A Supermoon for Super Release
- Penny King
- Sep 30
- 4 min read
On the night of 6th and 7th October we’ll see a Super Hunter’s Moon. The Hunter’s Moon is the full moon that comes after the Harvest Moon, once used as a guide for gathering what was needed to carry people through the colder months. This year it comes as a supermoon, closer to the Earth, brighter and more powerful. You may notice the energy of this one more strongly than usual.
It’s also the first in a series of three supermoons. Think of it as the start of a cycle. What you let go of now sets the tone for the months ahead. You don’t need to do everything at once, but beginning the process here creates space that will carry through into November and December.
Full moons are always about release. They bring things to the surface so that we can see them clearly. When it’s a supermoon, the volume is turned up. Emotions may run higher, sleep can be unsettled, and old habits or thoughts might suddenly feel louder. This isn’t something to fight against. It’s an invitation to notice what no longer feels right and allow yourself to put it down.
The pull of October's Supermoon
October is when we naturally turn inward. The equinox has passed, the days are shorter, and nature is beginning its own quiet retreat. This moon mirrors that rhythm. It’s asking us to clear space, to let go of the weight we don’t need to carry into winter, and to move into the darker half of the year with more ease.
Letting go doesn’t always mean dramatic change. Sometimes it’s as simple as loosening your grip on an old worry, stepping back from an obligation, or clearing out a habit that no longer feels supportive. Whatever it looks like for you, this moon offers the space to do it gently.
Crystals to support you
Crystals can be a steady support when working with lunar energy. They don’t just sit beside us, their vibration interacts with our own, helping us to release, ground, and soften. Here are four I recommend working with during this Super Hunter’s Moon.
Smoky Quartz
This stone is a natural cleanser for the energy field. It works almost like a filter, drawing out what feels heavy, stagnant, or clouded, and sending it back to the earth to be transformed. Smoky Quartz is grounding too, helping you feel steady and safe while you let go. It’s a good one to hold in meditation or keep by your feet during ritual, as it anchors energy downwards.
Obsidian
Obsidian is sometimes called the stone of truth. It reflects back what we may have been avoiding, making it powerful for shadow work. While this can feel confronting, Obsidian also brings strong protection, so you don’t have to fear what you find. It helps you meet your own shadows with courage, showing you what needs to be released without judgement.
Amethyst
Amethyst is like a deep breath when emotions are running high. It soothes the nervous system, clears the mind, and brings a sense of calm that can feel like relief during a supermoon. Amethyst is also connected to spiritual clarity, helping you see the bigger picture rather than getting lost in the swirl of emotion. It’s a beautiful stone to keep by your bed if the full moon tends to disturb your sleep.
Lepidolite
Known as a stone of gentle transition, Lepidolite supports us through emotional shifts. It contains natural lithium, which gives it a stabilising quality. When everything feels amplified under a supermoon, Lepidolite encourages balance and compassion for ourselves. It’s a reminder that we don’t have to force change — we can move through it softly, step by step.
You can choose one stone to work with or bring them together. Place them on an altar, carry them through the day, or simply sit with one in your palm and breathe. Trust your intuition to guide you towards what you need most.
A simple release ritual
Here’s a gentle way to work with the energy of the Super Hunter’s Moon.
Cleanse your space. Light some palo santo and allow the smoke to move around the room, clearing the atmosphere and creating a calm setting.
Choose a crystal. Let yourself be drawn to one of the stones above. There is no wrong choice.
Settle in. Light a candle or sit by a window where you can see the moonlight if the sky is clear.
Write it down. On a piece of paper, jot down what you feel ready to release. It could be a habit, a thought, or a feeling.
Sit with your crystal. Hold it in your hand, close your eyes, and take a few slow breaths. Imagine the moonlight surrounding you, filling your body and energy field.
Offer it up. As you breathe, see what you’ve written being lifted away by the light of the moon. You can burn the paper safely afterwards, or tear it into pieces, as a way of letting it go.
The ritual doesn’t need to be grand. Your intention is enough.
Moving gently into autumn
This moon is a reminder that endings are part of the natural rhythm. Just as the trees shed their leaves, we too can let go of what has run its course. By releasing even a little now, we create space for rest, healing, and new beginnings when the time is right.
Because this is the first of three supermoons, you don’t have to feel pressure to do it all at once. This is only the beginning. The next moons will give you more chances to refine and deepen what you’ve started here.
If this moon stirs up strong emotions, be kind to yourself. Rest if you need to, write if it helps, and let your crystals hold you steady. Release is its own kind of healing, and under this October sky you are supported in letting go.
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