Full Moon in Virgo Ritual Guide
Sun in Pisces, Moon in Virgo. The axis of practical and esoteric spirituality, private daily practice and lofty beliefs and ideals. The full spectrum of mystical expression is illuminated by this moon and we are called to find value and meaning in every inch of it.
Moon exact full on Saturday, February 27th, 2020, at 12:17 AM PST.
Virgo has a well-earned reputation for attention to detail, adherence to systems and schedules, and high standards. In our modern society, we commonly attach these traits to work and career. But you know what else they’re great for? An absolutely stunning and beautiful and powerful spiritual practice.
The full moon in Virgo is our annual opportunity to polish up the reflection of our belief system and spiritual goals in our daily rituals.
Everything we do - everything - is a manifestation of our value system. The food we eat, where we get it, and how it’s grown, the clothes we wear and where they come from, the work we are drawn to and how much of ourselves we give to it. Whether we are conscious of it or not, every choice we make informs us and others and what we deem important in the world. The exterior markers we gather around ourselves act as a mirror of our inner aspirations.
When this mirror shows us an image that does not match what we feel, we encounter a sort of spiritual dysmorphia. We may suffer from feelings of heaviness or discomfort in our bodies, our hearts, and our minds, and not be able to pinpoint the source of the discomfort, leading to more heavy and confusing sensations. In these times, it is important to recognize there is nothing wrong with you. There is simply a disconnect between the lofty and mundane areas of your life. No matter what your circumstances and resources are, you can take steps right now to bring these realms into alignment.
You will not reach perfect alignment in one day, maybe never. That is not the goal. If you make small, simple adjustments, the heaviness will begin to lift and it will become easier and easier to see and implement the changes that will bring you closer and closer to a merging of your spiritual and mundane worlds.
This ritual is designed to reflect back to you what is most important in your spiritual life and connection with the Divine and how these values intersect with the patterns of your daily life, giving you clarity on steps you can take to bring these worlds into alignment.
Use what you have on hand in your home. Work with what you have, both in terms of physical items and knowledge and experience. Be more concerned with doing what is authentic to you than with what is “correct”. The most correct thing is the thing the you truly connect with and evolve through. You have everything you need.
Gather what you have of the following:
CLEANSER: sage, palo santo, incense, energy cleansing spray, selenite wand, a bell – whatever you use to clear the energy of your space is great.
IMAGES: Print outs or drawings of The Hermit and The Moon cards (you’ll want to keep the actual cards in your deck to use for readings)
CANDLES: One white or blue 7-day ritual candle (the tall kind in glass). If you don’t have ritual candles, you can use tea candles or simply follow the clearing, incantation, and visualization prompts.
CANDLE DRESSINGS: Licorice (easiest to get in a usable form in pure licorice tea), jasmine oil. If you are using a ritual candle and it is pre-dressed, leave it be.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Any crystals or other symbolic items you wish to include. Ideally, one piece each of moonstone and garnet. If you don’t have these, feel free to improvise with what you have on hand.
PRACTICAL THINGS: matches, a pen, a napkin or paper towel to wipe oil from your finger.
Perform the ritual:
STEP 1: Clear the energy of your space, then close your eyes and take 3 deep cleansing breaths to ground yourself in space and time.
STEP 2: Place the candle in the center of your altar area, the images of The Hermit and The Moon card on either side with the crystals on top (let your intuition guide which goes where).
STEP 3: Place a drop of jasmine oil on top of the candle and trace it around 3 times clockwise, then sprinkle a tiny bit of licorice root on top. Jasmine is the flower of the moon, connecting us to her energy and wisdom. Licorice provides the protection we need to focus on our Virgoan dedication.
STEP 4: light the candle and say “My spiritual ideals are reflected perfectly in all aspects of my life and are ever evolving under the guidance of the Universe.”
STEP 5: Close your eyes and spend a few minutes finding the most complete stillness you can. Then see yourself alone in a temple. It is perfectly calm and peaceful, charged with spiritual growth and Divine connection. As you gaze at the walls, images begin to appear, symbols of the things that are most important to you in your personal spiritual worldview. Take them in, making mental note of anything that is surprising. Once you’ve gathered all this information, the walls begin to dissolve into transparency and through them you can see symbols and scenes from your daily life. Notice where these align with the symbols on the temple walls. Do they match? Is there tension? Where do you feel your attention most drawn to? Make a mental note, then gently bring your consciousness back to the present and open your eyes. Repeat this visualization daily for 7 days. If you are using tea candles, dress and light a new one each day and repeat the incantation.