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November 5th, 2022 
Awake Goy 
During the Full Beaver Moon of 2022, which takes place on November 8, the sun in Scorpio opposes the moon in Taurus, and this is no typical full moon: It’s a lunar eclipse! Eclipses take place when a new or full moon activates the north and south nodes, which are mathematical points in an astrological chart that symbolize our pasts and our destinies, marking eclipses as hugely transformative times of year.
What Is the Beaver Moon?
According to the Farmers’ Almanac, November’s full moon is given the name of the Full Beaver Moon because this is a time of year when beavers are actively building up lodges and dams for the winter, plus, people of the past would typically set beaver traps at this time to stock up on warm furs for the coming cold. Also according to the Farmers’ Almanac, this full moon is also sometimes called the Frost Moon because of the chill in the air!
What Does the Full Moon in Taurus Represent?
Full moons take place when the sun and moon are in opposing signs. A full moon during Scorpio season (which means the sun is in Scorpio) finds the moon in Taurus. Opposing signs challenge and complement each other: Confrontations may take place during a full moon, but so could compromises. Full moons are also symbolic of release or culmination; a climax may take place at this time. If Scorpio season is a period of preparation before the coldest, darkest part of winter, then the full moon in Taurus marks a completion of harvest preparations.
The moon is exalted in Taurus, meaning it's very comfortable in that zodiac sign. The moon symbolizes home, safety, and nourishment, which are all themes Taurus thrives in relation to! Scorpio season can be a period of flux, release, rebirth: It can be a period that challenges us to step out of our comfort zones, but the moon in Taurus reminds us to take care of ourselves and others, and invites a sense of safety, comfort, and calm during this time of change.
Intimacy, physical touch, and emotional vulnerability are themes of the Taurus full moon, as we reach out and call for what we need. Money and resources can also be topics of interest at this time, as people collaborate on building wealth or security. Finding a moment of peace and serenity, creating time for grounding and centering, and setting boundaries are also themes as the sun in water sign Scorpio opposes the moon in earth sign Taurus.
What’s Special About This Year's Full Moon in Taurus?
This isn’t just any full moon in Taurus, it’s also a lunar eclipse! Full moons can be an emotional time when new information is revealed, changes are made, and compromises found, but eclipses can be doubly intense, as they coincide with periods of radical transformation in our lives. Life changing news can be shared, our perspectives could be so rocked that we never think about the world in the same way again. Meetings, unions, and separations can take place that have a destined quality or feel especially significant. Life after an eclipse can feel totally different from life before!
The north node is in Taurus and the south node is in Scorpio, which means that we could be pulling in new resources or opportunities for comfort, stability, and grounding, perhaps letting go of old resentments. Debts may be settled, gifts given. Old patterns of self punishment and insecurity can be healed and new ways to care and nourish ourselves could be found. We may be exploring ways to be tough without losing our softness.
The moon in Taurus sits with Uranus in Taurus during this full moon, inspiring experimentation and perhaps finding us craving novelty. Taurus can be accused of being overly cautious by astrologers, but this eclipse finds people ready to make radical changes. The moon symbolizes our emotions, and with Uranus so close to the moon, our feelings may be quite up-and-down, but one thing remains constant: a need for adventure! We may be intent on breaking free from any limiting circumstances.
The sun sits near Mercury and Venus in Scorpio, encouraging connection and communication, and the sun also makes a trine (a harmonious aspect) with Neptune, inspiring an emotionally and even spiritually focused atmosphere. The sun and moon (and Venus and Mercury, too!) square Saturn in Aquarius, which can find us renegotiating boundaries and raising standards.
Mars is also retrograde in Gemini, challenging us to examine what drives us. It’s time to get real about what makes us angry, to be honest with ourselves about what we are truly passionate about. We could be gaining a deeper understanding of these themes as Mars squares off with Jupiter and Neptune, both in Pisces, and makes a trine with Saturn. This boost in self-awareness is a great benefit as we move through the transformations brought on by this eclipse.
Taurus may be a stubborn earth sign at times, but this lunar eclipse in Taurus invites us to try something new. And while change can be uncomfortable, a full moon in Taurus won’t forget the snacks, scented candles, or cushions, making this season of change just a little bit more bearable!
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