Full Moon Bathing
As we welcome our second full moon of 2025 I thought I’d celebrate this opportunity of powerful release by talking about one of my all time favourite rituals. Full Moon bathing has always been one of the most powerful practices for me when it comes to connecting with and harnessing the energy of the moon. It is a time and space to tap into our feminine energy as we allow all that no longer serves us to fall away as we intentionally honor where we are as the moon comes full circle.
Okay but why do a ritual for the Moon in the bath might you ask? If you are reading this then I am going to assume you have some interest in Astrology and how the planets can support us in this lifetime. If not, this is my why. Being a Cancer sun sign (the sign that loves feeling at home) means that I am not only a water baby but my sign is also ruled by the Moon so it’s no surprise that bathing in water on a full moon is exactly where I feel most at home. It’s a safe space for me to feel everything I need to feel. But you don’t have to be a cancer or even a water sign to reap the benefits of this divine and magical experience. You don’t even need a full moon for this practice. You could do this every day of the week if you fancied. There are no rules when it comes to sacred self care.
Below I have listed everything I think is needed to ensure you have the most profound Full Moon Bath and are able to work with the energies of our beautiful Moon for deep transformation.
Moon of the month - Get to know the Moon of the month! What sign is it in? Is it a fiery moon in Leo like this one? Each Moon has a unique name, for example, this one is known as “the snow moon”. Knowing this information will help you to gather everything you need to create the most nourishing bathing set up.
Crystals - What crystals are you going to use? Think about which crystals are helpful when it comes to letting go and surrendering. The full moon wants us to surrender and heal so are there any crystals that you use to support you with this? I will always use a Moonstone in any Moon bathing ritual to enhance my connection to it’s energies. You can either wear them, place them in the bath with you or around you.
Plant medicine - Are there any plants or herbs you could surround yourself with or incorporate into a tea that connects to the month's specific moon? Perhaps, if you experience periods around the time of the Full Moon there are some remedies you like to make for yourself as you allow your beautiful feminine energy to wrap herself around you. I tend to feel extremely emotional around the full moon so I like to drink Lady Mantle tea to support with any hormone fluctuations. Please do your research and make sure it’s safe for your body before ingesting any though!
Esssential oils - Pardon the Pun but these are nothing short of essential when it comes to bathing. Oils have so many emotional, spiritual and physical benefits and creating moon blends for you to bathe in is a wonderful way to celebrate the event. I enjoy lavender for relaxation, lemon for an uplift in energy and frankincense for grounding. We are all different though so it’s important to check what is safe for you and your body before using any oils.
Journaling - The most important of all of them. Even if you chose not to bathe under the moon and use any of the above then promise yourself that you will get pen to paper under the energies of the Moon and be intentional about what you wish to release. I like to start my practice with “I am so grateful to the energies of the Full Moon in (insert sign here) for loving me and helping me to release all of the following things that are holding me back. And so it is!”
So get yourself prepared for an evening of sacred self care, light some candles and allow the love of the Moon to support you to feel, heal and release all that is holding you back. It’s a time to let go of everything that causes anything other than the pure joy and happiness you deserve to experience every single day.
This Moonology Deck by Yasmin -Boland is staple Oracle deck for any time you need to connect with the Moon. Click the image to shop it here!