How to Prepare for the Super Blue Blood Moon

January 31 brings a rare and wonderful occurrence: a super blue blood moon. And yes it is just as whimsical as it sounds. When I heard this was happening, I immediately did some research to find out what all these terms mean. I have been feeling not myself lately, sort of jumbled and out of sync with my personal goals and mantras. 

But after reading about this crazy Full Moon approaching, it all starts to make sense. 

The super Blue Moon will pass through Earth's shadow giving it a total lunar eclipse in some areas. With the Earth in between the Sun and the Moon, sunlight has to pass through the Earth's atmosphere, which scatters the green to violet light more than it scatters the red light. So the Moon appears red - a Blood Moon.

A Blue Moon is a magical rarity.  Over 400 years ago, Shakespeare coined the term to mean absurd or rare as this type of moon only appears every 2.7 years. It can be identified as a full moon appearing twice in one month, or a third full moon appearing in an astronomical season with four full moons versus the normal three. 

What Does This Mean for You 

The Blue Moon is considered fortunate and something to celebrate. Since this Blue Moon is appearing at the beginning of a new year, you can expect positive growth within yourself. But of course, along with healthy change comes struggles. You might be feeling aggravated, sad or your emotions may be heightened. During this cosmic shift, of the Blue Moon AND the solar eclipse, we are bound to feel different. 

Women especially, given our intimate connection to the lunar cycles, could feel something restless or sturring within them as this moon approaches causing rifts in relationships or within yourself. 

“With a total lunar eclipse, in particular, the blotting out of the Moon represents a resetting of your emotions, clearing away the emotional baggage of the previous six months. Like a regular full moon only stronger, a lunar eclipse focuses your attention on intimate relationships, your home, and your family. A total lunar eclipse has an even strong influence on your private life. Sun opposite Moon qualities of emotions and instincts reach their peak at a lunar eclipse. ” 

 

— Cherokee Billie Spiritual Advisor

Because you will be in touch with your own needs and intentions, you will clearly see any relationship imbalances causing disharmony. If you are finding yourself at a crossroads in life, now would be the perfect time to reflect on what you need to let go of in your life, to make room for the abundance that is in store for you. 

How to Prepare 

I love preparing rituals for you so that you have some guidance during this exciting, rare moon. In the worksheet below, I have included a quick full moon release for you to do under the Blue Moon. I have done this myself and it feels amazing to physically write what you need to release from your life. I also included a Full Moon prayer, which are some affirmations that make me feel better and more excited for my future. 

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