Spells and Rituals

Cancer full moon - Spell & Ritual for Emotional Healing and Self-Care

Here's a simple Full Moon in Cancer spell and ritual to help you harness the energy of this lunar phase. Cancer is all about emotions, intuition, and home life, so the focus of this ritual will be on self-care, nurturing your emotional needs, and creating a sense of emotional balance.

You will need

A white or silver candle (for purity and emotional clarity)

A blue candle (for soothing energy and emotional healing)

A bowl of water (symbolizing the Cancer element of water and emotional flow)

A journal and pen (for emotional release and reflection)

A small piece of rose quartz or moonstone (optional, for emotional balance and connection to the moon if you like to use affirmations)

Some lavender or chamomile incense (for relaxation)

Preparation:

Create a Sacred Space:

Find a quiet place where you can connect with the energy of the Full Moon. If possible, perform this ritual outside or near a window where you can see the moon. If not, simply create a calm and comfortable space inside.

Cleansing:

Start by cleansing the space with sage, palo santo, or incense to clear any negative or stagnant energy. Take deep breaths, grounding yourself as you do this.

Set Your Intentions:

Sit comfortably and take a few deep breaths, inhaling deeply through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. Centre yourself and feel grounded.

Focus on the Cancerian energy of this Full Moon. Think about emotional healing, self-care, and what emotional blocks you want to release. You may also think about how you can nurture yourself and your loved ones more deeply in the coming lunar cycle.

Write down in your journal any emotional concerns, wounds, or desires you wish to release or heal during this Full Moon. This is your time to reflect on your heart's needs.

Light the Candles:

Light the white or silver candle to represent the Full Moon’s pure, illuminating energy. As you do so, state aloud or silently: “I open myself to the nurturing light of the Full Moon. I release all emotional burdens and make space for healing.”

Then, light the blue candle to symbolize emotional healing. As the flame flickers, visualize soothing, healing energy washing over your emotional body, calming any turbulence within.

Water Ritual:

Place the bowl of water in front of you. The water represents the Cancer element of water, associated with emotion, intuition, and fluidity. Gently dip your fingers into the water and feel its coolness as you hold it in your hands.

Say aloud: “I cleanse my emotions and release all that no longer serves me. I allow my heart to flow freely, unburdened by past pain or fear.”

Feel the water’s energy helping you release emotional blockages and restore balance.

Emotional Release:

Take a few moments to sit in quiet reflection. Think about the emotions or situations you are ready to release. If any specific memories or feelings come up, acknowledge them without judgment. You might even want to speak these things out loud or write them down in your journal.

As you do this, visualize your emotions being washed away by the moonlight, flowing out of you like water being released into the night sky.

Self-Nurturing Affirmations:

Pick up the piece of rose quartz or moonstone (optional) and hold it in your hands, or place it on your heart. This crystal can help amplify your self-love and emotional healing.

Repeat the following affirmations, either aloud or in your mind:

“I am worthy of love and care.”

“I honor my emotions and allow myself to feel freely.”

“I create a safe, nurturing space within my heart.”

“With the light of the Full Moon, I am healed and whole.”

Closing the Ritual:

Sit in stillness for a few more moments, soaking in the energy of the Full Moon. When you feel ready, thank the Moon, the elements, and your higher self for their guidance and healing.

Snuff out the candles, visualizing your intentions being sealed under the moonlight. Place the crystals under your pillow or somewhere close to your heart as you sleep, to continue absorbing the energy throughout the night.

By the time the ritual is complete, you should feel emotionally lighter, more connected to your intuition, and nurtured by the energy of the Full Moon in Cancer.

Gemini full moon - spell for clarity and communication

A Full Moon in Gemini is a good time for a spell that focuses on communication, learning, and clarity. Gemini is an air sign, so the energy is intellectual, curious, and adaptable. This is a powerful time for spells that involve opening your mind to new ideas, strengthening your connections with others, or even clearing up misunderstandings. Here’s a spell that can help you harness this energy:

What You'll Need:

A blue candle (symbolizing communication and wisdom)
A piece of clear quartz or an amethyst crystal (to enhance clarity and mental focus)
A piece of paper and a pen (for writing down your intentions)
A small bowl of water (representing emotional clarity)
A quiet, comfortable space where you won't be disturbed

Preparation:

Cleanse Your Space: Before you begin, take a few moments to clear your space energetically. You can use sage, palo santo, or simply imagine white light filling the room.
Set the Mood: Light the blue candle. Focus on the flame for a few moments to ground yourself and center your mind.
Hold Your Crystal: Hold the crystal (clear quartz or amethyst) in your hands. Close your eyes and visualize a clear, open mind, ready to receive new ideas and insights.

The Spell:

Write Your Intentions: On the piece of paper, write down what you seek clarity on or what communication you want to improve. Be specific, whether it's understanding a situation better, improving communication with someone, or clearing up misunderstandings.

Example:
- "I seek clarity and insight into my career path."
- "I want to improve my communication with [person's name]."
Read Your Intentions Aloud: Once you’ve written your intentions, hold the paper up to the moonlight (if possible). Read your intentions aloud, clearly and with intention. You can say something like:

“Under the Full Moon in Gemini, I open my mind to clarity and insight. My communication is clear and effective. The truth comes to me easily.”
Visualize: Close your eyes and imagine a bright light shining down from the full moon, filling you with mental clarity, understanding, and the ability to communicate effortlessly. See yourself speaking clearly and confidently, or visualize the information you need coming to you with ease.
Focus on the Water: Hold the bowl of water in your hands. As you focus on it, imagine the water absorbing the energy of the full moon and infusing you with clarity and understanding. Feel any confusion or uncertainty dissolve into the water.
Seal the Spell: When you feel ready, place the paper with your intentions under the blue candle. Let the candle burn for at least 20-30 minutes (or until it’s safe to let it burn out completely). As the candle burns, trust that your intentions are being sent out into the universe.
Closing the Ritual: Once the candle has burned down, take the paper with your written intentions and either bury it in the earth (symbolizing grounding your intentions) or safely burn it (releasing it to the universe). If you used a crystal, keep it in a place where it will continue to support your communication and clarity.
Use the Water: The water you used to absorb the moon's energy can be poured outside as an offering to nature, or you can use it for further cleansing by splashing a little on your face or anointing your throat or forehead to open your mind and improve communication.

After the Spell:

Be open to new insights and opportunities for communication that come your way. This spell works best if you actively listen, stay curious, and engage with new ideas and people.