METAYANTRA: The full moon was in Leo — and it doubles as a total lunar eclipse. SIGNS. Portents. Omens. There’s something primal about the Moon. Even in this enlightened age, its glow can evoke a mystical experience. Little wonder so much mythology surrounds it. The Vikings believed a blood moon was caused by the wolf-gods Skill and Hati ‘eating’ the moon. No matter who you are, it’s impossible to look up at a full moon without feeling awe-inspired. And considering that January brings us a supermoon, which occurs when the orb is at its closest point to Earth, the urge to gaze is slated to be even stronger. Add a total lunar eclipse into the mix (the last until 2021, offering both moon and the surrounding sky a reddish hue) and you have what many are calling the “super blood wolf” moon. It’s safe to say you won’t be able to look away. As if this celestial cocktail wasn’t high-impact enough, the year’s first full moon occurs in Leo—which really turns up the drama. The moon governs our emotions and moods. And with lunar energies building to a climax in expressive, over-the-top Leo, everyone’s a little more likely to wear their heart on their sleeve. To make things even more intense, this lunation is both opposite the sun (as are all full moons) and ruled by the sun—stirring up some complicated feelings about being seen and heard. On the one hand, we’re longing for the spotlight; on the other, we’re extremely sensitive about how our audience might perceive us. Leo loves taking center stage, and basking in the applause that (hopefully) comes with it. We all love to be loved—but when we put ourselves out there, there’s no guarantee that everyone will like us. This full moon reminds us how important it is to love ourselves, no matter how others might feel #moon #moonlight #luna #stars #nighttime #nightsky #nightynight #dark #lightsout #sleeptime #space #lunar #nightowl #bedtime #themoon #knockedout #rest #astrophotography #knockout #bed #moonrise #star #galaxy #out #bloodmoon#eclipse #breakingdawn #newmoon