Celebrate The Lunar Eclipse Like A Goddess

Today, August 7, marks the beginning of the lunar season with its harvest and blood moons and rarer eclipses. Astronomers and astrologers alike are excited for the first glimpses of the lunar eclipse that will be partially visible from the Eastern hemisphere before it crosses the country in one long swath. Here’s how you can celebrate its passing.
This first eclipse comes exactly two weeks ahead of a total solar eclipse that will cross the U.S. For astrologers, and those who follow the celestial teachings of the stars, this lunar eclipse marks a time for vast emotional release. In other words, it’s time to let go of people, ideas, and notions that tether you to earth, and move towards a place of self-care and self-love, and to consider how what we wear can empower us.

August’s lunar eclipses are also a time to step out of your comfort zone, sartorially speaking, and channel your inner goddess. Supercharged moonbeams call for extraordinary style choices, as well as pieces that celebrate the moon, its prowess, and guiding force in your life (and wardrobe). So, go there, earthlings, and be emboldened to make inner-statements with outspoken apparel as you move towards your destiny.

11 Easy Pieces to Channel Your Inner Goddess

Aurélie Bidermann’s Caftan Moon Necklace

Camila Silk Maxi-Dress

Black Mesh Embroidered Maxi-Skirt

Moon, Sun, and Star Bardot Dress

Face and Body Gems

Lori Kaplan Moonstone Earrings

Carrie Bilbo Moonstone Branches Ring

My Bohemia Jewelry Sol Reversible Bead Mala

Watercolour Floral Print Satin Kimono

Flower Maxi-Playsuit Romper

Valentino Flower and Wave Silk Dress

About the author

Jill Di Donato

Fashion Editor

Jill is a New York native who holds a BA in Literature from Barnard College, and an MFA in writing from Columbia University. She is the author of the novel Beautiful Garbage (She Writes Press, 2013) about the downtown Manhattan art and fashion scene in the 1980s. A former staff writer for The Huffington Post and Bustle, Jill comes to Culture Trip after working with Refinery 29, Vice, Salon, Paste Style, Los Angeles Times, Nylon, Shopify, Autre, and producing content for emerging fashion labels. She teaches classes about fashion and culture at Barnard College and The Fashion Institute of Technology. Her prized possessions are her Gucci fanny pack, vintage rocker t-shirts, and her grandmother's collection of costume jewelry. She's always on the lookout for a gem-encrusted turban.