Moon Rituals - Working With A Full Moon Or A New Moon
Greetings Loved Ones,
As organic beings of the natural world, it only makes sense that our emotions ebb and flow with the cycles of the moon. I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but I’ll remind you - just as the moon influences the tides, the moon influences the body. We are ~70% water (perhaps even more when we get down to an atomic level), so understanding where we are in relation to the moon cycles will enable us to gain perspective and understand our patterns in a more integrated, cosmic sense. So, how can we harness and welcome the power of each lunation?
FULL MOONS are markers for release. One of my favorite rituals for release involves writing down everything I wish to let go of over the next month and then burning that piece of paper. We are asked to tap into forgiveness, closure, and moving forward in peace.
Here are some more practices you can integrate when the full moon rolls around:
Prepare moon water: on the night of a full moon, place a cup of water outside so that the water may absorb the moon rays. Try to retrieve the water before the sun hits it, bless the water with love and intention, and then drink it.
Connect with your ancestors: Choose a family member that you would like to connect with and meditate with a photo of them. I like to do this in the evening with candles and calming music. Tell them that you are open and ready to receive their messages with love and allow yourself to be a clear channel. Write down what comes to you.
Gaze at yourself in the mirror - Simply sit with yourself for a few minutes and stare into your own eyes. Notice what comes up.. the experience can be rather trippy!
Charge your crystals: Place your crystals outside to charge them. I like to boil my crystals in saltwater beforehand for extra cleansing purposes.
Take a bath: soaking our bodies in water naturally detoxifies us. Use some epsom salt in there for added benefits! & Ladies, this is a great time to do a yoni steam.
Okay, now let’s talk about NEW MOON rituals! New moons represent beginnings and new intentions.
Revisit your vision board or manifestation list. What are you calling in? Has anything changed?
Cleanse your space: Start by de-cluttering and really cleaning your home so that you have a blank slate. Then, burn palo santo or sage in each room to reset the energy and clear out any stagnation. Smoke is a wonderful clearing tool.
Do a visualization meditation to see yourself embodying the new you. The key with visualization is to tap into the desired feeling. When we call in that higher vibration and tune into our emotions, we cross the space-time threshold.
Create an altar or sacred space for yourself. Choose things for your altar that represent your intentions and larger vision. For example, you could incorporate money, flowers, a tarot card, crystals, notes, photos, statues….whatever connects you to your vision and to source energy.
Take a cold shower or an ice bath. Cold water shocks and resets our system, energizing us and sharpening our senses! Jump in the ocean if you can.
Write yourself a letter from the future …expressing gratitude for all you have accomplished and all you have become in advance.
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