What You Need to Know About the Full Moon on Halloween
The eeriest Halloween sky since 2001
Written by: Katie Teas
A full moon is one of nature’s most beautiful and sporadically occurring phenomena. The final phase in the lunar cycle occurs when the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon. The resulting effect is a perfectly sunlit lunar orb illuminating the night sky.
Aside from its astronomical definition, the full moon has been widely referenced in history and folklore. Full moons are traditionally associated with insomnia and insanity, among other mystical conditions. Some studies have even shown dog bites to become more widespread under the light of a full moon, oddly similar to the legend of werewolves. Although science has essentially rejected these ideas, the harrowing connotation of the full moon is still prevalent in stories of magic and madness.
The mystery of the full moon lends itself to Halloween’s paranormal nature. In perfect 2020 fashion, this year’s Halloween will present us with the first Halloween full moon since 2001 -- and we won’t see another until 2039. In an even more peculiar event, Halloween’s full moon is also considered a “blue moon,” meaning that it will be the second full moon of the month. Something we typically only see one per month, bringing real-world meaning to the expression “once in a blue month.” With a pandemic-style Halloween approaching, the usual parties and events may not be possible so we’re looking to traditional festivities to keep holiday spirit alive and there is a brightside is that this year. This Halloween is the perfect occasion to practice some full moon rituals from the comfort of your home sanctuary. Set your crystals out overnight to charge under the moon’s powerful rays, light a few candles and set your intentions for the coming months. Regardless of your Halloween plans, you don’t want to miss out on this rare lunar occasion.
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