As the first full moon of Spring and the closest to the equinox, the Worm Moon signals a powerful shift. With nature awakening, we too are shedding the darkness and density of winter, and energing into the light.
Just as green shoots break through the dark soil and fresh buds appear on the trees, the worm moon invites us to rise, shake off stagnation, and step into renewal.
It’s a time to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace the energy of growth, clarity, and transformation!
Here are five powerful Worm Moon rituals to help you shed the old, awaken your spirit, and step boldly into brighter days.
When is the full worm Moon 2025?
This year’s Full Worm Moon arrives on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 06:55 UTC / 23:55 PT on Thursday 13th. It will also be a total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon.
Harnessing the specific energy of the Worm Moon
March’s Worm Moon is a powerful threshold between winter’s end and spring’s awakening, a time of transition from darkness to light.
As the earth thaws and life stirs beneath the surface, this full moon supports renewal, transformation, and forward momentum.
Its energy encourages you to shed the weight of the past, awaken dormant dreams, and step into growth.
This full Moon is also sometimes known as the Sap Moon. And like the rising sap in the trees, your energy is beginning to flow – making this the perfect moment to cultivate and nourish your inner fire, ready for new projects, fresh intentions, and inspired action.
5 Worm Moon rituals to wake up and grow!
Like any full Moon, the worm Moon is a wonderful time for ritual and ceremony.
The March full Moon is just perfect for harnessing the rising light and energy of the Spring Season by gathering with friends and banishing any late winter blues for good.
With Old Grandmother Moon at peak illumination, we’re being invited to get outside, put our feet on the earth and celebrate! Here are 5 gorgeous and unusual rituals for you to try:
1. Sunrise meditation & gratitude walk
Many people wait for the moonrise to perform their ritual, but the Moon set can be just as spectacular.
Rise before dawn and step outside just as the first light of day begins to break. Find a quiet place to sit or stand, facing the horizon, and take a few deep breaths.
As the sky shifts from darkness to light, meditate on the changes happening within you – what are you leaving behind in the darkness of winter, and what are you welcoming into the light?
After meditation, take a slow, mindful gratitude walk. Ponder the things you are grateful for, allowing appreciation to flow through you like the rising sap in the trees.
If possible, collect a small token from nature – a fallen leaf, a stone, or a flower – to symbolize your commitment to new beginnings. Finish by setting an intention for the season ahead, feeling the fresh energy of dawn filling you with renewal and purpose.
2. Wild nighttime foraging
Celebrate March’s full Moon by planning a nocturnal foraging adventure with friends, to seek out edible wild plants or herbs. Under the glow of the Worm Moon, look for early spring greens such as wild garlic, sorrel and dandelions. Sweet violets and gorse flowers are also abundant around spring equinox.
Even this early in the year, the Moon in March can emphasise our deep connection with the Earth and the sustenance she offers.
3. Bury it release ritual
March’s Worm Moon is ideal for performing a full moon release ritual to let go of the last dead weight of winter.
Write down past challenges or obstacles on pieces of biodegradable paper. Bury these symbolic representations under the light of the Worm Moon, to signify the release of burdens into the dark soil.
Spend a few moments grounding into Mother Earth and ask her to take them into her belly, composting them into the fuel needed for new beginnings.
4. Moon mask-making
Host a lunar-inspired session of mask-making under the gaze of March’s full Moon. Get together with friends and encourage each participant to create a unique mask that embodies the spirit of their own transformation and rebirth.
You could get inspiration from some of the other full Moon names – the Crow Moon, Storm Moon, Sugar Moon or Death Moon could all be starting points.
If you’re feeling brave, once you have completed your masks, take part in a ceremonial procession or dance under the full moon’s glow, to celebrate the shedding of old identities and help you embrace new possibilities.
5. Group storytelling
As the Moon reaches peak illumination, harness the power of collective inspiration by creating the opportunity to share personal or ancestral stories with friends.
Encourage the weaving of collective narratives that symbolize the journey from darkness to light, incorporating elements of folklore and cosmic symbolism. USe storytelling to plant seeds of community and togetherness, honoring balance and harmony between all people.
