Embracing the Full Buck Moon
A Ritual for Releasing Doubt, Control, and Judgement with Yemaya
While the Full Buck Moon peaks in the sky, I stand in the warmth of flickering blue and white candles. Their light dances around me, casting gentle shadows on the walls, creating a sanctuary where I can connect deeply with myself and the Universe. The Capricorn energy around me is steady and grounding, mingling with the vibrant pulse of the Moon, filling the room with a potent mix of stability and transformation.
Spiritually, the Full Buck Moon, named for the time when male deer grow their antlers, symbolizes growth, strength, and transformation. This is a time to release what no longer serves us and to embrace personal power and renewal.
I begin by taking a deep breath, inhaling the scent of lavender, mint, and basil, feeling the calming essence flow through my body. Each breath anchors me in the present moment, a reminder to let go of the rush and noise of the outside world. I feel the coolness of the floor beneath my feet, grounding me, reminding me of my connection to the Earth.
In my hands, I hold a small, smooth piece of aquamarine. This crystal is a symbol of protection and grounding that aids me in my ritual of release. I sit comfortably, my legs crossed, and place the aquamarine in my lap. Closing my eyes, I visualize a golden egg surrounding me, a protective shield that allows only the energies I need to move forward.
I call upon my ancestors, guides, and the energies of the Full Buck Moon to join me. I feel their presence, a warm, comforting embrace that fills me with a sense of belonging and strength.
I speak aloud, my voice steady and clear:
I invite the energies of the Full Buck Moon and the presence of Yemaya to assist me in releasing all doubt, control, and judgement that no longer serve me.
As I invoke Yemaya, I feel the gentle, nurturing energy of the ocean wash over me. Her presence is soothing, a reminder of the ever-flowing waters that cleanse and heal. I imagine her waves comforting me and washing away the burdens I carry.
With each exhale, I imagine releasing these heavy burdens. Doubt, like dark clouds, drifts away from my mind. Control, a tight knot in my chest, loosens and dissolves. Judgement, a harsh whisper in my ear, fades into silence. I feel lighter, freer, as these energies leave my body, making space for trust, surrender, and compassion. And always space for more love.
I take a piece of paper and write down the doubts, control, and judgements I wish to release. Each word feels significant, a piece of my past I am ready to let go. I hold the paper over a flame, watching as it catches fire, the edges curling and blackening. The smoke rises, carrying my intentions to the Universe.
I whisper:
I release these burdens with love and gratitude. Thank you for the lessons you have taught me. I am now ready to let you go.
As the paper turns to ash, I feel a sense of closure, a door closing on an old chapter. I stand, feeling the energy in my body shift, more aligned and at peace. I turn to my altar and sprinkle the ashes over a bowl of water, a symbolic gesture of purification and renewal, calling upon Yemaya’s cleansing waters to purify and soothe my spirit.
I conclude the ritual by sitting in quiet reflection, my hands resting on my heart. I feel the rhythm of my heartbeat, a steady reminder of life and continuity.
I whisper words of affirmation:
I am free. I trust the process of my life. I embrace all aspects of myself with love and compassion.
With the ritual complete, I blow out the candles, watching the smoke curl and disappear, carrying my intentions into the ether. I feel the energy of the Full Buck Moon and Yemaya surrounding me, a gentle reminder that I am supported, loved, and capable of transformation.
I bow my head and close with a final word, Asé.
The ritual story weaves the magic into my being, a testament to my intention of release and renewal under the Full Buck Moon, guided and protected by Yemaya, my ancestors, and my spirit team.
Thank you Spirit for the lessons and the blessings. I receive. I am.
Asé.