“When the moon is completely full, it’s a spiritual and energetic pinnacle of whatever you started when the sun and the moon united at the new moon,” the twins explain. By doing rituals on or around the full moon, you’re both amplifying the effects of your rituals through the moon’s energy, as well as working with the natural rhythms of the lunar cycle. As author of Inner Witch and Bewitching the Elements Gabriela Herstik puts it, “It’s like you’re plugging into the energetic outlet of the universe” around the full moon. “It’s a very intense time. The moon teaches us about how things transform, and the full moon is the peak.” “You can say your full moon intentions aloud while you’re relaxing in the tub as you imagine the full moon restoring every cell of your body,” they say, adding you can even take a dip in a lake, ocean, or pool if weather and location permit. Here’s one example of a full moon meditation to try: Here’s one to get you started:
