10 ways to work with the energy of Thursday’s full moon
Having trouble sleeping this week? Absolutely buzzing with energy? You could be feeling the effects of tomorrow night’s full super moon.
A super moon is a full moon that occurs at the closest point to earth, making it look larger and much brighter. If the weather is clear where you are, it’s so worth taking a peak. A super moon is always a beautiful spectacle.
For centuries humans have been aware of the impact that the full moon can have on us. Given that the moon is the ruler of the tides, and that humans are over 70 per cent water, it makes sense that we can feel when the moon is full. From a spiritual perspective, full moons are important and they have energies that we can work with and use to our advantage.
Every month both the full and new moon fall in a different astrological sign. The characteristics of this astrological sign can indicate the type of impact the energy of the moon is likely to have. This full moon takes place in the sign of Scorpio.
A sign associated with the mysterious, the subconscious and psychic ability, this full moon can encourage deep healing and help us to break past anything that’s been holding us back. The energy of the full moon lasts for three days (the day before, the day of the full moon and the day after) and we can work with this particular super moon in the following ways:
1. SET AN INTENTION – The full moon lends positive energy to our goals and intentions. If there’s something that you’d really like to achieve or manifest into your life, write it down under the light of this full moon and ask spirit to empower you as you work towards this goal/intention over the next few weeks until the moon is full again.
2. HAVE THAT CONVERSATION – Scorpio is a sign that loves intensity and deep conversation. If there’s a conversation that you’ve been putting off, now is the time to have it. Remember to be clear and honest in your communication. Trust that it’s always better to say how you really feel.
3. BALANCE YOUR SACRAL CHAKRA – The sacral chakra is the energy centre in the body that rules money, sensuality and safety. If you’ve been struggling in relation to any of these areas, give your sacral chakra an energetic tune-up. An easy way to do this is to play some music that makes you want to dance and then allow yourself to let go to the music. Play close attention to your hip area. Throw in some hip wiggles and circles to stir up that sacral energy. Keep dancing until you feel a shift in your energy. Repeat as needed.
4. REVIEW YOUR FINANCES – Scorpio is associated with the eighth house in astrology, which rules finances. This full moon is a fantastic time to cast an eye over your finances and make a solid plan for your wealth going forward. If you have to pay off a debt, work out how you’re going to do that. And likewise, if you have a saving goal in mind, write down what you need to do to achieve it.
5. INDULGE – Because of its associations with sensuality, Scorpio loves a bit of indulgence. So, if you feel called to, treat yourself under this full moon by indulging all your senses. Bake something decadent and share it with a loved one or go all-out with a candlelit meal.
6. GET SOME CLARITY – Full moons illuminate and the sign of Scorpio loves a crystal-clear vision. Now is an excellent time to do a bit of a life review and to assess where you currently are where you want to go and the steps you need to take to get there. An excellent method of setting goals is The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte.
7. GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR SPIRITUAL TEAM – We are all surrounded by a team of spirit guides and angels who love us unconditionally. Their only job is to guide and assist us, but we have to ask them for their help. Try getting in touch with your team under this full moon by asking them to send you a sign, or by trying a guided meditation to meet your spirit guides (you can find a host of these types of meditations on YouTube or by downloading the free Insight Timer app).
8. DIVE INTO YOUR CREATIVITY – Now is the time to write that book or start that art project! Creative self-expression under this full moon will bring a big confidence boost.
9. REINVENT YOURSELF – Another symbol associated with the sign of Scorpio is the Phoenix. Is there something that you’re itching to change? This full moon will support you as you take any steps towards change. It’s also a great time to experiment with your sense of style. Where are you being called to switch things up?
10. CLEAR YOUR SPACE – Shift up the energy in your home. Physically clean and tidy and then follow that with some spiritual clearing. You can do this by praying, playing some Tibetan singing bowl music (again, there’s lots of free tracks on YouTube and Spotify) or space clearing with some incense or ethically-sourced sage.