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Peak Illumination October 17 6:26 AM EST

The October Full Moon in Aries will be reaching peak illumination in the morning around 6:26 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (New York). That means that tonight and tomorrow night will be filled with the potent full moon energy!

Hunter’s Moon

The October full moon is referred to as the Hunter’s Moon relating it to the season and activities that take place during this time of year. Traditionally, hunters started collecting food and storing it for the winter months at this time, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac: “Many moons ago, Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons…The leaves are falling from trees, the deer are fattened, and it’s time to begin storing up meat for the long winter ahead.”

Bigger and Brighter

2024 includes four supermoons: August, September, October and November. A supermoon is a full moon that occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth (perigee) during its orbit. This proximity makes the moon appear larger and brighter in the sky than usual. Tonight’s full moon will be the biggest full moon of 2024, because this week’s supermoon is the one where the full moon and perigee coincide closest together.

For more information about supermoons, Hunter’s Moon and Blood Moon, refer to our earlier post: Lunar Nomenclature.

Cleansing, Charging & Rituals

My astrologer taught me that “when the light of the Full Moon is illuminating the night, what has been buried or hidden in the shadows is often illuminated. Look & Listen!”

You can use the potent energy of the full moon for cleansing, charging and rituals. Learn more in this reel:

Four ways to use full moon energy:

• Make some Moon Water
• Cleanse your Tarot or Oracle Cards in the moonlight
• Take a salt bath
• Charge your crystals with the light of the moon.
  

Rituals for the Full Moon:

Do a Tarot Reading: Try a Shadow Spread or Celtic Cross to see what’s been hidden from your view.

Perform a Release Ritual: Are there elements in your being that no longer serve you? Face your personal shadow; acknowledge that it is no longer helpful, heal and let go.

Create a Gratitude Ritual: Let the light of the full moon illuminate all that you have been blessed with and give thanks.

Is the full moon a meaningful time for you? Share your experiences in the comments, I’d love to hear from you!

Light and Love. ❤️

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