Wendy Ciccetti, Astrologer Extraordinaire

FULL MOON IN TAURUS (7 degrees) Monday, October 29, 2012, 12:50 pm PDT and 3:50 pm EDT

The brighter the light, the darker the shadow. As solar flares and outer-planetary alignments intensify, as the Earth ascends in vibration, everything that has been held in the unconscious, everything that has been denied or pro- jected, surfaces for integration and transmutation. We can try to run, but cannot hide, from the evolutionary forces of change. This Full Moon shows us how far we have come and what we must deal with now. It spotlights the limits we need to respect and the limitations we must transcend.

Scorpio forces us to confront our fears or addictions, and release what we have outgrown - stifling jobs, relation- ships, lifestyles, institutions - whatever is oppressive and unsustainable. Letting go is not inherently painful; it's the holding on that causes suffering. What is dead or dying in your life and in the world? What is crying to be born? Taurus's spiritual task is to develop core values and live in alignment with them. This includes our self-worth and our attitudes toward money, security, and enjoyment. The global economic crisis, which began in 2008 when Pluto (the modern ruler of Scorpio) entered Capricorn, continues to galvanize worldwide movements for financial reform, as well as the creation of alternative currencies and collaborative consumption. The upside of the downturn has been an increase in creativity and connection; millions now use online communities such as Zipcar.com, CouchSurfing.org, and Freecycle.org, which demonstrate that renting, sharing, and bartering are not only viable but can be superior options to single ownership. For more on this, visit http://collaborativeconsumption.com/. You can also watch a wonderful video on money and how we can transition to an economy based on people sharing their gifts, as well as access Charles Eisenstein's revolutionary book, Sacred Economics, at http://sacred-economics.com/

Saturn's conjunction with the Sun in Scorpio emphasizes that this is a time of reckoning, reconciliation, and restitution, of honoring our responsibilities and interdependence. Scorpio deals with shared resources and power. With Saturn and Pluto in mutual reception (each transiting the other's sign) for the next three years, plus Uranus and Pluto squaring each other through 2015, this Full Moon highlights where we have been duped and dominated, urging each of us to do our part by owning our power and thinking out of the box.

Venus in Libra opposes Uranus at 5° Aries and squares Pluto at 7° Capricorn from November 1 to 3, generating a potent cardinal t-square, which emphasizes the need for cooperation, ingenuity, and integrity. On November 3, the Moon enters Cancer and forms a dynamic cardinal grand cross with Venus, Uranus, and Pluto, further sparking radical insights and actions. On November 6, Mercury stations retrograde (4° Sagittarius), bringing its Trickster element to the fore; the only other time Mercury has stationed direct or retrograde on a U.S. presidential election day was in the 2000 Bush-Gore race, which was rife with contentions of miscounts, disenfranchisement of minority voters, and rigged voting machines.

Prior to 2000, there were very few elections which occurred during a Mercury retrograde. In this century, the most notorious was in 1960, at the time of the Nixon/Kennedy election. On November 8, 1960, Mercury was right in the middle of its retrograde period in Scorpio. This was the closest election in the 20th century according to popular vote, with Kennedy winning by only 1 percent. The difficulties on Election night itself were strikingly similar to 2000. Kennedy was projected to have won early on, but then later it became too close to call. Nixon delayed his official concession until noon the following day. Widespread issues of voter fraud were reported, which may have decided the outcome.

Now it's getting down to the real issues. This Full Moon reminds us: "Now is the time to not only hold your own power, but to help bring it out in every single person you touch. Every time you pass someone in the street, every time you say hello, shake a hand, give a hug, this is the time, dear ones. This is not a practice run." (The Group, channeled by Steve Rother)

Some excerpts are from The Mountain Astrologer by Stephanie Austin.

A Full Moon symbolizes the fulfillment of the seeds planted at a previous New Moon or some earlier cycle. Each Full Moon reminds us of the seeds that may be coming to maturity, to their fullness, to fruition, to the place where the fruits or gifts are received. It may seem that fulfillment of our goals takes a long time. Some intentions may manifest within the two week phase prior to the next New or Full Moon. Some however, depending on their complexity, may take a much longer time. Just remember that our thoughts and emotions set Universal Action in motion and much work takes place behind the scenes as everything is orchestrated for fulfillment. Keep visualizing your goals as though you have already attained them and they will eventually manifest. Do not concern yourself with current conditions or worry about controlling it. The universe takes care of those details. Just keep seeing what you want and give no energy to what you don't want. Patience is required. 

PERSONAL MOON CEREMONY Find the time to have your own private Moon Ceremony. You have a three day window of energy in which to manifest your intentions. The day before, the day of, and the day after.

For the Full Moon, jot down two or three areas of your life you want to clean up. The Full Moon is the time to release or get rid of the things that no longer serve you, so by the next New Moon your slate is clean for new beginnings, or fertile for the planting of new seeds.

Possible phrasing: I now release______ from my life. I now release my destructive ________ patterns. I now let go of fear, jealousy, anger, envy, negative thinking, etc... Remember, think and envision as though you have already let go of what you have released. See yourself free and living your dreams. Thoughts are things and the brain manifests exactly what you show it in the form of thoughts and visuals about yourself. The Buddha said, and I am paraphrasing, "We are the sum total of our thoughts up to today. " If we want to be different then we must change our thoughts. What you think about grows!! "If you always do what you've always done, then you'll always get what you've always got." CONSCIOUS CHANGE is the key.

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Opportunity Periods for the next 2 weeks are listed below and are a wonderful tool to maximize your efforts. Opportunity Periods reflect favorable aspects of the Moon. The energies of the Moon impact us in a very direct way. Using the positive energies that the Moon showers upon the Earth, to our benefit, makes good sense. Opportunity Periods have proven to provide helpful energy to non routine tasks. If you feel like you are always going against the grain and things are stressful, try using these time periods for more easily accomplishing important tasks: purchases, repairs, client appointments, sales calls, important phone calls, finishing goals, starting new projects, tying up loose ends, starting new relationships (except when Venus is Retrograde), job hunting, doctor visits, family meetings, etc.

I personally use OPs and find them to be invaluable. I am happy to pass on this unique and useful information. Very few Astrologers are aware of OPs as the formula for their calculation is not widely known. This information will help you stay ahead of the game. A complete list for the year is available. Check out the details on my website. OP'S

Opportunity Periods for the next 2 weeks - It would be wise to record these dates in your calendar for easy reference for the next two weeks. These OP's are calculated based on PST. Add 1 hour for Mountain time, 2 hrs for Central time and 3 hrs for Eastern. Mercury Goes retrograde on the 6th. Be cautious when using OP's. Read all contracts carefully.

• Monday, October 29th, from 4:55 am through the rest of the day
• Tuesday, the 30th, all day to 11:40 am on the 31st
• Saturday, November 3rd, from 4:31 pm through the rest of the day
• Sunday the 4th, all day to 11:39 am on the 5th
• Tuesday the 6th (election day) from 4:36 pm through the rest of the day to 7:27 am on the 7th
• Saturday, the 10th, from 2:33 pm through the rest of the day to 9:13 pm on the 11th

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