May 2026 is extra special because it started and ends with a full moon, with the last one being a rare Blue Full Moon in Sagittarius on May 31st at 8:45am UTC. This month feels like a natural portal that allows us to reflect, let go of things that are no longer serving us and begin again.
A Blue Moon is often seen as a time of growth, luck, and fresh possibilities, while Sagittarius energy encourages freedom and bold dreams. This full moon isn’t just about thinking, it’s about feeling; noticing what your body and energy are holding onto, and gently letting go. This post will discuss the energetic benefits of this Blue Full Moon, how it might encourage forgiveness, and how to connect with its energy through easy, thoughtful exercises that can help you let go, grow, and align with your long-term objectives.
May Full Moon has two full moons in one month! The Blue Full Moon in Sagittarius arrives on May 31st, 2026 at 8:45am UTC.
Blue Full Moon in Sagittarius 2026: Meaning & Energetic Themes
If you recall back to my blog post about the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 1st, I shared how this month opening and closing with a full moon offers a beautiful portal for releasing and powerful forgiveness.
Full Moon Forgiveness: Releasing at the Nervous System Level
Is there someone or something that you have found it nearly impossible to forgive? If so, this would be a good time to explore that. Forgiveness is less about the cognitive, intellectual level of forgiveness and more about the energetic and somatic, nervous system level of forgiveness. We can tell ourselves that we’ve forgiven someone all we want, but if the thought of them or that situation still triggers a contraction or discomfort in our bodies, it is likely that our energy bodies or nervous systems are still holding on, subsequently hurting us in the process. This is where gentle awareness, attunement, and working intentionally with the Full Moon energies alongside energy healing and somatic processes can support deeper release.
Sagittarius Energy & Blue Moon Expansion
A Blue Moon has energetic themes of luck, expansion, and sudden acceleration.
The Sagittarius zodiac energy brings in themes of freedom, abundance, planning, and looking at the big picture rather than the fine details.
This is the perfect time to reflect on your current ways of being and how they may be supporting or hindering your long term goals.
A Somatic Practice for the Sagittarius Blue Full Moon
Let’s explore this somatically:
Take a moment to land in your body. You can do this through one of my guided practices or through your own method. A simple way to begin would be to close your eyes or soften your gaze, notice the sensation of your body being held by the surface beneath you, notice your breath and where you feel it the strongest, and simply allow your system to settle, allow the weight of your body to land in the security and safety of being held by the surface below you, and invite yourself to take this moment to pause and tune inward.
If you notice any sensation, symptoms, pain, discomfort or nervous system activation that may be making it hard for your system to settle, I invite you to breathe into the sensation and be with this in the ways that you can. Through allowing space for these sensations, they may begin to naturally shift or release on their own. If not, that’s okay, take this as data that you can bring to your somatic practitioner or intuitive energy healer, whoever you trust to work with you in deeper and more individualized ways. Exploring these sensations can open up incredible space within your nervous system, expand your capacity and window of tolerance and accelerate your personal development or path towards where you’re desiring to go.
Exploring Long-Term Goals Through the Body
For now, bring to your mind your largest, most prominent long-term goals. I invite you to think on a large scale on this one. As you bring these ideas to the forefront of your conscious awareness, what do you notice in your body?
Do you expand or contract?
Do thoughts, imposter syndrome or protector parts show up to try to keep you safe (and small)?
Does discomfort, pain, symptoms or other sensation arise in your body?
Do you notice any sense of nervous system activation either into fight, flight, freeze or fawn?
If you feel safe and have the experience to do so, I invite you to continue exploring these sensations further through your own energetic, intuitive or somatic inquiry processes. As you do this, take the information that comes to you as data that can support your path forward. You may pick up on blockages, patterns, behaviours, habits, or attachments that are standing in your way or keeping you small or stuck. You may also notice an expansiveness, newfound confidence or a deeper sense of embodiment in what steps you need to take or what version of yourself is the version who lives out these desires.
The Transformational Power of True Forgiveness
If you only focus on one thing, this Blue Full Moon, let it be the energy of true forgiveness. Not only in your mind, but in your body, energetic attachments, and your nervous system. The healing ripple effect will be profound.
Final Thoughts
As this Blue Full Moon gently closes the portal opened at the beginning of May, you might notice what feels ready to soften, release, or simply be witnessed within you. This isn’t about forcing forgiveness or expansion, but allowing it to unfold in the timing your body trusts. Your nervous system holds its own wisdom, its own rhythm. If it feels supportive, let this be a moment of coming home to yourself again and again. With care and spaciousness, Denise Elysa invites you to honor what is shifting, in your own way.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does a full blue moon mean?
A Blue Full Moon is a rare full moon that happens when there are two full moons in one month. It is often seen as a time of strong energy, growth, and change. You might feel more aware of your emotions or notice what you are ready to let go of. It can also bring new ideas or a sense of expansion in your life. Even though it carries a lot of energy, it’s okay to move slowly. This moon is a gentle reminder to reflect, release what no longer feels right, and make space for new possibilities to come in naturally.
2) What is special about May’s full moon?
May’s Full Moon is special because it opens and closes the month creating a kind of gentle emotional and energetic cycle. It begins with one full moon and ends with another, including a Blue Moon, which can feel like a deeper invitation to release, reflect, and soften.
3) What does a Blue Full Moon in Sagittarius actually invite us into?
A Blue Full Moon in Sagittarius gently invites us to expand and see the bigger picture of our lives. It’s a time to reflect on where we feel free and where we may still be holding ourselves back. You might notice what your body is ready to release, especially old patterns, beliefs, or tensions. This moon can also spark a sense of possibility, helping you reconnect with your dreams and long-term vision. At the same time, it asks you to move at your own pace, listening inward. It’s less about pushing forward, and more about allowing growth and clarity to unfold naturally.
4) How can I support my nervous system during this time?
You might begin with something very simple such as slowing down or noticing your breath. If it feels supportive, you could rest more, reduce stimulation, or spend time in quiet reflection. Reconnecting with your body and developing a sense of safety within it can take time and intentional practice. There are many ways to begin to do this. The most supportive thing is often the simplest: listening to what your body is asking for, and honoring that as best you can.
Resources to Support You
If you’re tired of piecing together different practices that don’t support one another, or feel drawn to connect with a practitioner or other like-minded people who are working towards a similar goal of inner-healing more intentionally, I have various resources to support you.
EmbodiedSoul with Denise Elysa Community
The EmbodiedSoul with Denise Elysa Community is a desktop and mobile-friendly web app and community platform. Inside you’ll have instant access to over $1000 worth of on-demand guided practices, workshops, ceremonies, meditations and more. Additionally, I host 2-3 live events per month for community members. These events are free to members and consist of Live Guest Experts, Live Connection Calls, The Seasonal Pause: Equinox & Solstice Ceremonies, Live Energy Healing Sessions, Guided Practices and more.
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Work with Denise
I offer a few different ways of working with me depending on your individual needs and commitment levels. Explore how to work with me.
Live Events
Each month inside of the EmbodiedSoul with Denise Elysa Community, I host approx. 2-3 live events for members. These events include live guest experts, live connection calls, group energy healing sessions, guided practices, workshops and more. Each event is free for members, pre-registration is required.
Full Moon Releasing
A self-paced, guided ritual to help you gently release what your body, mind, or energy may be ready to let go of. This can be repeated each Full Moon as often as you’d like.
New Moon Manifesting
A self-guided practice for planting intentions and aligning with what you’re ready to welcome into your life. This is used beautifully in conjunction with the Full Moon Releasing ritual, and can also be used at each New Moon as often as it serves you.
Embodied Manifesting Foundations
A deeper exploration of manifesting with flow and ease, without force or pushing through. This workshop explores manifestation through nervous system safety, embodiment, and intuitive alignment.
Gratitude Immersion
Gratitude is one of the main keys to manifesting. This workshop offers education and guided practices to reconnect with gratitude as an embodied experience that honors your lived reality rather than forced or faked positivity.
