The full moon rising in the October sky is called the Hunter’s Moon (also known as the Blood Moon, Traveling Moon, or the Dying Grass Moon). This moon, like the Harvest Moon is not actually tied to October specifically. On some occasions, this moon may appear in November. It is tied to the Harvest Moon, not a month. The full moon that follows the Harvest Moon is th Hunter’s Moon.
The “hunting” done by this moon is likely tied to the idea that this would typically be the time when people would need to gather supplies and food before winter—this would, of course, include hunting. The idea of the hunt may also be what makes people call this often slightly orange moon the Blood Moon.
Use this moon as a warm, guiding light as you fully embrace the fall season. It’s time to “hunt” down all of you favorite recipes, decor, and cozy blankets.
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Here are some herbs, flowers, colors, and symbols to use in your Hunter’s Moon spellwork:
Herbs: Pennyroyal, Thyme, Catnip, Angelica, Burdock
Flowers: Calendula, Marigold, Cosmos, Apple Blossom
Colors: Dark Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow
Crystals: Opal, Tourmaline, Beryl, Turquoise
An obvious choice for every full moon, make some moon water and label it with the Hunter’s Moon’s correspondences to use when you need it later.
Create a sigil for warmth and use it charge a blanket, a pair of gloves, your favorite sweater, something that you will need as each fall night brings cooler temperatures.
Harvest some symbols of the fall season like acorns, leaves, fallen branches, and pine cones to weave into a wreath to hang in an important place in your home. You could even tuck sigils or small charms into the wreath for an extra magical touch.
What are you “hunting” for before the year is over? What is important to you? Make a list of the final things you want to bring into your life to close out this year the way you want to.
🌙 Don’t pass up on the energy offered by this moon! The Hunter’s Moon is a chance to think think about the things you want and need for the final half of the year.
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