Hey Witches,
First of all, thank you so much to everyone who completed the survey. Your answers have given me a lot of clarity around the kind of content you want to see more of here.
Moon updates were a clear winner, so every other Friday, you’ll receive an update for the upcoming New or Full Moon. There’ll also be card pulls, ritual suggestions, and journaling prompts.
The winner of the card reading is Robyn Crick! Congratulations, Robyn! I’ll be in touch soon about your reading.
Now, onto this week’s Full Moon update.
Full Moon in Libra energy update
Anyone feeling the tension this week? With the Full Moon falling in Libra this month, balance will be a key theme, and you will feel any imbalances in your life more strongly.
Imbalances create tension and make you feel like something’s got to give. This moon will illuminate the areas of your life that are out of whack.
Into this chaotic cocktail comes Eris, the dwarf goddess planet and ruler of discord and strife, to really get the party started. Eris is a dark goddess who, like Kali, destroys that which no longer serves us. It can feel like having the rug pulled from under you, but know that ultimately it’s for your highest good. Now is the time to release the tension and restore balance by addressing those areas of tension or chaos.
Earlier this week, Jupiter and Neptune met in Pisces for the first time in over 160 years. Since Jupiter is the traditional and Neptune the modern ruler of Pisces, it was a particularly powerful conjunction, and we will continue to feel its effects throughout the year.
Pisces rules dreams, the subconscious, intuition, and spirituality, so you may experience heightened spiritual awareness or find yourself seeking greater balance in your spiritual life. You may have also noticed more vivid or strange dreams this week (I know I have!). Pay attention to any messages or intuitive hits that come through them. If you don’t usually remember your dreams, ask your guides to show you an answer to a specific question or simply ask them for a sign.
Libra also rules relationships and partnerships so you might be feeling the tension in romantic, family, or business relationships under this moon. These situations can be uncomfortable, but they are Libra’s way of showing you what needs to be addressed.
Weekly card pull
Every week, I pull a card to provide guidance for subscribers of The Coven.
This week, I’m using my “Everyday Witchcraft” Oracle deck, and the card I’ve pulled for you is “Hibernation and Regeneration”.
It’s interesting that the theme of hibernation — which literally means “wintering” or “spending the winter” comes up now, as we move into spring. As the days get longer and the weather warms up, there’s a sense of urgency to get all the things done before summer arrives.
This card reminds us to slow down and allow our bodies to catch up, as the changing of weather and clocks takes its toll. You may be experiencing spring fatigue, particularly if you’re sensitive. So make sure you get plenty of rest.
The other thing about this card is that this witch has retreated into her cave to connect to herself and her roots. Being out of balance can make us feel ungrounded, and we may spiral into negative or anxious thoughts. But we need to have a secure, stable, and grounded root chakra in order to make sound choices that will restore balance to our lives.
Get grounded by spending time in nature (bonus points for walking barefoot), gardening, swimming in living water, yoga, breathwork, cooking, hugging a tree or anything else that helps you feel more grounded.
If you have a big decision to make, consider taking a personal retreat. This could look like anything from taking a walk alone to going on a one-week solo holiday. Spending time with yourself will help you connect with your own energy and see the path ahead with greater clarity.
The other thing I notice is that she’s sleeping in perfect harmony with her cat. Cats represent intuition, which is one of the main themes of the Jupiter-Neptune conjunction in Pisces. This card reminds us that to connect with our intuition and restore balance to our inner world, we need silence, stillness, and solitude.
Cats also represent the feminine, and the balance of masculine and feminine is another theme under this moon. This card also reminds us that the wisdom of the divine feminine resides in stillness.
Libra Full Moon ritual suggestions
Ideas to help you harness the energy of the Libra Full Moon.
Air magic: Libra is ruled by the element of air. Here are some ways to work with the element of air this Full Moon.
Cleanse yourself and your space using incense, smoke, bells, or playing your singing bowl
Write a list of situations, people, or things that are creating imbalance in your life, then release them with the power of air by speaking them aloud.
Take a walk outside and connect to the element of air. Feel gratitude as you notice the air moving in and out of your lungs. Listen to the sounds of the wind and feel the sensation of air against your skin. Imagine air carrying away any imbalances in your life.
Since Libra rules relationships, this is also a good time for love spells or magickal efforts focusing on partnerships, teamwork, and cooperation.
Journaling prompts
These prompts are designed to get you thinking. Answer as many or as few as you like and allow your mind to meander on the page.
Questions to consider in your journal this Full Moon:
What is my definition of balance?
Which areas of my life feel balanced? Which are out of balance?
How can I find more balance in the areas that feel out of balance?
What would a balanced life look like for me?
What would a balanced relationship look like?
Which relationships and partnerships are serving me? Which are not?
What does healthy, balanced self-love look like to me?
Does my masculine energy feel balanced? And my feminine energy?
How can I create greater balance between the masculine and the feminine?
That’s it for this week! Stay tuned for the next New Moon update in two weeks.
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Blessed be,
Victoria