What message might the crow have for you at this Full Moon?
Recently, I was watching a show with my cat on my lap when we were startled by three loud crow caws outside the window just behind our heads. This was unusual, as crows are rarely out at night. Three caws can signify danger, so I resolved to be extra careful in the near future. The Druid Animal Oracle revealed that Raven (and its close cousin Crow) bring initiation and protection. An extremely intelligent bird that can travel from this world to the next, said the Oracle, it blesses us with healing through the resolution of conflicts that have long lain buried in our unconscious.
Soon I was invited to a “Crow Show” at an art gallery, where I purchased a small painting of a crow. Not long after, an event occurred. I awoke at 2 a.m. with chest and back pain that turned out to be a mild heart attack. I returned from the hospital two days later feeling fine, after the doctors discovered that my arteries were clear. At no point did I feel afraid, as I knew I was protected. I suspect the attack was caused by the Moderna boosters I received over the last six months, but will never know for sure. Is this what Crow was warning me about? A friend calls it a “heart reboot” helping me to emerge even stronger and healthier in the spring, and that sounds good to me.
Since the March Full Moon is called Crow Moon by many native peoples, I decided to honor Crow in this essay. Otherwise known as the Virgo Full Moon (March 7, 4:40 .a.m. PT). this lunation occurs just prior to spring. We’re in a time of wild wind and rainstorms that mark the last hurrah of winter. Crows, too, like to stir up trouble. They are natural explorers and love shiny things, so it makes sense that their Full Moon would feature exploration, discovery and curiosity. Crow brings the “winds of change” as unpredictable energy rushes in, preparing us for a fresh start at the March 21 Spring Equinox.
At this Full Moon, the Sun in Pisces and Moon in Virgo want us to focus on healing, grounding and getting things sorted out. A flowing trine to the Moon from Uranus in Taurus facilitates any changes required to make this happen. Mercury in Pisces rules the Virgo Moon, intensifying the sense of mystery and flow, and opening the gates to the Otherworld so that we might catch a glimpse of what’s coming.
Saturn enters Pisces on March 7 as well, marking a sea change. When a major planet shifts signs, we reach a threshold. Astrologer Steven Forrest says we’re being called to mature spiritually and commit to those activities that increase our spiritual discipline (perhaps yoga, chanting or nature walks), and to minimize unhealthy addictions. Other teachers also sense a threshold is near. Mythologist Michael Meade says, “When we reach the point where we cannot turn back because the world as we knew it is already gone, the only way to continue is to cross over to what the ancients called the Far Shore, or the Otherworld.” Priestess Anaiya Sophia believes we’re entering a time when the level of consciousness on the planet has reached a point where the barriers separating the physical and non-physical realms begin to open. This is the Biblical Apocalypse, she says, which in the original Greek meant “to unveil or uncover.” We may now have more accessibility to divinity, as our universe begins to intersect with the other realms. Whether or not this turns out to be true, it’s fascinating food for thought.
However it shows up, this threshold should become even more apparent later this month as potent Pluto enters futuristic Aquarius. Meanwhile, our task is to become firmly anchored on this plane. And that’s where the Virgo Full Moon comes in.
A few suggestions for grounding:
*Simplify your life so you can relax into your body
*Fix anything broken around your home or yard
* Practice slow, deep movements like Chi Gong or Tai Chi
*Dig up the dirt and plant a garden
*Pay outstanding bills and do your taxes
*Clean your ancestor altar and offer gratitude daily
*Learn a practical skill like fermenting food or building a birdhouse
*Give away things you no longer need
Happy Full Moon – and be on the lookout for crows bearing wisdom!
thank you for this post as I just recently had minutes before I saw this have a crow perch across from my balcony and caw 3 times.
Sounds like Crow has a message for you, Michael!
Love your knowledge!!! Gods way forsure!!! ❤ them Crows!!!
Happy Crow Full Moon, Laurie!
Good to know! Thanks so much, Dani, and happy Crow Moon to you…
Happy you recovered Simone. Per my research into clinical studies, It helps to take NAC plus Bromelain or pineapple to help prevent the sp*ke protein from continuing to replicate and cause further damage. Double up your Vit D and k2 and eat onions and garlic and cruciferous veggies.
As soon as I saw the word “crow” I was drawn to read this. This last month I’ve noticed more crows around me: as winter wanes, maybe the crows are happy! But as they circle, they call, & I’ve answered. Now when I go out they often say hello to me. I’ve been looking at the significance of crows, (of course, traditionally, a harbinger of death), but they can, as you’ve pointed out, mean so much more. I’ve been feeling an intense need to clean, pare down, simplify, & focus on what is essential. I’ve noticed, also, a certain shift in energies: many around me seem to be getting wake up calls, telling them to go for their goals, center themselves, and take better care. We may be feeling this cosmic shift’s opportunity for change, reducing the inessential, melting barriers and making it clear which things are worth fighting for. Crows are among the most intelligent animals, and we can learn from their strong sense of community, ingenuity, curiosity, and willingness to explore. I also think part of their gift entreats us to drop the false & frivolous, be ourselves, but strive to be our best.
You articulated the connection between Crow and Virgo quite well! And melting away the inessentials is surely one of our big tasks at present.
in 1994 I went on my first 21 day water only fast. on the 21st day I was drawn to a window to look into the back yard. the yard was covered with cries do thick all you could see was black. not a single blade of grass could be seen. crows also lined the fence and tree branches. I called for my mom so we could share this magical moment together
I’m simpatico with cries
I have a wooden box full of crow feathers I have found over the decades
your love and connectedness with crows ignited my memories
I think I’ll make a work of art with my crow feathers and put them on display
What a wonderful idea, Steph! Crow is surely a major totem animal for you. May it bless you now and “forevermore.” !