The end of June brings the Strawberry Moon, a full moon shining under the sign of Capricorn. This marks a major astrological shift: it comes just after the summer solstice, during Cancer season, and while Mercury is in retrograde. Sarha Desalme, a crystal healer and founder of Paris’s Cristaux & Couleurs, shares the ritual and crystals you can use to make the most of this powerful lunar energy.
Why is this full moon special?
Sarha Desalme: A full moon is naturally a time of completion. Lunar energy is at its strongest—it’s not about setting new goals like during a new moon, but about reflecting on your journey, celebrating what you’ve experienced, and being grateful for the lessons you’ve learned. Even the toughest experiences have something to teach us.
This full moon on June 30 falls in Capricorn, making it a powerful moment for emotional release. It’s the perfect time to notice what’s been weighing you down over the past few weeks—fears, stress, negative thoughts, or heavy emotions—and consciously let them go.
In astrology, this lunar cycle is especially interesting because the moon is in a sign opposite its natural home. The moon rules Cancer, which is all about emotion, intuition, sensitivity, and the feminine. Capricorn is its opposite: an earth sign focused on structure, clarity, discipline, and long-term goals. When the full moon lights up Capricorn, it helps us see our emotions with more perspective and maturity. This grounding energy lets us take an honest look inside: What am I feeling? What supports me? What holds me back? What do I need to release to move forward more peacefully? This full moon encourages us to turn our feelings into understanding.
Why do a full moon ritual during this Capricorn full moon?
SD: Doing a full moon ritual—whether it takes ten minutes or an hour—creates space for reflection and self-awareness. You can meditate, write, or simply say out loud what you’re grateful for and what you want to let go of. Speaking your intentions makes them stronger: words take courage and help you remember your insights more deeply. It’s a real emotional cleanse—a way to close one chapter with clarity and gratitude, so you can start the next one feeling lighter and more balanced.
When should you do this ritual?
SD: You have about 48 hours to benefit from the full moon’s energy. You can start as early as Sunday evening, June 28, and continue through Tuesday evening, June 30.
Which stones should you use during this full moon in Capricorn on June 30, 2026?
SD: Three stones stand out. First, black moonstone. In astrology, the moon rules Cancer, which is opposite Capricorn on the zodiac wheel. Using moonstone helps you reconnect with lunar qualities like intuition, sensitivity, and introspection. Black moonstone is powerful and transformative—it helps you see unconscious patterns, sometimes from childhood, so you can break free from them.
Second, hematite. This is the classic stone for Capricorn. It’s almost 90% iron and represents strength, building, and endurance. Linked to the root chakra, it brings you back to the physical world, to what’s concrete and lasting. Capricorns are great at moving forward with discipline and long-term vision, but an imbalance can make them shut off their emotions completely. Hematite reminds us that the goal isn’t to ignore our feelings, but to give them the right amount of attention. Paired with moonstone, it helps you identify emotional patterns you want to release, calm your emotions, and build a solid foundation.Here’s the rewritten text in fluent, natural English:
Groundwork for a future that feels more aligned—both personally and professionally.
Third, blue calcite. Starting June 29, Mercury goes retrograde in Cancer. This transit can make communication tricky and expressing emotions harder. But that’s exactly why it’s so important to say what’s on our minds. Blue calcite encourages honest speech—the kind that comes from the gut and lets us express what we truly need. It helps us find the courage to drop our guard, say what’s been left unsaid, and let deeper words surface—words that may have been buried for a long time. But before we can communicate better with others, this stone first invites us to reconnect with ourselves, to clearly understand what we’re feeling and what we really want.
What ritual should you practice to let go of what needs releasing during the full moon on June 30, 2026?
SD: It’s important to create a calm, peaceful space for yourself—this is the perfect chance to take some time just for you. You can play meditative music if you like, or simply sit in silence. To help purify and clear negative energy, take a container of water and add a pinch of salt. Using matches or a lighter, light some incense. Gently pass your stones through the incense smoke for a few seconds to cleanse them of old energy, then place them in front of you.
To start the ritual, light a candle. Look at the flame for a moment and set an intention for the light to guide your thoughts toward truth and clarity. Hold your stones in your hands, close your eyes, and take three deep breaths. Feel their weight and coolness—they keep you grounded in the present.
Take your first sheet of paper and your pen. Place your stones right next to the paper. At the top of the page, write: What the moon illuminates and what I celebrate tonight. List at least three things, situations, or recent wins you’re genuinely grateful for. This could be a work achievement, a sweet moment with family, or simply your own strength. Note your efforts and real accomplishments, and thank yourself for your discipline, hard work, and perseverance.
Once you’re done, read what you’ve written—ideally out loud. Place your stones on the paper and take a deep breath to soak in that feeling of fulfillment. Set this sheet aside (you can keep it if you want).
Take the second sheet of paper and write at the top: What I entrust to the moon and what I release. Write down everything that’s weighing you down—obligations that aren’t yours, feelings of guilt or sadness, or the challenges and worries you’re facing right now. Don’t hold back: a fear, a grudge, a bad habit, mental fatigue, stress. With the Full Moon in Capricorn, this is the perfect time to focus on your career and professional goals.
For this second sheet, instead of burning it, you’ll use water. Tear the paper into small pieces with determination. Throw the pieces one by one into the bowl of salt water. Say aloud or in your mind: “Through water and salt, I dissolve my blockages. What was heavy becomes light. I free myself from the weight of the past to move forward more easily.”
A little Mercury bonus: Take advantage of Mercury’s retrograde, which starts the same day in Cancer, to let go of past resentments, unspoken words, or old family or friendship issues.
To finish the ritual, take your stones and pass them through the incense smoke one last time to seal in the ritual’s positive energy. Thank them, and blow out your candle.
What are your tips for amplifying these intentions and increasing the chances they’ll come true?
SD: State your intentions clearly and precisely. But the most important thing is the feeling behind them.It’s important to connect with the feeling of these wishes coming true—meaning, you should experience the emotions or sensations you’ll have once they’re fulfilled, as if they’ve already happened.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about performing a full moon ritual for future success ranging from beginner to advanced
1 What exactly is a full moon ritual
Its a simple intentional practice done during the full moon to release whats holding you back and set clear goals for the future Think of it as a monthly mental and energetic reset
2 Why is the full moon good for setting up future success
The full moon is a time of peak energy and illumination Its ideal for reflecting on whats working letting go of what isnt and planting the seeds for what you want to grow
3 Do I need special tools or supplies
No You can do it with just a pen and paper Candles crystals or incense can help set the mood but they are completely optional
4 Whats the first step I should take
Find a quiet space where you wont be disturbed for 1520 minutes Take a few deep breaths to center yourself
5 What should I actually do during the ritual
A simple structure
1 Reflect Write down what you want to release
2 Release Tear up that paper or burn it safely
3 Set Intentions Write down 13 specific positive goals for the next month
4 Charge Hold your written intentions under the moonlight and say them out loud
6 How is this different from a New Moon ritual
The New Moon is for starting new things The Full Moon is for harvesting results and releasing what blocks you The full moon clears the path for the new moon intentions to work
7 Im a skeptic Can this still work for me
Yes Even if you dont believe in the moons energy the act of pausing reflecting and writing down goals is a proven psychological tool for clarity and motivation
8 What if I miss the exact night of the full moon
No problem You have a 3day window The energy is still strong