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October Full Moon

A full moon represents the peak of energy in the lunar cycle.  It's a time of culmination, clarity, and illumination. As the moon illuminates the night sky, it illuminates all of your truths, providing a time for you to reflect and acknowledge your progress. Acknowledge what no longer serves you. Acknowledge all that you have learned. Embrace all of this progress and growth. Use it moving forward.

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The October Full Moon, named the Harvest Moon will reach it's peak on Monday October 6th  at 9:47 pm mountain time. This moon is a special one in a few ways. Unlike other moons, the Harvest Full Moon is not tied to a calendar month. Most year it is in September, but about every 3 years it falls in October. It's the Full Moon closest to the Autumn Equinox. Called the harvest moon in honor of the annual harvest. A time when crops are gathered and communities prepare. Most moons rise about 50 minutes later each night, but the Harvest Moonrise is only rises about 20-30 minutes later. For a few nights in a row the Harvest Moon will light up the sky, providing more evening light for harvest. 

 

It also happens the be the first of 3 supermoons that will occur in 2025. With it's proximity to earth and low rising on the horizon it will look bigger and brighter than any Moon yet this year. Shining light upon you and the land around you.  A time  to reflect on all the earth has provided this year. A reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the importance of embracing change as one season leads to another. A time to prep for a cycle of rest. 

 

As the harvest moon appears in Aries, it's a great opportunity to reflect on what is holding you back and what has supported you a long the way. Think about the cycles in your life, which ones have been great, which ones could use some attention? Think about how can you step into the power you have and embrace your inner warrior as you get ready to move through spooky season. â€‹

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What energy does the Harvest Full Moon bring?​
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​               Abundance     Gratitude      Reflection       Reciprocity       Transition       Generosity         Community       Culmination

 
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​What crystals are great for the Harvest Full Moon?​

  • Opal- emotional balance and transformation 

  • Tourmaline- protect against negative energy and grounding (ideal for this season of change),protection and recharging

  • Carnelian - courage, vitality and confidence ( (fiery stone - works well with Aries energy)

  • Jasper - stabilizing, grounding and empowering both physically and emotionally

  • Clear Quartz: clarity, helping to amplify intentions

  • Aragonite - change, embracing the unknown, grounding

  • Emerald - abundance, luck, health and protection

  • Hematite- balancing, grounding, protection

  • Moonstone- intuition, empowering, lunar energy

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What to do during the Harvest Full Moon
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  • Gratitude Alter - Create an alter with items you are grateful for. Get nice and cozy and take a few moments to meditate over the gratefulness you feel

  • Gratitude Journal - This is a great time to start a gratitude journal, or add to one you already have. 

  • Moonlight Meditation - Get outside, or by a big window. Sit with the moonlight. Let it wash over you and shine on your skin (maybe your crystals too). Take a few deep breaths. In for 5- 6 seconds, out for the same. Calm, unforced breaths. Bring your awareness to the parts of your body that have the moonlight on the. Let your body sit with it. It's about sensing, receiving and being right where you are in that moment. 

  • Prayer for your Meals - As we honor the harvest moon take a moment before meals to thank the community, a God, whatever your jam is for the healthy, gratifying meal in front of you. Be grateful to have such accessibility to food that fuels your mind and body. 

  • Think about intentions- The Harvest Moon is an ideal time to focus on abundance, gratitude, an honor the earth and all it provides for us. Prepare to go into a season of rest. Be grateful for all you have and set intentions that will serve you into the fall.​​​​

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Journal Prompts for the Harvest Moon

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  • How do I feel right now in this moment? Check in with your heat, your body and your mind.

  • What are 5 things I am grateful for? (If you can't think of 5, then list 10)

  • What has come to fruition in my life this year?

  • What cycles have served me this year? What cycles do I need to break?

  • What is asking to be released so I can move forward lighter?

  • How can I celebrate this moment of transition?

  • What seeds have I planted that are ready to be harvested?

  • What parts of me need rest and love throughout this season ahead in order to flourish in the spring?

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Remember that depending on where Aries lands in your birth chart, each person will be affected by this Full Moons powerful lunation. 

 

With all this being said, you do you. All I ask is that during this Full Moon you step outside, look up at it and remember all that you are and all that this wonderful world has to offer. You can shine as bright as that moon. Never forget. 

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