10 Powerful Full Moon Rituals To Release And Recharge
If you’ve ever been camping in the desert under a full moon – when every sand dune is illuminated in white light – you know there’s a powerful energy when the night is that bright.
The full moon has always held a mystical allure that carries potent energy. It marks the end of a cycle as the moon begins to grow dark again. And it brings culmination and release.
The full moon is a chance to recharge your spirit and shed what no longer serves you. It’s a time to clear space for new beginnings and shed what’s weighing you down.
Harness the energy of the full moon with these powerful rituals to symbolically shed old habits and recharge your spirit.
Whether it’s journaling for self-reflection or connecting with nature, use this magical time to recharge.
Step away from your screens and the pace off everyday life to reconnect with nature
1. Do a burning ceremony
purpose: letting go of what no longer serves you
materials: paper, pen, fireproof bowl and matches
A burning ceremony is a powerful full moon ritual to symbolically release what’s holding you back.
Take a moment to reflect and write down any negative thoughts, old habits and past hurts that you need to release. Then fold this piece of paper and light it on fire to transform those heavy burdens into ash.
As the paper burns, visualize these unwanted energies freeing up space for new, positive energy.
2. Journal for self-reflection
purpose: reflection and emotional processing
materials: paper and pen
The full moon’s illuminating energy makes it an ideal time for some in-depth journaling in the evening light.
Journaling lets you process emotions and gain clarity on our experiences over the past lunar cycle. By writing freely, you can pinpoint areas ready for release.
Journaling during this potent phase offers a profound way to connect with your inner wisdom.
Use these journal prompts:
- What am I ready to release?
- What are 3 bad habits that I need to break?
- What things am I holding onto that limit my growth?
- What are the limiting self-beliefs that are holding me back from my dreams?
- What obstacles am I facing to experiencing peace of mind?
3. Meditate
purpose: Grounding and inner peace
materials (optional): phone, headphones or timer
Meditate during the full moon to quieten your mind and deepen your connection with lunar energy.
The full moon is an excellent time to sit in stillness with your thoughts. Meditate on what no longer serves you and visualize negativity dissolving under the moonlight.
If you’re new to meditation, try a relaxing guided full moon meditation on an app like Insight Timer (it’s my all-time favorite meditation app and it has hundreds of free meditations).
4. Make moon water
purpose: Cleansing and recharging
materials: glass jar and water
Make some moon water during the full moon for a simple yet powerful ritual to infuse water with lunar energy. It’s a way to harness the energy of the moon in a tangible form.
Fill a glass jar with clean water and place it outside or on a windowsill in a spot exposed to the moonlight. Set an intention for cleansing, healing and releasing.
The moon water is ready after a few hours (or overnight) in the moonlight to use for drinking, watering plants, cleaning your home or adding to baths.
5. Charge your crystals
purpose: re-energizing and purifying crystals
materials: crystals and crystal jewelry
The full moon carries potent energy for cleansing and recharging your crystals.
Place your crystals and jewelry outdoors or on a windowsill where they’re exposed to the moonlight for a few hours (or overnight).
The moon’s radiant energy purifies any negativity and restores your crystals’ natural vibrations. Collect them before sunrise, refreshed and re-energized by the lunar light.
6. Take a purifying bath
purpose: cleansing and releasing
materials: epsom salts, essential oils, herbs and candles
A purifying bath during the full moon offers both physical and energetic cleansing.
Prepare your bath with an intention to release everything that’s no longer serving you. Add epsom salts, essential oils and herbs to the water for a more sensuous experience.
As you soak, visualize any worries and burdens washing away. As you finish your bath, visualize all the negativity going down the drain.
7. Do a sound cleansing
purpose: clearing stagnant and negative energy
materials: singing bowls, chimes, radio and speakers
Our modern lives are full of noise, from the pinging of phone notifications to social media and TV.
Harness the powers of the full moon to do an auditory reset in your space. A full moon sound cleansing clears stagnant energy and senseless noise from your environment to clear the air.
Use singing bowls and chimes, listen to some calming classical music or just sit in silence to reset the energy of your space.
8. Do a tarot or oracle card reading
purpose: getting in touch with your intuition
materials: tarot or oracle card deck
Get in touch with your intuition and do a tarot or oracle card reading during the full moon for greater insights.
Focus your questions on what you need to release, what’s no longer serving you and what’s better left behind. Use your cards to identify any negative self-beliefs and thought patterns that are keeping you from achieving your dreams.
Use your tarot or oracle cards as jumping off points for a journaling session. Journal about what interpretations and messages resonate with you.
9. Connect with nature
purpose: foster gratitude and healing
materials: comfortable shoes
Spent some time outdoors, bask in the moonlight and take a long walk through the local park to marvel at the beauty of the full moon.
Spending time in nature under the light of the full moon is an effortless yet profound ritual.
Go for a quiet walk, sit in your garden or find an open space where you can clearly see the moon. Allow its silvery light to wash over you as you focus on the present moment.
10. Dance under the moonlight
purpose: release energy
materials: comfortable clothes
Dancing under the full moon is an ancient tradition across many cultures.
And it’s no wonder: dancing under the moonlight releases pent-up energy and tensions through the power of intuitive movement.
Put on some music or do some gentle stretches as you allow your body to sway, bend and follow its instincts.
A moonlit dance is a liberating way to shake off tension and connect with your own rhythm.
How to prepare your space for a full moon ritual
- Create a special space: cleanse your environment, light candles and incense, play soft music and arrange some crystals to create an uplifting space.
- Set clear intentions: be specific about what you’d like to achieve during your ritual.
- Listen to your intuition: adapt the rituals that feel best for you – there is nothing set in stone.
Full moon does and don’ts:
What day is best for full moon rituals?
The night of the full moon is best, but the two days after also hold some full moon energy.
Can I do full moon rituals if I can’t see the moon?
Yes, energy is still present.
How long should a full moon ritual last?
As long as feels right, even 5-10 minutes.
Is there a full moon calendar?
Google to find the exact times of the full moon based on your location, or download an app like Moon Phase Calendar (by probadoSoft) to keep track of all the moon’s phases.
Full Moon journal prompts
Harness the energy of the full moon with an evening journaling session that helps you release old patterns and limiting self-beliefs.
Use this magical time for introspection and getting clear on what’s holding you back.
I love to set new goals on the New Moon and release stagnant energy on the Full Moon. It’s a cycle that perfectly compliments itself and aligns me with nature’s patterns.
And I love to use journal prompts that inspire me to fill up my journal pages.
Read 10 Powerful Full Moon Journal Prompts For Letting Go for my ultimate guide.
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