element holds a space, serving as a cosmic rehab, inviting us to rebuild authentic values from the ground up. Eclipses at this end have served as spiritual milestones in our sometimes torrid earth journey, from whence we can process the deeply conditioned cycles of abuse and manipulation, tame our inner demons and apply their intensity to reconstruct a newfound sense of peace and material security.

Moving from the intricate complex karmic web spun by the Scorpion intensity to the healing, grounding energy of Taurus, we make peace with what was as we make room for what could be.

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AIDS & HINDRANCES: Aspects to this Lunation

The final Taurus eclipse sees the world at its most tense and horridly explosive. Against the Scorpio Sun, it is as if things between us are ready to blow, and we have no idea how to hold it together. We want change, but the resistant quality of fixed-sign opposition fortifies egos whose agenda is unwavering, prioritising self-preservation over collective evolution. Adding to this is the conjunction between Mercury and Mars, whose opposition to Jupiter amplifies the discord, driving conversations deeper into the realm of hidden motives and unsettling truths. This atmosphere of intense scrutiny, combined with Taurus’s inherent desire for stability, presents a challenging paradox. On the one hand, there’s an inexorable pull toward confrontation, conflict and revelation; on the other, a profound need for accustomed comforts, security and steady defiance to hold onto our position. Jupiter’s conjunction to the Moon only inflates emotional responses, magnifying deeply rooted sentiments and driving actions based on amplified instincts rather than rational deliberation.

Further complicating matters, Neptune’s semi-square to Jupiter and sesqui-square to the Mercury/Mars conjunction refracts the light of truth, skewing perceptions and clouding judgments. This diffusion of clarity sends ripples through the discourse, questioning our very grasp on reality. Additionally, Neptune’s opposition to Venus, the ruler of the eclipse, injects an unhealthy dose of idealism and delusion into the mix, making it even harder to discern genuine sentiments from deceptive allure. Following the Libra Solar Eclipse, there is much phoney ploy in our political manoeuvring as we teeter to stay on the decisive end of any argument. In such an environment, discerning truth becomes a Herculean task, with each revelation seeming more elusive than the last. It is perhaps important that we remember to check the source of our discontentment since this eclipse brings to the fore that, even in chaos, one must seek clarity, lest they be lost in the swirling mists of Neptune’s illusions.

MESSAGES OF PEACE:

As the world teeters on the brink of total and unmitigated destruction, individuals grapple with heightened internal turmoil—a volatile mix of misguided hope and impossible despair. Amidst this chaos, this lunar eclipse functions like a cosmic flashpoint, forcing us to confront the source of our emotional maelstrom head-on and bring it to a stable place.

Taurus wants us to shift from mere survival to abundant living. Stop chasing what you think you’re cheated of; focus on what you genuinely need. If you’ve been stuck in cycles of self-destruction and haunted by your demons, Taurus’ earthly energy beckons you to find stability and peace.

This final Taurus eclipse is your cosmic seal of approval, pushing you to make peace with your dark side, settle in a state of contentment, far away from Scorpio’s seething volcanoes. It’s a transition from violent battlefields to a garden of peace. This two-year process has jostled you out of the pits of misery, urging you to enjoy the abundance of life without relapsing into past patterns of self-sabotage. It’s been a journey indeed. How have you fared?

These eclipse horoscope messages offer a penetrating lens to retrospectively analyse your evolution over these past couple of years, providing foresight and guidance into your next chapter. Consider them your soul’s cosmic roadmap from inner turbulence to relative peace and stability…

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