Healing and Hypnotherapy Volume 7, Special Annual Issue, 15 June 2023 | Page 123

The Moonstone in Moon Rituals
New Moon Rituals
Full Moon Rituals

The Moonstone in Moon Rituals

This crystal is especially useful when used in conjunction to lunar cycles and as a tool to increase the effectiveness of Moon rituals . Moonstone helps sharpen your focus and embrace your intuitive prowess . It has , after all , been utilised for thousands of years for exactly these reasons .

New Moon Rituals

New Moon energy correlates with feelings of freshness , growth , new beginnings – and our New Moon rituals should reflect this . The New Moon is a time for acknowledgment of and faith in our upcoming desires and dreams , that which we would like to manifest during the following lunar cycle . This ritual involves two pieces of moonstone and a stick of incense , but moonstone will work to empower any New Moon ritual of your choosing . You will need : This ritual should be done in a safe space outside , under the New Moon . It is most effective when performed in solitude .

Full Moon Rituals

• a stick of incense
• an incense holder
• a lighter
• a pen and paper
• a bowl of water
• your moonstone pieces
1 . Sit In a comfortable position near a level , flat surface , begin by lighting your incense , allowing the cleansing smoke to wash over you and your surroundings . Incense works to thin the veil between realms . Place your incense in its holder .
2 . Take your pen and paper and write down each desire and goal you have for the upcoming lunar cycle . Fold your paper and place it somewhere safe .
3 . Place a piece of moonstone in each palm , close your eyes , and spend several minutes meditating and reflecting on the desires and dreams on your New Moon list for several minutes .
4 . When you feel intuitively that you have poured your intention into this list , take the paper in your hand . Light one edge on fire with your lighter and allow the paper to burn , focusing on its smoke and imagining your dreams coming true this month .