Sensual Manifesting with the Taurus Full Moon

Artwork by Janet Hill

The sensual Taurus Full Moon occurs on November 12th. For the first time, in a while, we will all feel the healing and tender lunar energy of the Moon. This lovely luminary is a time to worship the body, heart, soul and spirit. Our sexual passions will be peaked, as well as our desire to create. 

The Moon is exalted in Taurus. Meaning, it loves to reside in the Bullish sign because the Moon loves to eat, drink, and be merry — all sentiments of Taurus, who is ruled by Venus. Mercury, who is retrograde in Scorpio, will allow us to transform and augment projects, goals, and relationships — even offering us the chance to rid ourselves of that which isn’t serving our highest purpose anymore. Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto all touch this luminary, making it an ideal time to manifest our dreams. The earthy Moon will use Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto to cleanse us of the past, making us feel reborn as a result. Mars and Jupiter also collide the same day as the Taurus Full Moon, giving us the determination and hope we need to move forward. These planets will act as a catalyst heighten our lust for live and sexual inclinations. 

The Sabian symbol for the Taurus Full Moon is “Wisps Of Winglike Clouds Streaming Across The Sky.” We can create the future by augmenting our present circumstances. We will be able to transcend, as long as we wash away old views. This luminary is high time to indulge our fantasies and yearnings. We are also called upon to purge our minds, hearts, and bodies of old dreams or visions we had — with the incentive of replacing them with the newer version. 

Through orgasmic and sacred sexual manifestation, we can visualize our dreams and put them into play. It will give us the motivation and energy to embrace the next phase of our lives and evolve. 

*The Full Moon occurs November 12th at 5:34AM PST and 8:34AM EST.

Taurus moon ritual

Place rose quartz and rose petals around your body. Eat a sweet decadent treat like chocolate or a truffle. Put on your most sensual outfit (like lingerie or a silk robe — anything that makes you feel amazing). Make a toast to honor (Taurus’s planetary ruler) with wine or champagne. Play some soft tunes. Light pink candles to honor Venus. Try to feel and connect with your body. Lay down under or by a window (if you’re adventurous go outside). Let the Moon’s energy consume you. Feel the lunar vibes take over your body. Place your hand on your heart to connect with your emotions. With your yoni or linga facing the Moon, start to pleasure yourself. As you start to climax, meditate on what you want to release and bring in to your life. Think about what you can let go of and start that will elevate your life to the next level. What you’ll find, is that you’re able to release all the negativity and toxins that are dormant in your body through your orgasms. You’ll be able to bring in positive energy and incentives for the future through orgasmic manifestation. 

Forgiveness: A practice for inner peace.

When you're holding onto old emotions of heavy resentment , anger, or hatred towards another, its a painful thing to live with. To put it simply, your feelings get stuck. When forgiving someone, the will can't be pressured until it is ready. The intent of wanting or being willing to forgive requires honesty, and self-acceptance. It also helps to have the ability to deal with your emotions. We learn to create kindness instead of focusing on others' mistakes. Forgiveness means letting go of past resentments, and owning up to our own behaviors. It is a willingness to look at our past with humor. Forgiveness has this uncanny ability to bring humility of self, which in turn brings a feeling a gratitude for life. Gratitude is a blessing, which greater happiness can be manifested. "The forgiving state of mind is a magnetic power for attracting good."  by practicing gratitude, we may begin to recognize the goodness of our lives, and when we are in a forgiving state, gratitude will come easy.

As an ongoing daily practice and process, forgiveness can encourage a greater self-love and soothes our relationships with others. Our lack of self-love affects our ability to love others. If we can forgive, our perceptions of events that occur will change. Forgiveness holds the promise of greater happiness by first forgiving ourselves. Often times we blame ourselves for which keeps us from loving others. Forgiveness of self allows for forgiving of others, and releases us from self-hatred while opening doors to faith in life and people. Forgiveness IS the ultimate healing force.

"True Forgiveness is the recognition that the event never happened the way we had perceived it. The miracle is the change in perception. With forgiveness, the idea of separation disappears so the healing is accomplished. We are reunited- or know we were never separated- from Goddess or from each other."

A Forgiveness Meditation:

• Close your eyes and visualize the person(s) that you have resentment and wish to forgive.
• Let him/her into your heart space.
• Feel him/her as part of you, and say to this specific person how you feel: "I forgive you for whatever you have done, through your words actions or thoughts that caused me pain, whether it was intentional or unintentional." Realize that this is a difficult process, so please don't be too critical of yourself if this doesn't come easily. Repeat the above forgiveness affirmation, or create one of your own that you feel touches on your specific situation that needs healing.
• The affirmation "I forgive you" is powerful in itself being said several times as you envision the person that has caused the hurt. As you do these affirmations you begin the process to open your heart bit by bit. It might hurt, be gentle with yourself let go of the incredible anger, bitterness, hardness, and resentment as much as you can.
• If you would like someone to forgive you, you can also practice this meditation using the same technique , only asking for forgiveness. Allow compassion, gentleness, and love to enter your heart.

Forgive Others, Forgive Yourself.