With its heightened energy, a supermoon offers a powerful opportunity for enhanced spiritual and magical practices. When the Moon is closest to Earth, its influence on emotions, intuition, and the subconscious is amplified, making it a potent time for personal transformation and manifestation.

What to do during this phase? Here are some ideas for supermoon rituals focused on releasing negativity, setting new intentions, and deepening spiritual connection that are particularly effective.

By aligning with the supermoon’s energy, you can harness its intensity for cleansing and healing. Whether through meditation, moon water rituals, or crystal work, the supermoon enhances the magic of intention.

What is a Supermoon?

A “supermoon” is a term used in astronomy and astrology, though the meaning differs in each context. Let’s break it down:

Astronomical Definition:

A supermoon occurs when the full moon or new moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, called perigee. At perigee, the Moon appears slightly larger and brighter in the sky than a typical full moon. This is because it is closer to Earth, making it about 14% larger in diameter and up to 30% brighter than at its farthest point (apogee).

Astrological Significance:

In astrology, a supermoon is believed to amplify the energetic effects typically associated with a full or new moon. This heightened energy can intensify emotions, experiences, and personal growth, depending on the zodiac sign in which the supermoon occurs. It also has the following effects:

Full Supermoon: Often seen as a time of culmination, illumination, and release. Astrologers believe that the intense light of a full supermoon brings clarity to situations, highlighting truths or bringing emotions to the surface, making it a powerful time for reflection and closure.

New Supermoon: Symbolizes a time for new beginnings and planting intentions. The energy is considered potent for setting goals and manifesting desires because the proximity of the Moon to the Earth is said to amplify intentions.

In both contexts, the supermoon is a heightened version of the regular lunar phase, with increased influence in visual spectacle or energetic effects.

Supermoon Release Ritual

The October supermoon, often called the Hunter’s Moon, is a powerful time for release and transformation as it occurs in the fall season when nature herself is shedding and preparing for renewal. This ritual helps release what no longer serves you—whether emotions, habits, or past experiences—and creates space for new beginnings.

This supermoon release ritual can help you shed old layers and become a more empowered, authentic version of yourself.

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How to Make the Most of a Supermoon

During tonight’s supermoon, many spiritual practices can become more potent due to the intensified lunar energy. Here are several things you can do to harness its power:

1. Supermoon Water

Create super moon water by placing a bowl or jar of water under the supermoon’s light to absorb its energy. Some people choose to drink it, or simply use this water for cleansing, rituals, or as an ingredient in your spells and spiritual practice later.

2. Meditation and Intention Setting

Supermoons are excellent for deep reflection. Meditate on what you want to manifest or release, and set clear intentions for the coming lunar cycle.

Also try out Moon Journaling and start the Book of Mirrors Course: The Witch’s Journal 📓

3. Cleansing and Charging Crystals

The supermoon is a great opportunity for activating your crystals. Cleanse them of any stagnant energy and recharge them with the moon’s amplified energy.

4. Release Rituals

Supermoons are ideal for letting go of negative habits, fears, or emotions. Write down things you want to release and burn the paper in a safe ritual, symbolizing transformation and freedom.

5. Energy Healing and Spiritual Cleansing

The supermoon’s energy is perfect for personal energy healing and clearing blockages. Practices like a road-opening spell, Reiki, chakra balancing, or smudging can be especially effective during this time.

6. Divination and Tarot Readings

The heightened lunar energy can enhance intuition, making it an ideal time for divination practices like tarot, pendulum readings, or dream work.

7. Manifestation

To manifest during a supermoon, set clear intentions, create a sacred space, and use visualization techniques. Perform a ritual by writing and speaking your desires aloud, lighting a candle, and burning bay leaves or other spiritual healing herbs under the moonlight. Express gratitude and trust in the universe, then release your intentions.

8. Spellwork

Focus on spells for manifestation, transformation, and release to enhance spellwork during a supermoon. The moon’s amplified energy empowers intentions. Prepare by cleansing your space and your witch tools, and casting spells with a clear purpose. Trust in the heightened lunar power to amplify your magic’s effectiveness.

Each of these practices helps align with the moon’s cycles, offering a deeper connection to intuition, healing, and transformation.

Conclusion

The supermoon is an incredibly potent time for energy healing and manifestation. Rituals, spells, and ceremonies performed during this phase carry heightened power, as the moon’s natural energy is intensified.

The supermoon’s light illuminates the night and shines a light on hidden aspects within ourselves, revealing deep truths and bringing clarity. This amplified energy makes it an ideal time for personal transformation, allowing for profound shifts and meaningful spiritual and emotional healing results.