The Hunter’s Moon: Illuminating Ancestral Wisdom & the Roots of Self-Worth
On October 26, the Hunter’s Full Moon in earthy Taurus opposes the Sun in watery Scorpio, highlighting the relationship between stability and change, security and vulnerability, and the values shaping our sense of self.
Traditionally associated with preparation for winter, the Hunter’s Moon reminds us of how our ancestors sought nourishment from the Earth to sustain them through the changing seasons. Today, it invites us to reflect on what nourishes us within—the beliefs, values, and wisdom gathered through generations and our own life experiences.
In astrology, a Full Moon symbolizes illumination.
As the Sun and Moon stand opposite one another, we are invited to recognize the relationship between our conscious awareness and emotional nature.
What has remained beneath the surface may become clearer.
Taurus reminds us that our worth is innate.
Scorpio invites us to examine the stories that have taught us otherwise.
Venus: A Journey of Transformation
On October 23, the Sun enters Scorpio, bringing themes of transformation, emotional depth, and renewal into focus. Later that evening, the Sun meets retrograde Venus in a celestial alignment known as a cazimi, marking a turning point in her approximately 19-month cycle.
Traditionally associated with love, beauty, relationships, and personal values, Venus rules both Taurus and Libra. Her passage through the Sun's light, from evening star toward her eventual emergence as morning star, highlights reflection, transformation, and renewal—an opportunity to reconsider our perceptions of love, belonging, and personal worth.
As Venus prepares to return to Libra, the theme of balance comes into focus—not only in what we value, but in how those values influence our thoughts, emotional responses, and physical experiences.
Finding Balance Within: Mind, Emotion & Body
The Taurus–Scorpio polarity brings together Earth and Water, while Venus's relationship with Libra introduces Air. Each element offers a different perspective on our experiences.
Scorpio | Water | Emotion
Scorpio draws our attention beneath the surface, toward emotional patterns, attachments, and deeply held beliefs.
Taurus | Earth | Body
Taurus connects us with our senses, physical needs, stability, and what genuinely nourishes us, reminding us of our inherent worth.
Libra | Air | Mind
Through Venus, Libra introduces perspective and discernment, inviting us to examine how our thoughts shape our relationships and understanding of ourselves.
Recognizing these patterns allows us to respond with greater awareness and make more intentional choices.
Roots & Remembering
As the trees release their leaves and draw nourishment toward their roots, nature reminds us that transformation doesn't always mean becoming something new.
Sometimes, it means remembering what has always been there.
Our roots carry the stories, traditions, and beliefs passed through generations. Intertwined with our own life experiences, these influences shape how we perceive love, belonging, security, and personal worth.
Some offer strength, wisdom, and connection. Others become expectations or limitations we may have accepted without question.
Our experiences may reinforce these beliefs or invite us to see them differently, helping us recognize what remains meaningful.
We can honor our roots, integrate the wisdom of our experiences, and consciously choose what we carry forward.
An Invitation to Gather
On Wednesday, October 28, we'll explore these themes through Roots & Remembering, our next Salt & Sound Journey at Salt of the Earth Wellness Center in Woodbury, Connecticut.
Through sound and stillness, we'll create space to reflect, reconnect, and honor the journey that has brought us here.
As nature prepares for the season ahead, may we find gratitude for what sustains us and confidence in the choices we make.
With gratitude,
💜 Lissa
Shine From Within.
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