How Lunar Eclipse Energy Affects Us
A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Full Moon, casting its shadow over the Moon. This temporarily blocks the Moon’s light, creating a mysterious, often reddish glow (known as a “Blood Moon”).
Unlike regular Full Moons, which illuminate and reveal, a Lunar Eclipse eclipses emotional truth, often stirring internal upheaval, endings, breakthroughs, and karmic revelations. They are celestial checkpoints—closing doors, completing cycles, and forcing release, whether we're ready or not.
Lunar Eclipses have long been viewed as sacred, ominous, or transformational events in many cultures:
Hindu Tradition: Eclipses are caused by the shadow demon Rahu swallowing the Moon. It is considered inauspicious; rituals are paused, and people often fast or cleanse afterward.
Incan Mythology: A jaguar was believed to be eating the moon. People would shout or make noise to scare it away.
Chinese Folklore: Similar to Incan stories, it was thought that a celestial dragon devoured the moon, and communities would bang drums to chase it off.
Ancient Mesopotamia: Lunar eclipses were considered omens for kings or powerful figures—warnings of upheaval or shifts in rule.
Modern Astrology & Neo-Pagan Traditions: Eclipses are seen as karmic gateways—points of destiny and spiritual evolution.
Each tradition sees the eclipse as a moment of liminality, when the ordinary rules of time, light, and energy are suspended.
Lunar Eclipses in Other Cultures
Lunar Eclipse Final Thoughts
Lunar Eclipses are the universe’s way of clearing the path—even if we wouldn’t have chosen to do so ourselves. They're emotionally intense, spiritually charged, and often unforgettable. Though they may bring discomfort, they always bring truth. Surrender what is fading. Mourn it if you must. And trust: what remains will be more aligned, more real, and more yours.
Lunar Eclipses intensify the emotional, intuitive, and energetic qualities of a Full Moon. They're not meant for manifesting, but rather for surrender, shadow work, and release. Their effects can be felt days (or even weeks) before and after the actual event.
Common Energetic Themes:
Sudden emotional revelations
Relationship shifts or completions
Closure of long-standing chapters
Release of subconscious patterns
Heightened dreams and intuition
Feeling ungrounded, exhausted, or energetically "eclipsed"
These moons often remove something that is no longer aligned, especially if you've resisted letting go. While uncomfortable, this energy clears space for future growth and authenticity.
Lunar Eclipses are best approached with stillness, reflection, and ritual release. Rather than trying to manifest, you’re invited to let go, observe, and honor what’s being revealed.
Ritual Suggestions:
Cord-Cutting Ceremony: Write a letter to a person, belief, or pattern you’re ready to release. Burn it safely under the eclipsed moon.
Shadow Work Journaling:
What truth am I avoiding?
What cycle is ending, whether I want it to or not?
What fear must I face in order to move forward?
Silent Meditation: Sit in complete silence during the eclipse window. Tune in. Let your body and intuition speak before your mind catches up.
Dream Tracking: Lunar eclipses bring powerful dreams and messages. Keep a dream journal the nights before and after.
Energy Clearing: Take a ritual bath with herbs like mugwort, lavender, or rosemary to cleanse residual energy.
Crystals to Support You:
Labradorite – for protection during transition
Black Moonstone – for eclipse-specific intuitive work
Smoky Quartz – for grounding and clearing