by Serah Blackstone Fredericks
This full moon in Taurus is set to activate some feelings. The moody, dark, rainy week will intensify whatever you might already be feeling. Today, on Nov. 5, we have a full moon at 9:19 a.m. PST calling in our desires for stability, persistence, comfort and material possessions.
On Tuesday, Mars entered Sagittarius, joining Mercury in a moment of fire. With Mercury entering retrograde (Rx) soon, an opportunity presents itself. If you are behind on anything, Mercury Rx offers an opportunity to get caught up. This year’s Mercury Rx starts on Nov. 9 and ends on Nov. 29. With Rx starting and ending on days ending in 9, this feels like a good opportunity for endings and renewals.
Basically, it’s a bit of a tricky energy week, which we can approach with gentle care and neutrality. With Mars opposing Uranus, there is a possibility that some explosive arguments can ensue if we do not watch our words. Neptune is in Pisces, so we are in a fog and we may not know what happens next. With this, making impulsive decisions or reacting might actually cause some self-realized pain in the future when we see that we made a decision in a hazy energetic fog. Emotions can be difficult to put into words and we are in a collective period where we are reckoning with the state of living in a fucked up world. Find safe spaces to express your agency with those who lift you up.
Now onto some teas…
For fire signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius (sun, moon, rising):
This week, ask yourself, ‘where can I fight less?’ We all need safe spaces to be ourselves and sometimes we just find unnecessary reasons to fight. With all of these planets in motion, there may be a sense of urgency to fight for something or with someone. If at all possible, channel that energy into something creative or a run in the rain. Possible teas to support your fire this week are cinnamon bark, astragalus, ginseng, linden, chamomile and schisandra berries.
For water signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces (sun, moon, rising):
Continue to hydrate and care for your body. Rest is always your friend, as is not being rushed. As you are very porous and absorbent, be mindful not to read too much into people’s energies and moods, unless they have invited you to do so. With all of the heightened sensitivity in the air, it is most supportive to give yourself as much space as possible for pauses in the day and a moment of transition for the energy of the time change. Snuggling up on the couch with a cup of tea, loved ones and a movie is the way to go. Remember that self care leads to liberation and that you deserve pleasure and to feel good. Supportive teas this week to help you drop into your best rain cry sesh ever are lemongrass, lavender, motherwort, chamomile and lemon balm.
For air signs Gemini, Libra and Aquarius (sun, moon, rising):
Lots of planetary movement this week means that you can potentially feel whipped up and ungrounded or simply not well. On the other end of the spectrum, things could be absolutely positive, neutral and calm. However this week plays out, pay attention to the way your body is feeling. As air signs, there can be a tendency to not check in with our bodies — this season yearns for us to pay attention to how our physical body is doing on this journey on earth. Continue to seek internal balance by not overscheduling your life as the days get shorter. Some supportive teas for this week would be tulsi, milky oats, rose and chamomile.
For earth signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn (sun, moon, rising):
Taureans, this full moon is illuminating your sun sign, so it might feel like a flare is lit in your room. Dim lighting, rest, stillness and a pause away from those you love is a supportive way to treat your senses to some inner comfort and sensuality within. If you have a loved one near and they want to have a snuggle session — and you are not feeling prickly due to the high energetics of the moon — invite them over for cuddles and hugs to some candlelit soup by the fire.
To earth signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, winter is approaching. The rain this week offers an opportunity to feel your feelings and really drop into what is holding you back. I support you in taking some time to excavate what is hiding — gently — and move it a bit with some deep breathing, stretching and tea. Supportive herbs this week would be kava, ashwaghanda, chamomile, ginger and reishi — not an herb, but a supportive thing to sip.
If there is one thing I want you to take out of this week, it is that chamomile is the absolute best for bringing your system down a bit in a transitory season where hibernation is calling and we still have a bunch of schoolwork to tend to. Gentleness as you start your own journey into the depths.
Serah Blackstone-Fredericks is a cross-disciplinary anthropology major, minoring in arts in health and narrative medicine. A writer, musician, and mother, she weaves together her studies with creative practices like gardening, cooking, fermenting, and natural dye experiments. Her work explores the ways culture, storytelling, and connection shape how we live and heal. Feel free to connect with her at sb625@humboldt.edu.
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