Here's Why You Shouldn't Charge Your Crystals During September's Full Moon
Eclipse season is best spent in introspection rather than trying to charge crystals and manifest
Just days before the autumnal equinox, the last full moon of the summer will also coincide with a partial lunar eclipse on Sept. 17, 2024. While this is a super potent lunation, presenting the opportunity for transformation, introspection and emotional release, there are several reasons why you shouldn’t charge your crystals during September’s full moon.
Reaching its peak of fullness on Sept. 17 via 25 degrees of Pisces, a zodiac sign ruled by Neptune — the planet of dreams, spirituality and the dissolution of boundaries between the physical and spiritual realm — there’s no denying the fact that this will be a highly charged full moon.
During the full moon phase, the sun directly opposes the moon, triggering a push-and-pull effect between both luminaries, marking a time of fruition and culmination.
In astrology, the moon represents our innermost feelings, emotional landscape and sense of nourishment, while the sun governs our ego, identity and physical expression.
Eclipses, on the other hand, bring about life-altering changes — often resulting in significant endings and beginnings — while shedding light on what needs to be released and transformed.
Here's everything to know about the upcoming full moon and why you shouldn't charge crystals.
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Why is September's full moon also considered an eclipse?
September's full moon in Pisces coincides with a partial lunar eclipse. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon’s surface. This prevents the sun's light from fully illuminating the moon, which results in a temporary darkening of its surface.
While full moons occur once every month, lunar eclipses happen twice a year, and the intensity surrounding this celestial event can make everything in your life feel emotionally magnified. Full moon effects typically last up to two weeks maximum, whereas lunar eclipse effects often come into play within six months or so.
Why you shouldn't charge crystals during an eclipse
Charging your crystals or simply trying to manifest during an eclipse isn't the best idea. Ever wonder if that “shadow” being cast (over the sun or moon) can influence your manifestation? Believe it or not, this is precisely why you should avoid manifestation rituals during an eclipse.
During an eclipse, the luminaries' (sun and moon) light is obstructed; this creates a temporary shadow, essentially representing what is being released and transformed. The obstruction of light can lead to heightened emotional intensity and confusion, which can then reflect onto your manifestation rituals.
This period is better spent in introspection rather than trying to charge crystals or manifest desires, as the disrupted energies at play may not align with your goals.
At what point is it safe to charge your crystals during eclipse season?
Eclipse seasons occur every six months; each season includes a pair of eclipses — one solar and one lunar. That said, it's always best to wait until after the eclipse season ends to charge your crystals.
We are currently in the last eclipse season of the year. After the partial lunar eclipse in Pisces on Sept. 17, there will be an annular solar eclipse in Libra on Oct. 2, 2024.
After this date, energies will begin to stabilize, so the best bet is to wait until the full moon in Aries on Oct. 17 to charge your crystals and manifest.
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