7 Full Moon Ritual Ideas for Any Full Moon

Do you ever wonder what do to on the Full Moon? How to really harness that Full Moon magic? I created this guide full of ideas for you to create your very own Full Moon ritual.

You don’t need anything fancy for these practices, just an open heart and some time and space to make this ritual sacred.

The Full Moon is a time of peak yang energy, where our outward action and effort is meant to celebrated, and emotions are to be released.

About the Full Moon

The moon takes about 30 days to make a full trip around the Earth, and therefore travel through all 12 signs of the Zodiac. The New Moon always occurs in the sign of the astrological season we’re currently in, while the Full Moon will be in the opposite sign. For example, during Pisces season, we will have a New Moon in Pisces and a Full Moon in Virgo. For more on the moon’s cycles and how to work with them. Read my article here.

To add an extra layer to your Full Moon ritual, take note of the sign the Full Moon is in and set intentions and choose practices related to those themes.

Without further ado, here are 7 Full Moon ritual ideas for any Full Moon! I will note that it’s not recommended to perform rituals during Eclipses, as their energy is often more unstable than a regular New or Full Moon.

Full Moon Ritual Ideas

Moon Bathing

Take in the full moon light while lying down or meditating. You can do this outside, but inside with moonlight coming through the window is still very effective.

Also consider a cleansing bath using Epsom or dead sea salt to detoxify the body of emotions and energies from the past lunar cycle. If a bathtub is not available to you, try a salt scrub in the shower. If there’s a salty sea or ocean nearby, a swim is wonderful too.

Dancing

Throughout the entire lunar cycle, energy is building up within us.

Let it all out on the night of the Full Moon through dancing to your favourite music, or just shake it all out in silence or to the soundtrack of your screams!

Full Moon Tarot Spread

Try a Full Moon Tarot Spread to reflect on the past lunar cycle and look forward to the next.

Check out the Life Forces Inc. Full Moon Spread here for an example of a simple card arrangement to work with.

Moon Water

Fill a container with water, set an intention, and let it sit in the light of the Full Moon over night.

Drink it to realign with lunar energy and celebrate yourself. You can also bathe, clean, or water plants with this water.

Smoke Cleansing

Burning dried herbs like lavender, pine, cloves or even incense to cleanse the energies in your space.

When using white sage or Palo Santo, ensure it's been harvested sustainably and take care to respect Indigenous culture. Read more about that here.

Journaling

Reflect on this past lunar cycle by writing out your thoughts. Connect to the themes of the Zodiac sign of the Full Moon, and let the words on the page be a cathartic release.

If journaling isn't your thing, try recording a voice note or expressing yourself creatively!

Flame Release

Release what is not working for you on an energetic level, transmuting it with the power of fire.

Write down on a piece of paper what you'd like to let go of consciously or unconsciously at this Full Moon, anything that’s been burdening you or preventing you from reaching your full potential. When you’re done your list, set an intention such as “May this flame transmute what is holding me back, for my highest good and for the highest good of all beings.” Then burn it and let yourself be open to these blocks dissolving within you.

Do you have any Full Moon rituals? Are you planning on trying any of these out? Let me know in the comments below! To dive deeper into the themes of the current Full Moon, check out my Instagram where I regularly post about astrological happenings such as the New and Full Moons.

Want more moon? Read my guide to the Lunar cycle .

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