Connecting with the Full Moon: Archetypal Reflections
Cycles and seasons. Working with the Moon as an archetype, full moon journal prompts and reflections
Thanks for being here, where I’ll be sharing some thoughts, reflections and journal prompts to support you to connect with the full moon. My love for nature runs deep. From my work, which includes 121 counselling and nature therapy and group spaces where people can explore their connection with nature, self and community to my spiritual practice that’s rooted in connection with nature and the Celtic-Pagan Wheel of The Year, my relationship with nature grounds me and brings me back to myself. That connection truly blossomed during a time when my mental health was at a low point. I began taking short walks in the countryside, just to get some air and quiet my mind. Those small steps turned into long hikes, and eventually into multi-day adventures that took me deep into the wilds. Being immersed in the natural world helped me feel part of something bigger, something stead, and alive.
Exploring my own attunement and connection to the rhythms of nature is hugely important to me. The shifting seasons, the rise and fall of the sun, and especially the cycles of the moon. There’s a kind of quiet magic in watching the moon wax and wane. It reminds us that everything moves in phases, including us. The moon’s light has captivated humans for centuries, with the full moon symbolising completion, illumination and transformation. Spiritually and energetically, the full moon is a time to pause, reflect on what’s come to fruition, and release what no longer serves us. If connecting with the moon spiritually doesn’t feel aligned for you, you can also work with this cycle as an archetype.
It feels important to share that when I first wrote this post, it focused exclusively on thought-based reflection. Over time, I’ve come to realise the importance of connecting more deeply to our felt senses and embodied experience. We live in a culture that prioritises thinking over feeling but everything I’ve learned through somatics, training in therapy and nervous system work has shown me that real transformation often happens when we stop trying to think our way into connection and instead begin to feel it. With that in mind, I’ve updated this post to include a somatic and meditation practice to support that shift. I wholeheartedly encourage you to explore your inner knowing and bodily experience as you connect with the moon and its natural rhythms.
The full moon archetype embodies the culmination of cycles, the height of illumination, and the balance between light and dark.
As an archetype, the full moon can represent the embodiment of the feminine energy, which we all have within us irrespective of gender. When exploring the archetypal energy of the full moon, we can think of it as a mirror, illuminating areas of our lives that may be hidden or in shadow, and bringing them to our conscious awareness for integration and healing. On an energetic level, the full moon energy is thought to amplify our emotions and intuition, providing an opportunity to delve into our inner landscape and explore our deepest desires, fears, and dreams.
How can we explore these archetypal and/or spiritual energies? As well as the journal or reflective prompts that I’ve shared below, I’ve included a playlist that can support you to connect with these themes. I hope that your exploration of the moon’s energy will help you to connect with your inner wisdom, access your intuition and align with the rhythms of your own life.
A Simple moon ritual to ground and reconnect with yourself
You could try this simple ritual if you’d like to explore your connection to the moon from a place of mindful presence. You can begins by creating a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed.
When I’m doing any kind of ritual or meditation, I like to light a candle. The process of repeating this each time we’re coming into a mindful space, along with the soft, steady flame can signal to our bodies and minds that it’s time to slow down.
Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths. Feel the ground beneath you, the weight of your body and the rhythm of your breath.
Imagine roots growing from your body into the Earth, anchoring you in the present moment.
As you sit in stillness, gently bring your awareness inward.
Ask yourself: How am I feeling right now? What do I need?
Let whatever comes up rise without judgment.
This simple act of pausing, grounding, and connecting to yourself under the moonlight can be a deeply nurturing way to realign with your inner wisdom.
If shared some other ways you can incorporate simple rituals and ceremonies into your daily life in this post, if you’d like to explore further.
Full moon prompts for journalling and reflection
Once you’ve come into a more grounded place through the ritual I’ve shared or a process of your own, you might want to explore the following prompts.
Reflect on the current cycle in your life that is reaching its culmination, like a project, relationship, or personal goal. Write about the progress you have made, the lessons you have learned, and what you have achieved. How does the archetypal energy of the full moon resonate with this particular cycle? How can you honour and celebrate completion of the cycle?
Dive into your emotions and intuition by journaling about your feelings and experiences during the time leading up to the full moon. What emotions have been amplified? Have there been any unresolved issues or patterns that have come to the surface? How can you harness this knowing and what do you need to release?
Explore the ideas of balance . What areas of your life feel in balance, and what feels out of balance? How can you use the energy of the full moon archetype to bring equilibrium to these areas?
Remember, journaling is a deeply personal practice, and there are no right or wrong answers. Allow yourself to explore and express your thoughts and feelings authentically, and let the energy of the full moon archetype guide you in your self-reflection and personal growth journey. You’ll find a full moon playlist below to support this process.
Embodied connection to the moon through Moon Bathing + Body Sensing
When the moon is visible, step outside (or sit by a window) and allow its light to wash over you.
Stand or sit comfortably, close your eyes, and take a few deep, slow breaths.
Bring your attention to the parts of your body that feel the moonlight; your face, your hands, your skin.
Notice any subtle sensations: warmth, coolness, tingling, or stillness.
Let your body receive the moon’s presence as you soften into the moment.
This practice isn’t about doing, it’s about sensing, receiving, and being.
Stay here for as long as feels good, letting your breath anchor you in your body.
a Full moon playlist to support your journey
You can use the playlist below to support your full moon journaling or any other practices you feel drawn as the moon reaches fullness. Music can be a powerful ally in connecting more deeply to ourselves, helping to shift our state, evoke emotion and open us to insight.
You might choose to let the lyrics or mood of a particular song inspire a journal entry. Let the music guide your reflections in an intuitive way. Or, in the spirit of exploring felt-sense connection and embodiment, you could simply press play and allow your body to move freely in response to the sounds. T
There’s no right or wrong way to do this. Just let yourself be present, curious, and open to what arises. Whether still or in motion, let the music support your connection to the moon’s energy and your own inner landscape.
Before I leave you with the playlist, I wanted to say that I hope you enjoy your moon explorations! If you’d like to work with me to explore the moon, the natural world or your self, I offer one-off online mentoring sessions (get in touch here), 121 in person nature based counselling and therapy and group nature connection and meditation sessions in Birmingham.
If you’re looking for further resources to support your connection with nature, check out my post around Reflections and Resources for self guided Nature therapy, eco therapy and nature connection
