Full moon & new moon rituals · sent from the UK
Moon Rituals
Set an intention at the new moon, let go at the full moon, and leave a bowl of water and your crystals on the windowsill to catch the light. Simple rituals for following the moon through the month.
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Our moon calendar shows the phase tonight and the dates of the next full and new moons, so you can plan your ritual.
Open the moon calendar →A personal candle spell by Rowan HartA candle spell written for you and your wish, with the best moon phase to cast it, sent as a beautiful PDF. £9.99.
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The stone of the moon. Milky and shimmering, kept for new beginnings and intuition.
Shop moonstone (14) →SeleniteNamed after Selene, goddess of the moon. Used to cleanse other crystals. Keep it dry.
Shop selenite (86) →LabradoriteFlashes of blue and gold, like light on water at night. A favourite for moon magic.
Shop labradorite (12) →White candlesThe traditional colour for the full moon: clarity, peace and reflection.
Shop white candles (17) →JasmineThe night-blooming flower of the moon, sweet and heady after dark.
Shop jasmine (31) →Triple moonThe waxing, full and waning moon together: the maiden, mother and crone.
Shop triple moon (32) →Moonstone
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Moon incense, holders & oil burners
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Moon singing bowls & chimes
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Why follow the moon?
For thousands of years, people have planted, harvested, gathered and celebrated by the moon. In folk magic, its monthly journey is a simple rhythm to live by: the new moon for beginnings and intentions, the waxing moon for growth and drawing things in, the full moon for celebration, gratitude and charging your crystals, and the waning moon for letting go, clearing and rest.
A moon ritual does not need to be elaborate. A candle, a few quiet minutes and a clear intention are enough. Many people keep a small moon journal and look back at it each month.
How to make moon water
On the night of the full moon, fill a clean glass jar or bowl with water and leave it on a windowsill or outside where the moonlight can reach it. Bring it in before the sun is high. Moon water is traditionally used to water plants, cleanse your altar, add to a bath or anoint candles. It is for ritual use, so we suggest you do not drink it.
Charging crystals under the full moon
Lay your crystals on a windowsill overnight at the full moon. Moonstone, clear quartz and amethyst are favourites. Selenite is often used to cleanse other crystals, but it is soft and dissolves in water, so keep it dry and never put it in moon water.
A simple full moon ritual
- On the night of the full moon, tidy a small space by a window and light a white candle in a safe holder.
- Place your crystals and a bowl of water on the windowsill to catch the moonlight.
- Write down what you are grateful for this month, and one thing you are ready to let go of.
- Read your list aloud, then tear off the part you are letting go of and fold it away, or safely burn it in a heat-proof dish.
- Sit with the flame for a while, then snuff it out. Bring in your moon water in the morning. Never leave a candle burning unattended.
A new moon intention ritual
- On the night of the new moon, or the day after, light a white candle in a quiet, dark room.
- Write down one to three things you would like to grow over the coming month, as if they are already happening.
- Hold a moonstone or a piece of labradorite and read your intentions aloud.
- Fold the paper and keep it on your altar or under the candle holder until the full moon, then read it again.
Want a ritual written just for you? Request a personal candle spell by Rowan Hart.
Moon rituals: questions and answers
What should I do on a full moon?
The full moon is traditionally a time for gratitude, celebration and letting go. Light a white candle, write down what you are thankful for and what you are ready to release, charge your crystals on a windowsill and make moon water.
What is a new moon ritual?
A new moon ritual is a simple way to set intentions for the month ahead. Light a candle, write down one to three things you would like to grow, and keep the paper on your altar until the full moon.
How do you make moon water?
Leave a clean glass jar or bowl of water where the full moonlight can reach it overnight, then bring it in the next morning. It is used for watering plants, cleansing an altar, baths and anointing candles. It is for ritual use, so we suggest you do not drink it.
Which crystals are best for moon rituals?
Moonstone, selenite and labradorite are the classic moon crystals, with clear quartz and amethyst also popular. Keep selenite dry, as it dissolves in water.
What colour candle is used for a full moon ritual?
White or silver candles are traditional for the full moon, for clarity, peace and reflection. Many people also use a candle in the colour of their intention.
When is the next full moon?
Our moon calendar shows the current phase and the dates of the next full and new moons. The home page also counts down to the next full moon.
Do you deliver across the UK?
Yes. Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 working days, with free UK delivery on orders over £50. We also deliver to Europe and worldwide.
See also the moon calendar, our guide to candle magic, the wheel of the year and all crystals.