Waning Moon in Taurus

The still-close-to-full Moon glowed in the sky this morning, surrounded by banks of dark gray clouds. A morning breeze stirred falling leaves as flocks of sparrows chittered in the bushes. The Taurus Moon deeply appreciates life as it is, enjoying a cup of coffee or tea, watching the day unfold, preparing to work in the garden a bit or maybe get out the woodworking tools or a favorite recipe.

Taurus is opposite Scorpio on the wheel of the zodiac, and today's Taurus Moon offers respite from the intensity of the Scorpio stellium in the sky: Mars in the late degrees, Venus retrograde, and Mercury and the Sun, all in this sign of intensity, depth, and probing research. Scorpio wants to dig deep and figure out exactly what's going on under the surface. Taurus is content to let things unfold naturally and trust that everything will be ok. Take time today to be still with Taurus.

Autumn Flowers and Moon by Sakai Hōitsu

The Moon in Taurus is grounded and practical, yet today she's in contact with both of the intuitive messengers. Squaring Neptune and Chiron, and sextiling Uranus and Jupiter, messages from the cosmos are flowing to the Moon. As we approach October 31––Halloween, Hallows, All Saint's Eve, or Samhain, depending on your tradition––remember that this is a time for the ancestors.

At this time of year, we remember family ties, and those who have passed. They also remember us, and can offer guidance and comfort. The Moon in Taurus loves tradition, so today can also be a day for pulling out old photos and tracing family history.

Early tomorrow, the Moon moves into bright, networking Gemini, when messages of all kinds flow freely. Taking time to remember the ancestors today may open doors for communication tomorrow.