Scorpio Rising — Ginger + Lime. Pour something with a little bite and practice introducing yourself without defaulting to your job title. Try naming the work you’d like people to ask you about.

Sagittarius Rising — Mint Tea. Pick a place you’d love to spend enough time in to have a favorite café. Put on a radio station from that city while you drink your tea. See how much of the chatter you can catch.

Capricorn Rising — Hot Apple Cider. Put a second mug on the counter and invite over the friend who gets the whole story. This time, tell them what would actually help.

Aquarius Rising — Tart Cherry + Orange. Raise a glass to the person who loved watching you get good at what you do. Ask what they remember about the early days. They may tell a story you’ve never heard.

Pisces Rising — Jasmine Tea. In the time it takes to drink one cup, write a few lines of the thing you’d love to publish someday. Tomorrow, put the kettle on and pick up where you left off.

Aries Rising — Blackberry + Black Pepper. Make it for a date or order something equally bold when you go out. If the flirting turns into a conversation about what you both want, stay for that part.

Taurus Rising — Pear + Rosemary. Share it with someone who knows where you keep the spare key. Talk about one thing you could do for each other that would make an ordinary week easier.

Gemini Rising — Grapefruit + Ginger. If a vague text has you writing a disaster movie in your head, send one direct question. “What did you mean by that?” will do. Then go back to enjoying your drink.

Cancer Rising — Raspberry + Vanilla. Give in to the urge to splurge on something delicious. Pick the indulgence you’ll still be glad you paid for tomorrow.

Leo Rising — Blood Orange + Rosemary. Bring back a family tradition and host it your way. If everyone usually reaches for wine at Sunday dinner, make a pitcher of something you’re excited to pour. Give it a name, put it in the middle of the table, and make it the house drink.

Virgo Rising — Smoked Black Tea. Take it on a walk by yourself. If an old conversation comes back to you, see which words you remember now. They might be different from the ones that stuck the first time.

Libra Rising — Hibiscus + Lime. Wear the jacket you forgot you owned and meet a friend for a drink. Tell them about something you have that you’d like to make better use of. They may know someone who’s been looking for exactly that.

Taurus Full Moon: A Toast to Lessons Learned
25 October 2026 - 22:11, Boise, ID (11:11 PM)

October’s Taurus Full Moon brings a question worth savoring: what feels good to us now, after everything we’ve learned about what we want?

Venus, this Moon’s ruler, is retrograde and has just formed the final Scorpio Venus star point of our lifetimes. It marks the closing chapter of a pattern revisited every eight years, echoing the autumns of 2018, 2010, and 2002—and further back, depending on how much life you’ve lived. These chapters trace our education in love, money, and desire: what we wanted, what we sacrificed to have it, and what happened once it was ours.

Scorpio asks why we wanted it in the first place. Sometimes we reach for something out of habit before understanding what we feel. A drink might mean celebration or belonging. It might offer an escape from pressure or feelings we don’t know what to do with. Recognizing what we’re seeking gives us more freedom to choose. What might we enjoy beyond our usual?

The Taurus Full Moon brings that curiosity into the body. There’s pleasure in the first taste of something delicious, in feeling comfortable in your own skin, and in being present with the people around you. As we come to know ourselves better, we may discover that satisfaction looks different than it once did.

Being sober-curious gives us room to explore those possibilities. A different drink can bring a fresh experience to a familiar ritual. We can notice what tastes good, how we feel, and what we want from the evening. There’s pleasure in discovering something new about ourselves, too.

That curiosity is welcome at Free Spirits Beverage Co. Our bottle shop carries our own product line alongside favorites from other alcohol-free makers. Tell us what you usually enjoy and what you’d like to try. We’ll help you explore the options—the choice is yours. 

HOROSCOPES

Read for your rising sign first. If you don’t know it, read your Sun sign. You can also read for your Moon sign, especially if you were born at night, and notice which themes speak to your experience.
Taurus:
You know what you like, Taurus, but your tastes can change. This Full Moon in your sign brings your needs into focus after years of lessons about partnership. Your ruler, Venus, has just formed the final Scorpio star point of our lifetimes, inviting you to recognize what those relationships have taught you. As she moves backward into Libra, everyday arrangements deserve another look. Does the life you share leave room for what you enjoy? Ask for one change that would make it more satisfying.
Gemini:
You’re good at keeping your mind occupied, Gemini. This Taurus Full Moon reveals what you notice when the distractions stop. Your ruling planet, Mercury, is retrograde, bringing daily commitments back for review; its clash with Jupiter could expose promises you’re struggling to keep. Give yourself an evening off from being available. Venus’s return to Libra invites you to pick up a creative pastime you’ve missed. Let enjoyment be enough reason to do it.
Cancer:
You know how to make people feel welcome, Cancer. This Taurus Full Moon highlights the friendships where you feel welcome, too. Your ruling Moon is especially comfortable here, celebrating good company and mutual care. Pluto brings questions about what people expect when they offer support, while Venus’s return to Libra invites another look at how you share your home. Bring your favorite people together, and share the hosting. You deserve to sit down while the food is still hot.
Leo:
You’re ready to make your mark, Leo. Mars and Jupiter in your sign bring drive and confidence, while this Taurus Full Moon puts your work in the spotlight. But a professional move may require changes at home, and Mercury retrograde brings those conversations back for another round. Pluto can expose disagreements with a partner about whose plans take priority. Venus retrograde offers a chance to hear each other differently. Share your enthusiasm, explain what the change would involve, and leave room for an honest answer.
Virgo:
You’re the reason everything looks effortless, Virgo. This Taurus Full Moon asks you to look up from the checklist and appreciate what you’ve made possible. It illuminates your beliefs, while Pluto presses on daily responsibilities: when did doing a good job become making sure nothing ever goes wrong? Your ruler, Mercury, is retrograde, giving you reason to reconsider that standard. Use your discernment to decide what truly needs attention. Then let yourself enjoy the event you organized.
Libra:
Your ruler, Venus, returns to Libra, inviting you to reconsider what you want. Her opposition to Chiron may touch a tender spot in a relationship. This Taurus Full Moon highlights shared finances, while Mercury retrograde calls for reviewing your own budget. A conversation about money could reveal where you feel undervalued. Be specific about what would be fair. Your needs deserve a hearing, even when the conversation is uncomfortable.
Scorpio:
The final Venus star point in your sign marks a turning point in a longer story about who you are and what you want from love. You want to know someone deeply, Scorpio. This Taurus Full Moon highlights whether you feel known in return. Mercury retrograde brings a chance to put those changes into words, while Pluto may reveal family expectations you no longer want to carry into your relationships. Venus’s return to Libra gives you time to reflect before speaking. Share one thing you understand about yourself now. Give someone the chance to know that version of you.
Sagittarius:
You’re ready to laugh, learn, love…and leave town. Your ruler, Jupiter, fuels that appetite for adventure, while this Taurus Full Moon highlights the daily responsibilities that could affect your plans. Mercury retrograde suggests an overlooked detail may need attention before you commit. Venus’s return to Libra favors reconnecting with friends who share your curiosity. Make room for something enjoyable this week. Your next discovery could be closer than the airport.
Capricorn:
You know how to earn the finer things, Capricorn. This Taurus Full Moon asks whether you’re enjoying them. Money concerns may make an indulgence harder to justify, while your ruling planet, Saturn, brings responsibilities at home back for review. Venus returns to your career sector with a useful question: does your idea of success leave room for pleasure? Give yourself a playdate. Book the massage or linger with your lover—joy has value, too.

Aquarius:
Major Tom to Ground Control: how’s the home situation? This Taurus Full Moon highlights the comfort and stability that make your experiments possible. With Pluto in your sign, your needs may be changing—and your living arrangements may need to catch up. Your ruling planet, Saturn, invites another conversation about how things work at home. Venus’s return to Libra rekindles your curiosity about the wider world. Make your home a place that supports the life you want to explore.

Pisces:
Your first instinct may be to help, Pisces. This Taurus Full Moon makes clear communication especially valuable. Your ruling planet, Jupiter, clashes with Mercury retrograde, so a request could involve more work than you initially understood. Venus returns to Libra, inviting another look at shared expenses and responsibilities. Ask what’s expected before agreeing, and say what you need in return. Caring for someone works better when both of you understand the arrangement.
Aries:
You can fight for what matters, Aries. Asking someone you love to respect your needs may feel more vulnerable. This Taurus Full Moon highlights your money, while your ruler, Mars, fuels an appetite for pleasure. Venus returns to Libra to revisit partnership agreements, but her opposition to Chiron in your sign can make negotiating your share feel personal. Say what you can comfortably contribute, and what you need in return. A fair agreement gives you more room to enjoy being together.

Dawn Larzelier writes Free Spirits Beverage Co.’s horoscopes and co-hosts Astrology AF. She brings traditional astrology, mythology, and shadow work into the curious, intuitive practice of getting to know yourself. Her approach invites reflection and conversation, with a little humor, a few truth bombs, and hope always in the mix.

Coming soon: Astrology AF, monthly astrology deep dives paired with botanical alcohol-free cocktails inspired by the cosmic weather. Find upcoming gatherings on our community calendar, and keep reading this newsletter for the first announcements.