I wrote this to be used as a full moon ritual. I wanted something to do when you wanted revenge, but wanted to understand that inorder to not bring negative energy to us, we release it. We acknowledge that happened and do not pretend that we were not hurt.
It will allow you to take an action rooted in self-love.
Let us start with a deep breath. At whatever pace feels natural to you. Listen to your body as we have been letting go of anger, hurt, frustration, doubt and fear.
If you can, sit outside on the ground. If you can’t, try to open a window. Reflect on the air. Take a moment to pause. What do you hear? What do you smell? What is behind your eyes.
For millennia, the moon has been a grounding force. For women, our bodies move in sync with the moon. Our cycles that bring forth life often coincide directly with moon cycles. The tides of the moon connect with the tides in our bodies. We dance with the faeries in the moonlight and create offerings for protection and a new beginning when the cycle begins again.
The cycles of the moon are a constant reminder that we are tied galaxies. That our small time here is a such a part of something we often forget to take the time to wonder what could be possible. The cycles remind us that we have purpose and time and that we too at times need to step away so we can come back full of light shining and bringing effects out of the darkness. It is also a reminder that the darkness is necessary to allow for reflection. The moon is a monthly reminder to us that if God makes the moon rest, why can’t we?
A full moon brings release. Manifestation. Fertility. We create things in the new moon – moon water, charging and clearing our crystals.
“For centuries, Black communities, especially those rooted in West African and diasporic traditions, have honored the moon’s cycles in ritual and daily life. Lunar energy shaped how our ancestors planted crops, set intentions, cleansed energy and called in protection. The new moon was a time for visioning. The full moon, a moment to release. These weren’t just traditions—they were practices of survival, healing and liberation. And they still are.” – Stephanie Long
Let us create a space to acknowledge those who have offered destruction instead of support. Harm disguised as hope. Abuse instead of affirmations.
Light a fire – a firepit, a fireplace, or even a candle.
Write their names down. If you want to speak, you may do so.
Today, we use the cleansing power of fire to extinguish the names of those who have wronged us.
Under this full moon we release karmic wheel of justice to treat them with the same intention as they had when they did us harm. We wish them to manifest the life they deserve until they acknowledge and atone for the violence and destruction. Today, with this flame, may it light a path in them that reflects their own actions in their own lives until they have the courage to be different.
My we call on God as we know them to remind us that in the letting go the battle becomes theirs and theirs alone. We do not need to seek retribution as it is already called forth in how they choose to live their lives. Tonight, we let go.
As we release to the universe and the stars in the Milky Way, may we invite in something new. May this lunar energy allow us to become our own avengers. May we invite in the boundaries we need. May we invite in the people we need to walk with along this journey. May we invite in the safety we need so we can breathe out. May we invite in what we named when we decided to no longer be a martyr.
May our prayer be of continued protection, not one of enduring to wait.
Take a moment to pray, and say thank you for the ability to do this ritual.
Now that we have given over the charge of justice to the universe, let us take care of ourselves.
Water and the full moon go together like cornbread and collards. Some ideas are to take the mineral water and charge it. You can also put it outside your room to collect negative energy and then dump it far away. You can dance Shout. Move your body. Play music. Get back in the mineral water. Do something to ground yourself.
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