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Why do the ritual for the full moon?
The full moon is a time of power. For this reason, it is celebrated through rituals in many cultures due to its magic and energy. With the arrival of the full moon, new portals are opened and from them, it is possible to bring about changes in our lives, releasing unwanted energies and taking advantage of what we have created since the new moon.
Moreover, everything that is done on the full moon reaches its maximum energy. It is therefore a moment of revelation, when part of what was hidden finally shows its face and gains the world.
In religions like Wicca, the full moon is also a sacred time to celebrate the Goddess, the feminine principle of the divine and take action to practice magic and transform our dreams into reality.
In this article, we present the magic of the moon in 10 different rituals for you to enjoy the flow of the moon. Before we present them, we give a brief introduction to the secrets of the moon, revealing its dark side and giving tips on the energies of the Full Moon.Check them out.
More about the moon and its phases
Contrary to popular belief, there are 8 phases of the moon: new moon, crescent, crescent quarter, gibbous crescent, full moon, gibbous waning, waning quarter and waning.
Each of these phases occur at specific periods in the lunar cycle and directly influence our lives. Understand how they occur and how the lunar calendar works below.
How do the phases of the moon occur?
The phases of the moon occur depending on the position of this star in relation to the earth and the sun. When the moon moves around the earth, part of it, more precisely its half, ends up reflecting the sunlight permanently, while the other lunar half remains completely dark.
The part of the moon that can be seen from Earth is the part that is always illuminated by the Sun. Since the moon moves, the level of brightness observed varies throughout the month, so we see different lunar phases.
For example, when the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth, the side of the Moon that is being illuminated by the Sun cannot be observed on Earth. We call the period when the Moon is completely dark and New Moon. The process by which the Moon acquires different phases is called the lunar cycle, which will be described below.
How is the lunar cycle?
The lunar cycle is the period when the moon goes through all phases, starting from the New Moon to the next New Moon. When the moon moves around the Earth, you can notice a change in the degree of brightness of the portion of the visible moon that is directly illuminated by the Sun.
The lunar cycle, i.e. the period extending from New Moon to New Moon occurs in about 29.5 days. Despite this, the moon takes approximately 27.3 days to make one revolution around the orbit of planet Earth.
The lunar cycle is commonly segmented into four main phases, phases known as: new moon, crescent moon, full moon and waning moon. In terms of time, the longest period between full and new moon lasts about 15 days, while the shortest period lasts almost 14 days.
Lunar calendars in the ancient world
Lunar calendars were widely adopted in the ancient world. By observing the moon, many peoples were able to develop a timekeeping system known as the lunar calendar. Each lunar calendar, as the name suggests, is based on the phases of the moon and its cycles to measure the passage of time.
Peoples inhabiting the British Isles, parts of Asia such as China, and even Amerindian and African peoples used the lunar calendar to measure time. Currently, much of the world's population uses the Gregorian calendar, considered a solar time measurement system, since it is based on the movement of the sun.
Because they follow lunar cycles, the months of lunar calendars are shorter. This is because each lunar cycle is completed in about 29.5. Consequently, the lunar months in these calendars alternate between 29 and 30 days and are therefore shorter than calendars that are based on the movements of the Sun.
Full moon
When the Full Moon is full, the visible part of the Moon is completely illuminated. Since it is in opposition to the Sun, it shows its illuminated face to Earth and therefore we can see it. In this phase, the Moon rises very close to the time when the Sun sets. Understand what it favors and its energies below.
Favors
The Full Moon favours the exposure of emotions but it is important to be careful as many people lose control during this phase. It is a period of intensity, when the animalistic spirit is more latent, so people tend to reveal who they are and act on impulse, without thinking about the consequences of their actions.
The Full Moon is also the propitious time for love, passion, fertility and for sexual practice. Besides, since it is a period of intense impulsiveness, you will be more prone to spend more, so it is good to control yourself to avoid problems.
This phase also marks, a time of change. It is time to reap what you have planted and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Disfavors
The full moon puts you at a disadvantage when it comes to making important decisions. Its intense energy prevents rational and logical thinking as emotions are running high. It is also not a suitable time for surgery as this moon favours bleeding.
If you are planning to go on a diet, the full moon is not suitable. Generally speaking, it favours fluid retention and so you may feel more bloated. In addition, the desire to eat is increased under the influence of its rays.
Another area unfavored during this phase is tourism. Travel over sea (both air and sea travel) should be avoided. Also, beware of traffic accidents as tempers are exacerbated, which will cause more accidents.
Humor and beauty
The mood during the Full Moon is usually very intense as people's feelings are at their peak. Sexual desire is also increased and you will notice how people dress in a sexier and more provocative way. This time of the year is usually marked by violent crimes, including crimes of a sexual nature.
Because it is a very emotional phase, you are probably more agitated and sensitive, especially if you are of a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces) or have these signs in your birth chart.
Melancholic feelings, anxiety and agitation are also marks of this phase. Due to the high luminosity, you will be more susceptible to insomnia during this phase. In the field of beauty, it is an ideal time to cut your hair if you want it to be fuller or more voluminous. However, it will grow more slowly. The Full Moon also favors the hydration and moisturizing of the hair strands.
Love and relationships
At the Full Moon, the height of love energy is reached. If you started a relationship during the new phase of the moon, you will notice how it will become more intense during the full moon.
As this is an intense Moon, be aware of your emotions. You may be more susceptible to fights as feelings get much more confused during this period of the lunar cycle. Avoid emotional stress, act sparingly and be willing to listen to what your partner has to say. When stressed, think twice before you act.
The full moon strengthens sexual desire, so you will probably feel more like being with someone (or more than one partner) during this lunar phase. If you want a honeymoon filled with passion and sensuality, this is the ideal phase for you. Also, getting married during the full moon encourages a more intense marriage.
Work and finance
The Full Moon is a productive time in the field of work and finance. All your work done during the previous lunar phases begin to bear fruit and give results.
Just like the moon, this is the time to show your potential. You can take the opportunity to invest in advertising your products, services or establishment so that your finances can shine just like the moon in the sky. Avoid spending money as remember that the full moon does not favour rational thinking and it stimulates people's impulsive nature.
Consequently the Full Moon is not an ideal time for closing deals or making negotiations, as your mind may be troubled or dazzled by what you see shining but forget that behind that light there is a hidden face. Great care, therefore, when signing contracts.
In the following sections, we present different types of rituals that can be practiced by you during the Full Moon. By performing them, you will benefit from the maximum lunar energy, characteristic of this phase.
Wiccan Full Moon Ritual for Goddess
Part of the ritualistic calendar of Wicca, a form of Modern Witchcraft devised by Gerald Gardner, includes the celebration of 13 lunar festivals, which preferably occur during the Full Moon period. These rituals are called Esbats and celebrate the feminine face of the deity, known as the Goddess. Learn how to do them below.
Indications
This simple version of the wiccan full moon ritual for the goddess is suitable for:
1) Establish a connection between you and your inner Goddess;
2) honor the feminine principle of divinity, called the Goddess;
3) celebrate the energy of the Full Moon, a symbol associated with femininity and magic;
4) align your flow with the phases of the moon.
Ingredients
To celebrate the goddess, you will need:
- a clear quartz crystal or moonstone;
- a white candle;
- rose incense;
- a bowl of water;
- a vase of white flowers.
How to do
With the help of a string, stones or paint, draw a circle around you, delimiting your ritual area. In the center of it, establish an altar, leaving the candle to the south, the crystal to the north, the bowl to the west, the incense to the east and, in the center, the vase with flowers.
Light the incense and candle. Take a deep breath in and exhale, relaxing briefly. Then call upon the Goddess:
Moon goddess,
Lady of the Sacred,
Show me Your ways,
In this enchanted ritual.
Teach me the magic,
Heal my sacred feminine,
Whose existence is so oppressed
By the force of the patriarchy.
May I shine like the moon in my darkness,
And may the magic inside me never fade,
For so is my wish,
And so be it done!
When you have finished reciting these words, watch the moon. Then, undo the circle, letting the candle and incense burn to the end. Leave the flowers in a spot in nature, offering it to the goddess while the moon is shining.
Full Moon Ritual for abundance
The Full Moon is the ideal period to practice abundance rituals, since the lunar side facing the Earth is completely illuminated by the sun. In this ritual, you can use this powerful energy to awaken abundance in your life through a powerful smoking. Check it out.
Indications
This ritual is indicated if you:
1) wants to have a more prosperous and abundant life;
2) wants to tread new paths to achieve professional success;
3) is looking for a job;
4) wishes to ward off negative spirits connected with poverty and get rid of energies related to scarcity;
5) you want to increase your personal brilliance;
7) wants to find a way to pay off debts and acquire more quality of life.
Ingredients
To do this ritual, you will need:
- 13 cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 blocks of charcoal suitable for incense
- 1 turban or fireproof container
Learn how to do this ritual below.
How to do
On the day before the first night of the full moon, before the moon appears in the sky, mix clockwise the cloves, bay leaves, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl. If you prefer, reduce them to powder with the help of a pestle and mortar. When the herb mixture is ready, put it in a clear glass container with a lid.
When night falls and the moon appears, light the block of charcoal on your censer until it is burning hot. Leave your house with the censer and the glass with the mixture of herbs and ask the moon to bless those herbs so that they will attract abundance into your life. Then, pour a pinch of the mixture over the charcoal.
An aromatic smoke will be produced, a sign that it is the moment for you to enter your house. Walk with your turban through all the rooms of your house, always following clockwise direction. If the smoke finishes, add more herbs to the charcoal. Perform this ritual for two more nights: the first night of the full moon and the night after it.
Full Moon Ritual for Liberation
You can use the energy of the full moon to free yourself from situations and feelings that prevent you from being happy or moving forward. For this, you need to practice this ritual when the full light is already decreasing its luminosity. Understand what period is this, the indications, ingredients and how to do the ritual below.
Indications
The full moon ritual for liberation is indicated for:
1) Push away situations, feelings and negativity that keep you from living well or as you would like;
2) Show you new paths to follow;
3) To awaken your potential so that you start pursuing your goals in a more autonomous and independent way.
The ingredients and preparation method you will learn just below.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients when you want to practice the full moon ritual for liberation:
- 1 white candle;
- Dried rosemary leaves;
- Paper and pen.
This ritual should be practiced on the second night of the full moon. Learn how to do it below.
How to do
When the full moon is shining in the sky, let its rays illuminate the white candle. Then, go to a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. With the help of the pen, write down on paper everything that you would like to get rid of. Do not write the names of people but of situations or feelings.
After writing on the paper, take some dried rosemary leaves and place on the paper, rolling it as if you were going to make a cigarette. Light the candle and ask the moon to free you from all the energies and situations you desire.
Finally, burn the paper in the candle flame and let it be consumed by the flames over a fireproof container. Let the candle burn to the end.
Full Moon Ritual for Gratitude
When the moon is full in the sky, it is an indication that its energy that began to develop during the crescent phase has finally reached its peak.
It's an auspicious time to enjoy the laurels of your own victories and celebrate the harvest of your achievements, so you can turn to the moon to exercise your gratitude for your achievements. Learn how below.
Indications
The full moon ritual for gratitude is indicated for:
1) Fill a space in your life with the energy of gratitude;
2) Cast out into the Universe how grateful you are for the good things that have happened in your life and the lessons you have learned through difficult situations;
3) Keep your life's energies flowing so that you live lighter and in harmony.
Ingredients
To accomplish this, you will need:
- Flowers picked on the day of the ritual, preferably white;
- Jasmine incense.
Perform this ritual on the first night of the full moon.
How to do
After you have picked the flowers, go to a place where you can watch the full moon rise in the late afternoon. Before the moon rises, meditate on the things for which you would like to give thanks.
Focus on the good things that have happened to you in the last month, the lessons you've learned, the goals you've accomplished, and the wonderful beings that are by your side, whether they are human or not.
When the moon rises, contemplate it and feel your whole body being filled with this powerful energy. Thank the Universe for allowing you to witness this spectacle of nature.
When you feel it is time, light one or more jasmine incense sticks and leave them in a spot in nature as a way to express gratitude for the gifts bestowed upon you.
Ritual of the full moon to win a love
The Full Moon is also known as the Lovers' Moon. Because it exercises dominion over the emotions and the subconscious, how about aligning with its energy to conquer a love, using all its energetic potential? If this idea seemed tempting, read on to learn how to do this ritual and achieve your goals.
Indications
The full moon ritual to win a love is indicated for:
1) attract love, awakening its power of attraction, charisma and seduction;
2) delight someone's heart;
3) to be noticed by a specific person, to whom you can't declare yourself;
4) energize your aura to attract and awaken love in your life;
5) prepare your heart for a sense of romance, harmony and peace;
6) balance the energies of the heart chakra.
7) find an ideal partner to have a happy and prosperous life together;
8) improve your energy field and temperament to open up to new people.
Ingredients
To practice this ritual, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 red apple;
- 1 red (for a wilder love) or pink (for a more romantic love) fabric ribbon;
- red rose incense;
- 1 piece of paper;
- 1 small rose quartz;
- Red pen or ink.
This ritual should be practiced on the first night of the full moon.
How to do
When night falls, go to a place where the moon can be seen. Under the moonlight, light the red rose incense. Close your eyes, inhale the rose scent and mentalize all the characteristics that you wish your future boyfriend to have. Then write these characteristics on paper, using the red ink or pen.
When you have finished writing, fold the paper as far as you can. With the help of a knife, cut the apple in half and make a small hole in its flesh so that the folded paper and rose quartz will fit inside.
Then tape the two halves of the apple together again with the ribbon, while speaking your name and the characteristics of your future love aloud. Pass the apple through the smoke of incense and let the rays of the moon illuminate it. Bury the apple under a flowering tree or in a flowerbed.
Full moon ritual to improve the relationship
Often, relationships are susceptible to external influences or stresses. When the moon is full in the sky, you can use its energetic charge to positively influence your love life and thus bring about changes to improve your relationship. Learn how below.
Indications
Practice the full moon ritual to improve the relationship if you:
1) You are in a difficult phase of the relationship, with many fights and constant tension;
2) You wish to attract more peace and harmony into your relationship;
3) You need to increase your partner's love or sexual interest;
4) You want to take your relationship to the next level by increasing the bond between you and your partner;
5) Aims to resolve internal conflicts, promoting more empathy and understanding.
Ingredients
To improve your relationship, you will need:
- 1 pink candle;
- 1 cup of sugar;
- Petal of 1 white rose;
- 1 small clay bowl;
- Paper and red pen;
The procedures for performing this ritual are given below.
How to do
On the first night of the full moon, write your name and your partner's name on the pink candle, also including your date of birth and astrological sign symbol. In the small bowl, place the white rose petals and sugar.
Next, write down using no more than three words what you want to improve in your relationship. Again, write your name and your partner's name, this time on paper. Close your eyes and imagine your relationship changed and feel in your skin how good it feels to be in this better version of it.
Then put the paper in the bowl, so that it is "buried" by the sugar and the rose petals. Light the pink candle and let it burn to the end. When the candle is finished, bury the pot with the sugar and petals in a place in nature (it can be in a garden).
Full moon ritual to strengthen the relationship
If you think your relationship is going through a rough patch, try doing this ritual.It will not only strengthen your bond with your partner, but also give your relationship a positive change.Learn how below.
Indications
This full moon ritual is suitable for:
1) strengthen the bonds between you and your loved one;
2) overcome difficulties in the relationship, freeing it from external influences and strengthening it;
3) take a more important step towards their development.
Ingredients
To do this strengthening ritual, you will need:
- 1 white ribbon, representing peace
- 1 red ribbon, representing energy and strength
- 1 ribbon in green color, representing abundance;
- 1 ribbon in pink, representing love and affection;
- Red rose incense.
This ritual must be done on the first night of the full moon. All the ribbons need to be exactly the same length. Learn how to do it below.
How to do
When the moon can be seen in the sky, go to a place where you will not be disturbed and where the moon can be observed. Light the rose incense. Breathe in deeply, inhaling the aroma and thinking about your relationship.
Don't think about the problems. Just imagine you becoming closer and happier and how good it feels to be in a strengthened relationship. Then, take the white ribbon, and pass it over the incense smoke, imagining you and your partner enjoying the energy of peace.
Do the same with the red ribbon, but imagine your relationship stronger and more passionate. When you pass the green ribbon, imagine the energy of abundance. Finally, pass the pink ribbon in the incense smoke while imagining the energy of love.
Then, take all the ribbons and tie a knot in the center of them, binding them together and making them stronger. Pass the tied ribbons back into the incense smoke and keep them as a talisman to strengthen your relationship.
Full Moon Ritual for Prosperity
In this full moon ritual, you can align yourself with the energy of prosperity. The moon is used to enhance prosperity and reflect it in your life. See below if this full moon ritual is right for you.
Indications
The full moon ritual for prosperity should be practiced if you:
1) needs more money, abundance;
2) you need to find new ways to achieve professional success;
3) wants to find a job;
4) you wish to protect yourself from bad spirits related to poverty, as well as to get rid of energies related to need and scarcity;
5) you want to develop and enhance your personal brilliance;
6) desire to have a more prosperous and abundant life;
7) you want to get rid of debts.
If you identified with one of the topics listed above, then this prosperity ritual is right for you.
Ingredients
To perform this prosperity ritual, you will need:
- 1 green candle;
- cinnamon incense;
- 13 gold coins.
This ritual ofbye be practiced on the first full moon night of the month. Learn how to do it below.
How to do
When the moon is full, find a quiet spot where the moon can be observed (this can be inside or outside your home). Having found the spot, fix the candle in a safe place (candlestick or plate), positioning it in the center of your ritual space. On the east side of the candle (refer to a compass), leave the cinnamon incense. On the north side, leave the 13 coins.
Close your eyes and concentrate. When you feel ready, light the incense and watch the moon. Say a short prayer, asking the moon to bring you the prosperity you so desperately need. Then take the coins and circle the candle, starting from the north and going clockwise.
Finally, light the candle and offer it to the Full Moon Goddess, asking for prosperity. Let the candle and incense burn until the end. When you finish the ritual, take the 13 golden coins and donate them to someone in need.
Full moon ritual to ward off negativity
Although the full moon is not an appropriate time to banish energies, you can use its energetic intensity to block negative energies. In this ritual, the moon's energy is channeled as an energy shield, able to ward off negativity from your life. Understand how to do it below.
Indications
This ritual is indicated for:
1) Purify your body;
2) Create a protective barrier against negativity;
3) Combat stress, evil eye and envy;
4) You wish to protect your body from all evil such as psychic vampires, energy attacks, astral larvae, malicious people and obsessive spirits;
5) You want help from your spirit guides to protect your life.
Ingredients
To practice this ritual, you will need:
- Petals from 3 white roses;
- 1 white candle;
- Incense of myrrh;
- 1 quartz crystal;
- 1 pot with water and salt.
How to do
On the first night of the full moon, set up your altar on the floor, leaving the incense in the east, the candle in the south, the crystal in the north and the pot of water in the west. The rose petals are in the center. Light the incense and the white candle in a safe place. Meditate and say a prayer to your god or goddess protector
Visualize a circle of white light around you. Then take the rose petals and mark out a true white circle around you. Then kneel in the center of the circle, passing the incense smoke all over your body. Then take the pot of water and sprinkle a little of this liquid over your body.
At the end of the ritual, collect the rose petals and dispose of them in a garden. Let the candle and incense burn to the end.
Full Moon Ritual on Friday the 13th
Many people are afraid of Friday the 13th. Despite many negative beliefs about this date, you can take advantage of it to improve your luck and to block all the negative energies that people create about this day, using this powerful ritual bath.
Indications
You should practice this full moon ritual on Friday the 13th if you:
1) You wish to cleanse your aura and bring more luck and peace into your life;
2) You want to counteract the negative effects created by people about Friday the 13th;
3) You need more energy, positivity and vigor;
4) Wish you more success in your professional endeavors;
5) Want to combat stress, evil eye and envy;
6) You wish to cleanse your body of all evil such as psychic vampires, energy attacks, astral larvae, malicious people and obsessive spirits;
7) You want help from your spirit guides to protect your life and block negative energies.
Learn the ingredients for this powerful ritual below.
Ingredients
To prepare this full moon ritual bath on Friday the 13th, you will need:
1 handful of lavender flowers
1 handful of boldo leaves
1 sprig of rosemary
2L of water
The method of preparation is given below.
How to do
What if the Full Moon ritual doesn't work?
To do so, follow these steps:
1) When the full moon shines on Friday the 1st, add 3 liters of water to a pot.
2) When the water boils, turn off the heat.
3) Add the boldo leaves, lavender flowers and rosemary sprig to the water.
4) Cover the pot and let the herbs infuse for about 5 minutes.
5) After the time has passed, strain them, setting them aside, and add the infusion to a bucket.
6) Take your hygienic bath as usual.
7) Next, use the herbal water to soak your body from the neck down.
Dress in light colors after the bath. Collect the rest of the used herbs and leave them in a nice garden.
If your full moon ritual doesn't work, it's important to check the reasons why it didn't work. Initially, make sure you chose the ingredients correctly and performed the ritual at the proper time.
If you have substituted any ingredient or ignored the instructions about the moon night suitable for practicing the ritual, perform it again following the directions to the letter.
If, even after following all the indications, your ritual does not work, it is important that you check the essential components for the success of any ritual: thought, faith and action.
Remember that it is important that you are with your thoughts aligned with the effect of your ritual and that it takes faith to trigger the action to bring about the changes on the physical plane.
By aligning these components with the energy of the herbs, the key to unlocking prosperity is in your hands. Therefore, it is time to spin it to attract the energy you desire.
