Full Moon Gatherings

The changing phases of the moon has long been observed within many esoteric and occult traditions.  Within contemporary witchcraft, the moon often represents the feminine principle, the Goddess, whereas the sun represents the masculine principle, the God (whilst noting that there are cultures that recognise a masculine lunar deity or feminine solar deity). 

Today, there are numerous resources sharing information about how the different phases can be utilised in order to create change in our lives, with the full moon in particular relating to the completion of the lunar cycle, being fully luminated by the sun, and therefore illuminating things that no longer serve us.

Since the early 2000s the Temple of the Dark Moon has been hosting public Full Moon Gatherings to enable anyone who is interested, to join others of like mind, in sacred ceremony, to connect with Lady Lunar, to offer up their prayers for healing, their requests for boons, and to simply to grateful for what they have received during the lunar cycle.

Full Moon Gatherings continue to be open to anyone who feels to desire to gather with likeminded souls, and connect with Lady Lunar, with the venue being on the beach near the Largs Bay
Sailing Club.

Children are welcome however they are the sole responsibility of their
parents and /or  guardians and need to show respect to other attendees.

Meeting Place: The carpark north of the Largs Bay Sailing Club around
7.00pm before heading down to the foreshore. Ceremony to commence
around 7.15pm. **During daylight savings, this times change as noted.

Cost: Gold coin or loose change charitable donation.

Dates for the upcoming Full Moon Gatherings for 2025:

  • Wednesday, 12 February 2025 - Full Moon in Leo   *Meet at 7:45pm

  • Thursday, 13 March 2025 - Full Moon in Virgo/Solar Eclipse   *Meet at 7:30pm

  • Saturday, 12 April 2025 - Full Moon in Libra   *Meet at 7pm

  • Monday, 12 May 2025 - Full Moon in Scorpio

  • Tuesday, 10 June 2025 - Full Moon in Sagittarius

  • Thursday, 10 July 2025 - Full Moon in Capricorn

  • Friday, 8 August 2025 - Full Moon in Aquarius

  • Monday, 6 October 2025 - Full Moon in Aries *Meet at 7:30pm

  • Wednesday, 5 November 2025 - Full Moon in Taurus *Meet at 7:30pm

  • Thursday, 4 December 2025 - Full Moon in Gemini *Meet at 7:30pm

    (There will be no gathering will be held in September)


Yemaya Blessing of the Waters Devotional Event

Since 2008, this annual Yemaya Blessing of the Waters event takes place around the first full moon of each year,  Inspired by the festivities found within the Candomblé and Umbanda Afro-Brazilian communities that are celebrated on New Year's Day as well as 2 February, Yemaya Blessing of the Waters honours the orisha of the oceans, seas and all other waterways.

More information about this event can be found by clicking on the button below: