October Lunar Eclipse: Big Emotions, Ideological Battles

On Saturday, October 28th we will have a lunar eclipse in Taurus. A lunar eclipse can be understood as a supercharged full Moon and can bring up a lot of feelings for us to process. The Moon in Taurus longs for safety, security, stability, and pleasure. Unfortunately, the eclipse chart suggests we may have a tough time satisfying these longings. With the personal planets Mercury, Mars, and the Sun all opposite the Moon and Jupiter, the energy of the eclipse feels stressful and personal. Mercury, the god of communication is with Mars, the god of war, making it more likely that we will all dig in on our opinions, this is especially true because these planets are in Scorpio, a sign that can have an obsessive, “fight to the death” quality.

Astrology Chart from October 28, 2023 Lunar Eclipse in Taurus

When you add Jupiter to the mix, this energy has the potential to be amped up even more; Jupiter expands whatever it touches and when it opposes Mars, we see the potential for victory, but at what cost? Jupiter loves the big idea, the quest, and loves to imagine it has “the solution” for the world. The problem is these planets are in opposition, suggesting the possibility that ideological battles may emerge in the wake of this eclipse. Venus the goddess of love and relationship rules this eclipse. However, she does not do well in Virgo, which adds to my sense that any conflicts that arise out of this eclipse could leave everyone feeling a bit bruised and unhappy.

As always, if big emotions come up for you during this lunation, take a breath. Write out your thoughts--see if you might let the battle play out on paper instead of in your relationships. You may gain a deeper understanding of what matters to you, what is worth fighting for, and how to articulate your position without harming someone you care about