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Since tonight was a full moon, I did a small ritual for wellbeing. Nothing big and fancy.
I know that a lot of you here follow a path that allows for greater ritual success based on the moons phase.

I'd like to hear some examples and whether or not you think that the moon really does anything to affect the ritual that you perform.

i walk outside when the moon is full and it helps out with controling my powers

The full moon is the most powerful. I usually meditate if weather permitting under the full moon. Also I draw down the moon. All magic I do is with good intentions, and my spells are of my own words.

For me the moon is vital to my spiritual energy. My rituals are Wiccan.
Blessed Be ;)

I have heard a lot of discussion on the Moon and its powers, especially on the Full Moon.
As far as rituals are concerned, I have never tried to do any. I am pretty new here and I have just begun to become interested in alot of things here. Opening up my mind, so to speak...haha.
But I do know that the Full Moon does effect things, animals, and people differently during that time. My daughter is living proof of this. Her emotions run higher during a Full Moon. I have worked with Mentally Challenged people for many years and you can see a change in their behaviors and attitudes during a Full Moon.
So, I do believe that the powers that you call upon, or whatever is done in a ritual, would possibly be greatly enhanced during the Full Moon.
I am going to have to try it sometime.

i would love to try it as well. i just feel as tho i may in some way do something wrong or disrespectful. i would love to study and learn under someone who has been doing it for a long while. but i cant seem to find that person.

yes, i go on the back patio and gaze at the moon and clear my mind. This gives me strength

I don't do any magickal rituals but I do have my own personal routine, so to speak.

I meditate during the full moon on new beginnings and the ending of situations. I also make mooncakes sometimes to celebrate the cycle of the moon. Nothing like a fattening, yummy treat!

As a cancerian I am very closely linked to the moon. I have mood swings and can feel the vibrations very intensely when the moon is full.

As I am a user of chaos magick, i do not really take any special advantage of the full moon for ritualistic or magickal work, however i do let the energies flow through me and into my various crystals and gemstones for storage.

I always pay my respects to the full moon however as a sign of thanks for the energy i have received. I usually do this just after it has finished it's waning phase.

The Full moon effects many in different ways.It also has some effect on the tides. Many people have an emotional affect from the Full Moon. More women menstruate according to the Full Moon. I find it a wonderful time to perform spells and rituals. Plus there is something mystical and magickal about the Full Moon. I find that it energizes me and makes me more apt to do something more daring than I normally would do! I love the Full Moon!

I also get very cranky and unpredictable.

I don't particularly get emotional though.

Cyril, the moon phases have played a large role in ritual through the eons. Occult practitioners have studied out the correspondances of the moon phases and positioning along with the rest of the bodies in the galaxy.

One of the more interesting readings I've seen was found in one of Agrippa's 3 books of occult philosophy. It goes into the different houses of the moon, as well as magics that were associated with each house. I'll have to re-read it again before I can give an example.

As we all know, moon phases have a lot to do with a variety of rituals. Personally, the moon has always had an effect on my personal occult practices, but I don't necessarily feel as though I must wait for one full moon vs another to perform a ritual.

Well noted Jenova. Thank you, I always look forward to your posts.

It does seem to affect moods, which the ancients, long ago, discovered, but I see it as a source of natural energy...nothing mystical.

The moon affects me especially the new moon, I am more mellow and at ease with the old full moon.

However for both new and old full moons, I stand outside and allow the moons light to fill me and empower me. I usually do this ritual calling down the moon and use it to heal my body or that of loved ones.

i'm not gonna get all into it right now, but the moon DOES have a lot to do with your spells. it's makes them way more powerful and affective

The Moon is proved to have powers of the tide.. and with nature. a womans cycle.
i 'feel' more energized during a full-moon and find it hard to sleep.

I don't DO spells BUT I love to bask in the moonlight and just feel at ONE with mothernature

There is a blue moon coming soon and depending on your timezone it will fall in May, June, or July. Click here for more info.

Thanks Platinum Witch.. Wondereful!

I'll gather with my Pagan buddies and Embrace some Serious Mooniness!!

When I meditate or ask for answers or for new loves....the full moon is always the best...

Considering how many traditions use the moon for power, if you subscribe to these beliefs, I'm sure they can help you depending on how your ritual is designed.
Bear in mind though, that astrology in the early days was inaccurate largely because of the geocentric view of the solar sytem, and therefore older tradition pre-1600's may or may not be that effective.

Always try things before tossing them out. It surely can't hurt. 3-fold-law only works if you subscribe to it. Intentions and results are definitely more important in my paradig.

Hope this helps.

i really wish that i could say that i keep up with moon rituals. they seem like they'd be very calming and very reflective. unfortunately i have a giant lazy streak that typically prevents me from doing anything important or interesting

I'd like to think that the moon is what helps my Rituals come true. I do a lot of binding spells when the moon is full and I hope those work as well.

i like to do must of my spells/rituals under the full moon, the full moon can be so powerful, i just love it

Thank me that this month is a blue moon. And a harvest moon, too? Not sure on that one, but I am only taking th color into account. I can't claim to be fully one of the fictional creatures that are supposed to be swayed by the moon, but it happens none the less.

The moon does play a very big role. My meditations are deeper during a full moon.

most of my rituals are based of the phases of the moon because of its great power.. Ive notised that when i ignore the phase and do a spell of ritaul that it doesnt work as well.. so Ive focused my spells around the moons schedule...

I think a full moon just makes for a stronger focus. We've imbued so much of our own symbolism and power into the moon that seeing it full and potent gives added emphasis in ritual (like a giant banner or large alter). The moon itself can actually take the place OF an alter in full moon with more ease than other phases. In outdoor ritual, the stronger moonlight at full moon also allows for a more natural form of lighting and a reduced focus on fire.

i think that the new moon has just as much strength and power as the full moon

i believe the tides are just as much effected by a new moon as a full moon

I am Wiccan and the phases of the moon play an important part on my Rituals.

In all seriousness I really think moon phases can effect human behaviors and experiences. I have just seen too many examples.

A full moon always makes me feel better no matter what is going on in my life so every chance I get I thank her :)

on may 2nd, I did a ritual for well being as well, just like you did. I think the lunar power did help, but its a matter of opinion for everyone-- whether you feel that your power coiincides with the moon or not.

I don't do any rituals so to speak . But I do like to stand outside . And just admire the full moon and all its beauty and power . I thank it for its light , beauty and energy it gives me . I find that I'm extra romantic also . My gf is associates a lot with the moon so her beauty is extra radiant and I feel her energy even harder . She's beautiful and unpredictable .

the full moon defiantely has a power source to feed off of...as does every other phase of the moon just depending what kind of focus and spellcasting you do..i personally gain more power from the new moon

The moon is playing a large part in my wicca study. I find the full moon calms me and makes me feel as one with the Goddess.

when there is a full moon it is like there is a steady current of electricity going through my entire body. not to mention the sex drive lol

When there is a full moon it always awakens my senses even more...i have more energy and there fore i can preform better rituals...so yes it does effect the rituals most deffinatly.

Don't forget Thursday is the Blue Moon, since it is second full moon of the month it is a powerful night.


SD

Full Moon rituals in Wicca are called Esbats. The Full Moon is a good time to work spells on banishing unwanted influences and protection. The best time for Full Moon magic is three days before - the Full Moon - and three days after.

This Thursday, 31 May, is the Blue Moon, and will take place at 8:05PM central time in the US. The Blue Moon is the 13th Full Moon of the year and is a great time to reflect on your accomplishments and set goals until the next Blue Moon.

In some Wiccan Covens, there is a ritual called Drawing Down the Moon which is worked during a Full Moon. During the ritual, the Priestess assumes the attributes of the Goddess. It is not for those of us who are prudish.

I do satanic rituals by fullmoon.

I am cancerian Ruler of the Moon. I believe that doing a ritual for the Moon is very good--and I do one every full moon

the full moon can be a powerful thing and yes doing spells during one helps the spell

I think you must follow the moon with every ritual no mattter what religion you follow and I find mahself antsy and a tad bit sexual when the Moon is waxing.

the moon in any phase can help you just have to believe it will if not then only a certain phase will help a full moon helps the most but the others can help with little problems you have such as a little power sortage or a power fritz

Yeah like right now this deep inner urge for that attention is making me think weird thoughts which I completely find comforting to my soul..Strange hmmm,maybe to mah neighbors

the moon isnt necassarily just for those who do spells or meditate. to some just looking at and the stars can do something. It might calm us, or help us relax enough to sleep or get through the night. It depends, but the moon is also just to gaze at for pleasure. It doesnt have to be spell, and med or energy centering. :)

I use the moon as well as all astrological phases in magic.
The full moon to dark is best for the darker work I feel.
Got to say the full moon and a camp fire drinking wine listening to the children of the night singing Such music do they make … is scary LOL

when the moon is full and i get the chance like mysticwindsi will sit outside and meditate. that's when my mind usually clears the most.

The moon to me is the most powerful form of energy .. a lot of wiccan rituals call for its power..

I usually make a cup of tea and take it outside for a moment under the moon. I usually take the Goddess position when i find the moon and stretch out. Sometimes i'll meditate under it too. XD

I believe the moon does help...it add's more energy to the spell/ritual etc...

The frozen sun is my one time to read my life and it hurts now for i need the guidence. She is my power.

If you study the arts you would know that the different phases of the moon effect rituals differently.On certain phases certain rituals are stronger and they also make the difference between possitive and negative rituals and effects.

Tis known to have that pulling effect on many things..the tide, some say blood flows much easier during a full moon. certainly, it has some effects on our lycan friends who feel it's power most keenly.

I read my cards on important questions on full moons.

full moon does add power to your spells, if you follow the phases of the moon there spells that the go best with each phase.

I feel like i have more "power" when the moon is full I'm full of energy, i can stay up for about 48 and not feel even a little bit tired but when it's a new moon i'm usealy VERY tired, all i want to do is sleep. I the past the moon was a big deal in power. I proves that even in the darkest parts of the night there is still light.

Yeh i agree, i feel i have more energy when there is a Full Moon. I usually go outside under it and stretch out and drink a cup of tea then after i meditate and stand in the Goddess position, i always do this at the Full Moon =]

Tonight is a full moon :)

I'm planning on doing a ritual for well-being... like last time. I'm starting a spell Monday that will have to go on all week. (burning candles each morning and saying an incantation each day of the week) That one's for my boyfriend...

I plan on harnessing a bit of the power from the full moon in my wand, and making some blessed water tonight for the ritual next week. :)

Mysticwinds
I am the same! i don't use the words of another and i draw down the moon i engage in meditation and I with high spirits!

the moon holds such energy!

This thread has lasted through three full moons so far. Look up at the sky tonight and enjoy: