I’m not one to be frightened by a Full Moon. We have one every month, after all, and rarely does it result in catastrophe or a foreboding omen. I was on the TV show 20/20 once discussing the effects of Full Moons and my research showed me that there were not more visits to emergency rooms or police reports of violent crimes or other violations during these lunar peaks. But, those who study astrology know that if the Full Moon happens to hit your chart just right it could result in an incident. And with Uranus, the planet of explosive, unpredictable force involved it would certainly be wise to pay close attention and avoid dangerous situations. With Halloween looming as a cultural flashpoint it’s very possible that some people will choose this as a time to act out in erratic or harmful ways. I, for one, plan on spending the night inside, not roaming the streets of New York City looking for trouble.

Because this is the Taurus Full Moon and that sign rules the 2nd house of money we may hear some important news about a financial matter. The stocks have taken a severe hit this past week dropping into correction territory. With the election looming in the immediate distance it will take at least until a winner is announced before the equities will find a solid footing. With Congress on leave another stimulus bill is out of the question. This will be the final nail in the coffin, so to speak, (it is Halloween after all) and there will not be any resolution for weeks, or (god forbid) months to come. It might be a good time to examine your personal finances and see if you are being realistic or if you need to make some serious changes in your budget and your priorities. We are going deeper into recession and as the cold weather swoops in and the number of sick people increases to new records there is little hope for a real economic recovery until the spring at the earliest. Travel, restaurants, tourism, movie theaters, live stage shows are all far in the future no matter who wins this election.

THE SUN OPPOSES URANUS:

On Saturday October 31st at 11:53 A.M. EDT as I mentioned above, we will have this potentially explosive aspect complete only minutes after the Full Moon. This is a few days to be extra careful and not to take chances or go into a dangerous situation. But warnings aside the energy this aspect will produce can be used in a very positive way. Uranus only wants change, it doesn’t demand negative results. If you are able and willing to open your mind and try something new you could find a fresh approach to your life. This is, after all, only energy. How we use it will decide its purpose and results. Stay busy and find exciting and adventurous things to do with this force. But don’t act out without forethought or foolishly. Be careful while traveling, working with sharp objects or doing any manual labor. It only takes a moment of distraction to create a ruinous situation. You could drop something on your foot, cut yourself, or not pay attention behind the wheel of a car and in an instant your life could be altered. Arguments and all sorts of conflicts are certainly possible so pay attention. Focus on productive ideas this coming week.

We might see some event on the world stage that could be staggering. This aspect falls only a few days before the most contentious election in decades and some disturbing incidences are to be expected. But as I often say, we have no control over what anyone else does; only what we do. So enjoy this rather weird holiday and let the child within have its moment of mischievous glee. Let the ghosts and goblins dance their waltz macabre and eat all the candy you want, unless you’re diabetic. But try not to let the sugar rush sidetrack and divert you from common sense. Happy Halloween to you all!

Oh, and Boo!

AND DON’T FORGET TO SWITCH TO EASTERN STANDARD TIME AT 2:00 A.M. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1ST.