The Farmer's Almanac has historically named all the monthly full moons, and July has a couple choices. Firstly, it is called the "full buck moon" because the buck deer are growing their antlers! Secondly, it's called the "full thunder moon" because this is a time, historically, when there are lots of thunder storms. Thirdly, it is called the "full hay moon", for obvious reasons to the the farmers. Yay! Good job farmers! It is also called this month, a "super moon" because it is one of the times of the year when it is mathematically very close to the earth (the way it orbits). It is so bright because it is exactly opposite the earth and sunlight! The moon is completely illuminated to us because that side of the moon is absorbing all that wonderful sunlight!
The best graphic to illustrate this is from www.moonconnection.com
Now for the exciting stuff... While scientists may "poo-poo" the effects on humans, we have heard horror stories, such as "crazies" running wild, animals acting extraordinary, humans "out of sort", lovers loving euphorically, etc. etc. You gotta admit, there is definitely a mystery underlying all this. Then again, there is a mystery with all the planets, anyway, right? It's just not that simple. Not only do we take into account the moon itself absorbing all the awesome light, which is really the thing anyway, but what zodiac sign it's in, what degree it's in, what planets are transiting each other, and what astrological "house" your own private transit is occurring in. For that you have to check your birth chart and transit chart. (I can help if you need a personal moon analysis, just email me at readings@mysticalmagic.com.) It's really complicated guys!! But bottom line is this....there is a "metaphysical and magical" :) occurrence that takes place during full moons. From the beginning of time, we have evolved from very "unscientific intuitions" about the moon collected from some very wise spiritual and scientific humans. I think they all are right!! The moon is a very "scientific" guy or gal, with lots of facts and nifty "valid" characteristics, yet also very mysterious and spiritual, possessing many qualities that can only be perceived through the senses or spirit....after all, it's the closest celestial body to the earth, and we have actually touched it with our human bodies. Remember 1969??
The astrological implications to this July supermoon are stunning! My excerpt from my facebook page Mystical Magic explains it the best!! :)
"The main thing here is it involves some major players making some major calls. Never one to be left out of his years long starring role, Pluto in Capricorn, will conjunct (sit next to and on top of) the Full Moon in Capricorn. Hmmpff...Well! By now, we are all used to the "oh, no this", and "oh, no thats" (from that pluto uranus square). Kind of old news, right? The little guys, Venus and Mercury, are playing nice. Mars, of course has to make a scene somehow. But oddly, Saturn and Neptune are our saviors in the sky, with Neptune offering up a little mysterious spooky pretend excitement! Yay! So, to not get off topic, bottom line is this.....I would.....strut your stuff (Capricorn), own it (Pluto), conjure some extra goodies (Neptune), and make sure at the end of the day, (or night), you're safe at home making practical, confident "to-do" lists on how to build (Saturn) your empire (Capricorn), while you're living an alternate reality (Neptune in Pisces). I know. But hey! At the end of the day, Capricorn owns this one. And Cap knows you can do it, with grit, and stubborn refusal to put up with anything less. Good luck and may Pluto be with you!!"
So let's try to blend and appreciate the celestial majesty of the physical moon and the astrological magic of the metaphysical moon!! They are both one and the same, after all.
My advice...when the moon is exact (it's not REALLY full until the time of exactness), get out there and take a moon tan, a moon bath, a moon dance, and soak up the light of this beloved ball in the sky!! There are so many rituals and ceremonies to celebrate during this time!! As it becomes full in the a.m. during EDT timezone, you can also enjoy it's blazing magic the evening of the post 100% moonlight! For example, Saturday evening you can put out your special possessions, crystals, drinking water, ANYTHING you want energized by the light and let them soak it up! The energy is surreal and intense. No wonder strange things can happen. It's a great time to symbolically release any blocked energy internally, or with relationships. Personally, I love writing "thank you" lists for my many blessings. I think of ways I can help the earth and the environment. I usually leave out gifts for my unseen friends, like the faeries and elementals, and try to converse with the angels!
Moon magic can be amazing and sublime...everyone should try it, whether you're a scientist or a spiritualist. As this moon is in an earth sign with powerful planetary action, I will try to be "earthy" and "grounded" pondering the "fullness" of what life can offer, and what I can conjure.
Visit my website www.mysticalmagic.com to request a faerie or angel tarot card reading, OR a moon sign analysis. Your sun sign is one thing, your rising sign another, but ahhh, the moon sign. Now there's some "mystical magic" in that!
It's a marvelous night for a moondance.....
Truly,
Lin
www.mysticalmagic.net
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