The Full Moon is the culmination of the lunar cycle and a powerful moment to let go of what no longer serves us. That’s why the full moon is a popular cosmic occasion for manifestation rituals. The full moon of May 2024 is also known as the Flower Moon, and this rich lunar phase rises in free-spirited Sagittarius on May 23rd, sprinkling some optimism into your goals and opening you up to new adventures. Probably.
Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign that loves to take risks and set its sights on distant horizons. As such, this moon’s energy is highly supportive of stepping out of your comfort zone, taking a leap of faith, and embracing new perspectives. When you manifest, look at your surroundings with fresh eyes. You’ll notice some opportunities you may have overlooked before. May’s full moon will help you break free from outdated beliefs you may have unknowingly held. These beliefs can shape the way you see the world and perceive your limitations, holding you back from your best. potential.
This Flower Moon also reminds us that the most beautiful flowers have deep roots. This Moon receives a motivational boost from the subterranean planet Pluto, which can encourage deep emotional unearthing. Additionally, benefic planets Venus and Jupiter will have their annual conjunction on the same day as the full moon, bringing an abundance of luck, opportunity, and magic to your love and relationship matters.
If you want to get in touch with your spiritual side and use May’s full moon for manifestation purposes, here are some simple rituals and activities you can try that will powerfully support your intentions.
Banish limiting beliefs
The Full Moon is rising in the fire sign Sagittarius, so harnessing the power of fire can help you heat up your manifestation and send it out into the universe. Light a candle to symbolize the beginning of the ritual and get some small slips of paper ready. On each item, write down something you are afraid of or something you want but feel is out of reach. Dig deep and be honest!
Once that’s done, celebrate this lucky lunar moment to dismantle those fears and limiting beliefs and replace them with optimistic ones. One by one, pick up a small piece of paper and say aloud a sentence that acknowledges that the opposite possibility could be true. For example, if you wrote, “I don’t think I’ll get the promotion I’ve been looking for,” you would say, “I’m going to get the promotion I’ve been looking for, or more.” This is your full moon mantra. Write each one down in a notebook, then safely burn the small pieces of paper in a fireproof dish to symbolically banish these limiting narratives and make space for hope.
Making Full Moon Flower Essence
Flower essences infuse water with the delicate, energetic, healing magic of different flowers. These gentle elixirs can be spritzed around the room, added to a mystical bath, or used in future moon rituals. This year is the annual Flower Moon, so it’s the perfect time to make your own and infuse your full moon intentions.
Making a traditional flower essence requires a few more steps, but you can make a simplified version using spring water, brandy or glycerin, and the flowers of your choice. Fill a large bowl with spring water and add the flower buds of your choice. Roses are symbols of love and compassion, jasmine is great for seduction and romance, and geraniums are great for releasing repressed emotions and having faith. Take the bowl outside and meditate for a few minutes on your intentions for this full moon, visualizing these manifestations seeping into the water. Leave the bowl for a few hours during the day or night of the full moon. Once that’s done, strain the flowers and fill the bottle halfway with the remaining water. Fill the other half of the bottle with brandy or glycerin, which acts as a preservative, and use the flower essence to remember your intentions.
manifest your dream lover
Thanks to the romantic conjunction of Venus of Love and Jupiter of Fortune, which occurs on the same day as the Full Moon, it’s the perfect time for love seekers to make their dream partner a reality. Put on a mesmerizing playlist of your favorite love songs, light a sensually scented candle, and write down all the qualities you want in your ideal relationship and partner. Rather than focusing your intentions on the person you’re lusting after, think in more general terms. For example, how you want the other person to feel, what physical characteristics you like, and other characteristics you find attractive. Today’s astrology brings good luck in love, so you never know when you’ll meet your perfect partner.
If you’re already in a relationship, this can be a great time to connect with your current partner and show signs of collaboration. Make a list of common goals in your relationship and discuss how you can support each other in pursuing your individual intentions. It’s a date night and a moon ritual all rolled into one.
