37 Full Moon Affirmations For Embracing Change

Full moon affirmations empower you to let go of the things that don't serve you, so you can embrace the things that do. They are potent reminders that life's inevitable cycles of change, though sometimes challenging, are always in tune with nature.

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• What Are The Phases Of The Moon?
• How Does The Full Moon Affect Us?
• Full Moon Affirmations
• Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there anything that's inspired more poetry, art and music than the Moon? For millennia "La Luna " has stirred our curiosity and inspired our awe.

Could this be because the Moon's gravitational pull controls the rhythms and cycles of global tides? In fact, the tides are higher when the Moon is full.

Is it because the magical luminosity of the full Moon in the dark of night has inspired centuries of lovers with its romantic glow? Or, is it because humans and animals seem to exhibit unusual behavior under the influence of its light? It's even been speculated that the moon controls the female menstrual cycle.

Whatever the reason, the Moon remains an object of mystery and intrigue that has given birth to numerous rituals that celebrate its phases.

In this article we'll be discussing one such full moon ritual - full moon affirmations. These are simply statements, that when repeated with conviction, honor our own internal cycles. Mark you calendar with the dates of the full moon and enjoy this beautiful ritual.

Like the Moon, we are do not remain constant. Could it be, as an anonymous social media poster speculated, "that just like the Moon, we must go through phases of emptiness to feel full again"?

We are all like the bright Moon; we still have our darker side.

Kahlil Gibran

What Are The Phases Of The Moon?

So, how does it all work? What exactly are the phases of the Moon?

Above you'll see an image (courtesy of NASA) that shows the phases the Moon goes through in one calendar month, as observed from the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth. This is called the lunar cycle.

At first it might seem complex, but it's really very simple. Take a look at the Earth in the center of the diagram below. Note that the dotted lines represent your line of vision from the Northern Hemisphere to the Moon. The portion that is sunlit changes in relation to the Moon's position around the Earth, and Earth's position relative to the Sun. Each of the 4 major phases ( new moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter) lasts approximately 7.4 days.

If you're interested in knowing what phase the Moon is currently in (from the Northern Hemisphere) you can check out NASA's current moon phase calculator, where they update the current phase of the moon daily. You can also keep track of the phases of the moon with the app "My Moon Phases," available for Android and Apple devices.

It is no secret that the Moon has no light of her own but is, as it were, a mirror, receiving brightness from the influence of the Sun.

Vitruvius

How Does The Full Moon Affect Us?

Now that we understand the lunar cycle, how do various phases of the Moon affect us? In this article, we'll be talking specifically about the full moon phase.

In astrological terms, the full moon occurs when the Moon is directly opposite the Sun, with the Earth in between. From the perspective of the Earth, the Moon is no longer in shadow; it's fully illuminated. It's been widely speculated that this polarity creates a certain tension that can unsettle emotions.

The association between lunar cycles and human affairs has persisted from ancient times to present day. Known as the "lunar effect", the Moon's influence on human behavior has been pondered since ancient times.

Aristotle and the Roman historian Pliny the Elder both suggested that the brain, being the moistest organ in the body, was most susceptible to the influence of the Moon. And, today we still draw correlations between moments of madness and the presence of the full moon.

Wherever you stand on the "lunar effect," honoring the forever changing cycles of the Moon through ritual is one way to honor your own ever changing internal landscape.

Escape from the black cloud that surrounds you. Then you will see your own light as radiant as the full moon.

Rumi

Full Moon Affirmations

For more information on how to use affirmations effectively, have a look at affirmations for self love or 63 spiritual affirmations. If you'd like to put a specific focus on letting for of the old, and embracing the new, have a look at these affirmations for letting go.

1. I am not afraid to let go of that which does not serve my highest good.
2. I compassionately release the old to make room for the new.
3. As I breathe, I feel one with all of life.
4. It's safe for me to let go of the past.
5. I embrace change.
6. I release my attachment to outcomes as I enjoy this present moment fully.
7. I honor and respect the season of life that I'm in.
8. I give my energy and time to people who respect me; It's ok to say no to people who don't.
9. I embrace my need for downtime. It's OK to not always be busy.
10. Every ending is the opportunity for a new beginning.
11. I let go of the past to step forward into a brighter future.
12. Letting go doesn't diminish my past experiences and what they meant to me.
13. By forgiving myself, I am practicing patience.
14. It's OK to start over.
15. I have everything I need to move forward.
16. I always make choices that align with my highest good.
17. I am thankful to my past self for bringing me this far.
18. I trust the timing of my life.
19. I don't dwell on my past mistakes. They have taught me important lessons.
20. I don't waste my time stressing about my past.
21. I reclaim all of my energy from the past.
22. I don't let fear dictate my outlook on life.
23. I trust the timing of my life
24. I am open to all the new things life has to offer me.
25. I am not defined by my past.
26. My life is right where I want it to be.
27. I learned the lessons, and I'm now ready to let go with gratitude.
28. My happiness is more important than my resentments. I forgive and let go.
29. I let go of control and go with the flow.
30. I trust my intuition.
31. Everything I need already exists within me.
32. As I forgive myself, it becomes easier to forgive others.
33. I let go so that I can grow.
34. I accept that others may not agree with me.
35. I don't need anyone's permission to let go of that which doesn't serve my highest good.
36. Breathe in strength, breathe out fear.
37. I welcome this new chapter of my life and am grateful for everything that brought me to where I am today.

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