Full Flower Moon: Ritual and Correspondences

May’s Full Flower Moon is scheduled for May 23, 2024 and offers you the opportunity to step into your full potential. Like, the flowers and plants that are in bloom now that we’re in the dreamy space between Beltane and Litha, the Summer Solstice, this is your time to grow as well.

Full Moon rituals and correspondences for the Flower Moon are related to abundance, growth, and transformation. In 2024, the Flower Moon is in Sagittarius, so it’s extra energized with that adventurous, risk-taking spirit of the archer.

As we approach the Esbat, consider where your arrow’s aim is set when it comes to your dreams and goals. And, where in your life you can make changes to make your heart feel more alive and free. Or, where you should go on your next vacation. After all, Sagittarius does love to travel.

Why Is May’s Moon Called the Flower Moon?

We call it the Flower Moon because this is the translation of the name that some Indigenous American tribes call this Moon. The name comes from the fact that in the Northern Hemisphere, many flowers are in their full, showy bloom during the month as we head into Summer.

There are other names for May’s Moon, though. As you look through them, you’ll notice a theme of joy, growth, or transformation in each. They also indicate warmer weather is coming.

May’s Full Moon is also known as:

• Budding Moon (Ojibwe)
• Dancing Moon (Tunica)
• Snake Moon (Catawba)
• Planting Moon (Mahican)
• Egg Laying Moon (Cree)
• Milk Moon (Old English)

When is the Flower Moon in 2024?

The 2024 Flower Moon will be at peak fullness at 9:53 AM ET and 6:53 AM PT and will be in Sagittarius.

If you are located in another time zone, it will be full at 13:53 UTC.

The next Flower Moon will be on May 12, 2025 in Scorpio.

What Does the Flower Moon Mean Spiritually?

The Flower Moon, like all full moons, has a powerful influence. This month is teeming with life and growth. It’s the time to start anew, embrace positive experiences, and let go of old beliefs that are holding you back.

Spiritually, the Flower Moon is a period of blossoming and awakening. It serves as a reminder to appreciate the world’s beauty, practice patience as plants transition from buds to flowers (and we do too), and nurture new beginnings. Embrace the journey ahead with grace, gentleness, and hope.

Beltane, celebrated on May 1st, signified a turning point into the brighter half of the year. The Summer Solstice is just weeks way. And, for Wiccans and some other pagans, this Esbat is the time when the Lord and Lady are celebrating their Divine Union and frolicking through the fields, causing flowers to bloom.

The energy of the Flower Full Moon is all about:

• Growth
• Abundance
• Playfulness
• Joy
• Passion
• Creativity

Full Flower Moon Correspondences

If you are looking to decorate your altar or create a spell jar for the Full Moon, here are some of the flowers, colors, and deities that correspond with this Moon and the month of May. You may also incorporate them into your Full Moon ritual.

• Colors: Red, pink, green
• Gods and Goddesses: Maia, Flora, Dionysus, Venus, Aphrodite, Mercury
• Plants: Mugwort, lavender, honeysuckle, rose, elderflower
• Crystals: Rose quartz, emerald, moonstone, aventurine

If you feel called to do so, also consider adding elements that connect to Sagittarius or Jupiter to your altar, such as the Temperance card, cinnamon, or dandelions.

What Kind of Magic Should I Do In My Full Moon Ritual?

In 2024, the Flower Full Moon is in Sagittarius. And, Sagittarius is connected to the planet of growth and expansion. Full Moons are always a good time for letting go of anything that no longer serves you and embracing what comes with the New Moon.

This month, you’re encouraged to leave your comfort zone, and all the heaviness associated with winter, behind. It’s the perfect time for candle magic (Sagittarius is a fire sign), spells and rituals connected to self love, beauty, nature, or romance.

You can also create Moon water that contains this energy by setting a bowl out with water where the light of the Moon will pass over it during the night. Once gathered, use this in rituals, spells, baths, or to anoint yourself.

Finally, the Flower Moon is a good time for journaling and magic that allows you to release your limiting beliefs holding you back from reaching your highest potential.

Journal Prompts for the Full Moon

1. Where is your focus? Do you need to adjust your aim?
2. What comfort zone have you outgrown?
3. What are you seeking to understand?
4. What do you wish to let go of?
5. Where would you like to cultivate more abundance in your life?
6. What lights you up? How can you bring more of this into your life?

Simple Full Moon Ritual for the Flower Moon

1. Meditate or take a ritual bath to center and focus your energy on your intention. The Flower Moon is a great one for a luxurious bath using some of the flowers listed above, such as lavender and rose.
2. Cleanse the space using smoke from your preferred cleansing herb. Move the smoke around your altar in a clockwise manner. You may also create a circle using salt or flowers. Create the circle in a clockwise fashion.
3. If you wish to charge Moon water, place water on your altar or where it will be bathed in the Moon’s light. Place any crystals you want to charge on your altar or where they will be under the moonlight.
4. Light the candles on your altar.
5. Use the journal prompts above or begin to journal about what you wish to let go of this Full Moon on one page. Write about what you wish to bring in on another. Do not judge yourself, simply let your intuition and higher self guide you. If you feel scattered, take a break to bring your focus back to your breath. Breathe slowly and mindfully, then begin again.
6. If you feel compelled to do so, you may burn the page containing what you wish to release. Do so in a fireproof bowl.
7. Stay in the calm, focused energy as long as desire, then thank the Moon, any deities you’ve worked with. In doing so, you will close the circle. If you have created a physical circle, remove it slowly and with intention in a counterclockwise fashion.