The Hunter's Moon

A nearly full moon will illuminate the sky as we celebrate the sabbat of Samhain or Halloween as most people have come to know it.

In ancient times, Samhain would have been celebrated in conjunction with the full moon, but our modern calendar has the days a bit off. No worries, it is the energy that you work with, not the chronology. The full moon will be giving off a powerful energy on the evening of Samhain that can be used to release and transform (eye of newt, not required).

In the Native American culture, this moon was the Hunter’s moon. It marked the final hunt before the cooler, winter months when food was likely to be scarce.

The wise hunter/gatherer pulls together all of the resources needed to survive the winter months so that they can relax and celebrate knowing that all will be well in Spring. As storage space will be at a premium, it is also a good time to release that which you no longer need. This includes both physical and emotional needs. Let it go! You have enough, you are enough!

Each full moon pulls together two astrological signs. For this moon, they are stable, homebody Taurus and dark, mysterious Scorpio. 

You can use the best qualities of both signs for your personal growth. The sun in Scorpio illuminates the dark things that have been hiding. They may scurry about and make you feel off as they are exposed for the silly fears that they really are, but the strength of the Bull will keep you on your feet as this release occurs. 

Most people who get stuck in their healing process, are fearful of what is lurking in the dark, hidden parts of themselves. Lower your horns and be brave. You are not here to suffer, but to love, learn, and play. When you release the fears that have held you back, you make room for a wonderful, new life and a great year ahead.

The full moon sings to us like a benevolent siren begging for us to release our burdens and worries. 

Let them go. You are safe, you are well and in the stable sign of Taurus, you are home.