The moon is an integral part of our lives. Whether it is celebrating a festival, starting an auspicious task, or meditating, we consider the moon’s movements. It is best to be used at the time of the full moon, starting the day before it is due to be full, and it can be used for 4 or 5 days before it goes into its waning phase.
Full Moon Meditation
The full moon is a time of releasing all the low energy that has built up from that lunar cycle. It’s about releasing toxic thoughts, habits, ways of being and even people. It’s also a time for powerful inner work – looking within, healing and shedding the past. We must forgive to process and release the karma that goes with whatever has happened!
What Rituals Should be Done on a Full Moon?
Start by cleansing the area around you. This can be done by cleaning the area, burning sage/palo santo/incense, lighting a candle, or using bells to cleanse.
Ideally, you should be sat crossed-legged on the floor with a cushion under the back of your bum as this makes energy flow into you easier, but if you feel more comfortable sitting on a chair or lying down, do whatever works for you.
Full Moon Breathing Techniques
Start by taking some deep breaths. Really feel your belly expanding on the IN breath and falling on the OUT breath. It’s important to breathe from here rather than from your chest. Another way to think about this would be to breathe from your belly button.
Count to ten with your breaths, for instance, = In – 1 breath, out – 2, in – 3, out – 4. When you get to ten, start all over again from 1. You should start to notice yourself becoming calmer. As you breathe out, try and release any stress, worries or cares that come into your mind! Really let go with your exhale.
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Visualize walking through a forest. Before you come to a tree clearing, you could be barefoot and feel the dirt between your toes, surrounded by pleasant smells and warm air.
In front of you is a beautiful big, still lake, and the full moon is high in the sky, lighting everything in its presence. I want you to imagine walking up to the lake, you can either sit by the side or dip your feet in, or you can fully submerge into the warm water.
Now think about a habit, thought pattern or something from the previous lunar cycle that you would like to release. It can be more than one thing. Imagine all of those worries as golden light being pulled out of the water and floating away. You can spend as much time in this space absorbing the full moon’s energy as you need.
Full Moon Mantras
Now recite the following Full Moon Mantra: “Under the glorious Full Moon, I forgive everything, everyone, every experience of past or present that needs forgiveness. The Universe is love; I am forgiven and governed by love alone. Love is now adjusting to my life. Revealing this, I abide in peace.”
When you feel ready to return, walk away from the lake and back through the trees into the forest. Then bring your attention back to your breath, repeating the same process that I mentioned before in counting your breaths to 10.
I hope you have enjoyed this full-moon meditation. It is there whenever you need to return to it.
New Moon Meditation
It is best to be used at the time of the new moon, starting the day before it is due to be new, and it can be used for 4 or 5 days before it goes into its waxing phase.
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What Rituals Should be Done on a New Moon?
Start by cleansing the area of the room where the class will be led, and this can be done by making the area clean or burning sage/palo santo/incense, lighting a candle or using bells to cleanse.
Ideally, you should be sat crossed-legged on the floor with a cushion under the back of your bum as this makes energy flow into you easier, but if you feel more comfortable sitting on a chair or lying down, do whatever works for you. Having a piece of paper nearby with a pen to write down your intentions is good. We will use this later on.
How to do a New Moon Affirmation?
It’s also important to release any attachment that you have to the wishes you intend to manifest. Whilst it’s important to be clear on what you want, the Universe might have a better idea than the one you have in mind.
Start by taking some deep breaths. Really feel your belly expanding on the IN breath and falling on the OUT breath. It’s important to breathe from here rather than from your chest. Another way to think of this is to breathe from your belly button.
Count to ten with your breaths, for instance: = In – 1 breath, out – 2, in – 3, out – 4.
When you get to ten, start all over again from 1. You should start to notice yourself becoming calmer. As you breathe out, try and release any stress, worries or cares that come into your mind! Really let it go on your exhale.
What is the New Moon Meditation Manifest?
Now start to think about what you would like to manifest for this coming moon cycle, and try to imagine it fully come true.
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How to Visualize?
Visualize this for as long as you feel necessary, then write it down on the piece of paper in front of you. It’s then a good idea to write an affirmation after it affirms your wish. For instance, if you want to fall in love, write “I am in love!” as if it has already happened.
Now recite the following New Moon Mantra: “Om Namo Narayani” three times – this is a Sanskrit phrase which means “I surrender to the divine”, which ensures that you have released any attachments to your manifestations.
Think about what you want to bring into your life
Create an affirmation.
Write in your journal.
Plant seeds—literally.
Pull an Oracle card.
Create a vision board.
Get a tarot card reading.
Reach out to people who can assist you.
Then bring your attention back to your breath, repeating the same process that I mentioned before in counting your breaths to 10.
I recommend planting the piece of paper back into the earth to allow it to grow like a seed, or you can burn it safely so it turns to ashes in the air.
I hope you have enjoyed this new moon meditation. It is there whenever you need to go back to it.