Mrinmoyee Prajna This Full Moon culminates on November 30th at 1:29 am PST in the sign of Taurus and the lunar house of Rohini, which puts the height of the eclipse in the middle of the night in the US. The Full Moon in Taurus conjoins Rahu, which is what causes the eclipse.
While eclipses are not indicated for worldly endeavors, it’s an ideal time for spiritual practice. In India there are elaborate practices of fasting and mantras that are practiced in order to avoid the ‘polluting’ energy of the eclipse. It is never recommended to look at the eclipse, as much as the mesmerizing energy of Rahu may entice us to do so! It is said that anything that is done in the eclipse window is intensified 1000 or 10,000 times, so if you feel inclined to wake up and do some mantra or meditation it would be very beneficial. This eclipse happens in the middle part of Taurus, so those with Taurus ascendent or important placements there will feel this this most.
Another eclipse will occur 15 days later on the new Moon, so this next two weeks is a sensitive time.
Be wary of new ideas that crop up now, and be aware not to make quick decisions. When Rahu influences the Moon as it does in this eclipse we can tend to make quick rash decisions that are not fully thought through, as all sides of a situation may not be visible.
However, it does not necessarily mean don’t proceed at all. On the other hand, eclipses tend to bring out subconscious desires that need to be examined. We must use our discrimination to determine what are the more meaningful lessons verses the exaggerated desires that present themselves during eclipse times.
This cycle of eclipses starts in Taurus
the sign that represents our creature comforts and the desire for stability, and completes in two weeks in the very last degrees of Scorpio, where change and transformation are the major themes. This cycle becomes very potent to see through the desirous situations of Taurus that may arise during this time, and evolve them towards the letting go that is required on the next New Moon.
As far as eclipses go, this one is rather well supported, as the moon is in its comfortable exaltation in Taurus. Still, when Rahu and the Moon get together we can experience anxiety and mental restlessness. Rahu, the north node, tends to exaggerate and amplify all it connects with, and when it conjoins with the Moon, our planet of the mind, it creates fastness on the mind. All there is to do is to meditate or breathe through the uncomfortable moments, as they may be frequent in the upcoming month!
There can be quite a bit of instability coming up in this month of December. If you would like to discuss how this pertains personally to your life, be in touch to schedule a session.
