Get Ready for the Blue Moon of 2023!

Aug. 31, 2023, 7:30 a.m. Entertainment

Get ready for the blue moon of 2023!

This year, we are set to experience not one, but two blue moons. The first will occur on January 31st (a.k.a. Full Moon in Leo) and the second will take place on Halloween night. What's more, the second blue moon will be extra special because it will be what's known as a micro moon.

So, what exactly is a blue moon? A blue moon is simply when we have two full moons in the same calendar month. It doesn't actually turn the moon blue, contrary to popular belief. The last time we had a blue moon was in July of 2015 and the next one isn't due until January of 2018. So, this year's blue moon on Halloween will be a pretty rare event!

As for the micro moon, that refers to a full moon that occurs at the point in the moon's orbit where it is farthest away from Earth. This makes the moon appear smaller in the sky, hence the name. The micro moon on Halloween will actually be the second smallest full moon of the year.

So, what does all this mean for us? Well, the blue moon is said to bring about feelings of intuition and creativity. It's also a time when things that have been hidden can come to light. So, if you've been working on a creative project or you've been feeling a bit stuck lately, the blue moon of 2023 could be just what you need to get things moving again.

The micro moon, on the other hand, is said to be a time of introspection and reflection. This is the perfect time to take a step back and assess where you are in your life. What are your goals? What do you want to achieve? What's been holding you back? The answers to these questions may become clearer during the micro moon.

So, whatever your plans are for this year's blue moon, make sure to take advantage of its energy and use it to your benefit. Who knows what kind of magic you can create when you let yourself be open to the possibilities.