The Power of the Full Moon
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Magic, and How to Work With Lunar Energy
Since the beginning of time, humanity has lifted its gaze to the night sky and felt the pull of the Moon. Long before calendars and clocks, the lunar cycle guided our ancestors through planting, harvesting, ritual, and rest. The Full Moon — luminous, complete, and impossible to ignore — has always been a symbol of culmination, revelation, and potent magic.
Across cultures and centuries, the Full Moon has been honoured as a moment when the veil thins, emotions swell, and intuition sharpens. It is not a time of beginnings, but of illumination — when everything hidden is brought into the light.
The Spiritual Meaning of the Full Moon
At its core, the Full Moon represents wholeness and culmination. What was seeded at the New Moon now reaches its peak. Intentions reveal their outcomes. Truths rise to the surface. This is why Full Moons are often associated with heightened emotions, vivid dreams, and sudden clarity.
Symbolically, the Full Moon is linked to:
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Completion and fulfilment
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Illumination and truth
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Emotional release and catharsis
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Fertility, abundance, and creativity
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The divine feminine and intuitive wisdom
In many traditions, the Full Moon was believed to heighten psychic ability and strengthen the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. It was a time for ritual, divination, and honouring the cycles of life, death, and rebirth.
Why Full Moons Feel So Powerful
Just as the Moon governs the tides, it also influences the subtle waters within us. Our bodies are largely composed of water, and under the Full Moon, emotions can rise like a high tide. This isn’t something to fear — it’s an invitation to feel more deeply and listen more closely.
During a Full Moon, many people experience:
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Heightened emotions or sensitivity
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Restless sleep or vivid dreams
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A desire for release or closure
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Sudden insights or emotional breakthroughs
Rather than resisting this intensity, ancient traditions taught us to work with it — to channel the energy into awareness, healing, and conscious release.
The Full Moon as a Moment of Release
While the New Moon is about planting seeds, the Full Moon is about letting go. It shines a light on what has outgrown its purpose, what no longer aligns, and what quietly drains your energy.
This is the ideal time to:
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Release habits, beliefs, or relationships that no longer serve you
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Acknowledge emotional patterns that need healing
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Celebrate how far you’ve come
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Clear stagnant energy from your space and spirit
Think of the Full Moon as a cosmic exhale — a chance to soften your grip and make space for what’s next.
Simple Full Moon Rituals to Try
You don’t need elaborate tools or perfect conditions to honour the Full Moon. Intention is everything. Here are a few gentle practices you can weave into your own lunar ritual:
1. Moonlight Cleansing
Place crystals, jewellery, or symbolic items under the moonlight overnight to cleanse and recharge their energy. (Note: Always check the weather. If it's wet or dewey outside, do not place crystals/minerals/valuables that are affected by moisture outside.)
2. Release Ritual
Write down what you’re ready to let go of — fears, habits, patterns, or old stories. Safely burn or tear the paper, visualising those energies dissolving and making space for renewal.
3. Full Moon Journaling
Reflect on questions such as:
– What has come to fruition since the last New Moon?
– What feels heavy or outgrown?
– Where am I being asked to soften or surrender?
4. Lunar Bath or Self-Care Ritual
A warm bath with herbs, salts, or essential oils can be a powerful way to honour the body and soothe the nervous system. Even a quiet cup of tea by candlelight can become sacred when done with intention.
5. Gratitude and Grounding
Spend a moment offering gratitude — to yourself, to the Moon, and to the cycles that guide you. Ground your energy by stepping barefoot on the earth or holding a grounding stone like hematite or obsidian.
Living in Rhythm With the Moon
Working with the Full Moon isn’t about perfection or performance. It’s about remembering that you, too, are cyclical — constantly changing, evolving, shedding, and becoming.
By tuning into lunar rhythms, you give yourself permission to honour your natural ebb and flow. You learn when to act and when to rest, when to release and when to receive.
The Full Moon invites you to pause, look honestly at your life, and ask:
What am I ready to release so I can move forward lighter, clearer, and more aligned?
When you listen closely, the Moon always answers.
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