Full Moon Ritual #2
Full Moon Ritual


Perform this at night, in view of the Moon if possible.
If desired crescents, white flowers, silver and other lunar symbols can be present on the altar for this ritual. A quartz crystal sphere can be placed on the altar as well. Or, if you prefer, use the cauldron (or a small white or silver bowl) filled with water. Place a piece of silver into the water.
Arrange the altar, light the candles and censer, and cast the Circle.
Stand before the altar and invoke the Goddess,


Now gaze at the Moon, if possible. Feel its energies sinking into your body. Feel its cool Goddess energy wash you with powerand love. Now say these or similar words:


"Wondrous Lady of the Moon
You who greets the dusk with silvered kisses;
Mistress of the night and of all magics,
who rides the clouds in blackened skies
and spills light upon the cold Earth;
O Lunar Goddess,
Crescented-One,
Shadow maker and shadow breaker;
Revealer of mysteries past and present;
Puller of seas and ruler of women;
All-wise Lunar Mother,
I greet Your celestial jewel
at the waxing of its powers
With a rite in Your honor.
I pray by the Moon,
I pray by the Moon,
I pray by the Moon."


Continue chanting "I pray by the Moon" for as long as you will.

Now is the time for magic of all types, for the full of the Moon marks the height of its powers, and all positive spells cast then are powerful. Full Moons are also excellent times for meditation, mirror magic and psychic workings, for such are often more successful within the circle. Crystal-scrying is particularly recommended; flood the crystal with moonlight prior to the ritual. if you have no crystal sphere, use the cauldron filled with water and the piece of silver. Gaze at the water (or at the Moon glinting on the silver) to awaken your psychic awareness.

Lunar liquids such as lemonade, milk or white wine can be consumed during the Simple Feast that follows. Crescent cakes are traditional as well. Thank the Goddess and release the circle. It is done.

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