There is a shift in the air by late October. Dusk arrives a little earlier and the grass stays damp underfoot. It is the time of year when the natural impulse is to pull on thicker socks, draw the curtains, and settle down for the evening.
On October 26th, we welcome the Full Moon in Taurus. Arriving right on the cusp of the colder months, it offers a timely pause to steady ourselves before the season turns fully inward.
The Dance Between Taurus and Scorpio
Every full moon highlights a conversation between opposite sides of the sky. Right now, the Sun sits in Scorpio while the Moon rests in Taurus. When you look at these two signs side by side, they represent very different approaches to life...both valuable perspectives.
Taurus is earthy, practical, and deeply peace-loving. It values tangible stability, simple physical pleasures, and emotional ease. Taurus asks very grounded questions: What keeps me safe, nourished, warm, and settled?
Scorpio, sitting directly across the wheel, navigates the deeper, emotional currents beneath the surface. It wants us to consider the complex, intangible, and mystical parts of life (sometimes with a little drama thrown in!). Scorpio asks: What needs to be examined, spoken honestly, or cleared away so genuine renewal can take place?
This contrast is not meant to cause tension. Instead, it arrives as an autumn gift. It invites us to balance our desire for calm stability with the courage to look closely at what might need to shift in our lives before winter begins.
Questions to Ask Before Winter Arrives
Before we enter the Winter months, this full moon invites us to take stock of our day-to-day realities and where our energy has been going.
Here are four areas worth reflecting on over the coming days:
- Your close and intimate relationships: Are your most important connections feeling honest, peaceful, and mutual, or are there small grievances lingering under the surface that need gentle clearing?
- Personal learning and growth: What ideas, books, or skills have caught your attention lately? Is there a new pursuit calling to you as the evenings grow longer?
- Your comfort requirements: Does your physical environment truly support your rest, or does everyday clutter and noise leave your nervous system feeling frayed?
- Your core values: Are your daily schedule choices reflecting what truly matters to you, or are you spending energy meeting obligations out of habit?
The Wisdom of Seasonal Rest
In traditional Chinese medicine, our bodies and rhythms are understood as part of the natural world. Autumn and Winter carry specific movements that guide how we store and expend energy.
Winter is naturally reserved for nesting, going deep within, and hibernating. It is a season of deep rest that replenishes our core reserves. When we allow ourselves to slow down during the cold months, we build the stamina and clarity needed to welcome whatever we want to cultivate when spring returns.
If we try to run through winter at full speed, we inevitably arrive at the new year running on empty. Taking stock under this full moon ensures your nest is comfortable, clear, and ready before the real cold settles in.
A Simple Full Moon Evening Ritual
You don't need a complicated routine to mark this rhythm. A few intentional minutes alone with a notebook can help you reconnect with yourself.
Start with setting the scene - get your diffuser going and fill the room with an inspiring blend to raise your frequency. We'll be diffusing Magnify Your Purpose. It's a sumptuous pure essential oil blend including sacred sandalwood, sage, patchouli, bergamot to let our minds slow down and help bring our focus back into our bodies.
Find a quiet time and space. Step away from your screens. Take three slow breaths, letting your shoulders drop. Consider the questions above and jot down whatever comes up without editing your thoughts. What feels stable and nourishing? What feels ready to be set down?
Keep your notes tucked somewhere safe so you can revisit them across the winter months whenever you need a reminder of what you chose to protect and prioritize.
Carving out moments to pause keeps us anchored in our own lives instead of getting swept up in external noise. A few moments spent on this can really make a difference. If you would like to reflect, mark these seasonal shifts, and share an evening of calm connection with other women, come join us for our upcoming Lunar Club evening gathering.
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