The Taurus Full Moon on November 15th combines the grounding qualities of Taurus with the transformative energy of Uranus. This ritual invites you to explore themes of stability, self-discovery, and release while anchoring in the steadfast energy of Taurus. With the guidance of five powerful crystals and five transformative herbs, this ritual encourages resilience and a deeper connection to yourself amid change.
What You’ll Need:
- Candles: One green (for grounding and abundance) and one blue (for clarity and communication)
- Herbs: Lavender (peace), rosemary (protection), sage (cleansing), thyme (courage), and basil (abundance)
- Crystals: Amethyst (intuition), Citrine (abundance), Hematite (grounding), Rose Quartz (self-love), and Black Tourmaline (protection)
- Paper and pen: For writing release intentions and affirmations
- A fire-safe bowl: To burn release intentions
- Incense or smoke-cleansing tools: Sage, palo santo, or your choice of incense
Step 1: Prepare Your Sacred Space
Cleansing the Space: Begin by burning sage or palo santo, moving the smoke throughout your space. Visualize any stagnant energy dissolving, replaced by calm and positivity. Envision your space becoming open and clear, preparing to hold your intentions.
Setting Up the Altar: On a small table or surface, arrange your green and blue candles, crystals, and herbs. Place the green candle on your left (representing grounding) and the blue candle on your right (symbolizing clarity). Circle the candles with your crystals and herbs, creating a balanced, intentional space for the ritual.
Step 2: Candle Magic for Clarity and Stability
Use a small tool to carve words like “stability,” “abundance,” “release,” and “clarity” into the candles. Anoint them with lavender or rosemary essential oil for added peace and grounding. As you light each candle, envision the flame radiating stability and transformation. Let this light symbolize your intention to grow and release the energies that no longer serve your path.
Step 3: Connect with Crystal Allies
Place each crystal on your altar, holding each in your hand as you set an intention for its use. Here’s how each crystal will support your ritual:
- Amethyst: Enhances intuition and calm, grounding you in moments of reflection and helping you embrace change.
- Hematite: Anchors and stabilizes your energy, offering protection as you release old patterns and welcome new energy.
- Citrine: Sparks abundance, confidence, and inner strength, aligning with Taurus’s earthly energy to help you manifest your goals.
- Rose Quartz: Amplifies self-love and emotional healing, inviting you to reflect on what truly matters.
- Black Tourmaline: Protects and grounds, shielding you from negativity and supporting resilience.
Place these crystals around your candles, holding them during meditation or keeping them nearby to amplify your intentions.
Step 4: Create a Taurus Full Moon Oil Blend
Create a Full Moon oil blend using rosemary, lavender, sage, thyme, and basil essential oils or dried herbs. Add a few drops of each to a carrier oil like jojoba or almond. Use this oil to anoint your candles, wrists, or crystals, and allow the blend to bring you grounding and courage throughout the ritual.
Each herb aligns with Taurus’s energy and the transformative influence of Uranus:
- Rosemary: Offers clarity, mental protection, and focus, clearing negative energy from your space.
- Lavender: Invites peace and balance, helping calm the mind during reflection and transformation.
- Sage: Purifies and releases old energy, setting the stage for renewal and growth.
- Thyme: Instills courage and motivation, pushing you forward toward change with inner strength.
- Basil: Represents abundance and protection, encouraging you to hold space for your dreams to flourish.
Step 5: Grounding Meditation
Sit before your altar, take deep breaths, and imagine roots extending from your feet into the earth. Envision Taurus’s grounding energy flowing up through your body, stabilizing and centering you. Allow this energy to make you feel secure and calm, connected to the earth beneath you.
Step 6: Journaling for Reflection and Release
Use these prompts to gain insight into the areas where you seek change and growth:
- “What patterns or habits am I ready to release?”
- “How can I invite more stability and abundance into my life?”
- “What qualities or goals align with my authentic self?”
As you write, notice any themes or feelings that arise. Let these insights help you shape your intentions for the rest of the ritual.
Step 7: Write Release Intentions
On a sheet of paper, write down anything you feel ready to release—patterns, fears, or habits. Be specific and honest, allowing yourself to reflect on what is holding you back. Hold the paper over the fire-safe bowl, and as you burn it, visualize these attachments dissolving. Say aloud, “I release what no longer serves me, and I open to new possibilities.”
Step 8: Affirmations for Strength and Growth
Affirmations serve as reminders of the energy you are embodying. Use these throughout the ritual:
- “I welcome stability, abundance, and clarity.”
- “I release old patterns and embrace new growth.”
- “I am grounded, resilient, and open to transformation.”
Repeat these during your meditation, candle work, and journaling to reinforce your intentions.
Step 9: Spiritual Bath for Grounding and Release
Prepare a warm bath, adding Epsom or sea salt for purification. Place the crystals around your tub and sprinkle dried lavender, rosemary, and thyme into the water. Visualize the bath pulling away any emotional heaviness. As you soak, reflect on your intentions, allowing the water to cleanse your spirit.
Step 10: Create a Crystal Grid for Stability and Transformation
Arrange your crystals in a circular pattern, starting with Hematite or Black Tourmaline at the center for grounding. Surround it with Citrine, Amethyst, and Rose Quartz, placing them in a balanced shape around the center stone. Connect each crystal with a small quartz point, visualizing lines of energy flowing between them to form an energy grid that supports your intentions.
Step 11: Grounding Visualization
Close your eyes, and visualize the Full Moon in Taurus above you, radiating stability, calm, and resilience. Picture yourself surrounded by a grounding light that connects you to the Earth, creating a sense of balance and inner strength.
Step 12: Repeat Your Affirmations with Intention
With your eyes closed, repeat your affirmations as you hold a crystal or place your hand over your heart. Feel each affirmation resonate with your energy, anchoring your intentions in your spirit.
Step 13: Close the Ritual with Gratitude
Express gratitude to the Universe, the Moon, your crystals, and any spiritual energies or guides you feel connected to. Thank the Full Moon for illuminating your journey and supporting your intentions. Snuff out the candles to close the ritual, and leave your crystal grid and intention paper on your altar for continued support.
Step 14: Keep Your Intentions Alive
To carry the energy of this ritual forward, keep your crystals nearby or place them on your bedside table as a reminder. Revisit your affirmations or reflections over the next lunar cycle to maintain focus on your goals and intentions.
Final Barz: This Taurus Full Moon Ritual weaves together grounding energy, inner resilience, and the potential for transformation. Through crystals, herbs, and intentional practices, you’re invited to reflect on what you wish to release and what you hope to cultivate. As you align with the Taurus Full Moon and Uranus’s influence, allow yourself to embrace this blend of stability and change with a sense of calm and purpose. At Crystal Barz, we’re here to support your journey, each beat of the way, as you grow and transform under the light of the Full Moon.