Working with the Moon as an archetype: full moon journal prompts and reflections
Cycles and seasons. Working with the Moon as an archetype, full moon journal prompts and reflections
As I write this, today is a full moon. In the last few months, I’ve started being more intentional about gathering in community around significant points in the year.
The lives of our ancestors would have been intertwined with the cycles of nature. Their survival relied on their deep understanding of the natural world - knowing when to sow seeds, when to reap the harvest, and when animals migrated or went through life cycles. I talk more about cyclical living here.
Honouring cycles and seasons helps me to feel connected to nature and more attuned with the way my energy ebbs and flows. I also follow the cycles of the moon. This can be thought of in spiritual terms and we can connect with the moon’s energy, but if that doesn’t align with your beliefs, you can also work with this cycle as an archetype.
The full moon archetype embodies the culmination of cycles, the height of illumination, and the balance between light and dark.
The full moon can also represents the embodiment of the feminine energy, which we all have within us, irrespective of gender. When exploring the archetypal energy of the full moon, we think of it as a mirror, illuminating areas of our lives that may be hidden or in shadow, and bringing them to our conscious awareness for integration and healing. How do we go about this? I’ve included some journal or reflective prompts below, along with a playlist that can support you to connect with these themes.
On an energetic level, the full moon energy is thought to amplify our emotions and intuition, providing an opportunity to delve into our inner landscape and explore our deepest desires, fears, and dreams.
Working with the archetypal energy of the full moon can support us to explore this, while allowing us to connect with our inner wisdom, access our intuition, and align with the cycles of nature and the rhythms of our own lives.
Full moon prompts for journalling and reflection
Reflect on the current cycle in your life that is reaching its culmination, like a project, relationship, or personal goal. Write about the progress you have made, the lessons you have learned, and what you have achieved. How does the archetypal energy of the full moon resonate with this particular cycle? How can you honour and celebrate completion of the cycle?
Dive into your emotions and intuition by journaling about your feelings and experiences during the time leading up to the full moon. What emotions have been amplified? Have there been any unresolved issues or patterns that have come to the surface? How can you harness this knowing and what do you need to release?
Explore the ideas of balance . What areas of your life feel in balance, and what feels out of balance? How can you use the energy of the full moon archetype to bring equilibrium to these areas?
Remember, journaling is a deeply personal practice, and there are no right or wrong answers. Allow yourself to explore and express your thoughts and feelings authentically, and let the energy of the full moon archetype guide you in your self-reflection and personal growth journey. You’ll find a full moon playlist below to support this process.
