Also known as the Wolf Moon: In winter, the wolf does not hibernate and becomes the king of the forest. This moon brings strength and inner security.
Themes: Healing, feeling like you can take a breath of fresh air, clarity, and emotions.
Cancer is a very emotional water sign. With this full moon being in the sign of cancer, it will give us a sense of coming up for a breath of fresh air after a long period of heaviness. It also amplifies the mother archetype; allowing us to tap into the inner mother that nurtures us when we are weary and gives us a safe place to rest.
This inner mother energy is a powerful guiding force as we take action during the first of the year. But that “action” might look like going within, healing and letting go for you.
The Neptune influence on this moon encourages us to tap into fantasy and dreams. What do you want to create this New Year? As you meditate on this, allow the inner mother energy to wrap you in love, acceptance, and feelings of being nurtured.
Ask yourself:
What do I need right now?
What would nourish me in my life?
How can I be my own best mother?
Along the lines of clarity and emotions, the shadow side of the mother archetype may present itself. Be aware of the energy of smothering, being a martyr, and losing independence due to caretaking.
Embody the mother archetype in an empowered way by focusing on how you can love and nourish yourself and your own energy.
We are still in Mercury and Mars retrograde, so be a little softer with yourself. Allow extra rest and process. Feel everything, allow it to move through you, and then release it.
Ritual:
Since we are in a water sign, this is a perfect time to make moon water and/or take a ritual bath, and give yourself unconditional love. Maybe start a mirror practice as well, leaning deep into self-love.
Take a few minutes to write a love letter to yourself. Set a date to open it on the New moon in Cancer on July 17th or the Full Moon in Cancer on December 26th.
Feminine Archetypal Goddess: Selene
Selene represents motherhood, fertility, and the subconscious. She is associated with dreams, emotions, cycles and fluctuations, water, and darkness.
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Crystal:
Peach Moonstone
Theme: Self Discovery, Essence of Mother Earth, in touch with inner spirit.
Upper Chakras
Considered the stone of the goddess
Associated with the moon, tides, femininity, and subconscious
Oracle Card : The Moon Deck
The rythym of my breath directs the rhytm of my life.
