A Full Moon Ritual (Secular/Non-God-Specific)
This is a little full moon ritual that I wrote, after realizing that all the previous ones in my collection over the years were too wiccan-specific or just not matching the way that I practice anymore. Feel free to adapt it to fit to your needs/limitations/preferences. Enjoy!
altar space, decorated with lunar symbols of your choice (I opt for silver things, white tealights, and lunar-associated tarot cards)
white candle (I find a taper candle works best)
carving implement, such as a quartz point or knife
lunar-corresponding oils (I use a blend of rose, geranium, and clove oils)
jar or bottle of clean water
a list of all things that you wish to let go of with the waning moon
cauldron or fireproof dish
your favorite beverage (tea, coffee, wine, etc.) as an offering
1. Gather all of your materials. Do whatever it is that you typically do before ritual (shower, ground and center, cast your circle, or just nothing if thats more your thing). Count your breaths until you feel calm.
2. Take up the white candle and carving implement. Decorate the candle. Carve in lunar symbols, intentions, sigils, or just whatever comes to mind. Have fun with it! This is your personal expression of love for the Moon.
3. Dress the candle with your oil(s) of choice. Light it up.
4. Focus on the flame for a moment as you gather your thoughts. Visualize the pure light of the full moon pouring down on you, purifying you, filling you with light, love, and power. Bask in the feeling for a minute or two.
5. Now, take your jar of water in both hands. Raise it above your head. Imagine some of that pure moonlight radiating down and surging into the water. Place it back down. If you see it fit, take a moment to give the Moon a personal thanks for the loving energy that it gives you.
6. It’s time now to turn to your list of things you wish to let go of with the waning of the moon. Take a moment to read it, and reflect on each item. Why does this thing no longer serve you? What would your life look like without this negative influence? After reflecting, light the paper on fire. Toss it in your cauldron or dish and let it burn as completely as possible. Let those things leave you. Embrace the feeling as some of this weight already begins to lift off your shoulders.
7. Take a deep breath. Turn to your beverage of choice. Say or think a brief dedication, offering some of this beverage to the Moon. Now, drink the beverage and commune with the Moon, peacefully sharing the moment together. Relax all your muscles. When you feel ready, do some breathing and ground yourself back to reality.
8. Close the ritual however you see fit. Release. Relax. Partake in some self-care. Leave the candle (safely!!!) until it burns down completely. Dispose of the ashes, down the drain, down the toilet, tossed outside, however you see fit. Set your moon water and anything else (crystals, etc) you wish to charge outside overnight to absorb the full moon’s energy. Get a good night’s rest and wake up feeling refreshed.
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