Full Moon Ritual Guide with Journal Prompts and Prayer
Your full moon ritual guide with journal prompts and prayer to embrace the power of the full moon, a brilliant opportunity to celebrate at the midpoint of the lunar cycle.
Each full moon marks the midpoint of the lunar cycle. As the brightest phase of the moon, all that glorious light is an open invitation to celebrate where you are right now, truly honour your journey so far, and feel deeply grateful for it all. Just like a good friend celebrating your wins, the full moon encourages you to acknowledge how far you’ve come and release anything holding you back. As the seasons ask different things of us, the moon cycles gently encourage unique practices that align with their particular energy.
Understanding Full Moon Energy
During the full moon, sunlight completely illuminates our moon, making it the brightest and one of the most powerful points in the whole lunar cycle. This brilliant light symbolises clarity, abundance, and self-realisation. It gently nudges you to step into your most authentic self and genuinely recognise all your achievements. Since that new moon, you've been working, both consciously and perhaps without even realising it, with the Universe to manifest your intentions.
The full moon is truly your greatest supporter, shining a spotlight on areas of your life that might need a little attention or a gentle shift. As you've been working towards your dreams, you might have faced challenges that require letting go of what no longer serves you (beliefs, experiences, moods, stress, fear…). The full moon energy is absolutely there to support you in this, always wanting what’s best for you.
Building your dream life often means your life feels a bit like it's "under construction," doesn't it? The full moon energy reminds you to see the full story: not just what's left to do, but also just how far you've already come. It’s at this point that you really need to honour your growth, the lessons you’ve learned, and every single achievement.
You might find yourself feeling a whole lot of emotions during this time. Embrace every part of yourself by celebrating your progress so you can beautifully realign your actions with your intentions. As Paulo Coelho reminds us,
“When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in saying that we are not yet ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.”
This is your moment to embrace it.
Full Moon Journal Prompts
Your Full Moon Journaling Journey
Journaling is a sacred practice for self-reflection and growth. Whether you keep a dedicated moon journal or just use your everyday one, these prompts will help you really connect with the full moon's energy:
Am I closer to my intention than I was when this moon cycle started?
What about my life lately am I truly grateful for?
Are my goals still aligned with who I'm becoming?
What have I learned from any challenges I've faced recently?
What areas of my life aren't quite aligning with the person I want to be?
What lovely miracles have shown up in my life this moon cycle?
If I'm not exactly where I want to be, how am I exactly where I'm meant to be right now?
What can I do more of, or less of, to help manifest my dreams?
How can I trust and follow my intuition in making decisions moving forward?
Write freely and without any judgment. This could be a heartfelt love letter to yourself and to the Universe. As you journal, try to genuinely embrace the celebratory energy of the full moon. Acknowledge all the blessings, lessons, and your wonderful progress with deep gratitude. Realign with your intentions and channel the moon’s abundant energy into inspired action.
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” ~ Paulo Coelho
Think about those actionable steps you can take to work with the Universe in creating your dream life. Ask for support and guidance, and have faith that everything truly works out for you, always with harm to none.
“When you find your path, you must not be afraid. You need to have sufficient courage to make mistakes. Disappointment, defeat, and despair are the tools God uses to show us the way.” ~ Paulo Coelho
Recommended read: Trusting the Process: Why it Feels Impossible (and How to Do It Anyway)
A Simple Full Moon Ritual and Prayer
Rituals during the full moon offer a beautiful opportunity to reconnect with your intentions and release what no longer serves you. You can practice your full moon ritual on the days leading up to, the day of, or the days following the full moon itself. Here’s a simple full moon ritual and prayer to get you started:
Set Your Intention: Decide what you want to focus on during your ritual. Take three lovely, deep breaths to truly centre yourself.
Create a Sacred Space: Welcome the energies of the elements and the Universe. Say this full moon prayer and ask for blessings and support in manifesting your intentions.
Write and Release: On a piece of paper, write down what you want to let go of and heal from. Reflect on your words and take three deep breaths. Hold your Earth element item, imagining yourself grounding deeply into Mother Earth. Visualise releasing the energies or situations that no longer serve you.
Visualise It: Picture any cords connecting you to pain or frustration. Imagine gently cutting these cords and surrounding yourself with a protective bubble of healing energy. Send what you’re releasing to the Earth to be transmuted into something positive.
Close Your Ritual: Thank the elements, energies, and the moon for their presence and support. End with gratitude and unwavering faith in the Universe.
Remember, your full moon ritual is one of many celebratory points for personal growth and chosen change in your life, so feel free to personalise it to reflect your unique journey and beliefs. Spirituality is a deeply personal path, and your rituals should absolutely reflect your own unique way.
I'd absolutely love to hear about your full moon practices!
How do you honour the energy of the full moon?
What insights or miracles have you experienced this moon cycle?
Share your reflections in the comments below, or tag me in your new moon rituals on social media using #spiritedearthling. Let's inspire each other to create wonderful new beginnings and manifest our dreams under the moon's magical gaze! And if you fancy diving even deeper, you can look at my Full Moon Bundle linked below (pages of journal prompts and affirmations).
Full Moon vs. New Moon: A Balanced Cycle
Both the full moon and new moon are immensely powerful, and their energies truly complement each other. The new moon is a time of potential and planning, while the full moon is all about manifestation, celebration, and release.
The new moon is about beginnings, introspection, and planting seeds for future growth. Its energy is quieter, more subtle, and focused inwards. The full moon is about realising and celebrating progress and letting go of what no longer serves your highest good. Together, they create a beautifully balanced cycle of growth and renewal.
So, how will you celebrate your journey under this brilliant full moon?
[Updated in 2025]
Affirmations: I welcome energy shifts. I release all that is not serving me. I trust and believe that everything is working out for my highest good.
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