Magic: What Are The Powers Of The Full Moon?
If many people garden with the Moon or rely on this changing celestial body to choose the moment to cut their hair, it is because they attribute to the lunar cycle an influence on plant growth but also on their health and life. Among the different lunar phases, the full moon is reputed to be the most powerful. Perhaps you are accustomed to admiring this celestial body when it forms a perfect circle in the night sky... But do you know the powers of the Full Moon?
What is the lunar cycle?
Each lunar cycle or lunation lasts approximately 28 days during which the Moon rotates on itself and around the Sun.
This is because it is never illuminated in the same way by the Sun that we regularly see it change shape in the sky, grow and decrease until it disappears during the New Moon or Black Moon.
The Full Moon, which occurs between 15 and 18 days after the New Moon, is the most powerful phase of this cycle.
The moment when the celestial body is fully illuminated in the night sky is also when lunar energy reaches its peak and when it is possible to take advantage of the powers of the Full Moon to perform rituals.
What are the effects of the Full Moon?
On full moon nights, the most sensitive among us can perceive this peak of energy by experiencing heightened emotions.
During this lunar phase, emotions resurface and it is not uncommon to feel on edge... Many people complain of sleeping less well during this period, which has indeed been confirmed by a scientific study published in 2013.
Swiss researchers have provided evidence that the Full Moon disrupts sleep and leads to a 30% decrease in the duration of deep sleep. They have also found that the brightness emitted by the Full Moon lowers the melatonin levels in the blood.
What are the rituals of the Full Moon?
The Full Moon is generally recognized as the best time to practice magic. During this particular lunar phase, certain magical rituals can help you channel the energy of the Moon and use it to connect with your sacred Feminine self.
Below, we have selected 3 easy Full Moon rituals that you can perform at home:
1- Recharge stones or crystals
The nights when the Moon forms a perfect circle in the sky are favorable for recharging the stones and crystals you use in Lithotherapy or in your magical rituals.
To recharge them, simply set an intention for each stone before placing it near a window through which the moonlight enters. The next morning, make sure to retrieve your stones and crystals before sunrise.
2- Make Moon water
Moon water is water charged with the energies of the Moon, which is believed to have many beneficial properties.
To prepare it, all you need is a large bowl and purified mineral water. Pour the mineral water into the bowl and state an intention. Place the bowl under the moonlight, but be careful! You must, once again, retrieve the Moon water before sunrise.
This preparation, also called Moon water, can be used in various ways:
• as a refreshing drink for yourself
• as watering for your plants
• as a purifying water for your home, to be placed in a spray bottle with essential oils of sage, rosemary, and lavender
• as a base for homemade cosmetics
3- Take a Moon bath
While some people add a few drops of Moon water to their bath to recharge their energy, another way to take a Moon bath is simply to expose yourself to the light of the Moon to benefit from the powers of the Full Moon.
It is advisable to take this bath naked or with minimal clothing, provided, of course, that you can do so safely and privately.
Lie down near a window and let the moonlight imbue you with its beneficial energy. Unlike the energizing sunlight, the softer glow of the Moon enhances intuition and spirituality.
Did this description make you want to try these magical rituals? All that's left is to consult a lunar calendar to find out the date of the next Full Moon.
