A few years back, I put together a small “lady’s night in” party during the July full moon. I laid blankets on my lawn for us to do yoga. Afterwards, we had a light dinner and drinks around my outdoor fire pit. It was really fun, and I have been dying to do another full moon get together, on a bigger scale. 

If you are a newbie when it comes to the moon, I am going to share some very simple and straight forward information for you! The moon cycles have a notable effect on our lives, and if you start to pay attention, you may start to notice.

 My favorite facts:

• Health care workers confirm that emergency calls are heavier around a full moon. 

• Ancient civilizations would plant crops according to moon phases.

• It’s a scientific proven fact that the moon and ocean tides correlate.

Moon Phases 101

 New Moon

• The very first sliver of light in the sky

• Promotes new beginnings, endeavors, and relationships

• Plant the seeds of ideas during this phase to be harvested later

• A great time plan a party

Waxing Moon

• The moon is growing in size during this phase

• Promotes increasing things in your life 

• Focus on learning new things, making money, or communicating with people

• A great time to pursue getting a party ready, checking off to-do’s, and DIY projects

 Full Moon

• The moon is completely illuminated 

• Promotes the most powerful time of the month

• This is a time of activity, celebration, and fulfillment

• Having a party during this time is ideal

 Waning Moon

• The moon is decreasing in size

• Promotes release, letting go, and completion

• A great time to “break-up” with anything not good in your life

• Not an ideal time for planning or celebrating, this is a time to rest

 Dark Moon

• The two or three days when the moon is not visible at all

• Promotes reflection 

• Focus on what you have already accomplished and what you want to accomplish next 

• A great time to brainstorm ideas for your next party

 July 20th is Moon Day and I have big plans for showcasing a really fun Full Moon Pizza Party. So, before that premieres, I wanted to do a blog post on all things moon related to get everyone in the spirit! Check in on Instagram next week for lots of inspiration on hosting your own Full Moon Party.