Full Moon Ritual – Illuminate your Dreams and Manifest your Desires
Hello friends 🖤, this week is super special for me as we talk about full moon rituals. I have a deep passion for moon rituals and today, I will walk you through a step-by-step guide helping you to create your full moon ritual, specifically tailored to your personal needs and desires.
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Key takeouts
- The moon is divine feminine energy and is linked to our emotions, dreams, fears and unconscious mind.
- The full moon marks the completion of a cycle. It is a time of celebration and invites us to slow down, take a step back and appreciate how far we have come and what we have learned and accomplished along the way.
- Celebrating a full moon ritual offers an opportunity for us to release and let go of what is no longer in alignment with our essence.
- Moon rituals are powerful rituals supporting your personal growth and development, empowering you to live the best version of yourself and keep your focus on creating a life aligned with your deepest dreams and desires, a life with meaning and purpose.
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The moon is beauty, inspiration, and a reminder that everything on this earth follows a natural cycle.
As the moon goes through cycles of growth and decline so do we. Expansion and contraction go hand in hand, always.
Moon rituals are pure nourishment for the soul and can be a powerful way to connect with your essence.
The moon is divine feminine energy and is linked to our emotions, instincts, dreams, and unconscious mind.
I always felt a deep connection to the moon and moon rituals have been a passion of mine for quite a few years.
Moon rituals have been essential in my personal growth and development journey and I am super excited to share my experience and the full moon ritual I developed over the years with you today.
Full moon symbolism
Whereas the new moon symbolizes new beginnings, the full moon represents the completion of a cycle.
The full moon is a time of celebration and invites us to slow down, take a step back and appreciate how far we have come and what we have learned and accomplished along the way.
The full moon is also a time of illumination and exposure. Helping us shed light on what is no longer in alignment with our dreams and desires.
Anything that is holding you back from living your fullest potential, anything that is no longer in alignment with your truth, any limiting belief systems or thought patterns, celebrating a full moon ritual helps you to release and let go.
Tip: Check the lunar calendar to find out when the next full moon is taking place and mark the date in your diary.
Full moon ritual – checklist
Below is a list of items I typically use for my full moon ritual.
- An empty sheet of paper
- A pen
- A large metal bowl (make sure this has burning-friendly material)
- Candles
- Sage
- Incense sticks
- Essential oils
- Bubble bath ingredients
Full moon ritual step-by-step guide
Rituals are deeply personal and the more you personalize your full moon ritual, the more effective and powerful it will become for you.
Below I am outlining my full moon ritual which I have developed over the past years. Feel free to take what resonates with you and skip or replace the steps that don’t resonate with you.
Please note that there is no right or wrong way to do this, trust your intuition and what feels right to you when creating your full moon ritual.
Most importantly, allow yourself to be honest with yourself. The truth is not always pretty, but truth and authenticity inspire change helping you to create long-term joy and happiness.
1. Create your sacred space
Find a quiet and relaxing space in your home.
In my case, this is my living room. It offers a large open space, big windows, and a nice big couch to get comfy on.
Create an ambience: think fairy lights, floor lamps, candles, incense sticks, etc. anything that helps you to relax and get comfortable.
Feel free to play some relaxing music in the background. Nothing too upbeat, go for something quieter, calming and relaxing. My go-to song for all my rituals is always Devi Prayer. I have only the best memories associated with this song and it instantly puts me back into my safe place and helps me to relax.
To start your full moon ritual, light your sage smudge stick, sage yourself first and then sage the room.
Allow some time for the energy around you to clear.
Tip: If you are into crystals, pick the ones you are drawn to and bring them to your sacred space.
2. Grounding exercise
Come to a comfortable seat, e.g. an easy crossed-leg position or sit on a chair and allow your feet to touch the floor.
Lengthen your spine and drop the shoulders away from the ears. Close your eyes and bring your attention to your breath.
Take a few deep inhales and exhales through the nose. Use your breath to help quiet the mind, ground yourself and arrive in the present moment.
Alternatively, pick a grounding meditation from your meditation app.
Tip: I 🖤 working with essential oils and before I start the grounding exercise I always put some lavender oil on my temples. Lavender oil has lots of great benefits and helps to de-stress and relax.
3. Practice gratitude
Once you arrive at the present moment, start practising gratitude.
Look back at your life and appreciate how far you have come and what you have learned and accomplished along the way.
Think of three things/events/people, etc. you are grateful for.
Re-live this experience in detail, e.g. what/who are you grateful for? Why are you grateful? How did that person/situation make you feel? Etc.
Be aware of the words that you are using. Connect with grateful words such as ‘gifts’, ‘blessing’, ‘feeling of abundance’ etc.
Allow the feeling of gratitude to fill up your heart and be with this feeling for a few moments.
4. Full moon journaling
Get a few sheets of empty paper and ask yourself:
- What do I struggle with in my current life?
- What are my deepest dreams and desires?
- How does my current life compare to my deepest dreams and desires?
- Are there any beliefs, habits or fears that are holding me back from living my true potential?
- Is there anything that I am ready to let go of?
- If I let go of XX – what would my life look like? How would it change me? How would this change the life that I am creating?
Write down what comes up for you. Don’t think about it too much and be honest with yourself. Truth empowers transformation.
There is something super powerful about writing down your thoughts. Once written down, they are part of this 3D experience, meaning there is no avoiding or denying anymore, and personally, I think the release process starts right there.
5. Release and let go
Once you are done with your full moon journaling exercise, read out loud what you are ready to let go of.
Be clear about ‘why’ you no longer want this belief system, thought pattern, habit or fear in your life.
Close your eyes and visualise how your life would look and feel without it. Imagine how different your life would be, how different life would feel and let this feeling connect with your heart. Let this feeling sink in.
When you are ready, fold the piece of paper and burn it in your bowl.
Safety comes first. Make sure to keep a bucket of water close by just in case.
6. Move the energy
After all this thinking and sitting, let’s get moving: join me for a full moon-inspired yoga flow, go for a walk, go for a run, etc. Do what feels good to your soul.
Why movement? Moving your body will help to release any tension and stagnant energies out of your body, leaving your body feeling strong and rejuvenated for this new chapter that you are about to start.
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7. Full moon bath
Water has something very cleansing and purifying. Symbolically wash away the old to make space for the new.
Pour yourself a relaxing and rejuvenating full moon bath. Lavender, chamomile, lemongrass, and bergamot are great essential oils to add to your bath as they all help to release and let go.
Taking a full moon bath usually closes my full moon ritual celebration.
As we discussed earlier, creating a ritual is personal, trust your intuition when developing your full moon ritual and follow what feels in alignment with you.
The more you personalise your full moon ritual the more powerful it will be to you.
Full moon ritual FAQ
What are the benefits of a full moon ritual?
Moon rituals are a great tool for personal growth and development.
Based on my personal experience with full moon rituals, the benefits are:
- Increased self-awareness
- Increased clarity about dreams and life goals
- Connect with your essence to help you find more purpose in life
- A deeper connection with the natural cycles
Apart from that, full moon rituals are also considered self-care time.
How long do you have to do a full moon ritual?
There isn’t a specific time frame to perform a full moon ritual. The duration solely depends on your personal preferences.
Full moon rituals can last between 20 minutes to 1.5 hours or maybe even two hours.
Don’t rush the process. Take the time that feels right for you.
Can you do full moon rituals the next day?
The full moon energy is the highest on the day of the full moon. However, you can still do a full moon ritual the day after the full moon.
The energy of the full moon is still present for a couple of days after so if it fits better in your schedule the day after the full moon then this is totally fine.
What are full moon affirmations?
Full moon affirmations are a great supporting tool that helps you to release and let go of what no longer serves you.
Full moon affirmations – examples
- I release any fear of the unknown and embrace the journey ahead.
- I let go of past hurts and embrace healing and forgiveness instead.
- I am strong, and I can overcome any challenges that may come my way.
To learn more about full moon affirmations and how to leverage them to help you create your dream life, check out my blog post 41 Full Moon Affirmations – Empower your Mindset and Unlock your Full Potential.
Full moon journal
If you are thinking about getting serious about full moon rituals, you might consider starting a full moon journal.
A full moon journal is a great way to keep track of the things you are releasing and a full moon journal also replaces the burning ritual.
Instead of burning your piece of paper, capture your notes and thoughts in your journal.
With this full moon, I am releasing…
Tip: When you get your full moon journal, smudge it and leave it on a window seal next to some flowers, plants, or any other natural material to release any negative energy from it. Leave your moon journal on the window seal for 3 – 4 days.
My favourite moon journals and other full moon ritual accessories for your inspiration
Book of shadows. Handmade leather journal, perfectly crafted, witchcraft-inspired, comes with a c-lock. Make it yours.
This stunning and unique hardcover leather journal features a magical embossed feather design on its cover and the gold edges underline the mystery of the diary. This journal is the perfect treasure for anyone who loves the otherworldly.
This is the perfect smudge kit featuring 3 sage sticks, 1 x abalone shell, 1 x feather, etc. Whether you are new to smudging or experienced in spiritual cleansing, this set has it all.
This luxurious coconut moon milk bath will leave your skin silky-soft and help your mind to destress and energize. Pure indulgence and moon magic in your bathtub.
Infused with calming and relaxing notes of white sage, this aromatherapy candle will help you relax, soothe, restore and balance your body and mind.
The perfect combo: a beautifully crafted wooden incense holder with an engraved mantra and a selection of purifying and cleansing incense sticks. Creating space for the new.
Lavender oil is mostly known to help calm and relax, however, lavender oil has many different uses and benefits. Explore and enjoy all the benefits this premium lavender oil has to offer.
As always, if you have any further questions about celebrating a full moon ritual, or if you would like to share any thoughts or experiences about full moon rituals, feel free to leave me a comment below.
Before you go, make sure to take a look at the related blog posts below. These blog posts include additional tools and tips on how you can make this dream life of yours come true.
- Powerful New Moon Ritual – For Radical Transformation and Abundance
- Ignite Your Inner Glow: 7 Tips on How to Cultivate Self-Love
- Awakening your Inner Light: 55 Transformative Shadow Work Journal Prompts for Personal Growth and Healing
Happy full moon my friends 🖤
Stay wild,
Nicolle
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Hi, I am Nicolle, a Senior Marketing professional, certified Yoga Teacher and Wellness Blogger. I am the founder of Let Your Shadow Shine Yoga and this blog. I am here to support you along your self-discovery journey, offering empowering tools like yoga, holistic well-being tips and transformative personal growth strategies.
Happy full moon to you too! I love how this not only recharges you but also allows you to spend time with yourself.
Thank you so much for leaving your comment 😉
I’ve never heard of a full moon ritual before, but I would love to try it! It sounds so therapeutic!
It really is! Thanks so much for leaving a comment Katrina, maybe the next Full Moon is yours 😉
I love learning about new ways to find peace. I enjoyed this.
Yayy!!! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment, Nikki! So happy to hear that you enjoyed the post 😉
Ooo I love this!!!
Happy to hear this Katie!! Enjoy your Full Moon ritual 😉
This is amazing! I used to do full moon rituals all the time then kinda got away from it. The full moon has amazing energy! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Thanks so much for your comment, Meghan!
It certainly is magical the Full Moon energy 😉
Such a great and in-depth post about the moon and personal growth. I’m going to definitely try some of these things.
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment Leonora!
I hope you enjoy your Full Moon ritual, feel free to come back and let us know how it went!!
Great post! I’ve never head of a full moon ritual, but this seems like something I should try. Thanks for sharing.
It definitely is extra self-care time. Enjoy and thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment, much appreciated, Valentina.