SCORPIO NEW MOON ECLIPSE/ TAURUS FULL MOON – November 2013

The New Moon solar eclipse occurs in Scorpio 11 degrees on November 3. New Moons are always a time of new beginnings and rebirth. But when it is also a solar eclipse it is much more potent. When the light of the Sun is blocked by the Moon from reaching the Earth it creates the opportunity for reprogramming. The lunar interference with the light creates a transformative situation, especially when it is occurring in Scorpio. This sign of the zodiac is pre-eminently the consciousness of change and transformation.

Scorpio rules the power of the subconscious mind or soul. In the depths of the unconscious is where the Shadow aspect of our being resides. That part of ourselves which is self sabotaging and self destructive is the manifestation of the Shadow. What happens with a solar eclipse?–a shadow is cast across the Earth. During this Scorpio New Moon eclipse is an excellent time for us to have the intention of transforming the Shadow side of ourselves and the world. It is amazing what one can do with intention.

Many people are in denial that they have a shadow side. As a result these people will project their Shadow onto others. This results in conflict. We must become conscious of our dark side or else it will unconsciously control us. To do the work of transformation we must acknowledge, confront and work through the issues and come out the other side transformed.

The keyword for this New Moon in Scorpio 11 degrees is Responsibility. This refers to the need for each of us to take responsibility for our personal growth in consciousness. The evolution of consciousness is what life is all about. This is an exceptionally supportive chart. The Sun/ Moon conjunction in 11 degrees Scorpio is joined by Mercury, Saturn and Dragon’s Head forming a stellium or point of power at the foundation of the chart. Mercury is retrograde which brings up the issue of being honest with ourselves about the need for change. This grouping of planets is also the basis for a water grand trine/kite. The grand trine is formed by Jupiter and Neptune which supports the transformation of feeling and emotional patterns in wisdom and spirituality. The sextile is to Pluto, one of the rulers of the chart, which facilitates the transformational process. The only negative is the ongoing Uranus/ Pluto square demanding enlightened change.

The Full Moon happens on November 17in Taurus 25 degrees. Some of the transformations that want to take place during this lunation cycle concerns our attitudes surrounding money. The potent force of money is that which affects each and every one of us. The keyword for this Full Moon is Mastership, which refers to the intention of mastership of money and wealth and abundance. Besides the material laws that rule financial success, there are also the spiritual laws that must be mastered. The service that we provide to others for compensation must be involved in raising consciousness and creating a better world. If we were all doing this the world would be a better place. We have to look beyond just gratifying personal self interest. We are our brother’s keeper.

The Full Moon involves a grand trine/ kite. This time it is an earth grand trine which supports our ability to manifest out intentions into the physical where they take concrete form. There is some emotional confusion surrounding this configuration which can result in our missing the mark. But there is also a mystic rectangle which facilitates significant transformation. There is more than enough support to accomplish the desired intention.

Taurus Full Moon

Scorpio Solar Eclipse