Theme: Rare and Unexpected

This week we have a powerful Full Moon in Taurus. It’s the second Full Moon of October – known as a Blue Moon. When a Full Moon happens twice in a month, which rarely happens, it’s called a Blue Moon – hence the saying ‘once in a blue moon’. 

Halloween’s Rare Full Blue Moon In Taurus Is Here To Help Get You Out Of Your Rut

  • On October 31, a.k.a. Halloween, the Full Blue Moon in Taurus is happening.
  • This rare full moon will urge you to break free from routine and get your party on.
  • The moon affects all zodiac signs, but Taurus, Scorpio, and Libra will feel it the most.

In pretty much every Halloween movie there tends to be a huge, kinda eerie full moon shining brightly in the sky. Well, it’s super rare, but this Halloween, there’s ~actually~ going to be a full moon. (Because what else would you expect from 2020?)

It’s called the Full Blue Moon, and it’s happening in the sign of Taurus on Saturday, October 31, 2020, a.k.a. Halloween.

But don’t worry, this full moon isn’t something out of  horror flick. Instead, it’s going to make you want to break free and get your party on. But, of course, there’s more going on than just that.

What is the Full Blue Moon in Taurus?

Before getting into that, it’s important to first cover what a full moon is. The moon has different phases, and a “full moon” is the phase where the moon looks like a big, awesome (sometimes spooky) ball of light in the sky.

This particular full moon is called a Blue Moon because it’s the second full moon in this month—something that’s pretty rare, according to the Farmers Almanac. Fun fact: There hasn’t been a full moon on Halloween falling in all time zones since 1944.

Great news for the Halloween lover in you: This full moon has a seriously strong party vibe. You’ll want to do the holiday up big, splurging on a costume, buying full-sized candy bars to hand out, decking out your place in pumpkins and fake spiderwebs—the works. However you do it up this holiday, just remember to maintain a safe social distance. And even if you’re just planning a scary movie marathon at home with your S.O., you’ll still want to go all out.

This particular full moon is also connected to Uranus, a.k.a. the planet of unpredictability and wanting to break free. So, you’ll have a seriously strong urge to break out of your usual routine and do something a little more wild, whether that’s wearing a costume you wouldn’t normally choose or planning an impromptu mini-road trip. And, if someone tries to tell you what you can and can’t do, eh… it’s not going to end well for them.

The Full Blue Moon in Taurus is also super sensual, making it a great time to connect with someone new or to spend the evening partying it up with your partner. (And, ya know, taking the afterparty to your bedroom.)

But, overall, this full moon is about having some good, ole-fashioned F-U-N.

The Full Blue Moon in Taurus is all about living for the moment—and that’s sooo needed right now. But while a lot of the emphasis is on what’s happening this second, it’ll also remind you of how good it feels to just relax and have fun in general.

So, take those spur-of-the-moment, carefree vibes, and try to infuse them into your life a little more moving forward. Maybe you’ll make fewer plans and just jump in your car and go when the mood strikes, or maybe you’ll arrange a virtual cocktail-making class with your buddies to keep the fun going. If there’s any way to add a little more fun, party vibes into your life going forward, you’re so there.

As for the sensual side, having an all-out, super fun evening with your S.O. will help bring you two closer—and push you to get out of your routine a little more in the future.

Full Moon Contemplations:

Where do you need to balance emotionality with practicality? 

Where do you need to balance internal processing with being present in nature? 

Do you tend to be more watery? (emotional, overthinking, brooding)

Or do you tend to be more earthy? (present, grounded, practical)

The Full Moon in Taurus occurs on October 31st, at 7:49 am PT.

Lighting up the festivals that honor the dead, our ancestry, and the many lineages we hail from, this Full Moon magnifies the importance of acknowledging our lifelines. We are relegated to living life on the surface when we have too few places and spaces dedicated to mourning, witnessing loss, and recognizing the impacts of the past. Without acknowledging death, we forget how to embrace the depths. Without acknowledging the grief that exists, we can’t expand into joy’s great spaces. Without being reminded of how fragile our physical selves are, we can’t ever know how strong a tie our bonds can be. 

These days, and the holidays that fill them, are a reminder to refocus on what is eternal: the love, the care, and the offerings that have created, sustained, and fortified us. To say that this Full Moon finds us at an emotionally sensitive time in history would be an understatement. As countries the world over battle different phases of the Coronavirus, we in the United States try to find our way through the completely disastrous handling of the pandemic, and life in general. In an election cycle like no other, many of us are emotionally taxed. Expectant. Exhausted. On edge. 

November 3rd, 2020 – Mercury Goes Direct

On November 3rd, 2020, Mercury goes direct at 25° Libra, so things will finally get back on track. Mercury retrogrades are necessary because they ask us to revisit and pay attention to those areas of our life that are up for a review anyway. If we wouldn’t pay attention to those topics stirred by Mercury retrograde, if we wouldn’t make the necessary changes, we wouldn’t be prepared for the future. And while these Mercury Retrograde readjustments are necessary, it is indeed a relief to get on with life. There are other aspects we need to pay attention to this month anyway.

Aries & Aries Rising The Full Moon on October 31st highlights how your relationship to traditional sources of security is changing. What formerly brought you peace might be less comforting at this point. Being able to experience stability because of an internal source of riches is always a sign of growth and solid witchcraft. No matter what your bank statement says, know that you are connected to deep wellsprings of creative potential. Investing your energy and your magic in them will always pay dividends.   As Mercury stations direct, it asks you to stay on message. Repeatedly. Take stock carefully, slowly, and considerately — especially in regards to the agreements and negotiations that come up between you and the people you are in important partnerships with. If there is a business deal that’s up in the air, do all you can to make sure you catch it with care, or at the least have soft padding for it to land on. If there is something you want to burn to the ground, give a trusted ally your matches, lighters, and torches to hold on to.  As Mars follows suit and also stations direct in mid-November, just after the Jupiter/Pluto conjunction, a little gas gets poured on the fires that have been more tempered as of late. You are raring to go. Whatever you have learned about protecting your agency over the past 5 months now helps you direct your life towards the work projects that truly make an impact. Don’t sleep on the success that comes when you make yourself your best bet. 
Taurus & Taurus Rising  The Full Moon is here to awaken you to your own personal brand of witchcraft. Liberating yourself from conventional sources of power and, instead, strengthening your relationship with your personal reserves of energy and storehouses of plenty is the revolution you are meant to lead right now. As both a recipient of blessings that others have passed onto you, and as an ancestor of those that are yet to be born, your magic is to be found in the in-between. The more you build upon what has been offered, in hopes that others down the line will benefit from it, the more powerful your sorcery.  Dust off your crystal ball. As Mercury’s stations direct in the beginning of November, it helps you focus your energy on a complication in a professional project or process. It asks you to go slowly, uncovering the reasons for your writer’s block, malaise, or misgivings. The solutions are on their way, but not always on your watch.  The last Jupiter/Pluto conjunction occurs mid-November, pulling focus on your long-term plans, big journeys, and expeditions into the unknown. When you follow everyone else’s directions, your inner compass tends to turn off — take this moment to restart it and heed its orientation.  At almost the same time, Mars stations direct which helps you to retrieve some of the energy it has been hoarding. It’s now possible to finally finish up the things you’ve been hard at work on in your studios, incubators, and darkrooms over the last couple of months. 
Gemini & Gemini Rising  The Full Moon pulls focus on the disruptions that come when you leave a feeling unattended for too long. Whatever has been pushed into the backrooms of your being gets loud now. Heed its call. Most often the effort needed to exorcise an emotion that’s gotten lodged between the past and the present is so much less than our fear of it would have us believe.  Witchcraft requires that we be of service to the moment, responding intuitively to last minute changes, improvising with whatever tools are at our disposal, and dressing whatever wounds we come across. Staying unattached to how you think things are supposed to be, and more interested in how they are showing up and showing you how to be an ally to yourself, keeps you in your magic.   As the Full Moon fades, Mercury stations direct, making it impossible to ignore the issues that children or creative projects and partnerships bring up. What is needed now is your patience and a slow and steady approach to working through any problems so that they don’t become chronic. How you address issues within friendships, your groups, and networks also takes center stage as Mars stations direct mid-month. Whatever you have learned about leadership and building with those that you align with will serve you for years to come. Invest in the projects that have the potential to outlive you all and benefit many generations to come.
Cancer & Cancer Rising The Full Moon awakens you to the possibilities that lie beyond the conventional ways of approaching your audiences. It’s time for you to think outside the box and be willing to get risky with how you get your messages across. If you have become complacent or reliant on a structure that doesn’t actually serve you, chances are it won’t stick around for long. Let any upheaval stir your fighting spirit so that your wildness can be put to good use. No witch thrives in spaces, places, or relationships that don’t know how to recognize their magic when it’s offered. Dust off your broom and remember to take flight when your services aren’t respected or your coven isn’t welcome.  Gather under the Full Moon with those that want to cast spells for communal wellness and prosperity for all.  As Mercury’s stations direct, it pulls focus on your lineage, ancestry, and your most foundational relationships. The past holds all things that your future needs. As the first week of November asks you to pause, it also asks you to unearth the wisdom that you inherited. Every generation is meant to give their heirlooms an update, but first they must be claimed, unpacked, and polished off. There are treasures awaiting your attention; they just might require that you dig around the basements you’ve not visited in a while.  Conversely as Mars stations direct, the career goals, gains, and losses that mark this year in unforgettable ways make themselves known. 2020 has tasked you with understanding your impact in the world, but the trick is in believing in the possibility of it before you get the proof positive. When you give your agency away to those that have credentials or capitalist currency, you lose your potency. As Mars stations direct, it offers you a chance to reclaim it from the ways in which you didn’t even know you had given it away.  
Leo & Leo Rising The Full Moon helps you cast spells of excitement in your career. Making magic happen on the public stage is no sleight of hand trick, however. It takes years of practice, effort, and care for your craft. It takes a dedication to something greater than yourself to make your incantations count.  When we offer the world the best of what we have, it is imbued with the blessings of those that came before us. We are all here to embody the finest qualities of our lineages and, along the way, we are meant to heal all that impedes us from doing so. This Full Moon makes clear what you are coming with, what you can gift the rest of us, and what you are making your mission to mend. As Mercury stations direct, you are encouraged to spend the first week of November slowing down in your day-to-day interactions. When you think you understand the directions, double check. When you’ve made up your mind about how something needs to go because that’s how it works best for you, ask for a second opinion. Because Mars is also stationing direct come mid-month, it highlights the situations where you assume you’re right, or feel pressured to know what to do, where to go, and how to get there. Remember to consider how your choices impact others. Come late November you feel much freer and able to plan ahead in ways that have evaded you for much of 2020. Until then, proceed with caution. 
Virgo & Virgo Rising The Full Moon reminds you how important it is to have a vision for your life that you are moving towards, and how vital it is to regularly check that it is yours and not something the world has told you to want. Break away from the traditional routes when necessary; investigate the fears you might have about going off script, improvising your plans, and going by your gut instincts. Security looks different when we view it from the inside out and not the outside in. Your magic grows more powerful each time you refuse to outsource it.  As Mercury stations direct, it suggests that you pause on a purchase, rethink your investments, and reorganize a priority or two. This is about understanding that what you have to work with is precisely what you need. The more love you have for your talents, the more you appreciate the ways in which they want to support you, and the more you can engage with them as a partner. Knowing the value of your gifts allows you to not only charge accordingly, but also to create in ways that bring out their best.   Mars stations direct in mid-November, putting an emphasis on the lessons you’ve learned in your collaborations over the past couple of months. You’ve most likely confronted some very tumultuous material; parsing out intimacy issues is complicated, facing fears of rejection and loss is serious business, and finding ways to put feelings in perspective to get the job done requires practice and dedication. The efforts that you’ve made to show up as the best partner you can be have not been in vain and the last weeks of 2020 help you understand just how much you’ve been able to set yourself up for success.  
Libra & Libra Rising The Full Moon highlights the magic you are making in your collaborations. While some of your partnerships can handle the kind of innovative energy you’re channeling, others may not be so able to recognize the changes as upgrades. If there is turbulence, keep your focus on what you know you ultimately need from your exchanges, and aim for those that want to build in similar ways.  The Full Moon also shines light on your inheritances; the gifts, the burdens, and the attributes that you’ve been the recipient of come to light. Understanding both what you are tasked with healing and what you are fortunate enough to pass on to future generations helps you understand some of the most meaningful pursuits on your path. Taking a moment to give thanks and ask for assistance can remind you of your magic; you are connected to sources of power that, though invisible, have incredible impact.  But witchcraft doesn’t work unless you practice it.  As Mercury stations direct, it gets you to meditate on your messages. There is an issue that needs more of your time, consideration, and attention. The first week of November asks you to be more mindful than usual about your delivery, and perhaps more patient than you want to be about a response. The tension that occurs before, during and after Mars stations direct makes your interpersonal landscape interesting. Whether you are resolving long-standing issues with others, or gaining insight into the more complicated of your intimacy issues, mid-November offers you the perfect conditions to get to know yourself and your relationship style better than ever. By the end of the month you get to move forward with greater clarity about your impact on others and how you want to use it.
Scorpio & Scorpio Rising The Full Moon highlights the radical ways in which you are learning to love, care for, and build relationships. Change is a constant and the more we steady ourselves in our unions, the more we must update our systems. Witchcraft requires us to study the impact of time, appreciating the shifts each season brings. As you look back on the past couple of years, take note of how you’ve been able to readjust your expectations of others, be more honest about your needs and how to meet them, and let affection seep in from a myriad of sources. Magic happens when we recognize a blessing no matter the form it comes in. Let yourself be startled by the myriad of ways they rush towards you now.  As Mercury stations direct, it gives you reason to pause. There is either a piece of information surfacing about a behind the scenes project or a deeply buried psychological treasure coming to light. Either way, when you see a shimmering object off in the distance, stay focused on it. The first week of November will test your ability to remain patient, but the payoff is profound. As your ruling planet, Mars, stations direct, you get some well-earned clarity about the direction and release of a work project. What you’ve been pouring your energy and expertise into over the past couple of months now gets set free. The leadership that you’ve learned to integrate and embody as a result of all this hard work will serve your professional life for a long time to come. 
Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising The Full Moon highlights the many changes, innovations, and updates your work projects are going through. You are being asked to not only think outside the box, but to disassemble it completely, use it as a platform, and build your projects upon it. There is no mold for you to break, there is only the belief that when your insights and intuition are met with consistency, accuracy, and skill development, you’ll have brought forth what no one even knew was missing.   If you want to make magic, you have to be able to create outside the lines.   However, because this is also the kind of astrology that keeps you on your toes and tires you out if you aren’t careful, consider rest as a radical act to counter the effort you are putting in. Consider slowing down as your current form of witchcraft. Refusing to adhere to norms out of a sense of obligation is the core principle of any successful sorcery; don’t be fooled into exhausting yourself for the societal cookies that come. They are merely dry biscuits that won’t satiate or carry you through the season.      As Mercury stations direct, it asks you to pause and be deeply considerate of the ways in which you are working with others. There is a message, conversation, or idea that is slow to come, but clearly impactful when it does. As Mars stations direct it pinpoints all the ways in which you have learned to not only honor, but become an expert, at channeling your creative energy. By the end of November, the projects that have been a blessing but also a thorn in your side finally find their way forward. What is revealed by late 2020 is the quality of your creations; the layers of investments that you have made with your time, energy, and care come shining through.
Capricorn & Capricorn Rising The Full Moon reminds you that in order to enjoy what you have, you can’t get too complacent about having it. Nothing in life is guaranteed and right now you benefit from making use of what is around you while it is. Well-practiced witchcraft knows how to celebrate each season, make use of its medicines, and work with its powers. Although your creative projects are going through a moment of change and possibly chaos, the innovations that arise out of the shifts are ultimately helpful for you in the long-term. Don’t fear the disruptions, look for the magic they are trying to help you make.  Mercury’s station direct will eventually bring you answers regarding career trajectories, projects, and promotions, but it takes its sweet time. The first week of November brings some conversations to a halt, giving you the opportunity to investigate a little deeper and process your findings while you wait.  As Mars stations direct and the last Jupiter/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn takes place, you get reminded of your personal potency. The focus now is on how you can connect with your power no matter what the world is up to. This has been a year of excavating your raw talent and coming to terms with what it means to solidify it into your chosen projects, passions, and pursuits. Your purpose is clear; now it’s just about refusing to be distracted by anything less. Clarity about a living situation, a family dynamic, or a research project comes with the closing of the month and the new year sees you putting down roots with an undeniable confidence.
Aquarius & Aquarius Rising The Full Moon reminds you of your roots, ancestry, and upward movement. Sorting through the psychic trunks that you’ve inherited takes a lifetime, but it also brings bucketloads of gifts along the way. In-between the musty recyclables are gems you don’t want to cast off, but they require digging, classifying, and coming to terms with what you come from. Witchcraft requires us to know ourselves so that we can know the exact type of magic we have to work with, how to apply it, and how to respect it. The Full Moon comes at a time when your relationship to the past, to your foundations, and to your home are undergoing a long-term change. This moment is a punctuation of a process in motion, one that reminds you that healing isn’t linear; as you find repair, the past, present, and future benefits from the realignment.  Mercury’s station direct reminds you that solid plans for your future require you to be both patient and painstaking in your understanding of the routes you are taking. Study the landscape, take no obstacles personally, and be willing to redirect when you find a dead end. November has many redirects.  As Mars stations direct, it pulls focus on your daily life, calendar, and conversations. Whatever the later part of this year has taught you about speaking plainly would like to be put into practice now. As the planets pivot, you are meant to bring their teachings into your activities. Honor the power of speaking without the distractions of trying to be right — just focus on being as honest and considerate as possible. 
Pisces & Pisces Rising The Full Moon pulls focus on the quality of your connections, reminding you how important all the seemingly insignificant interactions add up to be. Pay attention to the comments that happen in passing that feel more like oracles than pleasantries. During this time of the year, the spirits that want to offer you info will use all manner of mediums to get to you. With changes to your daily routine, neighborhood, or schedule occurring,  you most likely feel the impact of inconsistency and the importance of readjusting your rituals. Witches know that with the change of season comes the change of ingredients to our brew. These shifts are necessary to serve the systems you most want to keep running.  As Mercury stations direct, communications about collaborations and sharing responsibilities come to a halt. Some issues need space and time to sort themselves out. Some partnerships won’t find their way forward. Sometimes you just need to come clean and accept whatever outcome happens — this is one of those times. By mid-month, when Mars stations direct, financial issues get resolved or at least downsized. Whatever struggles you’ve been in that have to do with your resources over the past few months come to a point of clarity. It doesn’t mean the issue gets resolved, but it does mean that you know the course you need to take to make sure it has that chance. 

Theme: Rare and Unexpected

This week we have a powerful Full Moon in Taurus. It’s the second Full Moon of October – known as a Blue Moon. When a Full Moon happens twice in a month, which rarely happens, it’s called a Blue Moon – hence the saying ‘once in a blue moon’. 

Halloween’s Rare Full Blue Moon In Taurus Is Here To Help Get You Out Of Your Rut

  • On October 31, a.k.a. Halloween, the Full Blue Moon in Taurus is happening.
  • This rare full moon will urge you to break free from routine and get your party on.
  • The moon affects all zodiac signs, but Taurus, Scorpio, and Libra will feel it the most.

In pretty much every Halloween movie there tends to be a huge, kinda eerie full moon shining brightly in the sky. Well, it’s super rare, but this Halloween, there’s ~actually~ going to be a full moon. (Because what else would you expect from 2020?)

It’s called the Full Blue Moon, and it’s happening in the sign of Taurus on Saturday, October 31, 2020, a.k.a. Halloween.

But don’t worry, this full moon isn’t something out of  horror flick. Instead, it’s going to make you want to break free and get your party on. But, of course, there’s more going on than just that.

What is the Full Blue Moon in Taurus?

Before getting into that, it’s important to first cover what a full moon is. The moon has different phases, and a “full moon” is the phase where the moon looks like a big, awesome (sometimes spooky) ball of light in the sky.

This particular full moon is called a Blue Moon because it’s the second full moon in this month—something that’s pretty rare, according to the Farmers Almanac. Fun fact: There hasn’t been a full moon on Halloween falling in all time zones since 1944.

Great news for the Halloween lover in you: This full moon has a seriously strong party vibe. You’ll want to do the holiday up big, splurging on a costume, buying full-sized candy bars to hand out, decking out your place in pumpkins and fake spiderwebs—the works. However you do it up this holiday, just remember to maintain a safe social distance. And even if you’re just planning a scary movie marathon at home with your S.O., you’ll still want to go all out.

This particular full moon is also connected to Uranus, a.k.a. the planet of unpredictability and wanting to break free. So, you’ll have a seriously strong urge to break out of your usual routine and do something a little more wild, whether that’s wearing a costume you wouldn’t normally choose or planning an impromptu mini-road trip. And, if someone tries to tell you what you can and can’t do, eh… it’s not going to end well for them.

The Full Blue Moon in Taurus is also super sensual, making it a great time to connect with someone new or to spend the evening partying it up with your partner. (And, ya know, taking the afterparty to your bedroom.)

But, overall, this full moon is about having some good, ole-fashioned F-U-N.

The Full Blue Moon in Taurus is all about living for the moment—and that’s sooo needed right now. But while a lot of the emphasis is on what’s happening this second, it’ll also remind you of how good it feels to just relax and have fun in general.

So, take those spur-of-the-moment, carefree vibes, and try to infuse them into your life a little more moving forward. Maybe you’ll make fewer plans and just jump in your car and go when the mood strikes, or maybe you’ll arrange a virtual cocktail-making class with your buddies to keep the fun going. If there’s any way to add a little more fun, party vibes into your life going forward, you’re so there.

As for the sensual side, having an all-out, super fun evening with your S.O. will help bring you two closer—and push you to get out of your routine a little more in the future.

Full Moon Contemplations:

Where do you need to balance emotionality with practicality? 

Where do you need to balance internal processing with being present in nature? 

Do you tend to be more watery? (emotional, overthinking, brooding)

Or do you tend to be more earthy? (present, grounded, practical)

Theme: Rare and Unexpected

This week we have a powerful Full Moon in Taurus. It’s the second Full Moon of October – known as a Blue Moon. When a Full Moon happens twice in a month, which rarely happens, it’s called a Blue Moon – hence the saying ‘once in a blue moon’. 

Halloween’s Rare Full Blue Moon In Taurus Is Here To Help Get You Out Of Your Rut

  • On October 31, a.k.a. Halloween, the Full Blue Moon in Taurus is happening.
  • This rare full moon will urge you to break free from routine and get your party on.
  • The moon affects all zodiac signs, but Taurus, Scorpio, and Libra will feel it the most.

In pretty much every Halloween movie there tends to be a huge, kinda eerie full moon shining brightly in the sky. Well, it’s super rare, but this Halloween, there’s ~actually~ going to be a full moon. (Because what else would you expect from 2020?)

It’s called the Full Blue Moon, and it’s happening in the sign of Taurus on Saturday, October 31, 2020, a.k.a. Halloween.

But don’t worry, this full moon isn’t something out of  horror flick. Instead, it’s going to make you want to break free and get your party on. But, of course, there’s more going on than just that.

What is the Full Blue Moon in Taurus?

Before getting into that, it’s important to first cover what a full moon is. The moon has different phases, and a “full moon” is the phase where the moon looks like a big, awesome (sometimes spooky) ball of light in the sky.

This particular full moon is called a Blue Moon because it’s the second full moon in this month—something that’s pretty rare, according to the Farmers Almanac. Fun fact: There hasn’t been a full moon on Halloween falling in all time zones since 1944.

Great news for the Halloween lover in you: This full moon has a seriously strong party vibe. You’ll want to do the holiday up big, splurging on a costume, buying full-sized candy bars to hand out, decking out your place in pumpkins and fake spiderwebs—the works. However you do it up this holiday, just remember to maintain a safe social distance. And even if you’re just planning a scary movie marathon at home with your S.O., you’ll still want to go all out.

This particular full moon is also connected to Uranus, a.k.a. the planet of unpredictability and wanting to break free. So, you’ll have a seriously strong urge to break out of your usual routine and do something a little more wild, whether that’s wearing a costume you wouldn’t normally choose or planning an impromptu mini-road trip. And, if someone tries to tell you what you can and can’t do, eh… it’s not going to end well for them.

The Full Blue Moon in Taurus is also super sensual, making it a great time to connect with someone new or to spend the evening partying it up with your partner. (And, ya know, taking the afterparty to your bedroom.)

But, overall, this full moon is about having some good, ole-fashioned F-U-N.

The Full Blue Moon in Taurus is all about living for the moment—and that’s sooo needed right now. But while a lot of the emphasis is on what’s happening this second, it’ll also remind you of how good it feels to just relax and have fun in general.

So, take those spur-of-the-moment, carefree vibes, and try to infuse them into your life a little more moving forward. Maybe you’ll make fewer plans and just jump in your car and go when the mood strikes, or maybe you’ll arrange a virtual cocktail-making class with your buddies to keep the fun going. If there’s any way to add a little more fun, party vibes into your life going forward, you’re so there.

As for the sensual side, having an all-out, super fun evening with your S.O. will help bring you two closer—and push you to get out of your routine a little more in the future.

Full Moon Contemplations:

Where do you need to balance emotionality with practicality? 

Where do you need to balance internal processing with being present in nature? 

Do you tend to be more watery? (emotional, overthinking, brooding)

Or do you tend to be more earthy? (present, grounded, practical)

The Full Moon in Taurus occurs on October 31st, at 7:49 am PT.

Lighting up the festivals that honor the dead, our ancestry, and the many lineages we hail from, this Full Moon magnifies the importance of acknowledging our lifelines. We are relegated to living life on the surface when we have too few places and spaces dedicated to mourning, witnessing loss, and recognizing the impacts of the past. Without acknowledging death, we forget how to embrace the depths. Without acknowledging the grief that exists, we can’t expand into joy’s great spaces. Without being reminded of how fragile our physical selves are, we can’t ever know how strong a tie our bonds can be. 

These days, and the holidays that fill them, are a reminder to refocus on what is eternal: the love, the care, and the offerings that have created, sustained, and fortified us. To say that this Full Moon finds us at an emotionally sensitive time in history would be an understatement. As countries the world over battle different phases of the Coronavirus, we in the United States try to find our way through the completely disastrous handling of the pandemic, and life in general. In an election cycle like no other, many of us are emotionally taxed. Expectant. Exhausted. On edge. 

November 3rd, 2020 – Mercury Goes Direct

On November 3rd, 2020, Mercury goes direct at 25° Libra, so things will finally get back on track. Mercury retrogrades are necessary because they ask us to revisit and pay attention to those areas of our life that are up for a review anyway. If we wouldn’t pay attention to those topics stirred by Mercury retrograde, if we wouldn’t make the necessary changes, we wouldn’t be prepared for the future. And while these Mercury Retrograde readjustments are necessary, it is indeed a relief to get on with life. There are other aspects we need to pay attention to this month anyway.

Aries & Aries Rising The Full Moon on October 31st highlights how your relationship to traditional sources of security is changing. What formerly brought you peace might be less comforting at this point. Being able to experience stability because of an internal source of riches is always a sign of growth and solid witchcraft. No matter what your bank statement says, know that you are connected to deep wellsprings of creative potential. Investing your energy and your magic in them will always pay dividends.   As Mercury stations direct, it asks you to stay on message. Repeatedly. Take stock carefully, slowly, and considerately — especially in regards to the agreements and negotiations that come up between you and the people you are in important partnerships with. If there is a business deal that’s up in the air, do all you can to make sure you catch it with care, or at the least have soft padding for it to land on. If there is something you want to burn to the ground, give a trusted ally your matches, lighters, and torches to hold on to.  As Mars follows suit and also stations direct in mid-November, just after the Jupiter/Pluto conjunction, a little gas gets poured on the fires that have been more tempered as of late. You are raring to go. Whatever you have learned about protecting your agency over the past 5 months now helps you direct your life towards the work projects that truly make an impact. Don’t sleep on the success that comes when you make yourself your best bet. 
Taurus & Taurus Rising  The Full Moon is here to awaken you to your own personal brand of witchcraft. Liberating yourself from conventional sources of power and, instead, strengthening your relationship with your personal reserves of energy and storehouses of plenty is the revolution you are meant to lead right now. As both a recipient of blessings that others have passed onto you, and as an ancestor of those that are yet to be born, your magic is to be found in the in-between. The more you build upon what has been offered, in hopes that others down the line will benefit from it, the more powerful your sorcery.  Dust off your crystal ball. As Mercury’s stations direct in the beginning of November, it helps you focus your energy on a complication in a professional project or process. It asks you to go slowly, uncovering the reasons for your writer’s block, malaise, or misgivings. The solutions are on their way, but not always on your watch.  The last Jupiter/Pluto conjunction occurs mid-November, pulling focus on your long-term plans, big journeys, and expeditions into the unknown. When you follow everyone else’s directions, your inner compass tends to turn off — take this moment to restart it and heed its orientation.  At almost the same time, Mars stations direct which helps you to retrieve some of the energy it has been hoarding. It’s now possible to finally finish up the things you’ve been hard at work on in your studios, incubators, and darkrooms over the last couple of months. 
Gemini & Gemini Rising  The Full Moon pulls focus on the disruptions that come when you leave a feeling unattended for too long. Whatever has been pushed into the backrooms of your being gets loud now. Heed its call. Most often the effort needed to exorcise an emotion that’s gotten lodged between the past and the present is so much less than our fear of it would have us believe.  Witchcraft requires that we be of service to the moment, responding intuitively to last minute changes, improvising with whatever tools are at our disposal, and dressing whatever wounds we come across. Staying unattached to how you think things are supposed to be, and more interested in how they are showing up and showing you how to be an ally to yourself, keeps you in your magic.   As the Full Moon fades, Mercury stations direct, making it impossible to ignore the issues that children or creative projects and partnerships bring up. What is needed now is your patience and a slow and steady approach to working through any problems so that they don’t become chronic. How you address issues within friendships, your groups, and networks also takes center stage as Mars stations direct mid-month. Whatever you have learned about leadership and building with those that you align with will serve you for years to come. Invest in the projects that have the potential to outlive you all and benefit many generations to come.
Cancer & Cancer Rising The Full Moon awakens you to the possibilities that lie beyond the conventional ways of approaching your audiences. It’s time for you to think outside the box and be willing to get risky with how you get your messages across. If you have become complacent or reliant on a structure that doesn’t actually serve you, chances are it won’t stick around for long. Let any upheaval stir your fighting spirit so that your wildness can be put to good use. No witch thrives in spaces, places, or relationships that don’t know how to recognize their magic when it’s offered. Dust off your broom and remember to take flight when your services aren’t respected or your coven isn’t welcome.  Gather under the Full Moon with those that want to cast spells for communal wellness and prosperity for all.  As Mercury’s stations direct, it pulls focus on your lineage, ancestry, and your most foundational relationships. The past holds all things that your future needs. As the first week of November asks you to pause, it also asks you to unearth the wisdom that you inherited. Every generation is meant to give their heirlooms an update, but first they must be claimed, unpacked, and polished off. There are treasures awaiting your attention; they just might require that you dig around the basements you’ve not visited in a while.  Conversely as Mars stations direct, the career goals, gains, and losses that mark this year in unforgettable ways make themselves known. 2020 has tasked you with understanding your impact in the world, but the trick is in believing in the possibility of it before you get the proof positive. When you give your agency away to those that have credentials or capitalist currency, you lose your potency. As Mars stations direct, it offers you a chance to reclaim it from the ways in which you didn’t even know you had given it away.  
Leo & Leo Rising The Full Moon helps you cast spells of excitement in your career. Making magic happen on the public stage is no sleight of hand trick, however. It takes years of practice, effort, and care for your craft. It takes a dedication to something greater than yourself to make your incantations count.  When we offer the world the best of what we have, it is imbued with the blessings of those that came before us. We are all here to embody the finest qualities of our lineages and, along the way, we are meant to heal all that impedes us from doing so. This Full Moon makes clear what you are coming with, what you can gift the rest of us, and what you are making your mission to mend. As Mercury stations direct, you are encouraged to spend the first week of November slowing down in your day-to-day interactions. When you think you understand the directions, double check. When you’ve made up your mind about how something needs to go because that’s how it works best for you, ask for a second opinion. Because Mars is also stationing direct come mid-month, it highlights the situations where you assume you’re right, or feel pressured to know what to do, where to go, and how to get there. Remember to consider how your choices impact others. Come late November you feel much freer and able to plan ahead in ways that have evaded you for much of 2020. Until then, proceed with caution. 
Virgo & Virgo Rising The Full Moon reminds you how important it is to have a vision for your life that you are moving towards, and how vital it is to regularly check that it is yours and not something the world has told you to want. Break away from the traditional routes when necessary; investigate the fears you might have about going off script, improvising your plans, and going by your gut instincts. Security looks different when we view it from the inside out and not the outside in. Your magic grows more powerful each time you refuse to outsource it.  As Mercury stations direct, it suggests that you pause on a purchase, rethink your investments, and reorganize a priority or two. This is about understanding that what you have to work with is precisely what you need. The more love you have for your talents, the more you appreciate the ways in which they want to support you, and the more you can engage with them as a partner. Knowing the value of your gifts allows you to not only charge accordingly, but also to create in ways that bring out their best.   Mars stations direct in mid-November, putting an emphasis on the lessons you’ve learned in your collaborations over the past couple of months. You’ve most likely confronted some very tumultuous material; parsing out intimacy issues is complicated, facing fears of rejection and loss is serious business, and finding ways to put feelings in perspective to get the job done requires practice and dedication. The efforts that you’ve made to show up as the best partner you can be have not been in vain and the last weeks of 2020 help you understand just how much you’ve been able to set yourself up for success.  
Libra & Libra Rising The Full Moon highlights the magic you are making in your collaborations. While some of your partnerships can handle the kind of innovative energy you’re channeling, others may not be so able to recognize the changes as upgrades. If there is turbulence, keep your focus on what you know you ultimately need from your exchanges, and aim for those that want to build in similar ways.  The Full Moon also shines light on your inheritances; the gifts, the burdens, and the attributes that you’ve been the recipient of come to light. Understanding both what you are tasked with healing and what you are fortunate enough to pass on to future generations helps you understand some of the most meaningful pursuits on your path. Taking a moment to give thanks and ask for assistance can remind you of your magic; you are connected to sources of power that, though invisible, have incredible impact.  But witchcraft doesn’t work unless you practice it.  As Mercury stations direct, it gets you to meditate on your messages. There is an issue that needs more of your time, consideration, and attention. The first week of November asks you to be more mindful than usual about your delivery, and perhaps more patient than you want to be about a response. The tension that occurs before, during and after Mars stations direct makes your interpersonal landscape interesting. Whether you are resolving long-standing issues with others, or gaining insight into the more complicated of your intimacy issues, mid-November offers you the perfect conditions to get to know yourself and your relationship style better than ever. By the end of the month you get to move forward with greater clarity about your impact on others and how you want to use it.
Scorpio & Scorpio Rising The Full Moon highlights the radical ways in which you are learning to love, care for, and build relationships. Change is a constant and the more we steady ourselves in our unions, the more we must update our systems. Witchcraft requires us to study the impact of time, appreciating the shifts each season brings. As you look back on the past couple of years, take note of how you’ve been able to readjust your expectations of others, be more honest about your needs and how to meet them, and let affection seep in from a myriad of sources. Magic happens when we recognize a blessing no matter the form it comes in. Let yourself be startled by the myriad of ways they rush towards you now.  As Mercury stations direct, it gives you reason to pause. There is either a piece of information surfacing about a behind the scenes project or a deeply buried psychological treasure coming to light. Either way, when you see a shimmering object off in the distance, stay focused on it. The first week of November will test your ability to remain patient, but the payoff is profound. As your ruling planet, Mars, stations direct, you get some well-earned clarity about the direction and release of a work project. What you’ve been pouring your energy and expertise into over the past couple of months now gets set free. The leadership that you’ve learned to integrate and embody as a result of all this hard work will serve your professional life for a long time to come. 
Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising The Full Moon highlights the many changes, innovations, and updates your work projects are going through. You are being asked to not only think outside the box, but to disassemble it completely, use it as a platform, and build your projects upon it. There is no mold for you to break, there is only the belief that when your insights and intuition are met with consistency, accuracy, and skill development, you’ll have brought forth what no one even knew was missing.   If you want to make magic, you have to be able to create outside the lines.   However, because this is also the kind of astrology that keeps you on your toes and tires you out if you aren’t careful, consider rest as a radical act to counter the effort you are putting in. Consider slowing down as your current form of witchcraft. Refusing to adhere to norms out of a sense of obligation is the core principle of any successful sorcery; don’t be fooled into exhausting yourself for the societal cookies that come. They are merely dry biscuits that won’t satiate or carry you through the season.      As Mercury stations direct, it asks you to pause and be deeply considerate of the ways in which you are working with others. There is a message, conversation, or idea that is slow to come, but clearly impactful when it does. As Mars stations direct it pinpoints all the ways in which you have learned to not only honor, but become an expert, at channeling your creative energy. By the end of November, the projects that have been a blessing but also a thorn in your side finally find their way forward. What is revealed by late 2020 is the quality of your creations; the layers of investments that you have made with your time, energy, and care come shining through.
Capricorn & Capricorn Rising The Full Moon reminds you that in order to enjoy what you have, you can’t get too complacent about having it. Nothing in life is guaranteed and right now you benefit from making use of what is around you while it is. Well-practiced witchcraft knows how to celebrate each season, make use of its medicines, and work with its powers. Although your creative projects are going through a moment of change and possibly chaos, the innovations that arise out of the shifts are ultimately helpful for you in the long-term. Don’t fear the disruptions, look for the magic they are trying to help you make.  Mercury’s station direct will eventually bring you answers regarding career trajectories, projects, and promotions, but it takes its sweet time. The first week of November brings some conversations to a halt, giving you the opportunity to investigate a little deeper and process your findings while you wait.  As Mars stations direct and the last Jupiter/Pluto conjunction in Capricorn takes place, you get reminded of your personal potency. The focus now is on how you can connect with your power no matter what the world is up to. This has been a year of excavating your raw talent and coming to terms with what it means to solidify it into your chosen projects, passions, and pursuits. Your purpose is clear; now it’s just about refusing to be distracted by anything less. Clarity about a living situation, a family dynamic, or a research project comes with the closing of the month and the new year sees you putting down roots with an undeniable confidence.
Aquarius & Aquarius Rising The Full Moon reminds you of your roots, ancestry, and upward movement. Sorting through the psychic trunks that you’ve inherited takes a lifetime, but it also brings bucketloads of gifts along the way. In-between the musty recyclables are gems you don’t want to cast off, but they require digging, classifying, and coming to terms with what you come from. Witchcraft requires us to know ourselves so that we can know the exact type of magic we have to work with, how to apply it, and how to respect it. The Full Moon comes at a time when your relationship to the past, to your foundations, and to your home are undergoing a long-term change. This moment is a punctuation of a process in motion, one that reminds you that healing isn’t linear; as you find repair, the past, present, and future benefits from the realignment.  Mercury’s station direct reminds you that solid plans for your future require you to be both patient and painstaking in your understanding of the routes you are taking. Study the landscape, take no obstacles personally, and be willing to redirect when you find a dead end. November has many redirects.  As Mars stations direct, it pulls focus on your daily life, calendar, and conversations. Whatever the later part of this year has taught you about speaking plainly would like to be put into practice now. As the planets pivot, you are meant to bring their teachings into your activities. Honor the power of speaking without the distractions of trying to be right — just focus on being as honest and considerate as possible. 
Pisces & Pisces Rising The Full Moon pulls focus on the quality of your connections, reminding you how important all the seemingly insignificant interactions add up to be. Pay attention to the comments that happen in passing that feel more like oracles than pleasantries. During this time of the year, the spirits that want to offer you info will use all manner of mediums to get to you. With changes to your daily routine, neighborhood, or schedule occurring,  you most likely feel the impact of inconsistency and the importance of readjusting your rituals. Witches know that with the change of season comes the change of ingredients to our brew. These shifts are necessary to serve the systems you most want to keep running.  As Mercury stations direct, communications about collaborations and sharing responsibilities come to a halt. Some issues need space and time to sort themselves out. Some partnerships won’t find their way forward. Sometimes you just need to come clean and accept whatever outcome happens — this is one of those times. By mid-month, when Mars stations direct, financial issues get resolved or at least downsized. Whatever struggles you’ve been in that have to do with your resources over the past few months come to a point of clarity. It doesn’t mean the issue gets resolved, but it does mean that you know the course you need to take to make sure it has that chance. 

This new moon takes place in the diplomatic and social sign of Libra, which typically offers us a harmonious chance at a new beginning, especially when it comes to partnerships and legal matters. And while all of this still applies, this particular moon arrives amidst a sort of astrological hurricane. Just three days prior to this new moon, Mercury retrograde fall 2020 begins (joining Mars (aggression), Uranus (sudden and unexpected changes), and Neptune (inspiration, dreams, psychic receptivity, illusion, and confusion), which are also retrograde, which is slowing us down and messing with our vibes. But the moon itself will find itself entangled in a mess of its own, too, as it’ll be locked in a tight power struggle with harsh planets Mars (aggression), Saturn (karma), and Pluto (mystery), which can bring up rage, resentment, and rocky emotional waves.

October’s new moon energy is all about justice, fairness, peace, love and harmony, all of which are exactly what we need these days when it comes to relationships whether they’re old or new, professional or personal, loving or adversarial.  Since this new moon is also a supermoon, meaning that it’s closer to the earth than a normal new moon, its influence is even more powerful. Relationships that begin on or around this new moon on October 2 have added energy to survive and thrive. Alternatively, if you’re going through a rough patch with a significant other, this moons vibe can either herald a fresh start or give you the impetus to ‘consciously uncouple’.

And it’s a good one for staying in with your sweetie or bestie. The Moon is the private self, so with Libra we get the secret language of the twosome, in a groove. 

Libra’s instinct for pairing up draws us to the confidant, or the one we trust to be a reflection. Depending on what you’re wanting to see, you could want different mirrors in others. I say this, because sometimes we need to be reminded that we’re….something. 

Friends fulfill different needs, as mirrors of how we feel about ourselves. Libra is the ultimate sign of projection — who do you think I am? Under the Libra Moon, we realize how others see us, or wise up to a trait that impacts others. 

Moon Libra is a time for friends, but also for intense encounters with frenemies or outright enemies. There could be confrontations, especially if there are aspects to the Moon, from provocative planets like Mars.

Moon Libra Favored Activities

  • This sign sharpens your Muse, and could get words flowing, like with writing or making a presentation. 
  • Collaboration that involves two creators, especially related to home life or heartfelt ideas. 
  • Planting or tending to the flower garden, especially those that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. 
  •  Readings or counseling sessions, with give and take.
  • Lighten up, de-clutter your space, open windows and doors (if possible). 
  • Leave space for big sky dreaming, and avoid info overload.  Put effort into your Look, for confidence, and to experiment with your style. 
  • Seek out sophisticated art and culture, and be elevated by it. 

When the Moon is in airy Libra, the mood is very social. We want to pair up and bounce ideas off each other in one-on-one situations. It’s easier to extend ourselves to see the other person’s point of view. That makes it favorable for easy breezy togetherness.

The Moon in Libra is a good time for entertaining, too. Relaxed, leisurely gatherings are favored. Being together becomes sublime in settings that are aesthetically pleasing.

Because this moon takes place in Libra, embracing balance in our lives, is the key to coming out of this moon-mess feeling empowered. Rather than putting up a fight against our frustrations, we should find ways to promote peace. Being diplomatic rather than aggressive will be more effective in diffusing drama and bringing about harmony under Octobers new moon so take a deep breath and summon your inner mediator as you weigh the gravity of each of your decisions.

October is full of many spooky happenings, and the October 2020that rises on October 16 is no exception. This moon phase marks the lunar midpoint between the the two full moons that are book-ending the month of October with intensity, and it’ll be just as fraught. This lunation is also caught in the middle of crisis-inducing planetary square-off that’ll make our

This new moon takes place in the diplomatic and social sign of Libra, which typically offers us a harmonious chance at a new beginning, especially when it comes to partnerships and legal matters. And while all of this still applies, this particular Libra moon arrives amidst a sort of astrological hurricane. Just three days prior to this new moon Mercury retrograde fall begins (joining Mars, Uranus, and Neptune, which are also retrograde), which is slowing us down and messing with our vibes. But the moon itself will find itself entangled in a mess of its own, too, as it’ll be locked in a tight power struggle with harsh planets Mars, Saturn, and Pluto, which can bring up rage, resentment, and rocky emotional waves.

Because this  moon takes place in Libra, embracing balance in our lives is the key to coming out of this moon-mess feeling empowered. Rather than putting up a fight against our frustrations, we should find ways to promote peace. Being diplomatic rather than aggressive will be more effective in diffusing drama and bringing about harmony under Octobers new moon, so take a deep breath and summon your inner mediator as you weigh the gravity of each of your decisions.

Now that you have a handle on the lunar vibes, get the full scoop on how the October 2020 new moon will affect you based on your zodiac sign.

Aries (March 21 – April 19)

Ready for some good news and bad news, Aries?  Bad news first: This new moon opposes  Mars retrograde in your sign, which can cause friction in partnerships and bring out the worst of your wild competitive streak. But the good news is that you can use this burst of intensity to start anew within your partnerships. Sexual tension is at a high (and so is your motivation to build closer bonds). Strike a balance.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

This new moon is offering you a chance to bring structure and harmony to your schedule, Taurus — so don’t clutter up your calendar with tedious distractions. While part of you may feel restless and eager to prove all that you can handle, remember that prioritizing your wellness is equally important. Diplomatically decline any unnecessary plans or projects, and don’t bite off more than you can chew.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

This moon marks a stellar opportunity to plant seeds for a passion project or creative endeavor that can bring a whole lot of joy to your life, Gemini — so long as you’re willing to work through the obstacles first. If you can manage to breathe through your frustrations under this new moon and keep your eye on the prize, you can use this energy to build something beautiful for yourself. Put your artistic talents to work.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

This new moon is pulling you in all sorts of emotional directions, Cancer, and it could be tough to keep your feelings from taking over. Some deep experiences and memories are being activated by this moon, which makes it a good time to stay home, get cozy, and spend some quality time with yourself or your closest loved ones. Bring some balance to your internal landscape andexternal world by nurturing yourself.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)

It’s been a social month for you so far, despite the general astrological chaos, so this new moon is conducive to smoothing out any issues in the communication department (insofar as Mercury retrograde will allow, anyway). Take stock of your day-to-day tasks and the people you come in contact with, and try to find ways to make these little details in your life more harmonious and smooth-running.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

If you’ve been focused on cleaning up your finances or creating a budget, now is the perfect cosmic opportunity to start anew. You’ve been ditching bad habits and trying to let go of scarcity-based fears, and now it’s time to start building a solid foundation for your resources. Your quest to financial freedom may require you to navigate some roadblocks and do some problem-solving — but thankfully, Virgo, that’s your specialty.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)

It’s your annual new moon, Libra, which means it’s one of the most meaningful moments of the year to embrace a balanced and beautiful new beginning within yourself. However, this moon comes with a hefty side of drama, so expect to feel discord within your partnerships and within the deepest parts of yourself. If you can accept things as they are and keep the peace, then you’ll be able to emerge on the other side as a stronger, more powerful version of yourself.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

Sometimes the most intense storms result in the biggest and brightest rainbows, Scorpio — and this new moon could mark a turning point within the dreamiest, most ethereal parts of yourself. Now is a chance to get in touch with your spiritual side and strengthen your relationship to your unconscious truth, so think of all the lunar drama as a simple challenge to help sharpen the clarity of your third-eye vision.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

There’s no better time to get socially active within your community, Sag, and now’s the time for you to step into your role as a diplomatic and influential part of the pack. While you’re certainly experiencing tension within the realms of love and money under this new moon, you’ll find that your frustrations can be channeled into action if you focus on collaborative efforts. Grab your closest friends and start speaking out on what matters — you’ll be surprised at the change you can spur.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)

There’s a ton of focus and energy on your career right now, Capricorn, and you have an opportunity to start something new and different — but there’s a storm that needs to be weathered first. Your view of external and internal self is full of tension, and it’s making you reevaluate your role in the public eye. If you can embrace the middle road and weigh each decision about your job consciously, you’ll start to pave a new path toward your professional goals.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)

This powerful moon is capable of catalyzing huge shifts in your philosophies and the way you see the world, Aquarius. With so many tensions rising and resentments building all around you, you’re able to feel in your soul how this disharmony affects you. Step away from the eye of this cosmic storm and take a balanced, objective approach to the energies at play. Allow your opinions to form on a fresh slate.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)

You’ve been deep in your ocean of feelings all month so far, Pisces, but this new moon offers you a new opportunity to explore your deepest desires, set proper boundaries around intimacy, and destroy taboos. While the current cosmic scene feels like utter chaos, you’re spending this lunation swimming into the hidden parts of your subconscious and vowing to embrace what’s inside of you — and these discoveries will make you even stronger through vulnerability.

As if the Autumn 2020 Astrology wasn’t chaotic enough, retrograde Mercury of Autumn 2020 begins on October 13th. The planet of communication, thinking, and timing is squeezing in one final backspin before the end of the year, and this time around, it also throws our deepest fears, feelings, and even our future into the mix.

Knowing how retrograde Mercury of Autumn 2020 will affect your zodiac sign is a good idea because if we can’t stop it, the least we can do is be prepared, right?

The upcoming Mercury retrograde period spends most of its journey in the deep and mysterious water sign of Scorpio, which has the potential to increase our emotional defensiveness and put a sharp edge on the way we communicate.

Typical Mercury retrograde mishaps can make us paranoid and secretive, especially if we are forced to revisit personal issues that we have tried to hide or cover-up in the past. Mercury is nicknamed ‘the trickster of the Zodia, and in Scorpio, it seems communication is coded and too secretive.

The retrograde will eventually send Mercury back to Libra for its final days, where it will feel slightly less intense and give us one last chance to revisit the logistics and communication styles within our partnerships.

We’re in for exactly three weeks of antics, as this Mercury retrograde ends on November 3, otherwise known as election day in the United States. Given that this transit is known for miscommunication and technical errors, astrologers feel uneasy about the timing for this particular backspin, especially given the significance of the 2020 presidential election.

To prevent Mercury retrograde getting in the way of making your voice heard during this important moment in history, be sure to check sources for voting information before sharing, make a voting plan, and stick to it, and try to vote early and avoid cutting anything too close if you can. Discover how Mercury retrograde Autumn 2020 will affect you, according to Astrology.

 Aries:

If you owe someone money or a promise you haven’t kept, don’t be surprised if they show up with receipts looking for what was agreed upon.

Don’t ignore what you know needs your attention, even if it is below the surface, hidden from view. It’s vulnerable to admit your debts, but you’ll feel so much lighter, freer, and less stressed once they’re settled.

 Taurus:

If there are any secrets or scandals lurking in your closest partnerships, be prepared for the possibility that they may come to the surface but don’t fear it.

Being honest and keeping your communication as clear, concise, and logical as possible can help you diffuse the drama and come to a constructive conclusion. Beware of exes who resurface and want a second chance.

 Gemini:

Trying to manage your schedule and keep your daily routine organized will prove to be an uphill battle during the backspin of your governing planet, Gemini, so don’t stress out trying.

Always be adaptable and take a more go-with-the-flow attitude when it comes to plans and timing. In fact, now is a good time to eliminate as many excess things from your schedule as possible and make time for physical rest and wellness breaks.

 Cancer:

Now is not a great time to start something new, if you can help it, and that includes jobs, passionate projects, and dating, Cancer. It is likely that post-retrograde you will see holes in the plan that wasn’t obvious to you before.

While an adventure or new hobby can be a fun dopamine booster, don’t put too much pressure on yourself to make that joy last if it starts to wear off in November. Some things are meant to be fleeting.

 Leo:

This retrograde is deep and personal for you, Leo, as it covers up a lot of heavy things from your past or family life that needs to be looked at in a new light.

Instead of trying to bury these pieces of yourself like you’ve done before, call on your lion’s courage and start unraveling them so that you can come out the other side of this retrograde standing on a solid and honest foundation.

 Virgo:

Because Mercury is your governing planet, its retrogrades are always a headache inducer for you, and this time around, you’ll want to be especially careful with your words, as well as the way you interpret others.

It will be too easy to misunderstand someone’s intention or to say the wrong thing yourself, so be sure to slow down and be extra careful when listening and speaking. Also, stay away from gossip, no matter how tempting it is.

 Libra:

I know it’s your birthday season, Libra, but since this retrograde has the potential to cloud your judgment about what you value and how you want to spend your money, it’s best to avoid any luxury or last-minute purchases, even if it sounds like fun at the time.

A celebratory treat is fine, but if it’s expensive, unnecessary, or tech-related, wait for the retrograde to complete in order to make sure you still feel the same way.

 Scorpio:

With Mercury retrograde spending most of its time in your sign, Scorpio, expect to feel confused and unable to trust your judgment like you normally would.

Your intuitive nature is clouded, and you may feel a little more vulnerable and less in control of the way you present yourself and your feelings. Instead of trying to master the cosmos, use it as a moment to slow down and refine your plans and path.

 Sagittarius:

It will be even harder than usual to express, or even access, your subconscious feelings during this confusing retrograde so slowing down when it comes to socializing and grinding at work is a good idea.

Secrets from the past and even hopes may rise to the surface of your consciousness now, and you’ll want to make sure you give yourself the spiritual space and focus you need to face them.

 Capricorn:

The best way to avoid drama during this retrograde, Capricorn, is to mind your own business and try to avoid gossip or brawls with friends.

Members of your social team can heal old wounds and bring up issues from the past, and while you may be forced to acknowledge your part of those, be very careful to keep other people’s names out of your mouth, and other people’s opinions out of your head.

 Aquarius:

Your work life is likely to feel messy under Mercury’s shadow, so don’t be surprised by missed deadlines, emails lost, and maybe even some bruised egos.

Instead of trying to counter the confusion by talking a big game, take some time before making a final decision on anything to do with your career, and use that time to review your career path to make sure you’re heading in a direction that you feel is true.

 Pisces:

It’s really easy to get carried away by a sea of opinions from other people under this transit, Pisces, but the best thing is to put your feet on the ground and stay put.

Don’t let your imagination get the better of your logical brain, and put your dreams or changes of heart on hold for now, because they might not represent your worldview the way you think. Write down your feelings and look more deeply post-retrograde.


As if the astrology of autumn 2020 wasn’t chaotic enough as-is, Mercury Retrograde begins on October 13. The planet of communication, thinking, and timing is squeezing in one final backspin before the year is up, and this time, it’s throwing our deepest fears, feelings, and even our futures into the mix, too.

The upcoming Mercury Retrograde period spends most of its journey in the deep and mysterious water sign of Scorpio, which has the potential to heighten our emotional defensiveness and put a sharp edge on the way we communicate.

Typical Mercury retrograde mishaps might make us feel paranoid and secretive, especially if we’re forced to revisit personal issues that we’d tried to hide or cover up in the past. “Mercury is nicknamed ‘the trickster of the zodiac,’ and in Scorpio it seems like communication is coded and overly secretive. The retrograde will eventually spin Mercury back into Libra for its final few days, where it’ll feel slightly less intense and give us one last chance to review the logistics and communication styles within our partnerships.

We’re in for exactly three weeks of antics, as this Mercury retrograde ends on November 3 — otherwise known as election day in the US. Given that this transit is known for miscommunications and technical errors, astrologers are feeling uneasy about the timing of this particular backspin, especially given the importance of the 2020 presidential election. To avoid any Mercury retrograde issues getting in the way of making your voice heard during this significant moment in history, be sure to triple-check sources for voting information before sharing, and try to vote early and avoid cutting anything too close, if you can.

Mercury Retrograde Is Going To Stir Up Some Drama At WorkThis retrograde, like all of Mercury’s backspins, can be a total headache for our professional lives. During autumn’s upcoming retrograde, Mercury will spend the first two weeks in Scorpio, which will uncover deep truths and bring out everyone’s most sarcastic edge and paranoid thoughts. Avoid sticking your nose in other people’s business at work, as you may get caught or stumble upon information that you’d have been better off without. It’ll then cycle back briefly into Libra at the end of its retrograde journey, which will shift a focus onto communication and understanding within partnerships. Be especially careful with your words during the final days of October and beginning of November, as tensions, past dramas, or general confusion could easily crop up between you and your boss, colleagues, or business partners.

Mercury’s tri-annual backspins are also notoriously inauspicious times to try to start new projects or sign contracts. “Mercury retrograde is frequently associated with the past and offers us a chance to learn and correct our past mistakes. That said, it’s an ideal time to circle back to work projects, professional goals, or job opportunities that you never followed through with in the past and try to reignite the energy.

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As if the astrology of autumn 2020 wasn’t chaotic enough as-is, Mercury Retrograde begins on October 13. The planet of communication, thinking, and timing is squeezing in one final backspin before the year is up, and this time, it’s throwing our deepest fears, feelings, and even our futures into the mix, too.

The upcoming Mercury Retrograde period spends most of its journey in the deep and mysterious water sign of Scorpio, which has the potential to heighten our emotional defensiveness and put a sharp edge on the way we communicate.

Typical Mercury retrograde mishaps might make us feel paranoid and secretive, especially if we’re forced to revisit personal issues that we’d tried to hide or cover up in the past. “Mercury is nicknamed ‘the trickster of the zodiac,’ and in Scorpio it seems like communication is coded and overly secretive. The retrograde will eventually spin Mercury back into Libra for its final few days, where it’ll feel slightly less intense and give us one last chance to review the logistics and communication styles within our partnerships.

We’re in for exactly three weeks of antics, as this Mercury retrograde ends on November 3 — otherwise known as election day in the US. Given that this transit is known for miscommunications and technical errors, astrologers are feeling uneasy about the timing of this particular backspin, especially given the importance of the 2020 presidential election. To avoid any Mercury retrograde issues getting in the way of making your voice heard during this significant moment in history, be sure to triple-check sources for voting information before sharing, and try to vote early and avoid cutting anything too close, if you can.

Mercury Retrograde Is Going To Stir Up Some Drama At WorkThis retrograde, like all of Mercury’s backspins, can be a total headache for our professional lives. During autumn’s upcoming retrograde, Mercury will spend the first two weeks in Scorpio, which will uncover deep truths and bring out everyone’s most sarcastic edge and paranoid thoughts. Avoid sticking your nose in other people’s business at work, as you may get caught or stumble upon information that you’d have been better off without. It’ll then cycle back briefly into Libra at the end of its retrograde journey, which will shift a focus onto communication and understanding within partnerships. Be especially careful with your words during the final days of October and beginning of November, as tensions, past dramas, or general confusion could easily crop up between you and your boss, colleagues, or business partners.

Mercury’s tri-annual backspins are also notoriously inauspicious times to try to start new projects or sign contracts. “Mercury retrograde is frequently associated with the past and offers us a chance to learn and correct our past mistakes. That said, it’s an ideal time to circle back to work projects, professional goals, or job opportunities that you never followed through with in the past and try to reignite the energy.

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