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The Hunter's Moon: A Full Moon in October

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Today is Sunday, October 25. There is a full moon in the sky tonight. People call this full moon the Hunter's Moon. This name comes from October.

Some people believe the moon can change how we feel. This idea is called astrology. Astrology says the full moon's light can help people.

One idea is to use the moon's light to clean. This means cleaning your house. It also means cleaning your mind and feelings. People call this 'inner cleaning'.

Astrology also talks about using your five senses. Your senses are sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. The advice says to use all five senses today.

The color yellow is important today too. Astrology says yellow can help you feel strong inside. This is called your 'inner strength'.

Each zodiac sign may feel the full moon in a different way. There are also special rituals people can do. A ritual is a special action with meaning. These rituals can help people use the moon's energy.

Vocabulary10 words

full moon
when the whole moon looks round and bright
Hunter's Moon
the name for the full moon in October
astrology
the belief that stars and the moon affect people
inner cleaning
making your mind and feelings clean
senses
the five ways we feel things: see, hear, smell, taste, touch
yellow
a bright color, like the sun
inner strength
feeling strong inside your mind
zodiac sign
one of twelve groups in astrology based on birth date
ritual
a special action done for a reason
energy
power that can make you feel or do something

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1. What is the full moon in October called?
2. What color does astrology connect to inner strength today?
3. How many senses does the advice mention?

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Today is Sunday, October 25. There is a _____ in the sky tonight. People call this full moon the _____.

Some people believe the moon can change how we feel. This idea is called _____.

One idea is to use the moon's light to clean. This means cleaning your house. It also means cleaning your mind and feelings. People call this '_____'.

Astrology also talks about using your five _____. Your senses are sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

The color _____ is important today too. Astrology says yellow can help you feel strong inside. This is called your '_____'.

Each _____ may feel the full moon in a different way. There are also special _____ people can do.

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