ASTROLOGICAL MEANING
FOR VIRGO FULL MOON
With the Cancer full moon in July, we examined the form side of earthly existence, the consciousness of the kingdoms of nature and the profound wisdom of the Mother of the World. During the Leo full moon, we explored the evolution of individual consciousness. We looked at consciousness through the lens of the development of individualized identity.
During the full moon in Virgo, we will look at how Virgo influences
the integration of these two states of evolution in consciousness - individual consciousness governed by Leo and mass consciousness governed by Cancer. Virgo rules the entire process that leads to self-realization and ultimately to the complete fusion of personality and soul.
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For most of human evolution the soul is hidden deep within the womb of Virgo. During its long gestation period, Virgo nurtures and protects the soul until the person can experience and respond to the finer vibration of the hidden soul within. Gradually, through its magnetic presence, the soul is revealed to the person. For the complete fusion of soul and person to occur, the personal ego must relinquish its separate identity and risk total surrender. The person's surrender must be all-embracing - moved by the heart, and filled with humility and unconditional love.
The lessons of Virgo are complicated by the person's need for security and order. Virgo is noted for its propensity for perfectionism and the love of an orderly mind -sometimes, to the extreme. There comes a point, however, when reason and wisdom overshadow logic in the Virgo mind and then real change begins to occur. Feeling the inner spiritual impulse can cause the person to question everything. And the Virgo mind discovers that the order created by logic alone is not sufficient to account for its spiritual experience and the awakening of the soul within.
As the soul begins to dominate the personality, important shifts occur. The person begins to accept its true role and function: which is to be the vehicle for the soul's expression on the physical plane. When the soul rules the personality, the direction of our life changes from isolation to inclusion. And its focus changes from self-interest to altruism. The person is then motivated by goodwill, love and compassion. Its focus becomes service to humanity. And, it understands that its purpose is to fulfill its part in the Divine Plan.
To get from personality identification to full soul-person fusion, we must face many obstacles and challenges. The patterns and habits of ordinary human behavior are difficult to master and require a true desire to follow the heart down the spiritual path.
Following is a quote from "Esoteric Astrology" by Alice A. Bailey regarding this very difficult task. She said:
"Shirk not these crises, hard and difficult though they may appear to be. Difficult they are. Forget not that the habit of confronting crisis is a long-established one within the consciousness of humanity. Man has the 'habit of crisis' if I may so call it. They are the points of examination as to strength, purpose, purity and motive and the intent of the soul. They evoke confidence, when surmounted, and produce greatly expanded vision. They foster compassion and understanding, for the pain and inner conflict they have engendered is never forgotten, for they draw upon the resources of the heart. They release the light of wisdom within the field of knowledge and the world is thereby enriched."
The Keyword for Virgo is: "I am the mother and the child. I, God, I matter am."
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Astrological Readings by Ron Thurlow, Ph.D., Esoteric Astrologer
Astrological Sign Paintings by Sandy Thurlow
Upcoming Full Moon Meditations
ARIES FULL MOON
Aries is the initiator of every cycle of manifestation. The Aries personality may be reckless and impulsive. When aligned with soul intent, Aries moves the creative impulse to toward a new goal.
TAURUS FULL MOON
Taurus provides us with the desire and drive to push ahead against all obstacles. When that desire is transformed into aspiration the goal becomes illumination.
GEMINI FULL MOON
Gemini brings to our awareness the duality of all manifested life. We come to know ourselves as dual beings - mental and emotional, higher mind and lower mind, and finally soul and personality.
CANCER FULL MOON
In Cancer our awareness is centered on the form side of life. It is the Mother aspect, the womb of time and the identification of self with mass consciousness. The Cancer form receives and holds Father-spirit.
LEO FULL MOON
Leo marks the birth of self-consciousness. Leo identity resides first with the self-centered ego and then later becomes self-consciousness centered in the soul.
LIBRA FULL MOON
Libra is the balance point in the zodiac. It is the decision point that we face each moment when we choose to think and act selfishly or to direct our path toward selfless, spiritual service.
SCORPIO FULL MOON
Scorpio is the sign of the triumphant disciple. As a personality, Scorpio can deliver a harmful scorpion sting. However, once on the spiritual path, trials and struggles no longer slow the disciple's progress.
SAGITTARIUS FULL MOON
Sagittarius is the sign of the seeker. In Sagittarius, we evolve from associating ourselves with the material side of life to identifying with our spiritual goals. The archer hits his mark and moves to the next goal.
CAPRICORN FULL MOON
Capricorn is the sign of the initiate. It is the symbol of the goat climbing up the mountain. As a personality, Capricorn can be willful and selfishly driven, but when motivated by spiritual will the mountain top becomes attainable.
AQUARIUS FULL MOON
Aquarius is the sign of the world server. The goal of Aquarius is group consciousness. The Aquarius personality may be focused on narrow instinctual pursuits. When the soul is in control, Aquarius moves us to join with others to improve the lives of all beings.
PISCES FULL MOON
Pisces is the sign of the world savior. As Aries is the beginning of everything, Pisces is the end of all cycles. The Pisces personality tends to be fluid and emotional. With evolution Pisces brings clear vision, insight and a fine intuitive sensitivity.
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