The celebration takes place during the first Full Moon of the Sun in the period of Taurus
The first Full Moon of the Sun in Taurus is one of the most powerful of the year. It is known as the Day of Wesak, the Day of the Buddha!
It all starts with Buddhism, which is a philosophy without religious orientation. In the 5th century (before the Common Era), Siddhartha was a prince born in a region that is now known as Nepal.
Siddhartha would leave behind his riches and possessions to seek the true meaning of life and would achieve this goal on the day of the first Full Moon under the Taurus Sun.
How to celebrate Wesak
The Wesak Festival is a special date in the Eastern calendar, considered the most powerful day of the year. According to tradition, the Buddha descends to Earth during the Full Moon, showering a shower of energy and blessings.
Therefore, supporters of Eastern traditions related to spirituality carry out intense and fervent meditations, in which they make requests to Gautama Buddha and also give thanks for the good things received.
Every country where Buddhist culture is present celebrates Wesak in its own way. Usually the date is preceded by:
- intonation of mantra
- meditations
- reflections on Buddhism
Also, in some countries, lanterns decorate houses and people wear white clothes. They also often pour water on the Buddha’s shoulders to indicate that people need to purify their minds of attachment, anger and fear.
This time is marked by the energies of wisdom, love and consciousness, and therefore offers opportunities for ascension and enlightenment.
Wesak and astrology
In 2024, the first Full Moon of the Sun in the period of Taurus occurs at 8:48 pm on April 23. This Full Moon will take place in the sign of Scorpio.
For astrology it is logical that it is a special Full Moon, since Sign of Taurus It has to do with the energy of abundance. Taurus has a great connection with Mother Earth and each Full Moon marks a peak. And, therefore, this is believed to be a day of “shower of blessings”.
An astrological subtlety, however, is that Scorpio, the opposite and complementary sign to Taurus, in which the Moon will be found in 2024, has to do with the process of cleansing and purification.
Therefore, it would be a suggestion to not only ask for good things, but also to forgive, release resentment, purify oneself and also pray for the completion of the cycles that must pass.
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