Approximately October 4 to October 8, 2025, the full moon will reach its peak on October 6. This is the first full moon after the Harvest Moon, earning it the title Hunter’s Moon. It’s a name rooted in the bright evenings it once offered hunters gathering food before winter. More than just practical, this moon carries spiritual themes of clarity, courage, and preparation. The Hunter’s Moon invites us to focus our vision, complete what’s unfinished, and step into the darker half of the year with purpose.
Hunter’s Moon Astrology
This October full moon rises in Aries, a sign of courage, initiative, and self-discovery. With the sun in balanced, partnership-focused Libra, we’re called to align personal drive with harmony and fairness. Aries fuels action and bold choices, while Libra reminds us to keep connection and equilibrium in mind. This full moon is ideal for rituals centered on decisive endings, fearless beginnings, and illuminating the next steps on your path.
October Full Moon Lore
A Time to Aim True
The Hunter’s Moon has long been a signal to set clear sights on what’s needed for the months ahead. Whether your “hunt” is for resources, insight, or closure, this moon’s light supports focused pursuit.
Walking the Threshold
As the nights grow longer, this moon illuminates the space between action and rest. It’s a liminal time, ideal for shadow work, ancestor connection, and stepping into your own power.
Courage and Completion
This moon asks: What unfinished tasks or lingering energies need resolution? What bold moves will help you enter the dark half of the year with clarity?
How to Create Your Full Moon Spell Jar
Craft a Hunter’s Moon spell jar to honor courage, sharpen vision, and prepare for the coming season. Choose ingredients that reflect focus, protection, and inner strength.
Colors for the Hunter’s Moon
⚪ White – Clarity, illumination, truth
🍷 Burgundy – Strength, maturity, seasonal depth
🥉 Bronze – Courage, transition, resilience
🌫 Muted Gray – Reflection, shadow work, grounding
Crystals for the October Full Moon
🪨 Smoky Quartz – Release, grounding, protection
🔥 Carnelian – Courage, motivation, vitality
🌌 Labradorite – Intuition, transformation, magic
⚫ Black Obsidian – Truth, shadow integration, clarity
Plants for the Hunter’s Moon
🌿 Sage or Rosemary – Cleansing, mental clarity, warding
🌳 Oak Leaf or Acorn – Endurance, stability, protection
🫐 Juniper Berry – Purification, defense, resilience
🌲 Cedar – Transition, ancestral connection, wisdom
Other Elements
🕯 Candle wax in white, bronze, or burgundy – Channels clarity and courage
📜 Written insight – A note naming what you will release and what you will pursue
🍂 Earth offering – Seeds, leaves, or acorns as a gift back to nature
🌬 Scent – Pine, cedarwood, or frankincense for ritual grounding
🪶 Seasonal token – Feather, stone, or twig representing your path ahead
5 Ways to Work with Your Spell Jar
Moonlight Clarity
Place the jar under the full Hunter’s Moon to charge it with focus and illumination.
Seasonal Altar Anchor
Keep it on your autumn altar as a reminder of your courage and clear intentions.
Ritual Reflection
Hold the jar while journaling about what you’re finishing, what you’re starting, and what you’re protecting.
Vision Work
Meditate with it to gain insight into your path forward, then take one bold step toward that vision.
Release & Return
When ready, scatter the jar’s contents in nature or bury them with thanks, releasing old energy and sealing your intention.
The Hunter’s Moon reminds us that preparation is an act of power. This is the moment to aim clearly, act bravely, and trust that your steps into the dark season will be guided by light.