Release the Old and Invite the New During the Full Moon

The Full Moon is a perfect time to get let go of all things and events in your life that aren't working for you and let in only what you want in your life. The energies of the Full and New Moon are powerful. I will show you one way to get rid of the old and that is to make a special event during the Full Moon. You can do this alone or invite a group of people, having everyone sit in a circle. Both ways are highly effective and very powerful.

First, create a relaxing atmosphere by lighting candles and incense if you have any. If you have sage, light some in a container, blow it out and smudge yourself with the smoke.

If you are not familiar with smudging and have some loose, dried sage or a smudge stick made out of sage, light it, then immediately blow it out to put out the fire. Fan the smoke around your body, with your hand or a feather fan starting at the top of your head down to your feet. Make sure you get the bottoms of your feet. We pick up negativity through the soles of our feet as we go about our day. Along with the candles and/or incense, sage powerfully clears the room and your aura energetically.

Get a metal container (like a metal bowl or a pot) and matches or a lighter.

Sit in a comfortable position and relax by focus quietly on your breath. Close your eyes and follow your breath as it moves in and out of your body. When thoughts pop up (as they will), acknowledge it and go back to focusing on your breath. Do this for five minutes or so before starting.

On a sheet of paper, write a list of things or situations in your life you would like to be rid of. Write down everything you no longer want in your life.

When you feel satisfied you have written everything you do not want, tear up this list and place the pieces in your metal container.

Go outside (or use your fireplace) under the Full Moon, light the paper in the container and let it burn. As the paper burns, say to yourself or out loud:

"I release and let go of all of these things that do not serve me. I release all worries. I release all pain. I release all fear. I release all sadness. I release all guilt, I release all resentments. I am free."