Every four weeks or so, we have a Full Moon, which occurs when the transit, or moving, Sun and Moon are in exact opposite positions in the Zodiac.
Full Moons are highly charged emotionally, and this can drain us a bit, so it can be a good idea to work on protecting your energy as best as you can. Here are 5 tips to do that for any Full Moon: 01: Make time for extra rest.
Since Full Moons are emotionally charged, this can have the effect of draining us in many ways, and all take a toll on us physically. This makes it a good idea to make more time for extra rest.
Try to block out time for naps, and give yourself some extra time at night to get into sleep, and in the morning to get up. A sleep routine can be helpful, and you may want to explore ways to relax before going to sleep, or how to get into deeper sleep. If you struggle with sleep, Full Moons might zap you even more, and it can be stressful to focus on, so try to take it easy on yourself. In your case, you may need to focus on simply resting without necessarily sleeping. 02: Try meditating.
Getting calm, having quiet, and clearing your mind can be incredibly helpful with the emotional energy of Full Moons. This gives you better control, and you don't get as caught up in the emotions and developments.
If you don't have a lot of time, you can just set aside a few minutes each day to meditate. Practice deep breathing, and give your mind a break from whatever is stressing you out at the moment. This can also have the added bonus of helping you feel more rested as it helps to calm you down. 03: Welcome water.
The Moon impacts the tides, and Full Moons are times of high tides. It's hypothesized that because humans are comprised of percent water, this is why we tend to go a little wonky around Full Moons.
But since water is so closely tied to the Moon, and to Full Moons in particular, it can be a good idea to make sure you're watching your water intake. Make sure you're getting enough, show some gratitude for it. You may want to spend more time bathing as well, in the shower or taking a bath, and you can spend time around bodies of water, like the ocean or lakes. You can feel more connected to the water thanks to the Full Moon energy. 04: Practice shadow work.
Full Moons mean the Moon is shining brightly in the sky. We see the entire Moon, as long as it's not cloudy, and the Moon illuminates the night. This means Full Moons can shine a light on what's been hidden in the shadows, making them a great time for practicing shadow work.
Shadow work involves focusing on your shadow side, your unconscious, the parts you ignore. This can be scary - we do run away for a reason, after all - but facing these parts of ourselves and lives helps with understanding, personal growth, and healing. Use the light of the Full Moon to illuminate what you can focus your shadow work on. You can drill down based on the Zodiac sign the Full Moon is in, or the house in your natal chart it occurs in. You may work on: Aries/1st house: identity Taurus/2nd house: self-esteem, values Gemini/3rd house: expression Cancer/4th house: emotional wounds, upbringing Leo/5th house: love wounds Virgo/6th house: perfectionism, stress Libra/7th house: relationship wounds Scorpio/8th house: fears, inner demons Sagittarius/9th house: expansion, beliefs Capricorn/10th house: aspirations, responsibilities Aquarius/11th house: dreams, change, individuality Pisces/12th house: subconscious, spiritual wounds 05: Have a healthy outlet to detach.
With the strong emotions around Full Moons, it's easy to get wrapped up in them, but it's a good idea to detach from this at times and not get too attached to the drama.
Try to have some healthy outlets, positive ways you can give yourself a distraction. This might be a hobby, something creative, sports or other events, cooking, time with friends or family, reading, exercising, or even just binge-watching a favorite show. We don't have to dedicate every second to the serious and intense and emotional. Taking a little time to get some space helps clear the mind and heart, and makes it easier to deal with whatever developments come. Suggested Reading: The New & Full Moons page Comments are closed.
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