This month's partial lunar eclipse in the sign of the Bull brings the Taurus-Scorpio eclipse that placed a major emphasis on income, debt, values and resources to a close.

During the past two years that this cycle was in effect, here in the USA there were significant layoffs in companies that rely heavily on intangible assets (Scorpio), such as technology, software, patents and other forms of intellectual property. There were also a number of bank (Taurus) failures, and as the cycle draws to a close, we are seeing a sharp increase in branch closings and layoffs in the banking (Taurus) industry.

Likewise, an alarming number of individuals who have been steadily employed have reached a precarious, if not breaking, point in their finances as their incomes were diminished by the steady rise of inflation (Taurus). To make ends meet, many were forced to accrue credit card debt, and their liability has been exacerbated by climbing interest rates (Scorpio).

The national debt has also skyrocketed during this time, and this cycle brought a growing divide in the nation in connection to student debt cancellation, government financial subsidies (Scorpio) to those crossing the border, and the funding (economic and military equipment) of the Ukraine war. And, as this cycle closes to a close, there is grave concern about the nation's ability to fund a second war in the Mideast.

And on a different note, this cycle also placed a major emphasis on natural resources, with numerous measures to restrict gas stoves and vehicles, as well as air conditioning and refrigeration units.

The Eclipse Chart

Mundanely speaking, given the planetary aspects of this eclipse, discernment is advised at this time because international news (Mercury opposite Jupiter) is likely to be inflammatory and exaggerated (Mars opposite Jupiter). This is not to say that news reports will be patently false, but rather that they will be magnified to provoke public passion.

With Saturn sextiling the eclipse, the potential for accurate information is possible but you may have to have to search for it.

On a personal level,, even though the aspects aren't tight, you can still expect the eclipse's opposition to Mercury and Mars to create tense vibes that could trigger a flight or fight response.

While their conjunction isn't exact until tomorrow, the very close proximity of Mercury (thoughts, ideas, speech) and Mars (impulse, assertion, action) in Scorpio (self-preservation) warns of jumping to a conclusion that someone or something is threatening your security.

It's important to be mindful of this influence, because with Mercury and Mars tightly opposing Jupiter (exaggeration), which is within orb of amplifying the Moon's reaction, things can easily get blown out of proportion.

And given the force of this influence, as well as its rigid nature (Taurus and Scorpio are fixed signs), you could get stuck there.

Fortunately, the eclipse makes a sextile to Saturn, and while it isn't the strongest energy, it provides a viable escape valve that can diffuse its intensity by introducing a degree of clarity, reality and stability into the mix.

However, since it's a sextile (opportunity), you need to consciously tap into its influence. If you don't, at some point you could find yourself embroiled in a heated confrontation. On that note, be sure to review the October 29 daily forecast ⬆️, because many of you will be feeling this influence strongly today.

Whether this eclipse brings something to light, to fruition or to an ending depends greatly upon the specifics of your personal horoscope.

You are more likely to experience an eclipse-related event if you have a planet or person point at or near 5° of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo or Aquarius

If an ending occurs under a lunar eclipse, it's usually final. Although you may not see it now, in time to come you can expect to look back and realize that it was necessary in order to move you forward so you can fulfill your earthly purpose.

Getting Personal

So which areas are being targeted for illumination, fruition or an ending? They're revealed by the house in your horoscope that's receiving the lunar eclipse.

If you don't know which house holds 5°09' Taurus in your horoscope, you can refer to the list below to find out where the new moon falls according to your rising sign (if you know it). If you don't know your rising sign, then refer to the list below according to your solar (sun-sign based) horoscope.

If your Sun sign is:

Aries, it falls in your 2nd house of income, spending, personal values, self-esteem and tangible assets

Taurus, it falls in your 1st house of your physical body and your attitude towards life

Gemini, it falls in your 12th house of spirituality, creativity, mental health and addictions

Cancer, it falls in your 11th house of groups, associations, hopes, casual friends and colleagues

Leo, it falls in your 10th house of career, fame, status, reputation

Virgo, it falls in your 9th house of education, law, religion, foreign and long-distance travel and publishing

Libra, it falls in your 8th house of intimacy, shared resources, other people's support, birth, death and estate matters

Scorpio, it falls in your 7th house of marriage and all one-to-one relationships including best friends, adversaries, business partners and clients

Sagittarius, it falls in your 6th house of health, work, pets, diet and nutrition

Capricorn, it falls in your 5th house of romance, children, creative self-expression and entertainment

Aquarius, it falls in your 4th house of home, family, real estate and parents

Pisces, it falls in your 3rd house of siblings, neighbors, short trips, cars, contracts and negotiations

You can set release anything under any full moon but when it happens to be an eclipse saturated in Taurus energy, it's especially favorable for releasing:

Negative beliefs connected to money (including the ability to earn, save and manage it well), personal values, productivity and feelings of self-worth.

Traits such as greed, rigidity, laziness, overindulgence, possessiveness, stubbornness, rigidity and jealousy.