Full Moon in Taurus: Freedom through Ritual

Gogo uMkhanyakude
Nov 13, 2016
5 min read

This month the Full moon occurs Monday Nov. 14th in the sign of Taurus and it's particularly close to the Earth. In fact it's so close it's considered a rare super moon because this is the closest the moon has been to the Earth in 70 years and this won't happen again until the year 2034.

Since this full moon is in Taurus those with prominent Scorpio energy may feel more at odds with the world right now. There's a sense of conflict between the opposing energies of these two signs: earthy and practical vs. transformative and emotional. So whereas all week you might have been going through an emotional roller coaster and obsessing about what needs to be changed in the world (Scorpio energy) now you're feeling pushed to collect yourself and your thoughts in an organized way to take action in a way that makes the most sense (Taurus). The latter can be particularly frustrating, heavy and challenging for those who tend not to be organized, proactive or resistant to change.

Some people are feeling compelled to talk about love and peace more because Taurus is ruled by Venus and so there's also more of a sense of passion, romance and sensuality in the air during this full moon. Your creative energy may also be heightened now so make sure you get things down on paper or video. share your inspiring messages with the world. Your voice matters. Your creativity is power. The world needs it as encouragement to keep healing, learning, preparing, fighting and doing the work to have the freedom we deserve.

This may be an increasingly intense time for all those with prominent placements in Fixed signs such as Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. If you have your sun, moon or rising or other planets in those signs at high degrees take the next few days to write down all your thoughts and ideas, be careful of your communication, meditate and bring closure to anything you started earlier this month that you haven't finished.

What were your goals at the beginning of November?
Are you on track? What can you do that you haven't done?
What can you learn or what do you need to learn?

This full moon is full of learning opportunities as it's energy is pushing us to step out of our comfort zones and do more in the political world. The concept of the political being spiritual reigns true more than ever now as the veil is thinning both literally and figuratively in our political perspectives and the spiritual realm.

Mercury has also moved from Scorpio to Sagittarius so now we are increasingly concerned about what is fair and right. It's time to increase our faith and as my friend Conscious says put "Spirit over everything." But not necessarily in the traditional way that most are used to.

What can you do spiritually that you haven't been?

How much stronger would we be if we united regardless of our differences in religious faiths?

Is it time to start seeing more of the similarities between Christians and Muslims (for example) and stop focusing on differences?

Mars is also in Aquarius right now which is wonderful news for assisting us with trying new things in new ways and being more communal. Yes, this an emotionally intense time but if we tune into our divine cosmic energy and connect with nature to stay grounded everything is in alignment for us to succeed as long as we do the work to stay motivated and increase our intellectual capacity to discern our true socioeconomic and political reality.

Maybe you never thought about your ancestors or deceased relatives being around you trying to send you messages of love and protection but now is the time. Spend some time giving honor to your relatives who've passed away and ask them to help you release any fear and despair you may be feeling as a result of the political upheaval occurring right now. The more that we communicate with the other side daily, lighting candles with the intent of bringing protection & justice, meditating with sage asking for balance and love then the more our angels, spirit guides and ancestors will assist us with these goals. This is how we survived all the previous forms of slavery, injustice, segregation, criminalization, etc. by fighting spiritually and mentally. How fitting it is that this full moon is happening on a Monday which is the day of the moon and Yemaya's day. Yemaya (African Yoruba mother Goddess) will give you comfort and healing energy if you honor and acknowledge her. You may know her by another name like Goddess Kwan Yin, Isis, Shakti, Venus or Tara.

Full Moon Rituals:

Write out the things that make you feel afraid, overwhelmed, heavy and unloved.
Cleanse your crystals with sage as well as yourself and your home.
Burn black candles for protection, strength and resilience or white for new energy and pure thought or blue for healing.
Pull out photos of your ancestors, acknowledge them and give thanks.
Ask for support in loving yourself more.
Ask for support in being open to learning new things and strength in doing things you haven't done before to participate in community healing & justice.
Ask to help you release all fear and replace it with courage and tenacity then burn the list of fears & heavy feelings

As the paper burns say "be gone" seven times and then in closing say "so it is" or "ase" or "so mote it be". Anytime the fears resurface say "be gone" or "I rebuke you" or "boy/girl bye!"

Whatever you believe in God, Jesus, Mary, the Great Mother, Krishna, Allah, Buddha, Jehovah, Yahweh, Amun Ra, Isis, Maat, the Great Mother, Gaia, Goddess, Shiva, Kali, Lakshmi, Ganesh, Vishnu, Haile Selassie, Olodumare, Yemaya, Obatala, Elegba, the Tao, the Supreme Being, the Universe, the One ... pray to them, not just once a day, not just five times a day but commune with them, connect with them in a way you haven't before.

Commune with your deities today even if you went to church or temple on Saturday or Sunday, do more spiritual work today; make your spiritual work apart of your daily life as it is the ultimate armor for challenging times. If you aren't in the habit of this as your lifestyle already take the next 30 days to commit to it and this time next month you'll be amazed how different you feel.

Commune with the higher power connect with it not just to take away your fears but to protect you, your loved ones and everyone who needs healing and protection to bring liberation, justice and peace. Keep in mind that sometimes there is chaos before justice. But find comfort in remembering previous movements. Remember we come from ancestors who rebelled and resisted. We survive. We rise. We multiply. Over and over and over.