We will be entering a new lunar phase this week; the full moon. The Full Flower Moon in Sagittarius graces the skies amidst the vibrant blossoms of spring and right before the heat and activity of summer. This month in May we find the full moon in the adventurous, expansive, visionary, idealistic and freeing sign of Sagittarius. Unlike the New Moon, which is about starting something new, the Full Moon is about reflecting on what we planted almost six months ago now, and how it’s coming to fruition. It urges us to consider what’s next. You’re being pushed to pursue a LEAP of faith. Take a moment to get in touch with your true, deepest desires, and give yourself permission to dream bigger than you ever have. It’s a great time to reassess the year and see if your actions still align with your intentions.

The fullness of this sagittarius moon encourages us to pause and appreciate the moment as it is. It urges us to stop and smell the flowers blooming now around us. Sagittarius, is a sign ruled by Jupiter, which amplifies its adventurous spirit, quest for knowledge, and desire for truth. And this Sagittarius full moon on May 23, 2024; specifically urges you to connect with your inner voice and start living with more authenticity and truth to allow expansion and true freedom.

We spend much of our time “what if-ing” ourselves and envisioning the worst-case scenario; but during a sagittarius full moon your mind will start considering all the possibilities of a situation rather than just focusing on the potential roadblocks. The full Moon in Sagittarius has the power to help you understand which fears need to stay and which ones should go. Full moon’s always bring added illumination so pay attention to any breakthroughs you have around what’s stopped you moving forward with your plans. Full moons are also about release, so whatever has been stopping you from taking the leap, it’s time to kick it to the curb.

Let me show you in this post the flames of the full moon in the fire sign sagittarius. And how to connect to this adventurous, expansive, visionary, idealistic and freeing energy. You can use it to harness the most potent energy for us to release fears, find hidden truths, and manifest a life full of happiness, knowledge, and adventure today!

First, What is the Full Moon

Over the centuries, the Moon has played a significant role in different cultures and traditions. The full moon simply put is when the moon is completely illuminated in the sky and it has reached it’s peak in this lunar cycle in the sky. When the moon is completely illuminated it’s time for all to reach full expression. The full moon is the most powerful and potent time of the entire lunar cycle.

A full moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact opposite positions in the Zodiac (called an opposition). The full moon greatly affects humans and it’s no wonder it does because, there’s a scientific reason for this – we are made up of 60% or more of water. Full Moons are the peak point of the lunar cycle: at this time of the month, the light of the Sun is fully illuminating the Moon, and the luminaries are exactly opposing one another from our perspective on Earth. This potent alignment offers us opportunities to gain more awareness about what is moving in our inner and emotional world, and information previously uncertain or hidden could be revealed at this time.

With the moon being fully illuminated it creates this portal to some of the most potent energy to connect to for us to manifest our desires and dream life. This portal creates a connection to our peak creative energy and the deep seated creative passions we all have within us. This creative energy and power is the energy we need to actually do and create the things and lifestyle we need to manifest what we desire. With the new moon phase being about planting the seeds of what you want to manifest, the full moon is about actually doing the work and moving the energy to make your manifesting happen. The full moon allows you to bridge the connection between these energies and themes and bring them into your life while reminding you how important it is to have them in your life not only when the moon is illuminated in the sky for you to see.

There are so many ways to work with the full moon, to learn more about the basics of working with the full moon energy check out my blog post here. But, remember each full moon will be slightly different and have different practices to add and different ways to do it based on which zodiac sign the full moon is currently in at the time.

So, Who Is Sagittarius?

Sagittarius, represented by the Archer, is known for its optimistic, enthusiastic, and adventurous spirit. Sagittarius is represented by the symbol of the archer, who aims far, and the mythological creature, centaur, who is half man and half horse. It bridges the gap between the Earth and Heaven because the centaur is the learned healer whose higher intelligence forms a bridge between Earth and Heaven. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign ruled by Jupiter, the planet of expansion and abundance, Sagittarius brings the energy of growth, exploration, and optimism into everything it touches.

As the mutable (adaptable) Fire sign of the Zodiac, Sagittarius rules over communication, action, and passion. Fire is all about passion and inner motivation, and Sagittarius sparks that inner drive within us to learn, experience, grow and inspire. It can be a good time to pick back up an old idea, an old big plan, or to reconnect with the big picture in ways we have before. This can be a good time to redo and revise.

Sagittarius was the one who would leave the zodiac, and wander far to obtain new wisdom, and perspective to bring back and teach others what they learned. They are driven by a constant search for knowledge, wisdom, and the meaning of life.They are the natural students and teachers of life. Purpose is a big theme for Sagittarius. It is not only about obtaining knowledge, it is about understanding the purpose of what life even means. Because of this, during the Full Moon, we are being called to release any limiting beliefs in regards to our purpose in life. Possibly even redefine what purpose means for us.

Sagittarius energy:

• Encourages personal growth and development
• Fosters open-mindedness and embrace new perspectives
• Enhances intuition and insights during meditation practices
• Promotes a search for higher meaning and purpose
• Amplifies courage and boldness in pursuing goals and aspirations
• Fosters a sense of freedom and independence

Sagittarius The Happy Sign

Sagittarius is the happy sign, the sign of opportunity and expansion, and wants to get out into the world and have new experiences. The Sagittarius Full Moon is a more optimistic Full Moon since Sagittarius is the happy sign. Full Moons tend to be emotional, but Sagittarius Full Moons don’t want to dwell on that. During a Sagittarius full moon we don’t want to deal with anything too serious, we are ready for a break after the few previous moons before this one. The sagittarius full moon, also opens up the door to believing the best can happen for us and too us.

Sagittarius The Sign To Celebrate Our Successes

The Sagittarius full Moon also wants us to dream bigger in our own lives, through celebrating how far we’ve already come. This full Moon in Sagittarius reminds us to celebrate and feel proud of our achievements, both past and current, in order to keep believing in our successes still to come.This Sagittarius Full Moon wants to help us anchor into that sense of positivity and possibility for ourselves and the world at large.

Full Moons are also times of release, and letting go, so that we can create the space for more of what we truly want. This Sagittarius full Moon urges us to release anything keeping us from feeling proud of and celebrating ourselves, along with limited beliefs around our own potential. So if you’re noticing any (old) negative self-thought patterns arising around this full Moon, please know this is the illumination to release it all and break that pattern.

Sagittarius The Sign Of Adventure

A Sagittarius full Moon will renew your sense of adventure, and you could have the desire to start something new up during this time. Sagittarius loves the idea of traveling and expanding their horizon. This can be something physical like traveling to a faraway place, or taking their mind on a trip with an education pursuit. The energy of Sagittarius is very expansive, free, and visionary. Cast your mind back and check in with any dreams you’ve had percolating to travel, learn or begin a new adventure.

Sagittarius The Ruler Of Higher Learning

Sagittarius is ruler of higher learning, so we can finish a course of study, and can be more passionate about learning, teaching, writing, and speaking. Sagittarius is the thinking sign associated with the quest for freedom from all restriction as well as idealism, religion and philosophy. At the highest level, Sagittarius is concerned with understanding, perception, and mental activity in the service of their high ideals for the benefit of mankind.

Sagittarius Ruler Of Our Beliefs

Sagittarius rules our beliefs, so we can be more passionate about what we believe in and stand up for ourselves and others. The Sagittarius full moon tells us now is the time for deep reflection and personal growth. It’s also a moment to ponder the stories we’ve been telling ourselves about who we are and the world we live in. The sagittarius full moon signals to us that some of our philosophies and beliefs may need revisiting. During the full moon in Sagittarius, the moon illuminates hidden truths, creating space for self-discovery which can allow our beliefs to either deepen or to shift and change. The full moon in Sagittarius, is the perfect time to rethink the beliefs and philosophies passed down by older generations and see how you might want to do things differently. It’s also a moment to ponder the stories we’ve been telling ourselves about who we are and the world we live in.

Themes Of Sagittarius

We have talked a lot about who sagittarius is and how sagittarius can affect you and benefit you. Now let’s list all the topics to consider that correspond to the full Moon in Sagittarius. Keep in mind that the full Moon relates to the continuation of your journey to manifest your desires and dreams. To release all the things that no longer serve us and create blockage to our manifesting. It is the time to really truly nurture the seeds of intention you had planted during the new moon so, they can bloom and thrive. So, try and have any of your workings based on these topics be grounded in those seeds of intention you had planted on the new moon.

• Expansion
• Freedom
• Education
• Independence
• Travel
• Adventure
• Optimism
• Athleticism
• Humor
• Spontaneity
• Intelligence
• Enthusiasm
• Honesty
• Exploration
• The Outdoors
• Searching
• Questioning
• Restlessness
• Ambition
• Generosity
• Challenges
• Higher Learning
• Entertainment
• Congeniality

Things To Look Out For With Sagittarius

Since Sagittarius is the sign that rules our beliefs and we can get really passionate about that. This can lead to fights if we don’t keep an open mind with others in our lives. So, we need to make sure we’re listening properly. If we are, this can improve communications and we can feel more understood. With sagittarius also being the happy sign of the zodiac we need to be careful that we don’t get too lost in feeling happy that we choose to not face reality and end up making situations worse than they need to be.

Sagittarius And Its Connection To Chiron

In astrology, the Sagittarius sign is represented by a centaur named Chiron holding a bow and arrow. Because of this, It is also sometimes called the archer sign.

First, what is a Centaur? Centaur’s were creatures in Greek Mythology that had the upper body of a human man and the lower body, including all four hooves, of a horse. Many Centaurs were wild and boisterous creatures known to allow their animal nature to have control. The Centaur is a great representation for Sagittarius because of it’s balance between the passionate, wild animal nature and the soul searching, purpose driven nature of humans. The most famous Centaur Chiron, from later Greek Mythology, was known to be a wise man and a healer. In Greek Mythology, it was Chiron who taught humanity the constellations. That’s huge. Chiron is our celestial teacher. On top of that, Many well known Greek gods and goddesses looked to him for spiritual advice, all of this is why he became associated with the sign Sagittarius. To learn more about his tragic story from beginning to end, who he is, and how the wounded healer can help you heal; you can read about him in my previous blog post here.

The Flower Moon

The May full moon is also called the Flower Moon for pretty obvious reasons. As we make our way towards summer, the trees and bushes seem to overflow with blooms. The name comes from the Algonquin tribes of what is now the northeastern United States, who called it the Flower Moon because of the abundant flowers that bloom at this time of year. While all full moons can be a time of great potential and magic, witches and spiritual teachers around the world often cite the Full Flower Moon as one of the most powerful. As Mother Earth is now in full spring bloom, this is a potent time for manifestation, intention setting, and new possibilities.

Sagittarius And Duality

Since, I am a grey witch every single energy I work with I look for the duality in that energy and how I can connect to it. This includes the full moon and the energy of the zodiac sign it currently is in. First, the full moon itself is all about duality as it is another time of transformation, transition, and rebirth. During this time we are pushed into a liminal space that forces us to look at the things, people, and places that have been obstacles or holding us back. This can be a thing of beauty and hope as well as a thing of pain and darkness which forces us into duality. Second, the energy of Sagittarius many would think is all just a positive, jovial, and optimistic energy. But, sagittarius is also about adventure and expansion which isn’t always a happy, optimistic thing. In order to actually truly go on an adventure we have to let go of any fear, and expectations, to allow us to just aimlessly wander, be present and experience the adventure. To let go of fears and expectations we must first acknowledge them which can be a rough and fiery thing for us do.

Correspondences For Sagittarius

First, what is a correspondence? A correspondence is an item or symbol that is meant to connect you to a specific energy thru it’s representation. It is seen also as an item to respect, honor, and venerate that energy as well whether it be a deity, an archetype energy , or the zodiac energy the moon is currently in like I will list below for you to use.

• planet-Jupiter
• Element- Fire
• Symbol- The archer, Centaur, Chiron, the arrow
• Modality- Mutable
• Day- Tuesday or Thursday
• Animal-Horses, centaurs, lion, jaguar
• Body part- liver, hips, thighs
• colors- purples, oranges, pinks, browns, greens
• Phrase/motto- ” I see” or ” I aim”
• Chakra- Sacral
• Herbs/flowers- carnation, holly, narcissus, dandelion, pimpernel, pink clover, rush, sage, wallflower, mulberry, chestnut, juniper, Anise, cinnamon, mint, rose
• Trees- birch, Oak, Mulberry
• Stones/crystals- turquoise, topaz, sapphire, amethyst, diamond, citrine, lapis lazuli, blue agate, labradorite, smokey quartz, malachite, black obsidian,
• Metal-Tin
• Deities- Kali, Flora, Pan, Cerrenous, Bast, Venus, Artemis, Lord Vishnu, Crotus, Dionysus, Athena, Pele, Diana, Apollo, Zeus
• tarot- temperance
• Ruling House- 9th

How To Connect To The Sagittarius Full Moon

Now, that we have talked about the themes of this adventurous, expansive, visionary, idealistic and freeing Sagittarius full moon and how it is going to affect you let’s talk about how you can specifically connect to and work with this moon.

First, make sure to do all of your staples that your learned in the previous blog post linked here https://modgepodgemystic.com/working-with-the-full-moon/ for you like, charging your crystals, making moon water, https://modgepodgemystic.com/moon-water-a-magical-staple/ and resetting your altar.

With this moon there are certain spells and rituals that will help connect you to this moon in the most effective way. Remember these are just some of the many ideas, follow your intuition and the energy of this moon. You can find more ways to connect to the moon and more information on many of these forms of magic on my pinterest page here and my facebook here.

• Lunar magic
• Ritual moon bath
• Connect to your Sacral chakra
• Shadow work based on adventure, our happiness, expansion, our current successes, our core beliefs.  If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here;  you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; You can register for my upcoming 6 week workshop series starting June 19th on the topic here; you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination here.
• Elemental magic with the element of fire
• Divination like tarot and Fire gazing
• Focus on abundance
• Meditation and visualization work
• Go someplace new
• Learn a new skill or start a new project
• Fertility spells and magic
• Write down and release all things that no longer serve into flames
• moonlight bathe in the nude
• Dance
• Express yourself freely
• Contemplate your beliefs and philosophies about life
• journal and reflect
• Teach others about a topic you are passionate about
• Take time to learn, study, and expand your understanding of the world
• Do some creative writing
• Take a risk and do something to step outside of your comfort zone
• Celebrate all your recent successes
• Perform Flower magic
• Connect to a deity of May
• Open up your heart chakra
• Do things that allow you to feel joy maybe create an optimism spell jar
• Make a simmer pot to bring in aventure, optimism, and expansion

Reflection Topics For Sagittarius Full Moon

Every full moon is a great time for reflecting on those seeds you had planted during the new moon and how they are doing now at the end of the lunar cycle and how you can celebrate your success and adjust the future for even greater success. Whether you do it thru meditation, shadow work, or divination like tarot; below is a list of prompts and topics to connect with the energy of the Sagittarius full moon.

• What New adventure am I ready to take on?
• What fears, or roadblocks are stopping me from taking a leap of faith anywhere in my life?
• What successes have I had recently I need to celebrate?
• What part of my authentic self do I need to express more?
• Where does my soul want to adventure to?
• What is your relationship like with purpose and your purpose?
• What areas of your life do you need to open your mind and broaden your horizons?
• What topic or thing does your soul want to learn and study about right now?
• What areas or situations in my life do I need to be more optimistic about?
• What aspects of my life do i desire to improve?
• What are my biggest dreams? How can i get there?
• What values and principles do i want my life to align with to live my dreams?
• What actions am i willing to take to make my dreams come true?
• How can i explore myself, my life, and the world around me better?
• Where am i being to restrictive or excessive in my life that are hindering my dreams?

Full Moon Prayers or Affirmations

Some prayers or affirmations you can state with the full moon are:

I release all that does not serve my highest good.
I illuminate the things blocking my path to my desires.
I release all negative energy, feelings and thoughts that are not serving me.
I release the belief that I am not worthy or capable of manifesting anything that I want.
I call in the energy of the full moon to cleanse my field of anything that is not aligned with my higher purpose.

Full Moon Fire Release

One fun way to combine the energy of the full moon and the element of fire under this Sagittarius full moon is by doing a paper burning ritual.

Sit quietly for a few moments and reflect on the intentions you want to set and what you would like to release, for this full moon cycle. Answer these journal prompts:

Identify Limiting Beliefs

What beliefs do I hold about myself or my abilities that might be limiting my potential?
Are there any negative thoughts that frequently come to mind when I think about achieving my goals?

Explore Past Experiences

Are there past experiences that still affect my confidence or decision-making today?
What events in my life have shaped my self-image, and how might they be holding me back?

Examine Fears and Doubts

What fears come up when I consider pursuing my goals, and where do they come from?
How do these fears manifest in my actions or inaction?

Next, simply write down what you want to release with the full moon based on the questions you just pondered.

Then, over a fire safe bowl or cauldron burn your paper with a lighter or the flame of a lit candle. As the flame overtakes your paper, observe the way it moves and meditate on your intention of releasing.

Dispose of the ashes by offering them to the earth, burying them, or pouring them into a stream of running water. Or you can keep them to make into black salt later! ( To learn how check out my facebook page) For added potency you can do this at bonfire as well!

Fire Gazing Ritual

Fire gazing is a powerful ritual that will connect you to the energy of Sagittarius with clarity and intention. It can be used as a form of meditation, contemplation, manifestation, or simply to clear the mind. Fire gazing involves looking into the flames of a fire and allowing yourself to connect with your inner wisdom. It can help you gain clarity on what you want to manifest in the coming months, and look at the successes you have to celebrate from past months. What you see in the flames will guide you through your journey. Fire gazing also helps to bring harmony and balance into your life, allowing you to stay connected with yourself and those around you. Additionally, it can be used as a form of meditation, allowing for deeper levels of concentration and relaxation.

Fire gazing is a practice which involves sitting in front of a fire or flame and contemplating or connecting with the force within the flames. Fire gazing rituals are meant to help open up an individual’s spiritual self, allowing them to tap into powerful inner knowledge. It is believed to aid in elevating energy levels, calming the mind and putting oneself in a trance-like state.

Fire gazing is a form of meditation, but with an added layer of intensity. By allowing yourself to be fully present and concentrate on the flame of a fire, you are able to drift off from your physical reality, discover hidden parts of your soul and draw in inspiration from the otherworldly realm. Fire gazing can be an effective tool for connecting with one’s inner divinity, providing moments of peace in noisy environments and releasing negativity and guilt.

How to do fire gazing

First get yourself into sacred container and set up whatever form of a flame you are using whether it be a candle, fireplace, or bonfire. While setting up your source of fire and flame focus on the intention and goal you have for this fire gazing session.

Next, you should focus your attention on the natural light of the fire and allow yourself to enter into an altered state of consciousness as you gaze into the flames while engaging in rhythmic breathing techniques like boxed breathing for example.

Once you feel your attention is focused on the light of the flames. Then, you can relax yourself and stare into the flames. Allow your intuition and mind’s eye to find images and omens, and allow yourself to be open to the messages that come through.

You can also energetically toss your worries from the past month into the flame, letting them burn away and be released.

Intention setting Ritual To honor May’s Sagittarius Full Moon

This ritual can be used to get yourself into sacred container under the silvery illuminating rays of the moon. It will allow you to bring in intentions of adventure, optimism, expansion, learning, expression, authenticity, and purpose in your life. And also allow you to release any blockages not allowing you to take the leap of faith you need in your life under this sagittarius full moon.

Set up a sacred container: Find a quiet, outdoor location where you can be undisturbed. Create a sacred container by setting up a small altar with candles, crystals, and other objects that correspondence with the sign of Sagittarius.

Ground and center: Take a few deep breaths and allow yourself to connect with the energy of the earth. Visualize roots growing down from your feet and into the earth, grounding you and centering your energy.

Cast a circle: Cast a magic circle and invite the spirits of the earth, air, fire, and water to join you in your ritual. You can also include any other entities you would like to work with like the energy of Sagittarius and deities connected to the month of May.

Offer gratitude: Take time to reflect on the blessings in your life, and offer thanks to the divine forces that have brought abundance and prosperity into your world.

Set intentions: Use the energy of the Full Moon to set intentions for adventure, optimism, expansion, learning, expression, authenticity, and purpose in your life. Write down your intentions on a piece of paper and offer them to the Moon, or speak them aloud, allowing the energy of the Full Moon to amplify your intentions.

Release negativity: Take a moment to release any negative thoughts or emotions that may be holding you back. Visualize them leaving your body and being absorbed by the earth, allowing yourself to feel lighter and more free.

Dance and celebrate: Move your body in celebration of the Full Moon and all of your current and past successes, allowing yourself to connect with the energy of the universe and express your gratitude and joy.

Close the ritual: Thank the spirits for their presence and guidance, and close your ritual and circle with a prayer or other words of gratitude.

Conclusion

However you choose to work with, connect to, or celebrate, the full moon in the adventurous, expansive, visionary, idealistic and freeing sign of Sagittarius. Follow your intuition, and adventurous spirit to guide you the rest of this lunar cycle to finish growing your seeds of manifestation. Under the sagittarius full moon your fears,doubt, and obstacles will be released in a fiery burst of optimism, expansion, and adventure. Listen to the arrow of the archer and shoot forward the rest of this lunar cycle into new projects, new studies, and adventure to new places.

To connect with the moon more you can join me for a FREE celebration and ritual with Divination on Friday May 24th @ 6:00 pm CST in facebook live https://www.facebook.com/events/1473297293298587/

Don’t forget to make preparations for your full moon hangover you may experience after this lumination. If you don’t know what a full moon hangover is or how to deal with one you can read all about it in my previous blog post here!