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Virgo Full Moon: Crow Wisdom

By Simone Butler

 

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!

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About Simone Butler

Simone Butler is the author of Moon Power: Lunar Rituals for Connecting with your Inner Goddess. She's been a professional astrologer for 30 years. In addition to a worldwide consulting practice on astrology and Astro Feng Shui, Simone offers New Moon collage classes, and writes for The Mountain Astrologer. She also wrote for and edited the Starscroll for many years. Simone’s book Astro Feng Shui: Making Magic in Your Home and Life fuses Western astrology and Western feng shui into one unique, transformative system. Sign up to receive her entertaining, informative bi-monthly blogs and learn about her monthly rituals and tips.

Comments

  1. Michael says

    Mar 11, 2023 at 11:35 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Simone Butler says

      Mar 11, 2023 at 5:17 pm

      Sounds like Crow has a message for you, Michael!

      Reply
  2. Laurie says

    Mar 10, 2023 at 8:24 am

    Love your knowledge!!! Gods way forsure!!! ❤ them Crows!!!

    Reply
    • Simone Butler says

      Mar 10, 2023 at 10:47 am

      Happy Crow Full Moon, Laurie!

      Reply
  3. Simone Butler says

    Mar 6, 2023 at 6:47 am

    Good to know! Thanks so much, Dani, and happy Crow Moon to you…

    Reply
  4. Dani says

    Mar 6, 2023 at 6:12 am

    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.

    Reply
  5. A. Ronald says

    Mar 5, 2023 at 8:27 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Simone Butler says

      Mar 10, 2023 at 10:50 am

      You articulated the connection between Crow and Virgo quite well! And melting away the inessentials is surely one of our big tasks at present.

      Reply
  6. Steph says

    Mar 5, 2023 at 5:42 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Simone Butler says

      Mar 10, 2023 at 10:52 am

      What a wonderful idea, Steph! Crow is surely a major totem animal for you. May it bless you now and “forevermore.” !

      Reply

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Astrologers use a variety of house systems, or methods of dividing up the sky into twelve sections. I use the Porphyry house system; another popular house system is Placidus (this is the default on https://astro.com). If the chart I send you looks different from what you are used to seeing, then likely a system other than Porphyry was used. Whole signs, Equal House, Regiomantus, and Campanus are examples of other systems. If you find all of this confusing, do not worry. It is likely not critical to your report.

m  Conjunction:  Like peas in a pod, planets in conjunction tend to come from the same place. They act together, but it’s also hard to tell them apart. This aspect can increase talent, focus, and intensity (“two are better than one”). Or one planet can disappear as the other dominates. Their connection feels so natural, it’s easy to think everyone blends these planetary energies just as you do—but mostly, they don’t!.

p  Sextile:  Planets in sextile are compatible, though without any fireworks. This aspect doesn’t demand your attention. It quietly presents an opportunity. You can join these archetypal forces. Donna Cunningham has called this the “Oh, that!” aspect, because that’s generally what her clients say when she describes their benefits.  To get the most from sextiles you need to actively work them.

q  Square:  Squares are wild and wonderful—but difficult too. The power struggle between these planets was likely defined in your youth, when they were impossibly challenging. People are usually aware of their squares. They force the issues that make you to grow. And that’s their gift. They ensure you learn your lessons. When you rise to the occasion, they bless you with energy, action, and success.

r  Trine:  Michael Munkasey has dubbed this the “goddess aspect” because it’s so lovely. Identifying talents you may have perfected in a previous life, trines can bring you joy. There’s a nice flow of energy between planets in trine. They support and reinforce each another. But without any struggle, you might take them for granted—neither using nor developing their gifts. An unattended trine can sometimes trick you into negative behaviors.

t  Inconjunct/Quincunx:  Your quincunx planets are innately incompatible. Bringing them into harmonious expression requires constant adjustments. This can be stressful, also motivating. You’ve got to keep changing your process, opinions or attitude—which promotes highly creative solutions.

u  Opposition:  They say opposites attract—and planets in opposition are never far from each other, though they’re constantly bickering. You may be triggered into awareness of this aspect by other people who seem to resist or undermine you.  An opposition can make you feel uncertain, insecure, or discontent, until you can accept and see yourself in both energies. Typically people find it easier to identify with one side and project the other onto unsuspecting others in the outer world.

First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies and soul growth.

A  Sun: Our vitality and magnetism; self-identity, ego.
Roles: The Self, the Hero, the Performer, the King.

B  Moon: Intuition, emotion, nurture.
Roles: The Mother, the High Priestess, the Child.

C  Mercury: Mind; physical dexterity and mental agility.
Roles: The Thinker, the Communicator, the Student, the Trickster, the Merchant, the Thief.

D  Venus: Our capacity for pleasure, receptivity, creativity, and social connection. Also indicates our relationships, self esteem, and financial abundance.
Roles: The Lover, the Seductress, the Artist.

E  Mars: Desire, initiative, anger.
Roles: The Protector, the Athlete, the Warrior.

F  Jupiter: Luck, opportunity, expansion, higher learning, religion.
Roles: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Traveler, the Monk, the Professor.

G  Saturn: Hard work, commitment, focus, inadequacy, leadership, suffering, loss.
Roles: The Task Master, the Grim Reaper, the Wise Old Man, the Builder, the Cynic, the Boss.

H  Uranus: Change, breakthroughs, upsets, discoveries.
Roles: The Revolutionary, the Humanitarian, the Visionary, the Snob.

I  Neptune: Imagination, spirituality, idealism, addictions, deception, compassion.
Roles: The Artist, the Romantic, the Guru, the Addict, the Martyr, the Victim.

J  Pluto: Transformation, power, psychological dynamics, helplessness.
Roles: The Terrorist, the Detective, the Psychotherapist, the Dictator, shady people.

a  Aries: Pioneering, competitive, selfish, impatient, courageous, reckless, independent, dynamic, domineering, “Me first!”

b  Taurus: Patient, stable, lazy, dependable, practical, sensual, stubborn, artistic, possessive, greedy, gentle, loyal.

c  Gemini: Intelligent, curious, adaptable, quick-witted, restless, clever, scatterbrained, lacking follow-through.

d  Cancer: Nourishing, intuitive, protective, moody, sensitive, maternal, domestic, childish, cautious, creative.

e  Leo: Proud, dignified, vain, expressive, romantic, generous, childish, overbearing, self-assured, creative.

f  Virgo: Perfection-seeking, practical, methodical, petty, critical, studious, discriminating, cautious, never satisfied.

g  Libra: Charming, sociable, peace-loving, refined, diplomatic, artistic, indecisive, apathetic, easily deterred.

h  Scorpio: Passionate, secretive, penetrating, resourceful, suspicious, manipulative, jealous, sarcastic, intolerant, determined, aware.

i  Sagittarius: Freedom-loving, philosophical, optimistic, enthusiastic, careless, impatient, talkative, a know-it-all, broadminded, athletic, honest.

j  Capricorn: Serious, responsible, practical, hardworking, stubborn, brooding, inhibited, status-conscious, domineering, unforgiving.

k  Aquarius: Progressive, individualistic, unpredictable, cold, intellectual, artistic, eccentric, shy, impersonal, scientific.

l  Pisces: Compassionate, intuitive, ungrounded, romantic, impractical, self-sacrificing, seductive, musical, artistic.