Super Moon Thoughts - Release & Nurture

I always reflect for a day or so around the full and new moon each month, and for this month's super blue (sturgeon) moon, I spent a little extra time considering what I'd like to release and what I'd like to nurture. I'm no expert in moon rituals or magic, but I resonate with the idea of harnessing the moon's energy to support my journey, and I add Reiki to any ritual I choose to do of course! I'm very excited for the four super moons of 2024 (August, September, October, November).

Whether during a particular moon phase, a healing session, during journaling, or any time we ask to release ways of thinking, patterns, habits, etc. that are no longer serving our highest good, we are also asking to release the energetic space it's taking up in our own energy field. So, it's good practice to make sure you are intentional about what type of energy you'd like to flow into its place. For those of us who have been attuned to the Usui Reiki symbols, using the SHK for this will help loving, gentle energy flow.

Usually, this practice isn't a 'one and done' situation, so we still may have lingering energy from those things that don't serve us for a while. In fact, sometimes we don't realize how dependent we've become on having that energy reside within us and it may feel a little uncomfortable as we learn to live without it. After all, it was often formed as a survival response many years ago. It was our 'protection'. But now, you instinctually know that it's time to leave those things in the past. You might consider thanking the part of you that was trying to protect yourself, as you lovingly release those ways of thinking, patterns, habits, etc. Remember to be intentional about the energy you want to reside in its place.

That's why it's also a good time to think about what you want to nurture and give energy towards. What version of yourself are you most excited to meet? Imagine living within the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual space of that version. Really imagine it and feel that energy flow through you! Whether you are using a journal, speaking into existence, a moon ritual, prayer, Reiki grid. . .however you choose to start being intentional with what you want to nurture, I invite you to add gratitude and attainable milestones. Then, forgive yourself and keep going when you are imperfect at it. Allow yourself to be nurturing towards yourself! If you are attuned to Reiki, you know you can also utilize Reiki energy to support your goals and to nurture yourself as you are evolving into future-you. Remember, healing is an imperfect, sometimes frustrating, often invigorating, frequently confusing but ultimately rewarding process!

What are you going to release this month? What are you going to nurture?