Moon Rituals
Full Moon Ritual for Release and Gratitude
In the tradition, the full moon is a time for release and gratitude. The ritual is about writing down and burning what you want to leave behind. Best time: On the night of the full moon or up to three days after. The next full moon is on 26 October 2026 at 06:12 Bulgarian time.
This is a tradition and not medical or financial advice.
What you will need
- Black or white candle
- Sheet of paper and pen
- Fireproof container and matches/lighter
- Glass of water and salt
Ritual steps
- Preparation: Find a place where you can see the moon, if possible. Light the candle. In the glass of water, dissolve a pinch of salt to create cleansing water.
- Release: On the sheet of paper, write everything you want to release: fears, bad habits, toxic relationships, limiting beliefs. Be as specific as possible.
- Activation: Read what you wrote aloud. As you read, truly feel yourself parting with these things. When ready, say: “I release all of this with gratitude for the lessons it brought me. I no longer need it.”
- Transformation: Carefully burn the paper in the fireproof container, imagining the fire transforming that energy. Let the paper burn completely.
- Gratitude and cleansing: Look at the moon (or simply imagine it) and give thanks for everything you have in your life right now. Lightly sprinkle the salt water around yourself to cleanse your energy field. The ashes from the burned paper can be buried in the ground or released into running water.
Next step
The phases of the Moon by day
The moon calendar shows the phase of the Moon for every day.