So that's it - the last Full Moon of 2022 has happened! Can you believe that we're really that close now to the end of 2022? So much has happened that I've been doing my best to document so that I can look back on this year without shame or regret.
The Full Moon in Gemini ritual that was led by Emily at Wise Woman Witchery in her Diving Deeper membership was really interesting because it was all about unlocking my voice. To some extent, I feel like I've done this through here and actually speaking up for myself when I feel I need to. I feel like the Gemini energy was actually asking me to listen to myself.
The main part of the ritual was a guided meditation that centred around standing on a hill at night as the world around transitioned from autumn to winter. The air was cool but crisp, like the first breath of winter. The only intention in that moment was to let myself be washed by the gentle heavy light from the Full Moon as it rose to sit in the middle of the sky, surrounded by stars. All I wanted to do then was lift my face to the Moon, breathe in the Moon's light and let it wash over my throat and voice.
At this point, Emily then made a gorgeous humming sound, that was very similar to that of a singing bowl (and now I really want one). I was invited to do the same but I felt like it wasn't right. This is where the first feeling of needing to listen came over me. I just wanted to listen and let the sound wash over and through me, almost like I was holding space for everyone else to be heard in that moment, letting everyone else open up to acknowledge and say even the most difficult of things.
After bathing my throat in the light of the Full Moon in Gemini, I was asked two questions. The first: What has become undone? I feel like the answer to this, for me, is that I have finally started to actually be proud of myself and what I've achieved in my life, especially in the last 12 months. Something that I have previously searched for is approval from others about what I'm doing in my life. This was something that I felt I needed to have but this year, I've realised that I don't need it - all I need is my own approval and this is more than enough.
The second question was: What has been unlocked? Because I feel like I've done a lot of work on my inner Self this year, there were a lot of Self related things that I feel I've unlocked now. I'm far more organised within myself and this has had a domino effect on my outer life. I have a greater sense of awareness about myself because of this but also because of the work I've been doing in the last 12 months. I'm more confident and assured about what I can do, so I also feel like I've unlocked a greater sense of my own potential.
Something that may seem a little strange to unlock with this Full Moon is the feeling or spirit of Yule. Because of my mum's passing, I never really connected with the Yule-tide season properly. But now, I think this year might be a bit different and I'm actually looking forward to it,
As well as this meditation ritual, I also chose to pull some cards for a Full Moon in Gemini personal reading. I chose a spread online that I felt could be interesting to look at. It was a three question spread but I ended up getting four cards!
The first part of the spread was: What old frame of mind or identity am I outgrowing?
I pulled the Broad-winged Katydid which came with a keyphrase of "Discover the Pattern". I feel like this is saying that I need to stop looking for the patterns all the time. Not everything happens within or without and has a coinciding pattern of events that goes hand in hand with it. But also, we can't always know the pattern of events until after they've all happened. I love the phrase: "hindsight is 20-20" because to me, it means that it's only after everything has happened that we can see the patterns and make sense of events. Life isn't meant to be a series of dot-to-dot pictures, so this is what I'm going to try and let go of in the next phase of my life.
The second part of the spread was: How to release this a bit more today?
I pulled the Five-Lined Skink which came with the key-phrase of "Delight in Daring". I feel like this is saying that I need to dare to let go and enjoy the process. I need to just roam free and immerse myself in the journey that I'm on. I know that I can get a bit distracted by wanting to learn anything and everything possible so I'm still working on my New Moon intention which was to take my time when doing courses.
The final part of the spread was: The truth I'm reconnecting to. I pulled Moonstone and Clear Quartz. Moonstone comes with the key-phrase of "Ebb and Flow". I feel like this is saying that I'm reconnecting to the natural flow that is within everything. And I do feel like this is true. I'm trying to reconnect and work more closely with the Moon and her phases, the seasons and their respective energies. I definitely feel like this has become much easier for me after the work that I've done this year. Clear Quartz comes with the key-phrase of "The Only Thing" and I feel like this is saying that the only thing stopping me from achieving my own personal desires is me. If I really want to achieve something, then I need to aim for it and go after it. The only thing that matters is my intention, which is (of course) very important in Witchcraft and even when doing any kind of ritual.
I really enjoyed going a bit deeper with this last Full Moon of 2022. I've been very reflective since then about everything that has happened this year. I'm very grateful for everything that I have experienced this year, no matter how difficult some of the Shadow Work may have been.
I hope this inspires you to look at how you can work with the Moon and her various phases. Please do check out Wise Woman Witchery if you're interested in joining in with these rituals.
Peace and love to all!!
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