The Journal
Current Energies
Here we talk about New Moons, Full Moons, eclipses, retrogrades and other shifts in planetary energies that influence each of us.
Full Moon in Taurus 11*5*25
This Full Moon happens at 13 degrees of Taurus, opposite the Sun at 13 degrees of Scorpio. If you have planets or points at 10-16 degrees of the fixed signs (Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo) this lunation will activate them.
The Taurus - Scorpio axis is concerned with resources and security. For Taurus, security is tangible…Scorpio, the fixed water sign, finds its security through feelings…Scorpio is the sign of transformation and regeneration. It understands the importance of releasing that which is complete in order to allow the initiation of something new.
Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius/Scorpio November*2025
Mercury's final retrograde of 2025 starts Sunday, November 9, and lasts until Friday, November 28. Mercury follows a pattern of retrograding through signs of the same element during a year so we can explore all the ways we receive information and what we do with it. Mercury is the planet of information processing and communication.
This year's retrogrades have started in fire signs and ended in water signs. We start by revisiting the ideals and passions from the previous fire sign retrograde and end up being aware of the emotional aspects of them.
Full Moon in Scorpio 5*12*25
Monday afternoon just before 1pm (ET) the Moon will be full in Scorpio as the Sun at 22 degrees of Taurus opposes the Moon at 22 degrees of Scorpio. Full Moons are often turning points. Something started earlier reaches fruition. Something that has been tickling your awareness suddenly reveals itself completely. Truths come to light. On one level, there is no denying what you are being shown. You can, however, pretend not to see or choose not to act on the new information. That is the essence of your free will. It's a longstanding tenet of astrology that "the stars impel but they do not compel."
The Taurus - Scorpio axis deals with security.
Full Moon in Taurus 11*15*24
Full Moons are times of revelation. They happen when the Sun and Moon are directly opposite each other, allowing the light of the Sun to illuminate the Earth facing side of the Moon completely. Friday's Full Moon happens when the Sun is at 24 degrees of Scorpio opposite the Moon at 24 degrees of Taurus. This axis deals with resources and security. Taurus links things with the body. This Full Moon highlights how safe you feel in your body. Along the Taurus - Scorpio axis, body (Taurus) and soul (Scorpio) must find balance and integration. This Full Moon is pushing hard for your growth.