Ritual for a Full Moon

This is a rite that can be performed by one person or by several people who are used to working closely together and who are comfortable working with each other. The set up is simple and there isn't any need for fancy clothes or for an altar that has more than a few simple items that most of us have around.

Suggested items for the Altar:

1. A small table with a white or silver cloth to cover it.
   
2. Three candles, one white, one black, and one blue for healing.
   
3. An incense holder with rose or sage incense on it.
   
4. A small mirror to catch the reflection of the Full Moon.
   
5. A deck of Tarot Cards, for reading in the circle
   
6. A small vase with one flower in it to represent the Mother.

When the moon is at its fullest gather those who would like to work together and set comfortably at the altar table with your hands lightly touching. Take a few deep breaths and clear your thoughts.  Let the Mother be welcomed into the circle by each person who is attending.

State what work that needs to be done and ask for the members in the circle to address themselves to things that need to be done this night. Pull three cards for each person at the table and have the person to their right read these cards for this person. In this manner you will receive readings that are very fresh and that have a lot of truth for them.

When the time is right and all the work has been done close the circle and end the nights work. Share a glass of wine and some cakes to honor the Lord and the Lady of the Circle.

Keep the night's work fresh in your mind by keeping a working record each time and that way you can go back to it to keep track of the work you have done and when. Each rite usually has a theme to the general work and this changes as needed. Be flexible and let yourself enjoy the experience. Leave room for spontaneity invite someone to work with you and share what things you do.

Plan a quiet time to share coffee and cake or anything you might like, in order to allow a flow of conversation about the work that has been done. Find out how each person felt during the work and if they might like to change something the next time. If you are working with a structured group that allows a change in the person who is crafting the main power for the ceremony, try taking turns for each person to lead. It is a learning experience believe me.