Full Moon Fire Ceremony 🔥🌕 Strawberry Moon

6:45 for 7 pm start. Full Moon Fire Ceremony 🔥🌕
Our local Shaman friend Shannon O'Flaherty, who has led some lovely rituals and ceremonies for our Conscious Cafe Skipton community on the year's quarter days, regularly offers a Full Moon Ceremony in her garden in Ilkley. She is inviting you to join her. She usually holds these on the actual Full Moon day or a few day's either side.
The Strawberry Full Moon is as sweet and magical as it sounds. It gets its name from the time of year when strawberries are ripening and ready to be picked—a symbol of nature’s generosity and the sweetness of life.
Spiritually, this moon is all about gratitude, fulfillment, and enjoying the fruits of your labor. It’s a time to pause, look at what you’ve nurtured so far this year, and truly savour the moment. Think of it as a cosmic reminder to receive joy, love, and abundance with open arms.
Symbolically, the Strawberry Moon is linked to love, connection, sensuality, and ripening desires. It invites you to lean into life’s pleasures, to deepen relationships, and to be fully present in your body and your heart. There's a gentle encouragement here to nourish your soul, just as you'd nourish your body with sun-kissed fruit.
Energetically, this moon carries a vibe of celebration and emotional maturity. It’s a beautiful time to reflect on what you’ve grown—both within and around you—and to share your gifts with others. The warmth of early summer makes it a wonderful moon for gatherings, laughter, creativity, and connection.
The Strawberry Moon whispers:
Let life be sweet. You've done the work—now let yourself enjoy the beauty of your own becoming.

Shannon says: "Acknowledging the presence of the Full Moon is about ending one cycle and beginning a new one. To let go, invite in, find balance and connect with your higher knowing and connection to Source. Fire 🔥 transmutes heavy energy to light! It’s amazing how much taking things to the fire can alter your life! 🙏💜 "

Bring a small stick about the size of a pencil.
WEATHER NOTE: Although the fire ceremony dates are all on Meetup fixed in advance, as we get close to the evening, if big rain is forecast for that particular night, Shannon may advocate a date change to a dry night as all the events are outside in her garden!

Venue is Chez Shannon's in Ilkley. House number given to those who book. Please arrive at 6.45pm for a prompt 7pm start. Depending on the numbers, the ceremony will be over within 2 hours leaving time for a hot drink and review.
A donation of £5 is requested for this offering to cover hospitality and Meetup costs.