The Hunter’s Moon 2026: The Spiritual Meaning October’s Full Moon & Pantry Audit Ritual

The Hunter’s Moon is a time to take stock, protect what matters, and decide what you’re ready to leave behind as the darker months approach. 🌙 In this video, we explore the folklore and meaning of October’s full Moon, traditional names associated with this time of year, and Hunter’s Moon correspondences for your witchcraft practice. We’ll finish with a simple full Moon ritual: the Pantry Audit, a reflective exercise to help you identify what you have, what you need, and what you may be carrying for someone else. ✨ IN THIS VIDEO 🌕 The meaning and history of the Hunter’s Moon 🍂 Traditional names for October’s full Moon 🌙 Hunter’s Moon symbolism and spiritual themes 🌿 Witchcraft correspondences: herbs, crystals, colors, and seasonal symbols 🕯️ The Pantry Audit: a simple Hunter’s Moon ritual for reflection, release, and setting intentions Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to the Full Moon 01:10 - Hunter’s Moon Names & History 04:40 - Working with the Hunter’s Moon 06:10 - Hunter’s Moon Correspondences 08:00 - The Pantry Audit Ritual 11:00 - Closing Thoughts 🌿 HUNTER’S MOON GUIDE Use my Hunter's Moon Guide as inspiration for your own practice, choosing the items and rituals that feel meaningful to you. https://moonfallmetaphysical.com/s/st... 🌕 My Top 5 Hunter’s Moon Picks 🌕 1) Moonology Diary 2027 - Harness the Magic of the Moon to Manifest Your Best Life: https://link.amazon/B03h06I7L 2) Tree of Life Herb Drying Rack: https://link.amazon/B01BhIo8C 3) 3pc Moon Water Jar Set: https://link.amazon/B0eQaTSwW 4) 36pc Chime/Spell Candle Set: https://link.amazon/B0fcd2thm 5) 2 Pack Bronze Vintage Lanterns with Remote Control: https://link.amazon/B0bpvNF37 🍂 OTHER NAMES FOR OCTOBER’S FULL MOON October’s full Moon has been associated with several names across different cultural and almanac traditions. These names are not universal; their use and attribution vary between sources and communities. The Old Farmer’s Almanac lists the following names and attributions: • Drying Rice Moon — Dakota • Falling Leaves Moon — Anishinaabe • Freezing Moon — Ojibwe • Ice Moon — Haida • Migrating Moon — Cree Other almanac traditions also list Travel Moon and Dying Grass Moon among the alternative names associated with October’s full Moon. Sources: The Old Farmer’s Almanac — "Full Hunter’s Moon: October 2026" (https://www.almanac.com/content/full-...) The Old Farmer’s Almanac — "Full Moon Names" (https://www.almanac.com/full-moon-nam...) Farmers’ Almanac — "Hunter’s Moon: Date, Folklore & Viewing Guide" (https://www.farmersalmanac.com/octobe...) 🌕 WHEN IS THE HUNTER’S MOON IN 2026? The Hunter’s Moon reaches peak illumination on October 26, 2026, at 12:12 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. In Pacific Daylight Time, that is October 25 at approximately 9:12 p.m. 🖤 EXPLORE MORE WITH MOONFALL METAPHYSICAL Subscribe for more witchcraft, lunar magic, seasonal rituals, crystal correspondences, and explorations of folklore and magical traditions. What are you ready to stop carrying into the next season? Share your thoughts in the comments. May your path be peaceful, your intuition be clear, and your magic be your own. Buy Me a Coffee ☕️ ❤️ https://bit.ly/3Xu1cil 🎬 About This Video The visuals in this video were created with the help of AI, but the video itself was very much a human creative project. I planned the scenes, developed the visual direction, created and selected the individual clips, edited everything together, and paired it with the narration and music. 🖤 Music: Village Ambiance by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org A note on affiliate links: Some links in this description may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, Moonfall Metaphysical may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the site and allowing us to continue creating free witchcraft and seasonal content. #HuntersMoon #Witchcraft #FullMoonRitual #MoonMagic #WitchcraftForBeginners