Full Moon: Meaning & Rituals

Full Moon

The full moon is the peak of the cycle — the most powerful time for most magic. It's for celebration, gratitude, charging, divination and love, and for seeing clearly what the month has brought.

What the full moon looks like

The Earth sits between the Sun and the moon, so the whole face is lit. It rises at sunset and sets at sunrise.

Full Moon rituals & magic

  • Charging crystals, tools and moon water
  • Divination, tarot and psychic work
  • Love and self-love spells
  • Gratitude rituals and esbat celebrations

Best avoided: Little — but emotions run high, so it's not ideal for decisions made in anger.

Next full moon dates

  • Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 14:54 UTC — moon in Gemini
  • Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 01:28 UTC — moon in Cancer
  • Friday, January 22, 2027 at 12:17 UTC — moon in Leo
  • Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 23:24 UTC — moon in Virgo

Times are in UTC. See the full moon calendar.

Crystals for the full moon

Herbs for the full moon

Candles & spells