| In Wicca, the Goddess is considered as the Universal | | | | Crescented-One, |
| Mother. She is the source of fertility, endless wisdom | | | | Shadow maker and shadow breaker; |
| and loving care. The three aspects of the Goddess, as | | | | Revealer of mysteries past and present; |
| the Maiden, Mother and Crone are symbolized by the | | | | Puller of seas and ruler of women; |
| three phases of the Moon. | | | | All-wise Lunar Mother, |
| We celebrate the Full Moon as well as the changing of | | | | I greet Your celestial jewel |
| the seasons. The Wiccan religious calendar contains 13 | | | | At the waxing of its powers |
| Full Moon celebrations and eight Sabbats of power. | | | | With a rite in Your honor. |
| The monthly cycles of the Moon have a great impact | | | | I pray by the Moon, |
| on religious ceremonies as they are usually conducted | | | | I pray by the Moon, |
| in the light of the Moon. | | | | I pray by the Moon. |
| Many practitioners prepare a ritual bath before the | | | | Repeat the last line "I pray by the Moon" for as long as |
| ceremony. Jasmine, mint, chamomile, lily, rose or vanilla | | | | you will. Imagine the Moon Goddess in all her splendor, |
| oils are used. | | | | The full Moon is believed to be the time for magick of |
| The Full Moon Rite is performed at night, with an altar | | | | all types when the energy of the surroundings has the |
| created in full view of the moon. In accordance with | | | | highest potential and all positive spells cast will be |
| the color and shine of the moon, crescents, silver items, | | | | realized. |
| white flowers and other symbols of the moon may be | | | | Full Moon days are also believed to enhance |
| added to the altar for this occasion. Sometimes a | | | | meditation, mirror magick and psychic rituals. Gazing at |
| quartz crystal sphere is also included. This may be | | | | the water in the cauldron or using the quartz crystal |
| replaced by a cauldron full of water with a piece of | | | | for scrying can be very effective under the full Moon |
| silver coin dropped into it. Also verify that the reflection | | | | ambience. Say: |
| of the moon can be seen in the water. | | | | Tides that sway and tides that flow; |
| Light the candles and incense. Cast the sacred circle. | | | | As above, so below |
| Invoke the Goddess and | | | | The moon once small, now fully seen |
| God and gaze at the Moon. Allow your body to | | | | In this bowl, my future bring. |
| absorb the energy from the loving and powerful | | | | See what movement, shapes, or images appear in the |
| cosmic entity. Say these words aloud: | | | | light that dances on the water. Clockwise movement |
| Wondrous Lady of the Moon | | | | predicts blessings to come in the next month. |
| You who greets the dusk with silvered kisses; | | | | Counterclockwise swirling signifies the need for care. |
| Mistress of the night and of al magics, | | | | Food that is used in these celebrations includes |
| Who rides the clouds in blackened skies? | | | | Lemonade, milk or white wine. |
| And spills light upon the cold Earth; | | | | Crescent cakes are also passed among the people |
| O Lunar Goddess, | | | | gathering to attend this celebration. |