As the saying goes once in a blue moon holds an air of rarity and enchantment. It refers to those extraordinary moments that occur infrequently, like the occurrence of a second full moon within a calendar month. And that’s what’s happening on August 31, 2023 at 9:35 am (PHT), a blue moon.
The full moon is a super moons. A super moon is a big deal. The moon’s close proximity to Earth makes it look much bigger and brighter. According to mystics, a super moon symbolizes it’s highest natural energy level. The emotions and reactions may be amplified and we can channel this energy to accelerate healing.
Additionally, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto are all in retrograde, another rare occurrence — even a treat! This period provides a profound opportunity for deep emotional exploration.
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This strong retrograde energy plus the Blue Moon, Super Moon in Pisces will be an extremely intense time for us. Pisces is a water sign associated with emotions and intuition. Some might have a tough time letting go, bringing closure to dead-end relationships, for instance, forgiving those we couldn’t forgive or releasing old ways of being
The Blue Moon is an opportune time for cleansing and releasing.
It guides us to let go of what no longer serves us, transforming past wounds into sources of strength and accepting them as integral parts of who we are rather than things that need to be fixed.
During this time, harness this energy through meditation, journaling, or spending time in nature. As Pisces rules the legs, walking meditations can be particularly effective in harnessing this energy.
Intuitive Astrologer explains, “Having two Full Moons in one calendar month indicates a big surge of release energy. Something may exit our lives, like a relationship, job, a trauma, or even psychic energies that are not ours to carry. Whatever is up for release under this special Blue Moon, chances are we will feel changed. Chances are we will be left with some new space to fill in our lives. While this space may feel unsettling at first, it holds the promise and potential of something new sprouting from its emptiness.
Sharing this meditation that you can do to help center the mind and focus the spirit.
This chanting meditation uses the mantra Ang Sang Wahe Guru. This mantra creates a vibration that allows your psyche to readjust itself and prevents your mind from spiraling out of control.
This is how to do it: Find a comfortable position, whether sitting in an Easy Pose or a chair, with your spine straight. Place your hands in Gyan Mudra with the tips of your index fingers, touch your thumbs, and rest them on your knees. Focus your gaze at the tip of your nose and chant the mantra in a monotone for 31 minutes.
Ang Sang means with every, Wahe signifies the indescribable living ecstasy of Infinite Being, and Guru represents the knowledge that transforms your mind, emotions, and essence.
Wishing you courage this season, for whatever shift you’ve been wanting to take.
In loving service,
Rosan
