How to harness lunar magic for release and healing

There’s something undeniably magical about the Full Moon. That glowing orb in the sky feels like she’s calling us home—to ourselves, our emotions, and everything we’re ready to release.

Working with crystals under the Full Moon is one of my favourite ways to honour this powerful time. It’s a gentle, beautiful ritual that blends intention with the healing magic of Mother Earth. Whether you’re new to crystal grids or already smudging and charging your stones with every Moon phase, this guide is here to support you every step of the way.

Let’s dive in and create your Full Moon crystal grid together.

Why work with crystals during the Full Moon?

The Full Moon is a peak moment of energy—a time when emotions rise, shadows surface, and we’re gifted the perfect opportunity to let go of what no longer serves us. It’s also when the Moon illuminates everything we’re ready to heal or release.

Crystals naturally amplify energy. When we work with them during the Full Moon, they help us release old wounds, clear emotional blockages, soothe heightened emotions, deepen forgiveness, and align more fully with our true selves.

Setting up a crystal grid turns this release process into a sacred ritual—a visual, energetic reminder of your intention to heal, surrender, and create space for brighter things.

Choosing your crystals: What to use and why

When I first explored Full Moon grids, I instinctively felt drawn to white, soothing crystals—stones that felt like Moonlight itself. It just made sense. The Full Moon is bright, luminous, and reflective… so our crystal companions should carry that same soft but powerful energy.

Moonstone: the goddess of emotional healing

There’s a reason this stone is named for the Moon—it’s pure feminine energy. Known for its nurturing, calming presence, Moonstone invites us to embrace our emotional flow rather than fight it. During the Full Moon, when feelings can run wild, Moonstone smooths the jagged edges and reminds us that we’re whole, even in our messiest moments. It also whispers promises of success, love, and good fortune. Personally, Moonstone always feels like a deep breath to me—gentle, soft, but oh-so-powerful.

Apophyllite: lighten the emotional load

Apophyllite is like a little beam of spiritual light in your grid. This high-vibration crystal clears away heavy feelings—anxiety, grief, or anything weighing on your heart. If you tend to feel overly emotional or sensitive around the Full Moon (you’re not alone!), Apophyllite becomes your energetic cheerleader, lifting everyone up while amplifying the energy of the crystals around it.

Selenite: the angelic purifier

Named after the Moon goddess Selene, Selenite carries a luminous, ethereal quality. It brings peace, purity, and connection to higher realms. During Full Moon work, Selenite helps us call in our angels, guides, and higher self. It purifies your energy, cleanses your space, and fills your grid with soft, white light. If you ever feel overwhelmed by your own emotions or the collective energy around a Full Moon, Selenite is the ally you want.

Howlite: cool the fire of frustration

The Full Moon can stir up a whole range of emotions—joy, passion, sadness, and sometimes… good old-fashioned rage. That’s where Howlite steps in. This calming stone is a master at dissolving anger, frustration, and tension. It gently teaches patience, helping you express yourself with clarity rather than fire. If you’ve been holding on to grudges or old stories that hurt, Howlite helps you find your voice—calmly, compassionately, and with kindness.

Milky (Snowy) Quartz: return to wholeness

Milky Quartz, sometimes called Snowy Quartz, wraps you in divine feminine energy. It’s soft, nurturing, and deeply healing—like a warm blanket on a cold night. This stone helps cool emotional intensity and brings you back to yourself, whole and complete. It’s perfect for those Full Moons where everything feels too much—too loud, too emotional, too scattered. Milky Quartz gently reminds you that you are loved, supported, and safe.

How to set up your Full Moon crystal grid

Setting up your grid is simple, intuitive, and filled with intention. Here’s how I love to do it.

Step 1: Cleanse your crystals and space – Before you begin, use sage, incense, sound bowls, or even the Moonlight itself to cleanse your stones. Take a moment to clear your space—physically and energetically—and breathe deeply to centre yourself. Remember, you’re creating sacred space here. A little tip: Avoid water for cleansing, as some crystals (like Selenite) don’t love it!

Step 2: Choose your grid surface – Your grid can be as simple or elaborate as you like. A wooden board, a cloth, or even a printed sacred geometry design like a Sri Yantra works beautifully. Place your grid somewhere undisturbed, as you’ll leave it up until the next New Moon.

Step 3: Set your intention – Hold each crystal in your hands and whisper your intention to it. Speak from the heart—what do you truly want to release? What healing are you calling in? For the Full Moon, your intentions might sound like: “I release all that no longer serves me.” Or perhaps, “I let go of anger and invite peace.” Maybe even, “I forgive myself and others with love.”

Step 4: Lay out your grid – Place your generator crystal in the centre—Clear Quartz works beautifully here. Arrange your chosen crystals in a circle around the centre, working clockwise. Add four single-terminated Clear Quartz points in the four directions—north, south, east, and west. Point them inward if you’re working on personal release, or outward if you’re sending healing to the collective.

Step 5: Activate your grid – Now comes the magical part—activating your grid and setting your intention in motion. Close your eyes, breathe, and visualise your generator crystal radiating light. Use your finger or a crystal wand to connect the generator to each stone, moving clockwise. As you trace the connections, see your intentions flowing through the grid like streams of light. Finish by sweeping your hand around the outside to seal the energy. Optional incantation: “I charge this grid to hold my intentions for healing under this Full Moon. I forgive, I forgive, I forgive—in all directions of time. Only energies for the highest good remain in this space. I release what no longer serves me and call in peace. And so it is.”

How long should you leave your grid up?

I recommend leaving your grid up until just before the New Moon. This gives the energy time to fully integrate and continue working with you. When you’re ready to take it down, thank each crystal for its support, dismantle the grid in reverse order, and store your stones somewhere special until next time.

Your Full Moon ritual, your way

Creating a Full Moon crystal grid is more than a pretty arrangement of stones—it’s a living, breathing expression of your healing journey. Every time you glance at your grid, you’re reminded of what you’re releasing and the lighter, freer version of yourself you’re stepping into.