Ready For September's Full Supermoon Lunar Eclipse? Here's How To Work With It

We're coming up on the autumn equinox and that can only mean one thing: the Harvest moon is ready to take its stage in the sky. This time, it's in the sign of Pisces, and it's also going to be a supermoon with a partial lunar eclipse.

As the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, this moon is known as the "Harvest moon." It will also be a supermoon, orbiting slightly closer to Earth, making the moon appear larger. And if that weren't enough, it's also a partial lunar eclipse, with this full moon kicking off eclipse season.

It will be exact on Tuesday, September 17 at 10:35 p.m. EDT in the sign of Pisces, and according to astrology expert and author of Astrology SOS Imani Quinn, it's starting a new eclipse cycle that we haven't seen since fall of 2016.

"This Pisces influence on the full moon makes it very intuitive, very expansive, and very dreamy. Definitely expect some emotions and tears, as it will be filled with letting go in order to make space for what's to come," Quinn tells mindbodygreen.

Pisces' influence on this moon may also heighten our dreams, our spirituality, and our sensitivity in general. And with the planet of love in relationship-minded Libra, Quinn adds we may have realizations around our most intimate connections. "It's calling into focus your spiritually aligned connections, taking a look at illusions and missteps—especially around relationships—that you may need to get clear on," she notes.

And speaking of eclipses, this full moon starts a two-week period or "portal" between this lunar eclipse and the solar eclipse that will fall on the new moon in two weeks. "So it's a potent time, but it's not meant for manifesting," Quinn explains, adding, "It's more focused on surrendering and releasing to the universe's natural flow and the destined yet unexpected events in store for us."

Since this moon is in water sign Pisces, Quinn recommends drawing a ritual moon bath to connect to the element of water—and your own emotions. "Have some Epsom salts, your favorite crystals and essential oils, and meditate on your emotions and intuition. The focus is alchemizing and healing through the element of water," she explains.