Best Crystals to Use During Full Moon Rituals
When I first started doing Full Moon rituals, I kept seeing people talk about using crystals to amplify the energy — but I had no idea which ones to choose or how to use them.
After lots of trial and error (and after doing my personalized Moon Reading, which helped me understand my emotional needs and what I wanted to release during each Full Moon) — I’ve now found a few favorite crystals that I turn to again and again.
In this post, I’ll share what I’ve learned about the best crystals to use during Full Moon rituals — and how you can work with them to deepen your own practice.
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Why Use Crystals in Your Full Moon Rituals?
The Full Moon is a time of:
- Emotional release
- Manifestation
- Gratitude
- Completion and closure
Crystals help amplify these energies — by holding space for your intentions, raising your vibration, and offering energetic support during your ritual.
My Favorite Crystals for Full Moon Rituals
Here are the ones I personally love and use the most:
Clear Quartz — Amplifies any intention; perfect for clarity and manifestation
Moonstone — Deepens connection to lunar energy and intuition
Amethyst — Supports emotional healing and release
Labradorite — Protects your energy during deep emotional work
Selenite — Cleanses energy and brings peace
Rose Quartz — Fosters self-love and emotional balance
Black Tourmaline — Grounds and protects during intense releases
How I Use Crystals in My Full Moon Ritual
When I do my Full Moon ritual, I:
- Cleanse my crystals with smoke or sound
- Place them around my journal or altar
- Hold one while writing intentions or releases
- Meditate with a crystal in my hand or on my heart
- Leave crystals out overnight to absorb the Full Moon energy
This helps me feel grounded, connected, and supported during the ritual.
Why My Moon Reading Took It Even Deeper
Once I understood my Moon sign, I started choosing crystals that supported MY emotional needs:
- Water Moon? More soothing stones like Moonstone or Rose Quartz
- Fire Moon? Crystals for grounding, like Black Tourmaline
- Air Moon? Clarity and focus — Clear Quartz
- Earth Moon? Emotional release — Amethyst or Selenite
This personalized approach made my Full Moon rituals so much more powerful.
Ready to Try Crystals in Your Full Moon Rituals?
If you’re new to this — don’t stress. You don’t need a huge collection of crystals. Start with one or two that resonate with you, and build your practice from there.
And if you want to really personalize your ritual, this personalized Moon Reading will help you understand your Moon sign — so you can choose the best crystals for YOUR energy and intentions.
Here’s to powerful, heart-centered Full Moon rituals — and the magic of working with crystals and Moon energy.
One of the first things I learned about crystals for Full Moon rituals is that you don’t need to use ALL of them at once. In fact, the more intentional you are — choosing just one or two crystals that match your energy or your goal — the more powerful the experience becomes.
When I started placing crystals under the Full Moon overnight to “charge” them, I noticed a shift in their energy. After charging, the crystals felt more vibrant — and my rituals became even more emotionally aligned.
Since doing my personalized Moon Reading, I realized that certain Moon phases activate different parts of my emotional world — so I now select different crystals each month based on what I’m working through.
For example, when I’m doing deep emotional release around relationships during a Full Moon, I turn to Rose Quartz and Amethyst to help bring in more forgiveness, compassion, and self-love.
On months when I feel more mentally cluttered or overwhelmed, Clear Quartz helps me gain clarity — so my Full Moon intentions are more focused and effective.
I’ve also found that Labradorite is perfect for protection during heavy emotional releases. If I know a Full Moon might stir up old patterns, I meditate with Labradorite to shield my energy while still allowing healing to happen.
Another tip: combining crystals with breathwork during the Full Moon creates a powerful release. I’ll often hold Selenite or Amethyst while doing deep breathing — and it helps me process stuck emotions much more easily.
If you journal as part of your Full Moon ritual (which I highly recommend), place your chosen crystal next to your journal or hold it as you write. The energy of the crystal can help open your heart and deepen your emotional insight.
I’ve also started creating small crystal grids for my Full Moon rituals — arranging them in a circle around my space or altar. It amplifies the energy and helps me stay grounded during the more intense Full Moon vibes.
Since working with crystals during the Full Moon, I’ve noticed that my emotional releases feel gentler — and my intentions manifest with more ease. The combination of Moon energy and crystal support is really something special.
Another thing I now do: I choose crystals that match not just my Moon sign, but also my Life Path Number (thanks to numerology). This helps me align my spiritual work with both my emotions and my life purpose.
And most importantly — this Moon Reading taught me that personalizing your Full Moon rituals — including your choice of crystals — is what makes them truly powerful. There’s no “one way” to do it. It’s about tuning in, trusting yourself, and letting the magic unfold.
Another fun way I’ve used crystals during Full Moon rituals is to create a small pouch with 2–3 stones that match my intention — then carry it with me for the next week or so. It keeps the Full Moon energy active and helps me stay focused on my growth.
If you’re doing shadow work during a Full Moon (which many people do), grounding crystals like Black Tourmaline or Smoky Quartz are invaluable. They help anchor your energy so the emotional release feels safe and manageable.
And finally — working with crystals during Full Moon rituals has made me feel much more connected to nature. The simple act of tuning into the Moon’s cycles and the earth’s minerals has deepened my spiritual practice in ways I never expected.