Try one of our Taurus full moon rituals to help you go with the winds of change, not get swept away by every gale force.
The annual Taurus full moon arrives during Scorpio season. Expect grounding energy during this annual lunation in the sign of the Bull. Try one (or more!) of our Taurus full moon rituals to find your footing when you feel you’re losing it.
Taurus Full Moon Rituals
1. Embrace the process
If life feels chaotic, this full moon comes to the rescue. As a fixed, earth sign, Taurus reveals the ease that sound structures can provide. Rather than reinvent the wheel, learn about the physics that keep the wheel in motion. The (ahem) mechanical Bull loves a blueprint, rule and master plan—and the Taurus full moon reminds us of the power of process.
Projects getting too complex? Holiday planning making you feel like an unpaid (and unappreciated) events manager? Bring it back to basics. Less is absolutely more, so slow down and give people, including yourself, a chance to really enjoy every moment instead of rushing through. If you’re advancing toward a major goal, the Taurus full moon can help you gain laser-focused guidance about next steps. Don’t stop there! Plug those plans into project management software to keep your thoughts—and your team—organized.
2. Treat yourself to something beautiful
Ruled by sensual Venus, Taurus adores beautiful things—and isn’t afraid to spend top dollar for them, as long as they are classic, timeless and made with the utmost precision. It’s no surprise that the classic House of Versace has been kept alive by Taurus Donatella for decades since her (Sagittarius) brother Gianni’s death. So: What keeps popping up on your Pinterest board or IG feed? If you’ve been reading the reviews and stalking the sales, the Taurus full moon green-lights a luxury purchase.
Top-quality, impeccably produced goods aren’t just an indulgence. If they have a practical use and a long lifespan, they’re an investment, dammit. That classic wool-cashmere cape coat or hand-tooled leather tote may very well be coming home with you. While you’re at it, give your body the same royal treatment. Taurus rules the neck and shoulders, so maybe book a session to have a skilled bodyworker release the knots. Or get into the earthiness for your Taurus full moon ritual and head to the spa for a mud bath or hot stone massage.
3. Embrace your analog roots
There’s grace to be found in the rhythm and flow of everyday life. And this back-to-nature full moon challenges us to embrace our analog roots—especially with the anxiety-evoking stream of post-election news in your feed. Here’s a challenge: Try moving through a couple of your daily rituals without the machines you rely on for comfort and convenience:
- Hand a dish towel to your S.O. and have a real conversation while you’re drying plates.
- Sweep the floor and unpack groceries slowly and mindfully, so these tasks become a meditation.
- Hang your clothes to dry rather than a tumble in a dryer which saves hundreds of dollars in energy bills and—more importantly—keeps 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. That makes a difference in a warming world, something this earthy full moon supports wholeheartedly.
4. Find your voice
Taurus rules the throat (and the throat chakra), and you’re likely to feel compelled to speak your truth without holding back during this full moon. Just make sure you’re not riding that bullish energy while the bronco is still bucking. Use your voice in constructive ways—to speak up for your values and ethics, which are ruled by the zodiac’s second sign. (Not to get sucked into endless fighting with trolls.)
Or use your voice creatively, for things like singing or podcasting. Yogic chanting can tune up your throat chakra while creating a collective healing energy that’s greater than any one voice in the room. Look for a Kirtan (call-and-response chanting) class to elevate your vibration. It’s no surprise that vocalists like Stevie Wonder, Adele, MGK and Sabrina Carpenter were born under this Sun sign.
On a purely physical note, have you been giving your vocal cords love they need? Hydration is essential for keeping them healthy, so a simple Taurus full moon ritual could be drinking (lots) more water and less dehydrating substances like coffee and alcohol. Since heaters can be drying this time of year, plug in a humidifier to maintain proper moisture balance.
5. Plant a tree
Planting a billion trees can help save the Earth from climate change and biodiversity loss, according to The Nature Conservancy, which has taken on the lofty goal. If you don’t have space to plant a tree, you could check with the local government where you live to plant or donate to a tree planting program; many municipalities have them to enrich and beautify public spaces. Or you could read up on trees you can enjoy indoors, even in a small apartment.
Trees are critical to life on earth and they provide oxygen, shade, and medicine—not to mention absorbing greenhouse gasses to slow down global warming. Taurus rules rootedness. This is a great time to plant a few trees in some soil (and in your social feeds), even if you reside in a concrete jungle.
6. Mind your green
How friendly is your budget? While Taurus is sensual, it’s also sensible, and needs plenty of security in order to relax. The Taurus full moon illuminates your spending and savings plans—or lack thereof.
Impulse shopping can be a symptom of deprivation. This isn’t about tightening your belt so much that you feel constricted. But it is an important time for tracking where all your hard-earned dollars flow. Put a budgeting app on your phone or challenge yourself to pay for every purchase with cash for a week as your Taurus full moon ritual.
Getting powerful related to money leaving your hands can create a mindful relationship to your expenses and your earnings!
7. Relax and rejuvenate with this Taurus full moon ritual
You’re getting verrry sleepy…
Sensual Taurus is the sign of decadent comfort and deep relaxation. For this Taurus full moon ritual, celebrate the “somatic process,” as our dream-expert/Taurus moon friend, Stephanie Gailing, says. Meaning: How can you bring more luxuriating to your lounging so that you sleep like a baby?
What you’ll need for this Taurus full moon ritual
- You don’t need to blow the bank redoing your bedroom decor, but maybe replace your pillows (if they’re older than three years) or give them a spin in the washing machine.
- If your sheets are becoming scratchy or threadbare (or are just too basic!) the tactile Taurus full moon blows a whistle here. Jersey sheets or bamboo fabrics are affordable and feel great.
- Sensual Taurus loves ambient lighting. Try a dimmer switch for your lamps and put all your digital devices on Night Shift (the blue light of your device can be detrimental to your sleep!)
- Do a clean sweep of any computer equipment or work that clutters your sleep area. If you live in a studio, use a Shoji-style screen to “hide” work, so you aren’t worrying about an unfinished report when you’re trying to get some shuteye.
- Set a scented candle by your nightstand or an essential oil diffuser so you don’t have to worry about falling asleep with a flame. Inhaling lavender steam or another soothing scent can make for sweet slumber.
Once your nest is feathered, head to bed an hour or so earlier than you typically do. Read a book or listen to an audiobook or a guided meditation. You might even set up a portable speaker on your nightstand so you can play soothing sounds while you drift to sleep (just like a spa).
If you have a significant other, invite them to hang out with you in bed. You could read to each other or enjoy a cup of tea together—or hey, celebrate your newly minted boudoir with some lovin’!
Other, simple Taurus full moon ritual ideas to try
- Visit a perfume counter or try a natural perfume to find a signature fall blend
- Switch to ethical, organic or cruelty-free lines for makeup, skincare and home cleaning products
- Pamper yourself with an exfoliating facial or give yourself a clay or mud mask at home
- Bring Taurus’s earthy energy indoors during the cooler weather months with houseplants
- Treat yourself to a new, cozy bathrobe or fluffy towels and warm slippers
Photo by Marija Mandic
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