Feeling bogged down? Uncertain of the future? Itβs time to step back into life. The full moon of March 9 (10:48 am PT) is a supermoon that’s bigger and brighter than normal, and full of the courageous power of life to renew itself.
The full moon is in the area of the sky calledΒ Purva Phalguni, a star of fertility, creativity and heart-centered commitment.Β With the equinox just around the corner,Β Purva PhalguniΒ full moon marks the end of winterβs hibernation (in the northern hemisphere) and the rebirth of spring.
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Holi,Β the springtime festival of color, love and forgiveness is celebrated on this day.
The full moon also coincides with the end of a swampyΒ Mercury Retrograde.Β Mercuryβs forward motion can kickstart whatever’s been stuck or on hold in your life now.
This full moon is aΒ supermoon,Β which means that it’s closer to earth and appears about 30% brighter than normal.Β It has a stronger influence on ocean tides, as well as our hearts and minds. The inspirational effect of this supermoon can energize creativity and openness, but also induce anxiety and insomnia.
Concerns over the coronavirus and economic instability have been mountingΒ since the tail of the eclipse snake,Β Ketu, joined the troubling starΒ MulaΒ in January.Β Insecurity and fear are a hallmark ofΒ Ketu in Mula. The last time Ketu visited this area of the sky was 18 years ago, during the anxious time of the tragic 9/11 attacks.
Furthermore, a formation calledΒ Kala Sarpa YogaΒ (the serpent of time) has also been magnifying Rahu and Ketuβs unruly transformational power.Β This influence will begin again on March 16 and continue intermittently through mid-July.
But keep the faith, Holi supermoon is a symbol of the victory of good over evil, and love over fear. This is a time for connecting with friends and family, and forgiving past resentments and grudges. So reach out to others. ExpansiveΒ JupiterΒ is casting a benevolent glance onto this full moon and inspiring hope, gratitude and generosity.
On the eve of Holi full moon, bonfires burn throughout the night.Β They symbolize the magical fire thatΒ saved saintlyΒ childΒ PrahladaΒ from the demonΒ Holika. Use this supermoon to burn through uncertainty, free your innerchild, and reclaim your creative power.
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