Our Moon is a symbol of the ebb and flow of life. A powerful influence on our planet and all who reside here sentient and non-sentient. It is an integral part of our ecosystems and a mover of tides and emotions.
Honouring and tapping into that energy resource can be humbling.
A ritual sets the stage for a deep level of connection and focus on your heart’s desires.
Here is one way of creating a Full Moon Ritual:
Set your objective: What do you want to release? What would you like to invite to your life?
- Self-Care: Clean and clear your body, home, mind and soul. Cleanse your space with Sage, Palo Santo, Incense or Aromatherapy. Have a relaxing bath or wash your face and hands mindfully. Thinking about making your intentions real.
- Crystal Care: Purify your crystals with sage or place them on a Selenite charging plate.
- State your Purpose: Write your intentions on paper or use a wish lantern. One to let go of what no longer serves you. To stop grasping, repeating or releasing unwanted energy.
The second is for inviting what you want to bring into your life. To begin pulling towards you, for manifesting, for allowing. - You may choose to light a white candle – a small one that will burn out by the end of the ritual, or a large one to absorb the Full Moon energy and be stimulated each time you light it in the future. If you are outside – please be mindful of fire.
- Remove the Selenite (you want the crystals to absorb new energy from the moon and the Selenite will just keep clearing it). Arrange your crystals in a pleasing way under the moonlight (if possible). They can be directly on the ground if you are outside in the moonlight, on an altar or even on your kitchen table. It doesn’t affect the potency, it’s your reverence for the situation, the strength of intentions and willingness to act on those intentions combined with the properties of the crystals and the moon phase that holds the power.
- Bring it on! Choose two of the highest-ranked crystals for your intentions and hold one in each hand. Facing the moonlight, in a comfortable pose (lying, sitting, or standing), close your eyes and relax into your intentions for as long as feels focused.
- Reflect and Absorb. You may feel compelled to journal, write down what you are feeling and thoughts that come to mind.
- Set your Intentions Free! With a strong sense of purpose, drawing on the energy from the moon and your crystals, ignite and burn the paper that holds the words you’d like to release. When you feel complete, burn the set of intentions you wish to fill your life with. I like to use a wish lantern a watch my intentions float skywards. (inside)
- In closing, embrace the essence of gratitude, say a prayer, or end your ritual in a manner that feels right for you.
- You may choose to let your crystals stay outside in the moonlight, or you can wrap them up in natural fabric and place them somewhere sacred to you for three days.
- Double-triple check there is no fire left burning.
- During the 3rd quarter of this moon, check in and re-read your intentions and evaluate your follow-through.
Enjoy!
Here’s your “equipment” list.
- Your favourite smudge: Sage, incense, aromatherapy.
- Pen or pencil to write your heart’s desire.
- Paper to hold – then release your intentions.
- Matches to burn the paper, releasing your desires to the Universe.
Optional:
- White Candle
- Journal
- Wish Lantern (instead of regular paper) (you can purchase in-store or online)
- Natural fabric for wrapping crystals post-ritual
Basic Crystals for Full Moon Rituals:
Clear Quartz (to amplify the energy of other crystals), Moonstone (for new beginnings), Selenite (for purifying other crystals)
Basic Crystals for Blue Moon Rituals:
Same as above but add Blue Onyx (for the power of wise decision-making, happiness, contentment and insight) or Blue Topaz (for purification and spirit connection)
Next, choose additional crystals that amplify your specific intentions from the suggestions below. Choose shapes, crystal jewelry, raw or tumbled that sing to your soul. There are no rules … just expression of intention.
LOVE: Romantic Relationships
- Rose Quartz for unconditional love and compassion.
- Lapis for truthful communication and a healthy connection.
- Green Aventurine for harmony and healthy relationships.
- Garnet to stir your heart and strengthen bonds of trust, friendship and love.
- Carnelian for positive life choices.
LOVE: Friendship
- Peridot or Yellow Topaz for bringing happiness and joy.
- Rose Quartz or Pink Tourmaline for unconditional love and compassion.
- Lapis Lazuli for communication and connection.
- Amethyst for healthy long-term friendship.
- Moss Agate for bringing balance.
LOVE: Family
- Mookaite is best known for assisting in communication and familial healing.
- Black Tourmaline is best known for deflecting heavy energy and encouraging well-being.
- Citrine, also known as the sunshine stone, boosts optimism and clarity.
- Carnelian is a happy and sharing stone, integrating our communal lives, and bringing people together.
- Garnet to assist those with difficulty making themselves seen and/or heard within the family.
ABUNDANCE: Finance and Goal Achievement
- Pyrite (Fool’s Gold) for a clear mind to see which path will lead to abundance.
- Green Jade to attract money but also create balance to ensure you don’t lose sight of other important things in life, like family, health, and giving back.
- Malachite if you are trying to transform a bit of bad luck into success.
- Citrine to release your fears and beliefs around money.
- Tiger’s-Eye to boost your confidence and courage to achieve a specific goal.
- Green Aventurine for luck and stability and to help you keep what you’ve earned or manifested.
ABUNDANCE: Joy and Happiness
- Peridot for good fortune, emotional healing, and playfulness.
- Rose Quartz for gentle compassion, self-nurturing and inner calm.
- Black Tourmaline for protection and motivation.
- Carnelian for passion and love of life itself.
- Citrine for a burst of positivity, joy, and self-esteem.
- Celestite for its balanced uplifting and immense grounding properties.
- Lapis Lazuli for truth and honesty, a cornerstone of happiness.
GROUNDING & STABILITY
- Hematite to deflect negative energy, keep you connected to the earth and strengthen your willpower.
- Smoky Quartz clears negative energy, provide a sense of stability and help you let go of things that are no longer serving you.
- Obsidian as you take action in the world with clarity.
- Amethyst to help you create a solid connection with your physical reality.
- Black Tourmaline to absorb negative energy, dispel fear and anxiety and promote a sense of safety and security.
- Blue Lace Agate to promote a sense of inner peace.
- Moss Agate for transformation and stability in times of stress.
- Bloodstone for a boost of courage and strength.
- Jasper to soothe emotions.
- Emerald or Fluorite to organize scattered thinking.
PURPOSE and GUIDANCE:
- Sugilite releases negative attachments and set you free to seek your truth and minimize the emotional pain of breaking attachments and promotes courageous energy that helps you embrace your purpose.
- Celestite to seek out your true purpose.
- Moldavite to propel you toward growth and change while helping you stay focused on your goals and purpose.
- Amethyst to help you discover your life’s calling with calm balanced focus, insightful vision, and the confidence to step boldly onto your path with clarity on your purposeful journey.
- Rutilated quartz to discover where you are currently and where you could be, promoting the courage to step forward and follow a purposeful path.