Answering The Universal Call: 5/5/23 Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse
Sometimes the Universe aligns in such a way where no matter who you are, it is nearly impossible to chalk it up to coincidence. Today, we are at the very epicenter of one of these times, my witchy lovelies, and let me explain why.
Tonight is the night of the May full Flower Moon, which just so happens to coincide with a penumbral lunar eclipse (which can be seen by our friends in Australia, Asia, and Africa). Further more, this is all happening on the fifth day of the fifth month of a year that’s last two digits add up to, you guessed it, 5.
So what does this all mean? It means the Universe is practically hitting us over the head with signs and signals to stop and pay attention! Let’s unpack each of the facets of this truly auspicious event and decipher what the Universe wants and needs us to hear.
Full Flower Moon = Spiritual Blossoming
Every month, we receive a unique opportunity to tap into the energy of the full moon for illumination and deep reflection on what is serving us well and what isn’t. Tonight’s full flower moon happens to be traversing through mysterious and intense Scorpio and with it will come breakthroughs, as well as a lot of closure. While some doors are going to need to be closed for your own sake during this time, that doesn’t make endings any easier to handle. My advice? Flow with the intensity of this moon, not fight against it. Use the emotional energy to your advantage to help you process anything that is weighing you down and get rid of it; or better yet, transmute it into more positive channels towards personal growth.
Welcome The Shadows
Compounding on the full moon, we also have the energy of the penumbral lunar eclipse to work with. If the full moon is all about illuminating our deepest emotions, the eclipse is about casting a shadow to conceal them. This might seem counter productive, especially since we want to deal with our issues and move in a more positive direction. However, maybe you feel like it’s too much to have a spotlight shone on every one of your darkest secrets and fears all at once. Even if you are not able to view it in person, the energetic power of this eclipse will offer you a cloak of shadows to do your emotional work at our own pace. Take this gift and use it to delve into anything that might be stopping you from feeling satisfaction in your life. Once you feel comfortable doing so, you can step out of the embrace of the shadow and let the full moon light up the pathway towards your happiest, most fulfilled self.
Harnessing The Power Of Five
The last piece of this cosmic puzzle is unraveling the significance of the number five. If you really take some time to think about it, you’ll begin to notice that it’s energy and symbolism permeates our lives in interesting ways.
Many cultures have similar philosophies about five natural elements that are fundamental to all things in creation and are entwined with our physical and spiritual bodies. Furthermore, we as humans use five basic senses to understand the world around us. These senses end up shaping a lot of our life experiences; even more so if we are born without the use of them or lose them at some point. Even parts of the natural world abide by this “rule of five” so to speak. Apples feature a five pointed pattern of seeds and flowers such as forget me nots and hibiscus sport five petals. We can liken this to the shape of a pentacle, which many pagans hold closely as a sacred symbol of protection.
So, if we are seeing this number time and time again, what does it hold for us? In numerology, the number five represents an intense curiosity and a craving for experiences that excite the mind and body. It signifies the embracing of change and empowers the feeling of freedom. It is a number that brings with it the power of endless possibilities for growth.
Sound familiar? The Universe is drawing a very clear picture that now is the time to break the shackles of whatever it is that has been holding you back from living the life you deserve. Use this marriage of powerful energies to release all of the past hurts, sorrows, fears and make room for those bright new beginnings you have earned.
Recipe: Citrus Chipotle Street Tacos with Chili Lime Crema
I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that at least here in the states, we are in full on party mode today for Cinco de Mayo. While this is not generally a day of observance for the pagan community, I did think that this recipe would be appropriate for the cosmic happenings going on as well (plus who doesn’t love a good taco, right?).
For this recipe, I chose to pull from the cleansing and clarifying properties of citrus fruits, as well as the energizing capabilities of smoky chipotle peppers and the attractive power of honey. After all of the heavy shadow work you have done, this dish is the perfect way to reinvigorate you so you can manifest your goals like the boss that you are!
Citrus Chipotle Street Tacos with Chili Lime Crema
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, cut into thin strips (healing)
- 1 lemon (brightening, clarity, happiness)
- 2 limes (purification, cleansing)
- 1 orange (abundance, mood lifting)
- 1/2 red grapefruit (communication, stress reduction, joy)
- 1/4 cup honey (attraction/manifestation)
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped (energizing)
- 2-3 Tbsp of adobo sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped (protection, health)
- 1 tsp salt (purification, protection)
- 9-12 small tortillas *see note (abundance)
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 4 Tbsp sour cream (nurturing, lunar energy)
- 2 Tbsp roasted garlic *see note (health, protection)
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder (energizing)
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash your roasted garlic into a smooth paste.
- Place the sour cream, lime juice and zest, chili powder into the bowl and mix to combine. Taste and season with salt to your liking. Set aside
- To make the marinade, juice all of the citrus into a large bowl and add in the chopped chipotles, adobo sauce, garlic, honey, and salt. Mix well to dissolve to combine. Add in your chicken strips and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Once done, remove your chicken from the marinade. Separate out into two groups and add oil to fry over medium high heat until fully cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- To prepare the tacos, spread crema on one or both sides of each tortilla and fill each with the chicken. You can opt for any toppings of your choosing; I used chopped raw onions, goat cheese, and an extra squeeze of lime for mine, however you can feel free to get creative!
Notes
- You may use flour or corn tortillas for this dish depending on your preference or dietary needs.
- Most larger grocery stores will have roasted garlic paste in the produce section. If you cannot find it, I recommend trying out our recipe for garlic confit, which you can find here: https://thespellboundhearth.com/blog/helpful-techniques-garlic-confit-and-garlic-oil?rq=garlic
