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Full Moon Release Ritual: Let Go & Align with Lunar Energy
1. Understanding the Full Moon & Why We Release
- Identify the astrological sign of the current full moon and how its energy influences what you need to release (e.g., Aries for anger, Pisces for old grief).
- Recognize the difference between releasing (letting go of what no longer serves you) and manifesting (calling in new energy) – full moons are for release, new moons for setting intentions.
- Set a clear, specific intention for your release (e.g., “I release fear of speaking my truth” rather than a vague “I let go of bad energy”).
2. Preparing Your Sacred Space & Tools
- Cleanse your space physically (tidy up) and energetically (smudge with sage, palo santo, or use a bell/singing bowl).
- Gather your ritual tools: a journal and pen, a white or black candle (for release), selenite or black tourmaline for grounding, and a bowl of water or a fire-safe dish for symbolic disposal.
- Set the mood with soft lighting, lunar-aligned music or silence, and (optional) crystals like moonstone or labradorite to amplify lunar energy.
3. Grounding & Opening the Ritual
- Begin with three deep, intentional breaths – inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth – to anchor yourself in the present moment.
- Stand or sit facing the moon (or a window where you can see the sky) and say a simple opening invocation: “I call upon the light of the full moon to illuminate what I am ready to release.”
- Place your hands on your heart and visualize roots extending from your feet into the earth, grounding you before you dive into emotional work.
4. The Release Writing Practice
- Take your journal and write a list of everything you are ready to let go of – be honest and specific: habits, fears, relationships, limiting beliefs, or emotional patterns.
- For each item, write a short sentence of gratitude (e.g., “I thank this fear for protecting me, and now I release it with love”) to avoid resistance and create closure.
- Read your list aloud to the moon, speaking each release with conviction – this vocalization strengthens the energetic shift.
5. Symbolic Disposal (Fire, Water, or Burying)
- Choose a disposal method that feels safe and meaningful: burn the paper in a fire-safe bowl (if permitted), tear it into tiny pieces and flush or dissolve in water, or bury it in the earth to return the energy to the ground.
- As you dispose, repeat your intention: “As this paper burns/tears/buries, so too does my attachment to [what you are releasing] dissolve.”
- After disposal, wash your hands with cool water
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