Full Moon Crystals + Rituals
What is A Full Moon?
The Full Moon is the lunar phase where the Earth is situated in between the Moon and Sun. When this occurs, the moon is fully illuminated in the night sky. According to Astrology, it is the culmination of all the work put forth during the New and Waxing (Aka: growing) phases of the lunar cycle. Honor your hard work with celebration + relaxation. Over the next two weeks as the moon melts away, use this time to retreat inwards, consider making positive changes, release the things that no longer serve and gear up for the new lunar cycle to begin again.
Full Moon Rituals (And What to Avoid)
As the high point of the lunar cycle, the day of the Full Moon is best spent basking in the glory of everything you’ve accomplished with a side helping of some R & R (it’s ok to toot your own horn once in a while). In the days that follow a Full Moon, set yourself up for success with these rituals, plus a few tips on what not to do. These things will prepare you mentally and physically as the lunar cycle comes to a close.
Meditate – Take 5-10 minutes to meditate frequently during the Full and Waning Moon cycle. Closing your eyes, focus on the sound of your breath for a few minutes. If your mind wonders, refocus your attention back onto your breathing. Then, draw your awareness to the things that no longer serve you or are no longer working. Release each thing with every exhale of breath.
Use water as a conduit to connect with the light of the Full Moon (or within a few days after) to rejuvenate your soul and cleanse your body. Take advantage of this time to relax, come to center and restore your body to its full potential. Light some candles and include healing crystals. You can find some wonderful bath recipes here.
Write a list of things you want to let go from your life and speak them out loud with intention to release them. Create this list from a place of gratitude because even though things didn’t work out, they served as lessons and valuable information that will help you when you try again during New Moon. For example, “thank you * x, y & z* for being in my life – it’s no longer working and you are free to move on,” or “Thank you for helping me learn but I’m ready to try something new.”
Refrain from overworking yourself into exhaustion. Delay big life decisions while heightened emotions bubble to the surface during the Full Moon. It’s best to put them on ice and give them some thought before acting on them. Avoid new projects for, at least, a few days after the full moon to rest and refuel so you are better prepared mentally and physically when it’s go time.
Amethyst
As the Full Moon it melts into the Waning moon phase, it’s a time for inward reflection and letting go. Amethyst is a calming stone that clears away brain fog allowing you to see things clearly as they are. It promotes a deep meditative state that offers the opportunity to reflect on your choices. This gives you a chance to relish and express gratitude for your good decisions and consider any changes that could be made to better support your goals. Amethyst serves as a reminder that there is great value in slowing down to re-asses and refill your cup.
Aquamarine
Aquamarine encourages you to have fun, feel joy for all you’ve achieved and not judge yourself. Let loose for a moment and just go with the flow. Have faith in where the tides might take you and release the tendency to plan your daily activities down to the minute during the Waning moon. This small habit of embracing the unknown on a daily basis might spark a useful revelation that helps connect some loose ends. Aquamarine also opens your mind to uncover hidden meanings and provide some food for thought. It promotes trust, inner peace and self care.
Black Tourmaline
Black Tourmaline is an excellent crystal for transforming negative energies in your surrounding environment. It encourages you to reflect objectively on the previous two weeks so you can see what all worked out… and what not so much. As the light of the moon begins to dwindle, this stone supports you as you release the things that are no longer working. As such, Black Tourmaline brings about necessary change so that you can continue to flourish and grow with each new cycle.
