October Full Moon in Aries

If you've been following the Full Moon blog series so far, you know that each month, as the Moon swells to its largest and brightest state, it can seriously change how we feel. As the saying goes; 'as above, so below'; When the Moon is big and bold, our emotions can also feel bigger and bolder than ever before. While a dark new moon supports introverted practices, a full moon is the time to take action, reflect, and perhaps even shake things up. Although a full moon occurs during each lunar cycle, each full moon itself is completely unique. The season, the astrological sign the moon falls under, what is happening in the world around us, and where we are in our own cycle and personal lives, all culminate in creating a moment in time in which we can explore a different aspect of ourselves in a new light.

The Aries Full Moon on October 9th^thbrings with it powerful healing energy – although, as you may have experienced; Healing is not always an easy process. As with the energy of many full moons, emotions and energy bubbling beneath the surface can quickly come to a boil, providing an opportunity to let go of what no longer serves us when the time comes. So read on to learn more about this month's full moon and the three practices to help you align with its particularly powerful energy.

Collect, nest and nourish

October's full moon is traditionally known as the "Hunter's Moon," according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, because this would have been the time when hunters would gather to search for animals and food that would get them through the long winter months. It is a time of preparing, gathering, storing and nesting, and although it is unlikely that any of us will be hunting, we can think of this as a time to gather the ingredients we need to feed ourselves this time of year and to prepare the home so it feels like a warm, welcoming refuge to sustain us through darker days.

Tools for gathering, nesting and feeding:

Blankets and throws help make the home a softer, more inviting place to rest. Use the (link removed) to add color and comfort to your space.

Have the courage to let go

Aries energy is typically competitive, courageous, motivated, honest, generous and energetic, which at the time of a full moon can really cause emotions to boil over and sometimes even cause a few emotional burns! A full moon is the perfect time to let go and let go of old habits, possessions, or relationships that no longer serve us. So as this particular Full Moon offers the energy to heal and let go, use the courage and honesty of Aries to reflect on what you are feeling is dragging you down or draining you, and work on reducing the amount of energy you are giving to this part of your life. As cliché as it may sound, when the trees let go of their leaves and drop them, it serves as a poignant metaphor for us to be honest with ourselves and let go of something we no longer need.

Tools for letting go:

• Das greift die wichtigen und allgegenwärtigen Bedürfnisse auf, sanft zu sich selbst zu sein, und bietet einen sicheren Raum, um negative Selbstgespräche loszulassen.
• Verwenden Sie den Salbeiwischstift von der (Link entfernt) um die Energie in Ihrem Zuhause zu reinigen, um Ihnen zu helfen, alte Gefühle loszulassen, die herumhängen.
• Machen Sie Ihre Dusche zu einem Reinigungsritual, indem Sie auf natürliche Weise die Entgiftung verwenden (Link entfernt), komplett mit erdigen Düften von Sandelholz, Vetiver und Orange, sowie völlig frei von Giftstoffen.

Let your emotions flow

Emotions are energy in motion, and they must move! Previous healthcare systems understood that repressed emotions were a major cause of disease, and even in the modern Western world we are beginning to understand that stress, repressed sadness and grief can have very real physical consequences. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), fall is the season when we should focus on caring for the lungs, which are said to store the emotion of grief. When we have unprocessed grief or sadness within us, it can show up as breathing problems, congestion, or shallow breathing. One of the ways we can help ourselves re-soothe, let go, and release held emotions is by practicing deep breathing exercises or even trying a guided breathwork class, which can be deeply transformative. As we are invited to heal and release this October Full Moon, allow your emotions to move and flow.

Tools to let your emotions flow:

• Mit jemandem zu sprechen, dem du vertraust, ist ein kraftvoller und effektiver Weg, um deine Emotionen zu bewegen. Wenn wir jedoch sprechen, kann es schwierig sein, die Worte zu finden, um zu beschreiben, wie wir uns fühlen. Verwenden Sie die (Link entfernt) um den perfekten Ausdruck zu finden. Jede der 80 Karten enthält auf der einen Seite einen Mini-Aufsatz über eine andere Emotion und auf der anderen Seite ein faszinierendes Farbmuster. Erfahren Sie mehr über sich selbst und wie Ihre Mitmenschen ticken, von Wut und Sorge bis hin zu Empathie und Mut.
• Sie haben vielleicht schon einmal gehört, dass wir dazu neigen, Emotionen in unseren Muskeln zu speichern – dass wir „Probleme in unserem Gewebe“ halten. Es stimmt, wenn wir gestresst oder angespannt sind, kann sich das auf körperliche Anspannung übertragen. Wenn dies zu lange unkontrolliert bleibt, werden dieser Stress und diese Anspannung zur Gewohnheit, und bald sind unsere Körper angespannt und steif, voller Stress. Aus diesem Grund ist Bewegung ein so wirksames Mittel, um aufgestaute Emotionen und Spannungen abzubauen. Verwenden Sie die Yogamatters Eco Flow Matte mit unübertroffener Griffigkeit, damit Sie während Ihrer Yoga-Flow-Praxis stabil und stark bleiben. Wenn Laufen Ihre erste Wahl ist, um Haut und Knochen von Stress zu befreien, schlüpfen Sie in die Schuhe (Link entfernt).
• Die Verwendung Ihrer Stimme zum Singen, Schreien, Summen oder Chanten von Mantras hilft, Energie und Emotionen durch den Körper zu bewegen, und kann zutiefst therapeutisch sein. Ob alleine oder in der Gruppe, (Link entfernt) kann Ihnen beibringen, wie Sie die heilende, revitalisierende Kraft Kundalini freisetzen können – die potenzielle Energie, von der gesagt wird, dass sie sich am unteren Ende der Wirbelsäule „wie eine Schlange zusammenrollt“.

As we move into the colder, darker months, it can be all too easy to stay indoors, but as the full moon appears this month, step outside to soak up its light and let the Aries full moon help you heal and regain balance. Use the tools from this month's blog to let go of what you no longer need and think about how you can prepare your home to be the warmest, coziest, most nourishing place this fall.