The Release

Aahh a Harvest full moon and partial lunar eclipse! I am NOT ready lol, as the moon casts its shadow and the lunar eclipse unfolds, I reflect on the journey that has unfolded in front of me — marked by both struggle and growth. This full moon and eclipse is a time for reflection, self-care, and introspection. For me, someone who has walked through the fires of depression, heartbreak, strained family ties, and the sometimes lonely road of self-discovery, this moment of celestial transformation offers a powerful opportunity to release and renew.

There were times when the weight of the world felt unbearable. Depression gripped me, whispering lies of unworthiness, and pulling me into the depths of doubt. I battled with myself, with the old wounds and the lingering trauma that kept me bound. Friendships that once felt like home drifted away, and relationships crumbled under the weight of unspoken hurt. Amid it all, love became elusive whether it was romantic or self-love, both felt beyond my reach. But through it all, I persevered. Each tear, each sleepless night, and each moment of solitude became a stepping stone on my path to healing; mentally and physically

This lunar eclipse is not just a celestial event. For me, it symbolizes the culmination of everything I’ve endured and overcome. It is a chance to let go, my chance to let go—to release the burdens I no longer need to carry, to shed the layers of pain and fear that have kept me small. In this moment, I release the depression that once defined me, the friendships that no longer serve me, and the fear of love that kept me from opening my heart fully.

As a Black woman, I know resilience. I am resilient. I know the power of rebirth. Just as the moon cycles through phases of light and darkness, so have I. And just as the eclipse will pass, revealing the moon in all its glory, so too will I rise—whole, radiant, and ready to embrace all the love and joy life has to offer.

Tonight, I release it all. And in doing so, I create space for the woman I am becoming—the woman who loves deeply, who stands confidently, and who knows that she is more than enough.

As the moon reemerges from the shadows, I too step into my light. The past may have been heavy, but I release the weight now. I am free. I am whole. And I am ready for the next chapter of my life.

release.. let go.. learn.. live.. love

most of all… BE FREE!

September 2024: There is a super harvest partial lunar eclipse, where The Earth will pass between the sun and the moon, creating a shadow that brings the eclipse. You will be able to view the eclipse at 10:34 ET.

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What should you do during an eclipse:

• Slow down and gather your thoughts
• Deep breaths
• Release what you are asking to be let go
• Spiritual baths
• Create space/ Declutter so that growth can occur after the release
• Inhale and exhale negative energy
• Open windows for negative to flow out of home, car, space.

Journal prompts and zodiac astrology related to this partial lunar eclipse