Another installment of #whoowhooshit.

The Full Moon is approaching quickly. If you are anything like me, you feel some kind of connection to the moon. September is the Harvest moon, and could arguably be the most important time of the year. So, I was thinking of ways that I could celebrate and honor this special time.

1. Moon Gaze

Kind of like the male gaze, but not actually at all. This is probably the most obvious and easiest option. Go out and sit under the moon. Bonus: laying on the grass and looking up. Feel that energy of the moon cleanse you.

2. Meditate

Find a quiet place and meditate under the moon’s glow. You can use a candle or not. Just close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Clear your mind and focus on being. You could add a mantra or don’t, it’s all up to you!

3. Donate

This could be anytime, but the full moon is a good time to release and create good energy. Donating money, items, or your time can be a great way of doing just that!

4. Get Wet!

The moon controls tides, so this makes them very closely related. So visit the beach, a pond, or whatever you have access to. Sitting by the water and feeling its energy is fine if it is too cold to even think of getting in.

5. Cleanse your space

Burn a smudge stick around your area. Again, the Full Moon is a good time to cleanse and renew.

6. Full Moon tea

Pour warm water over your favorite tea or herbs then let it sit outside in the moonlight for the night. Drain the tea into a container and compost the herbs. Now you have a charged tea!

7. Do Moon Salutations

Like Sun salutations, there is a yoga sequence for the moon. Lost Woods yoga has a great tutorial! http://lostwoodsyoga.com/blog/2015/12/26/moon-salu...

8. Say a Full Moon prayer

There are many different Full Moon prayers out there, so find one that resonates with you and read it aloud in a quiet place

9. Perform a Full Moon Release

Write down all the things that do not serve you anymore (emotions, relationships, items, pain, illness, etc). Go outside and burn this piece of paper, making sure to catch the ashes into a bowl. Give thanks and let the ashes blow into the wind.

10. Perform a Full Moon Wish

It is basically the former ritual, but instead of writing things that do not serve you, write things you wish for (happiness, a goal, new friendships, etc).

When I was younger the moon always found itself outside my window while I was trying to fall asleep. I have always felt a connection to the orb. I fully believe in Christianity, but I think nature is a very significant link to God. Honoring his creations and love come natural to me.