Full Moon in Libra
The Moon appears full when it is illuminated by the Sun's Light. This happens when the Sun and Moon are on opposite sides of the sky, meaning they are in opposite signs. For example, the Aries season Full Moon happens when the Sun is in Aries and the Moon is in the opposite sign of Libra.
The Full Moon represents the climax of the Lunar Cycle. All the energy of the New Moon has been building up to this point. It is the time we feel most alive and high energy. There is a desire to connect, to gather, and to celebrate. Mirrored in the menstrual cycle by ovulation, it also represents the sigh of relief as all that built up energy is released. It is a time to let go, be free, and embrace the wild feminine.
Aries is all about the self, but Libra is about our relationships with others. While the work of building confidence is done within yourself, you see the results in your interactions with others. It isn’t until you are faced with their reactions that you really feel how brave you are. Often what keeps us from feeling confident is the fear of rejection or failure. I personally have worked with these fears a lot. I used to be so afraid of doing or saying the wrong thing, that I would do nothing unless I was absolutely sure how it would be received. This pattern left me caring so much about pleasing others that I completely lost my sense of self and awareness of my own desires. The more I practiced listening and acting on my own instincts, the clearer I became on what I actually want.
The sign of Libra is symbolized by the scales and represents balance and justice. It is a wonderful place to start working with the opposition of the Full Moon, which is all about finding balance. This Full Moon asks us to find balance between our own needs and the needs of those we love. Reflect on which relationships you give more than you receive, and in which ones you receive more than you give.
On The Full Moon
The Full Moon ritual is similar to that of the New Moon. However, instead of setting intentions we focus our energy on the release. It is a perfect time to celebrate what we have achieved and let go of what has kept us stuck. I also suggest burning your lists in a fire safe manner. Fire helps transmute any negative energies and bring them back to neutral. It is especially powerful for letting go.
· Set the space for inner work.
Suggested crystals: Tiger’s Eye and Rose Quartz. Suggested oils: Lemon, or Geranium and Rose or Grapefruit
· Full Moon Meditation
· Journal Questions
· Releasing List
· Gratitude List
· Closing Ritual:
Closing phrase: “Under the light of the Full Moon, I am cleansed. I know that I am blessed, and I live my life within that knowing.”
Burn your lists in a fire safe way.
Meditation
Journal Prompts
In what ways has your confidence grown in the last two weeks?
How can you use your new found confidence and courage to connect with or lead others?
How does your confidence, or lack of, impact your close relationships?
In what ways have you let the opinions of other’s effect how confident you feel?
In what ways has the support from others built up your confidence?
What can you do to find more balance in your close relationships? When do you need to give more? When do you need more and how can you communicate your needs?
What can you do to integrate what you’ve learned about yourself and carry this sense of courage into your everyday life?
Releasing List
At least 5 moments of self-doubt or judgment from others that you can forgive and let go of.
Gratitude List
At least 5 relationships in your life that have supported you.