This is how you celebrate tonight’s supermoon in London

For the space and astronomy newbies among us super moon happens when a full moon occurs at the closest point to Earth in its orbit, and as a result appears even bigger and brighter than usual. And for those intoxicated by the idea of ​​one, you’re in luck — the next supermoon takes place tonight and lasts until July 15.

Typically, there are three to four supermoons per year. In 2022 there will be two – the June full strawberry moon is the other.

Also known as the “Buck Moon” because male deer shed and regrow their antlers around this time of year, the best time to view this supermoon is just after moonrise, which is around 9:45 PM.

Spiritually, the supermoon emphasizes your hidden emotions, ideas and thoughts, so this is the perfect time to reflect and release any pent-up energy. To help you with this, here is your essential list to mark this special occasion.

The best places to see it

To get a good view of tonight’s moon, Dr. Robert Massey, deputy director of The Royal Astronomical Society, advised that you need a perfect horizon, so you have to look out over “a very flat landscape or the sea.” “.

No special equipment is required, but it is best to minimize the light in your area and ideally view from a location where your view is not obscured by tall buildings or trees. For example, Primrose Hill, in the northwest London, offers a beautiful view of the skyline with the moon on it. So is Highgate Hill, in North East London, while both Greenwich Park and Crystal Palace’s Westow Hill, in South East London, are also highlights that give you the best chance of enjoying the spectacle.

How to charge your crystals

Have your crystals charged under thefull moon is the best way to get rid of unwanted energy and get the stones ready for use in healing practices again.

To do this, simply put your crystals outside in a safe place and leave them overnight to bathe in the light of the full moon before collecting them in the morning. The ideal place to place the stones is on a natural surface such as grass, but if that is not possible (especially if you live in an apartment), dropping them on a windowsill will also work.

Don’t worry if your crystals are not in direct moonlight, especially if your window is not facing the moon, as the stones are still being charged with the energy of the full moon.

Be sure to collect the crystals before the sun gets too harsh the next day, as some rocks like amethyst and aquamarine are sensitive to sunlight. Before taking out your crystals in the full moon, it’s also helpful to check the weather forecast for rain or heavy fog, as certain crystals like Selenite, Halite, and Calcite are sensitive to water and can be damaged if exposed to rain.

Essential wellness classes

New Moon Cocoa + Sonic Ceremony

Where: The Mandrake Hotel

When: July 26

Price: £50

Cocoa is used as a shamanic medicine to open the heart. It allows users to hear their true selves, dissolve any pent-up negative energy and help them align with who they really are.

This workshop, which will be led by Kate Fleur Young, will free up space for the magic in the lives of the participants to unfold during the next lunar cycle. “We can lean on the powerful deep energies of this beautiful nurturing water sign and release, release, and rebalance any trauma or blockages that hold you back on a deep cellular level and align yourself with your higher power and magic,” says Fleur. of the ceremony, which will use healing frequencies from the crystal bowls and Fleur’s singing to lead those in attendance into a clear space.

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Full Moon Gong Bath Ceremony for Women

Where: Open House Hackney

When: July 13

Price: £20

In ancient communities, women came together to ground, center, and receive wisdom. In this ceremony, women of all ages and backgrounds come together to recalibrate, incubate, dream, slow down, heal and reconnect with their own innate wisdom during this Buck Moon. Expect news prompts, cups of mugwort tea and the mantric sounds of a gong.

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New moon in Leo manifestation evening

Where: St Ethelburga’s Center for Reconciliation and Peace

When: July 28

Price: £22

An intimate evening where attendees will cleanse, heal, release and set intentions to manifest with the new lunar cycle. Expect plant-based Caribbean food from Forever Vegan Kitchen, reiki healing sessions and meditation.

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