Full Moon

Tonight is the Hunter's Moon. According to the Farmers Almanac, full moon names are mostly derived from Native American and early American folklore to mark the seasons. The Hunters moon signals the time to go hunting and prepare for winter. It comes in the wake of the Harvest Moon, when crops were dug, leaving an open field for wild game to gorge, and thus making them an easy, baited target for hunters.

There are many superstitions about full moons. My grandmother had so many. Much of the lore speaks to bringing good luck. However, one belief is that a full moon on a Sunday brings bad luck. 
By the same token, many religious calendars follow in step with the moon. It's how we determine Easter as well as the end of Ramadan for example. On top of that, there are many full moon rituals that involve magic.

When a full moon is approaching we can get a little crazy, sad or angry. The power of the moon exacerbates. Ask any teacher or nurse, and they will tell you ... If you have an inquisitive mind, experiment by placing a glass of water under the full moon tonight, let it soak in the moon's rays and the next morning take a sip. This moon infused water will taste sweeter. Is it sweeter? softer?  Like sun-infused tea, moon water has more of a gentle infusion. Yin and yang. The sun has a strong and powerful masculine energy, and the moon casts the subtle and gentle feminine energy.

So here's the thing, whether you perform simple or elaborate full moon rituals, or just enjoy the beauty of the full moon, you're participating in longstanding traditions centered around the moon. Full moon ceremonies are performed to bring empowerment and to manifest positive changes. You don't even need to be outside or even see the full moon to reap its energy. 

Exercise: 
Go to a quiet place and write your intentions on a piece of paper.
What are your deep longings? 
What do you wish to gain this month?
What do you wish would go away? 
What do you wish would change?

Journal
Throughout the month, remain mindful of your list of intentions.  Track your progress until the next full moon, November 12th. 

My Life's Lesson: Intentions without actions are just wishful thinking. 

From the sweetest spot in my heart to yours, may you be filled with powerful illumination.
Audrey xo

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