The Full Buck Moon 7-13-2022

Today is the Full Buck Moon! This is a Supermoon that’s reported to appear approximately 17% larger and 30% brighter than a full moon and this is supposed to be the largest and brightest of the year (or so I’ve heard). It is the third one in this year’s set of four supermoons. It is the Buck Moon in our area because this is the time of year when buck’s antlers are growing in.

The moon is technically full this afternoon, in the sign of Capricorn, so it looked full last night and will look full tonight. Capricorn is an earth sign, introverted and focused on foundations and long-term plans. The energetic feel would be “diving deep”. We have an opportunity for catharsis of deep emotions tied to home, long term goals, and enduring ideals that we’ve kept deep and reserved for ourselves.

Full Moon is a great time for releasing things that aren’t serving us; and the moon is uncomfortable in Capricorn, bringing us the catharsis that will allow us to empty out. Each of us will handle this in our own way – crying, laughter, anger, etc. Nurture yourself as these things come up – they really are more about you than about the things that  trigger them. (I recently cried over a dead arugula plant in my garden – it wasn’t about the plant; I just needed the release!) Take some time to visit with the moon tonight, meditate, and let go of some things that aren’t serving you!

A Full Moon Release Ceremony:
Set aside some time tonight. I’m suggesting a fire ceremony because it’s a fast release.

•    Gather your tools. A cup of tea, water, cacao (whatever makes you feel good), a candle and/or incense and matches or lighter, a fireproof bowl, paper and pen, any crystals you love (I suggest smoky quartz, howlite, amethyst, rose quartz, clear quartz).
•    Set up your space. Make it beautiful. Outside would be great, but not necessary. You could just set up by a window where you can see the moon. Light your candle, set out your crystals, and settle in.
• Take a few deep breaths to ground and center. Call in any guides that you would like to support you. Write down what you would like to let go of. You could do this on one sheet of paper or put each item on its own small piece.
• Place the paper between your palms and bring it/them to your heart center. Using these words, or others that feel right to you, set your intention to truly release and create energetic space for new and better to come to you.
• “In the light of the Full Buck Moon, I honor these lessons that have been taught. It’s time for me to release these ideas that no longer serve me to allow for new and better to come to me."
• Meditate or pray for as long as your intuition guides you to.
• Light your paper(s) on fire. Use your candle flame, a match, or if you have a fire pit, you could do this whole ceremony there and throw the papers in. As the papers burn, feel your energy lifting and end by thanking the moon, the fire and any guides you may have called in for support and say  "amen", "so be it",  "so it is", or other words of your choice  to close your ceremony.

 (If you prefer a slower release, and because Capricorn is earth energy, instead of using fire, prepare by having a potted plant or a space in the garden under of near a plant that won’t be disturbed. Instead of burning your intentions, bury them in the soil.  Feel the weight of the energies you are releasing melting away from you into the earth. The release will take as long as it takes for the papers to disintegrate in the soil. It’s slower but can be a gentler release. Try not to disturb the area for 4-6 weeks to allow the paper to decompose. Your release is complete at that time.)

Over the next few days, you may find opportunities and ideas coming to you. The final big event for the week is a conjunction between Mercury and the Sun that occurs on 7/16/2022. It will bring you insight, epiphanies, new ideas, and ideals to fill the energetic space you just prepared at the Full Moon. Between today and Saturday, be clear about what you want. The universe is listening and ready to help you!
                Let me know how it goes or email me with any questions or  for suggestions for an individual situation.  Happy Super Full Buck Moon! Blessings ~E
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