# Full Moon Release Ritual: How to Let Go and Make Space for Miracles
The Full Moon is one of the most powerful spiritual moments of the month. It’s a time when emotions run high, everything feels illuminated, and the energy of completion and release takes center stage. While the New Moon is all about setting intentions, the Full Moon is your invitation to release, forgive, and clear space for something even better to come into your life.
If you’re feeling emotionally charged or weighed down by old patterns, this guide will help you let go of what’s no longer serving you. We’ll explore the spiritual meaning of the Full Moon, a simple yet profound step-by-step Full Moon ritual, and the emotional benefits of release and forgiveness. By the end, you’ll feel lighter, clearer, and ready to invite in miracles.
Why Do We Release During the Full Moon?
The Full Moon represents the culmination of the lunar cycle. Just as the Moon reaches her fullest, brightest self, she also invites you to reflect on what’s been building up in your own life. It’s a time to assess what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be released so that you can move forward with a lighter heart and mind.
Think of it this way: as the Moon “wanes” or shrinks after the Full Moon, it’s also symbolic of releasing what’s no longer needed. This is why Full Moon rituals focus on letting go, forgiveness, and emotional cleansing. It’s an opportunity to shed old thoughts, habits, and beliefs that have been holding you back.
Full Moon Ritual: Step-by-Step Guide
This Full Moon Release Ritual will help you release and clear space for miracles. It’s simple, but it’s also deeply powerful. You can do it on the night of the Full Moon, but the energy of the Full Moon is potent for up to 72 hours after it peaks.
Step 1: Set the Mood and Create Sacred Space
- Turn off distractions, dim the lights, and light a candle.
- Burn sustainably grown sage or palo santo, or good quality incense to cleanse your space of stagnant energy.
- Play soft, calming music to raise the vibration in the room.
Step 2: Ground and Center Yourself
- Sit comfortably, take a few deep breaths, and bring your attention to the present moment.
- Imagine roots growing from your feet into the Earth, grounding you and connecting you to Mother Earth’s energy.
Step 3: Write a Release List
- Take out your journal or a piece of paper and write down everything you’re ready to release.
- Be specific. Examples include old fears, toxic relationships, negative self-talk, bad habits, or limiting beliefs.
- Example: “I release my fear of not being good enough. I release my attachment to the past relationship that’s holding me back. I release self-doubt and step into my power.”
Step 4: Feel the Feelings of Release
- Hold your list and feel the emotions attached to each item you’ve written. Let yourself feel the frustration, sadness, or heaviness.
- This is a crucial step because if you’re bypassing your emotions, you’re not truly letting go. Feel it fully, then release it with love.
Step 5: Burn (or Safely Destroy) Your Release List
- Place your list in a fire-safe bowl, pot, or cauldron.
- Light it on fire (safely!) and watch it burn. As the paper burns, visualize each of your burdens being lifted from your heart and mind.
- If you’re unable to burn the list, you can tear it up into small pieces and flush it away or bury it in the Earth.
Step 6: Seal It With Gratitude
- Take a moment to thank the Universe, the Moon, and yourself for having the courage to let go.
- Speak these words aloud: “I release all that no longer serves me. I trust that the Universe is clearing space for something even better.”
Step 7: Close the Ritual
- Blow out the candle to symbolize the end of the ritual.
- Take a moment to sit quietly and notice how you feel. Lighter? Calmer? More peaceful?
- Ground yourself once more by taking a few deep breaths and imagining roots growing from your feet into the Earth.
The Emotional Benefits of Release and Forgiveness
When you release old baggage, you make space for new energy, new opportunities, and new miracles. But there’s more to it than that. Forgiveness — both of yourself and others — has been shown to improve mental well-being, reduce anxiety, and increase feelings of peace and happiness.
When you hold on to old resentments, they weigh you down energetically. Releasing them frees up your emotional energy so you can feel lighter, clearer, and more aligned with your desires.
Some benefits of a Full Moon release include:
- Emotional clarity: Understand what’s been holding you back and why.
- Energetic clearing: Remove stagnant energy from your body, mind, and space.
- Renewed sense of peace: Feel a deeper sense of calm and alignment.
- Space for miracles: When you release old energy, you create space for new opportunities.
Avoiding “Spiritual Bypassing” During the Release Process
Spiritual bypassing happens when you try to “think positive” without processing your actual emotions. True release comes from feeling your feelings, not skipping them.
Here’s how to avoid spiritual bypassing during your Full Moon ritual:
- Don’t ignore difficult emotions: Acknowledge and feel them, even if they’re uncomfortable.
- Don’t rush through it: Take your time to connect with what’s coming up for you.
- Don’t avoid the “shadow” side of yourself: The Full Moon illuminates everything, including parts of yourself you’d rather not see. Lean into it.
By doing this, you’re ensuring that your release is authentic, honest, and complete. This process may feel intense at times, but it’s deeply transformative.
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This essential tool will help you record your release lists, intentions, and emotional breakthroughs for each lunar cycle.
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Don’t miss this chance to track your growth, clear your energy, and make space for miracles.
