Flower Full Moon
The Flower Full Moon is here to gently nudge you back to yourself—either along your current path or via a new and entirely different course, one that could initiate a cycle unlike anything you've experienced before.
Integration
May’s Flower Full Moon takes the shape of a closing chapter. We are now leaving behind the retrogrades and Eclipse Season of spring—a time that has taken us on an inward journey towards simplicity and our most basic needs. It has been a period of turning away from external sources and redirecting our awareness towards the true value of the things in our lives. The scales have been rebalanced, and the core elements of our foundations have been sifted and sorted: what is necessary and unnecessary, what is overvalued, and what has been underappreciated.
At this time, there is no need to gather more information or to become more ‘complete’ in any way. In the coming cycle, it is more about fine-tuning the decisions that arose during the Eclipse Season and staying true to the choices and values we have claimed. If we find ourselves slipping back into looking outward for happiness, purpose, or self-worth, the Flower Full Moon is here to gently—but firmly—remind us to come back home, perhaps nudging us in a roundabout way.
Think it, Dream it, Be it
With the Eclipse Season laid to rest and its revelations digested, May’s Flower Full Moon will shine a light on what stands in the way of pursuing our dreams.
We now stand atop the mountain, taking in the bigger picture—what lies behind us and what awaits ahead.
This is a time to sort through our options before setting off down the path. By welcoming confusion and indecision, we can create a space for chaos—an opening that honours the completion of a cycle and allows us to explore possible tracks for the future. We owe it to ourselves to give this process the space it needs, as we honestly assess what works and what doesn’t, mapping out our next moves in pursuit of maximum joy and beauty.
The Flower Full Moon brings with it many promises, brightened by a sparkling tone of positivity and productivity. It offers a blank slate and a clear path—once we decide which old habits to release—showing us the direction we need to take in order to grow.
May’s powerful Flower Full Moon casts a light on all the places where you have grown. Like a Flower in full Bloom, it’s time to step into your Power, use your Gifts in your own authentic Way, and keep your thoughts positive in the blooming Field of Beauty.
When Life Gives You Lemons
Take a moment to reflect on all the experiences that have shaped your path up to this point—the good, the bad, the ugly, and even the ones you wish had never happened. Now is the time to look at everything that has filled the cup you call your life. Try to observe it all not with judgement, but with acceptance.
From this starting point, the Flower Full Moon offers you a helping hand in mastering the art of moving through obstacles—reframing situations and training your mindset to view things from a fresh perspective.
You know those people who always seem to come out on top, no matter what life throws at them? It’s not because they’re especially lucky or blessed—it’s because of their practice. Over time, they’ve learned how to navigate challenges, and now it’s your time to do the same.
During the Flower Full Moon, try to release any judgement, resentment, or feelings of martyrdom if your life hasn’t unfolded as you hoped, or if something or someone has left you against your will.
Instead, turn your focus to what is present in your life right now. Notice what is entering your world, and honour these new elements as the beginnings of a new chapter.
If you dwell too much on what you’ve lost, you risk missing this powerful opportunity to begin anew or to mark a meaningful shift in your journey.
Make Lemonade
The Flower Full Moon is an invitation to be creative and intentional in how you manage your obstacles. You are encouraged to think and problem-solve outside the box, with a focus on improvement and innovation. Creative thinking will be rewarded with fresh solutions to old problems—because when you open your mind to new possibilities, the universe can step in and help you fill in the blanks.
It is one of life’s universal laws that we cannot be given what we are not willing to receive. And every ending, no matter how painful, also brings with it the opportunity for a new beginning. This is a time to honour what was, while celebrating what is to come—even if you don’t yet know exactly what that will be.
Be mindful of what you ask for during this powerful window, and ensure your desires come from the heart rather than from a calculated thought process. As much as this is a time of closure, it is equally a moment of empowerment and potential for new beginnings.
You can draw inspiration from a card below to create your own full moon theme, or a ritual. You can also find more guidance on how to open yourself to the power and support of the universe during challenging times here.
Full moon blessings,
Sidsel Solmer Eriksen, Founding Editor
3 things to remember
during the Flower Full Moon
Be Proud.
Silence your inner critic and celebrate your achievements. For an entire day, cut out the cannots and have-nots from your vocabulary and recite to yourself:
“I have come so far. My achievements matter. Not just anyone could have done what I have done. I deserve praise and am worthy of kindness. I should never give up on my dreams, and I am so glad that I tried. I am celebrating a lifetime of growth, learning, heartache, injury, recovery, perseverance, and survival as a meaningful accomplishment.”
Write this affirmation on a note and hang it on your mirror. Recite it daily for 30 days.
Reclaim Your Time
Technology is advancing at an overwhelming pace. New apps, networks, algorithms—and now AI—are becoming seamlessly integrated into our daily lives. Without conscious awareness, this can become a thief that steals our most precious resource: time.
During this Full Moon, take stock of your digital habits and look for ways to actively reduce the noise from tablets, smartphones, televisions, and radios. Be the master of your attention—don’t passively consume whatever comes your way.
Be mindful of how you feed yourself. Your mind needs time and space to digest, just as your body does. Give it a balanced diet of peace and stimulation. Use your smartphone consciously throughout the day, and monitor your screen time with awareness and care.
Let Go
…of Personal Justice. Sometimes, life can feel unfair and unjust. We must come to some level of acceptance that we, as individuals, are not in control of Life. Bad Things Happen to Good People, and crooks can become heroes—for a day or a lifetime.
The soul doesn’t measure success and failure in the way most humans do.
This Full Moon, practise letting go of your need for personal justice in life and relationships. When we dwell too long in the past or fixate on what feels unfair, we risk missing the opportunities that exist in the present moment—the joy of being offered a new beginning.
Cards for the FLOWER FULL MOON
Honour
The Circle Of Life
Honour and acknowledge any endings or completions taking place at this time—whether they were initiated by you or not. Then gently welcome the open space these closures have created for new beginnings to emerge.
Create a mandala, either in nature or at home, and take time to simply reflect or journal on your Life Pattern—how it has shaped you, and how you have shaped it. Leave the mandala in place over the coming days and notice what thoughts, insights, or changes begin to arise in your mind and life.
Bring Beauty Into Your Life
Be gentle with yourself as you process your emotions. Read healing reminders and fill yourself with inspiration and intention to move forward in a positive way—no matter what is happening in your life at this time. You can find a daily reminder in the SEMINE Soul Vitamins section. Nourish your soul with beauty and love.
Then turn your attention to your body—run a soothing bath, try acupuncture, or enjoy a gua sha massage. Browse the SEMINE Self-Care section for more ideas and rituals to support your wellbeing.
‘Make Lemonade’
- For Your Mind.
Gather inspiration from those you admire—people who have walked through the impossible in ways that inspire you. Dive into the vast sea of hero’s journeys that have come before you. Perhaps you know someone personally who embodies this spirit, or maybe there’s an icon you can turn to for motivation.
Watch the movie.
Read the book.
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