“Energy goes where attention flows”

Virgo means “Virgin” in Latin.

The constellation Virgo, often depicted as a maiden holding a sheaf of wheat, is linked to various goddesses and myths, including Demeter, Persephone, and Dike which represents themes of harvest, fertility, innocence and justice. 

Spica is the brightest star in the constellation of Virgo. The name Spica comes from the Latin spīca virginis, which means “ear of grain.”

Virgo was said to have lived amongst us during the Golden Age (Yuga Cycle). The Golden Age was marked by prosperity and peace, everlasting spring, and humans never knowing old age. When Zeus fulfilled the old prophecy and overthrew his father, the event marked the beginning of the Silver Age, which was not as prosperous. Zeus introduced the four seasons and humans no longer honoured the gods as they had used to. Virgo (Dike in this instance) gave a speech to the entire race, warning them about the dangers of leaving behind the ideals of their predecessors and saying worse was yet to come. She then flew to the mountains, turning her back on humans. When the Bronze and Iron Ages came and humans started warring among themselves, she left the Earth altogether, and flew to the heavens.

In Hindu cosmology, the Yuga Cycle is the cyclical timeline of cosmic or divine ages (Satya – Gold, Treta-Silver, Dwapara-Bronze and Kali-Iron). It represents the life stages of the universe and holds specific qualities and characteristics. Currently, we are said to be in the Kali Yuga ascending back towards the Golden Age.

Virgo is an earth sign represented by the goddess of wheat and agriculture; an association that speaks to Virgo’s deep-rooted presence in the material world. This myth may point to tradition and the need to remember rooted values of being as a way of sustaining life. Virgos are logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to life. This earth sign is a perfectionist at heart and isn’t afraid to improve their skills through diligent and consistent practice; skills that are very much needed to tend to this earth in a good way. 

Element: Earth

Planet: Mercury (Intellect and Communication)

Organs: Stomach and digestive system, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder 

Themes:

• Death and Release
• Organization and Practicality
• Meaning and Purpose
• Perfectionism

“As above, so below”

Why connect with the lunar cycles? What can it bring to our lives?

The moon embodies our:

• emotions
• desires
• passive tendencies
• and our shadows (unconscious)

The full moon illuminates our highest potentials. It heightens our ability to be self-aware of the unconscious psyche (to reveal what was hidden.) The full moon is a time of completion after a period of darkness.

Journaling Prompts

Death and Release:

• grief, cycles, nature, compost, letting go, harvest, fertility, love

Hold death tenderly to release it well. Do not avoid death.

PROMPTS:

What is one of the most beautiful things I am grieving right now? What are some of the memories associated with it?

How has loss impacted my sense of identity?

What is one thing that I am letting go of today and how can I honour it?

Practicality and Organization:

• Logical, dependable, hard-working, structure, dependable

Consider the ways in which organization and practicality influence your life.

PROMPTS: 

What areas of my life have I been meaning to clean up but haven’t?

What consistent routines are the most supportive to me right now?

What is the best way for me to learn/integrate/embody information?

What would feel more spacious in my life if it were well organized and flowing?

What is something in my life that feels nourishing and easy to keep organized?

Meaning and Purpose

• Karma, Dharma, Fulfillment, Path

Reflect on the power purpose in your life. How to you realign with your hearts desires?

PROMPTS:

What are five core values that guide my actions and decisions?

What really lights me up?

What are five of my dream lives? Get specific.

What is my ideal day?

What are the things I want to achieve in the next 5, 10, 15 years?

If money wasn’t a consideration, what would I be spending my time doing?

What kind of legacy do I want to leave behind?

ACTIVITY:

Imagine that you are the embodiment of the 8 of cups, you are letting go the security you have built over the past years to pursue something new, what advice would you give to someone who wants to pursue their dreams but is scared to take the plunge?

Perfectionism: 

• diligent, consistent, expectations, fear of failure, external validation, purity, inadequacy, shame, standards

Explore the concept of perfectionism.

In what areas of my life does perfectionism hold me back the most?

What are the fears that underlie my need for things to be perfect?

Are there any areas in my life that I am experiencing decision paralysis?

What activities or experiences bring me joy and satisfaction, regardless of the outcome?

How does perfectionism impact my relationship with others?

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Nervous system release: Sometimes we may be stuck in our karmic patterns of conditioning, not because we are still needing to learn the lesson, but because are nervous systems are still operating in the old way. -> Switch on your emotional intelligence. During this Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse, it is super important to tend to your nervous system and do practices that move the energy through your body. 

Invest your time, resources and energy on practices that support deep transformation as we move towards the New Moon on the 29th. This is a great time to cleanse, detox, spring clean, or firewalk!

If you are interested, the Alberta Firewalking Team; Nathalie Jackson, Michelle Newlands, Orest Zwozdesky and Kortney Oxner are hosting a firewalk at Stonehenge on the Spring Equinox (March 20th). Details can be found here:

Last November, I painted a piece called “Harvest”. The intention behind the painting was one of community, organization, collaboration and of course, harvest the efforts of one’s labour. As I was researching and writing about the themes for this month, this painting continued to call to me.

This piece is available for purchase. If you’re interested, please send me an email at kaliegh.boyce@gmail.com!

Thank you to all of those who joined the gathering this morning at the community league! Your presence in circle is incredibly meaningful. The next full moon circle will be on April 13th in the sign of Libra.

Until then, wishing you a beautiful Spring Equinox!

Warmly,

Kaliegh