By: Stephanie Lounsbury

The full moon is a phase in the lunar cycle when the sun illuminates the moon in its entirety. The moon lies in direct opposition to the sun with the Earth centered in between. On this day each month, the moon is present without any shadows, and it is as round, bright, and illuminating as can be.

This powerful moment can cause emotional intensity while also being a time for transformation and completion. This heightened energy asks us to tap into our intuition and to listen closely at what we are ready to release.

This month’s full moon occurs in the sign of Virgo on March 7, 2023. Virgo is an Earth element and is known as The Maiden, a goddess of fertility and agriculture. It is the sixth sign in the zodiac, and governs the time between August 23 to September 22.

Virgos are known to be highly organized with a hyper-attentive attention to detail. They are loyal, kind, hardworking, and practical individuals that feel most productive when contributing to something larger than themselves. They crave a sense of purpose and achievement in life, and are driven by the potential impact they can make. However, Virgos often struggle with processing their emotions and making sense of what they are feeling internally.

The Virgo full moon calls for healing. During this time, you are encouraged to sit with your feelings and allow them to surface to the forefront of both your heart and mind. As they surface, you want to display genuine acceptance of these feelings. Harness the power to give yourself grace, validate your feelings, grant forgiveness, and trust your life’s path.

You may honor this time on the day of the full moon as well as the days prior through these actions:

⤖ Self-love Affirmations: You may consider vocalizing or writing these affirmations

⚬ Peace begins with me. My heart is full of love for who I am.

⚬ I am the author of my story, my true self is perfect.

⚬ My presence is my power. Today, I will show-up for me.

⤖ Breathwork: Clear limiting beliefs and connect to your higher self through a session of breathwork. This one hour conscious connected breathwork session here at Saffron & Sage allows you to unlock mental and emotional regressions to raise and transform your overall vibrational frequency.

You may also feel urged to tap into some of the traits of a Virgo. Their disciplined essence might encourage you to seek structure and organization in your life. This may be with physical goods in your environment, or with your time in your daily endeavors. Regardless, this process will leave you feeling cleansed and renewed.

Overall, do not be afraid to take up space during the moon cycle. There is no right or wrong way to honor this time, so take action in a way that is genuine and authentic to you. Harness the energy and craft it to serve you and your needs.