Rashida Renae self describes as a cosmic witch that never misses a chance to fall in love with the beauty of the moon. If you appreciate this content, consider donating to Rashida's charity of choice NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
Full moons are always worth celebrating as a celestial beauty to behold, but tonight’s full moon in Aquarius which is also known as a Blue Sturgeon moon is quite the event. Whether you are a witch that works with the moon on a regular basis or are a newbie hoping to harness this cosmic energy to amplify your work, read on for more information.
Love and Light
Blue moons are rare cosmic events. Historically, the Sturgeon moon represents abundance. Tonight’s Blue Sturgeon moon is in Aquarius, which represents creative and innovative energy.
The moon traditionally represents emotions, feelings, vulnerabilities, and the shadow self. When thinking of the moon and the impact it has on people, some find it helpful to envision the moon’s relationship with the ocean and how the moon cycle impacts the tides and currents as waves crash against the shore.
It comes as no surprise then that with this full moon, a lot of people plan to work on manifesting an abundance of love and light, fulfilling relationships, and other things that will fill you up with warm and fuzzies.
After all, autumn, the ultimate cozy season, is right around the corner so who wouldn’t want to get a head start on those cable-knit, warm apple, and pumpkin spice scented vibes?
However, it is important to note that like most witchy things, love and light is not the end all be all that some circles would like you to believe. Like an ocean’s currents, our relationship with the moon is deeper, and we can harness its energy for other purposes such as shadow work and hexing.
Shadows and Knives
Tonight’s Blue Sturgeon moon in Aquarius will be at 29 degrees, which is considered an anaretic degree. Anaretic degrees are the last degree in a zodiac sign before it enters a new sign. It represents the culmination of a journey, coupled with an anticipatory energy of what’s to come based on things that are being set in motion. If you are a tarot reader, this is similar to the Major Arcana card, The Fool, as you are on the precipice of embarking on a new adventure.
Full moons are also a great time for endings and letting go of what no longer serves you, especially when leaving toxic relationships and situations as the moon undergoes a fresh cycle with new energy.
The moon will conjunct Jupiter, which is a planet that represents expansion, growth, and luck. Very rarely is the cosmic weather aligned in such a way where you are being called to take personal stock of exactly where you are and make adjustments for nourishment and setting personal intentions. This is where shadow work and hexing come into play. Sometimes, in order to make room for personal growth and invite abundance into our lives, we need to embrace our shadow and cosmically gather (or humble) a person causing us harm.
Light of the Moon
Full moons serve as great illuminators as is reflected by how much they brighten the night sky. The same can be said for what happens to us internally during full moons. That illumination serves as a great clarifier in terms of emotions and drives our next steps in terms of personal growth and release.
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a surplus of tools and herbs to practice witchcraft. Both shadow work and hexing can be done with everyday household materials such as candles, pencils, paper, erasers, ice, salt, pepper, chili powder, twine, grinders, thumbtacks, pins, or no tools at all. In fact, the most important things you need are yourself, intent and focus.
Before beginning, it is important to consider mediating, divining, as well as perhaps casting a protective circle or putting up wards. Visualization and precision (especially if you are going to hex) is key. The rest is up to you.
May the light of the moon, or, in some cases burned bridges, illuminate your path.
