Full moon ritual

The moon has long been a powerful guide in my life, and I’ve been practicing moon rituals for years as a way to stay connected to its wisdom and rhythm. It reminds us that we too shine—even when we can’t see our own light. A full moon ritual is a beautiful and meaningful way to connect with lunar energy, set intentions, and consciously release what no longer serves you. Below is a simple guide to designing a full moon ritual, and I invite you to personalize it so it feels aligned with your own beliefs, intuition, and sacred practices.

1. Gather Supplies: Collect some or all of the following items to enhance your ritual:

• Candles: White or silver candles are often used to represent the moon's energy.

• Crystals: Moonstone, selenite, clear quartz, or amethyst can amplify your intentions.

• Incense: Select scents like lavender, sandalwood, or jasmine to create an atmospheric ambiance.

• Altar Items: Include items that hold personal significance or represent your intentions.

• Journal and Pen: For reflecting on your intentions and experiences.

• Bowl of Water: To represent the element of water, associated with emotions and intuition.

• Music or Instruments: Choose soothing or meditative music or instruments like a singing bowl, a rattle, sound bowls to set the mood.

• 2. Choose a Space: Select a quiet and serene location, either indoors or outdoors, where you can be undisturbed during your ritual. Cleanse and purify the space using techniques like smudging with sage or incense, or simply by tidying up and removing clutter. Remember, ALL space is sacred. All beings are sacred.

3. Create an Altar: Set up an altar or a designated space where you can place your items. Arrange them in a way that resonates with you, ensuring they are visually appealing and meaningful.

4. Cleanse Your Energy: Before you begin, take a few moments to center yourself. You can do this through deep breathing, smudge, visualization, or a short grounding exercise. Imagine any unfavorable, undesirable or stagnant energies leaving your body, evaporating into holy light, as you inhale the purest, most favorable energies and golden light, the light of the full moon!

5. Light Your Candles and Incense: Light your candles, especially a larger one to represent the full moon, and your chosen incense. As you do so, set an intention for the ritual, asking for guidance, clarity, or whatever you seek.

6. Write Your Intentions: Take your journal and pen and write down your intentions for the month ahead. Be specific and heartfelt. Focus on what you want to bring into or release in your life.

7. Perform a Meditation or Visualization: Close your eyes and meditate on the full moon's energy. Imagine its radiant light filling you with positivity and illuminating any areas of your life that need clarity. Visualize your intentions coming to fruition under the moon's influence. Click HERE to visit my YouTube channel for a FREE full moon journey meditation!

8. Charge Your Crystals (Optional): If you practice with crystals, place them crystals on your altar or in the moonlight to charge them with lunar energy. You can leave them outside during the night of the full moon or simply place them on your windowsill.

9. Release and Let Go: If you have any burdens, negative emotions, or old patterns to release, write them down on a separate piece of paper. You can then burn or bury this paper as a symbol of letting go.

10. Offer Gratitude: Express gratitude for the blessings in your life, the guidance received, and the energy of the full moon. You can do this silently or verbally.

11. Close the Ritual: Thank the moon and any deities or guides you invoked during your ritual. Close the circle if you cast one, and extinguish the candles and incense.

12. Reflect: After your ritual, spend a few moments in reflection. Record any insights, feelings, or experiences in your journal.

13. Continue the Practice: To make the most of the full moon's energy, consider repeating this ritual on each full moon. Over time, you may notice positive shifts and increased clarity in your life.

Remember that a full moon ritual, like all ritual, is a personal and spiritual practice, so adapt it to suit your beliefs and preferences. The most important aspect is to connect with the moon's energy and set intentions for welcome change in your life. Celebrat your light!

Want to connect deeper with them moon? My moon workbook, "Your Lunar Cycle Workbook" is available in pdf. Get ready for the year with your own moon guide - download it today! Click HERE!

P.S. If you’re looking to shift the energies in your life, learn how to Journey, or begin your own ritual practice, online sessions are available!

Simply click the Sessions tab on my website or message me directly. I truly love being a conduit for personal expansion and would be honored to support your earth journey.

Full Moon - Photo credit: Jeffrey Williams