Soul Sessions: The Power of the Full Moon with Oracle Card Readings

The full moon isn’t just a celestial spectacle—it’s a cosmic invitation to release, heal, and realign. For centuries, cultures have honored this phase for its ability to:

  • Illuminate the subconscious: Secrets, fears, and repressed emotions surface, offering clarity.
  • Amplify closure: Let go of relationships, habits, or mindsets that drain your energy.
  • Enhance intuition: The sun-moon opposition sharpens psychic receptivity, making it ideal for divination.

Pro Tip for Eclipses: Full moon eclipses magnify this energy, impacting your life for six months (vs. the standard 30-day cycle). Use this ritual during eclipses to address long-term cycles.

Preparing Your Sacred Space: A Ritual Blueprint

Timing is Everything

  • Check the exact full moon time for your time zone (use apps like Time Nomad or The Moon).
  • Perform your ritual within 24 hours post-peak—energy is strongest then.

Create a Sensory Sanctuary

  1. Clean Energy: Smudge with sage or palo santo. No tools? Visualize white light purifying the space.
  2. Crystals: Moonstone (intuition), selenite (clarity), or black tourmaline (protection).
  3. Sound: Play theta wave music or Tibetan singing bowls to deepen focus.
  4. Journal: Keep it nearby for reflections. Amanda swears by Moleskine or Leuchtturm notebooks.

Cleanse Your Deck

  • Moonlight Bath: Leave cards on a windowsill overnight.

Breathwork: Hold the deck to your heart, breathe deeply, and say: “I invite wisdom from my highest self. Clear all stagnant energy from these cards.”

The 4-Card Full Moon Spread: A Journey from Shadow to Light

Amanda’s signature spread, refined over a decade, targets revelation, release, action, and healing.

1. Card 1: Hidden Truths

Question: “What subconscious pattern or truth is ready to be revealed?”
Interpretation Tips:

  • If reversed, ask: “Why have I resisted seeing this?”
  • Example Pull: Slow and Steady (Reversed) – A nudge to pause impulsivity.
    Journal Prompt:
    “Where am I rushing growth? How can I trust divine timing this month?”

2. Card 2: Release & Boundaries

Question: “What habit, relationship, or belief must I release to evolve?”
Interpretation Tips:

  • Note imagery (e.g., chains =束缚, water = emotional flow).
  • Example Pull: Field of Dreams (Reversed) – Are your goals truly yours?
    Journal Prompt:
    “What societal or familial ‘shoulds’ am I clinging to? What would my soul choose instead?”

3. Card 3: Your Superpower

Question: “What strength will guide me through this lunar cycle?”
Interpretation Tips:

  • Link it to Card 1. Example: If Card 1 says slow down, this card might reveal patience.
  • Example Pull: Movement – Take small, consistent steps.
    Journal Prompt:
    “How can I apply this strength daily? What’s one micro-action I’ll commit to?”

4. Card 4: Healing Outcome

Question: “What transformation awaits if I embrace this work?”
Interpretation Tips:

  • If positive, celebrate! If challenging, ask: “What lesson is disguised here?”
  • Example Pull: Heal the Ouch (Reversed) – Forgive past wounds to unlock freedom.
    Journal Prompt:
    “What old story must I rewrite to claim this healing? Write a forgiveness letter (burn it after).”

Anchor Your Practice: Place your most resonant card (e.g., Slow and Steady) on your altar or phone wallpaper as a mantra.

Journaling Deep Dive: From Reflection to Action

Amanda’s ritual isn’t complete without stream-of-consciousness writing. Try these prompts post-spread:

  1. Pattern Tracking:
    “When have I seen this theme (e.g., rushing) in my life? What changed when I slowed down?”
  2. Shadow Work:
    “What part of me feels ashamed/afraid of this revelation? How can I compassionately parent that part?”
  3. Gratitude:
    “What’s one thing I’m ready to thank and release? (e.g., a job that taught resilience but no longer fits).”

Pro Tip: Revisit your journal entries at the next full moon. Notice patterns and celebrate growth!

Amanda’s Toolkit: Decks, Rituals & Eclipse Hacks

Top Oracle/Tarot Decks for Full Moon Work

  1. The Enchanted Map Oracle (Colette Baron-Reid): Ideal for life path clarity.
  2. Sacred Rebels Oracle (Alana Fairchild): Challenges conformity and sparks authenticity.
  3. Shadowscapes Tarot: Visually stunning for shadow work.

Ritual Add-Ons

  • Fire Ceremony: Write what you’re releasing on bay leaf, burn it safely.
  • Moon Water: Charge water under the full moon, add to baths or sprays.
  • Group Rituals: Host a virtual circle—share card pulls and intentions.

Eclipse-Specific Tips

  • 6-Month Lens: Ask, “How will this release impact my life in 6 months?”

Gentleness: Eclipses can be intense. Pair your ritual with calming herbs (chamomile, lavender).

Why Consistency Transforms Your Spiritual Growth

Since 2013, Amanda’s bi-weekly moon rituals have helped her:

  • Navigate Grief: A reversed Death card during a loss taught to surrender.
  • Career Pivots: The Jump card pushed her to launch Soul Sessions.
  • Relationship Healing: Forgiveness cards guided reconciliation with family.

Your 30-Day Checklist

  • 🌑 New Moon: Set intentions (Part 2 of this series!).
  • 🌕 Full Moon: Reflect, release, and journal.
  • 📅 Track Astrology: Note the moon’s zodiac sign (e.g., Scorpio moons deepen emotional work).

Additional Resources:

EMAIL: Send us your feedback: Podcast@SoulSessions.me

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BLOG: Moon Phases, Tarot & Oracle: Unlocking Intuition & Spiritual Growth

BLOG: Harnessing The Full Moon in Astrology

FREE GUIDE: Full Moon Ceremony

The Enchanted Map Oracle Deck by Colette Baron-Reid

Sacred Rebels Oracle Deck by Alana Fairchild

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