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Full Moon in Cancer Healing Circle - Mon 5th Jan '26!
The first Full Moon of 2026 is taking place in the Zodiac sign of the Cancer, a water sign which represents the hearth, home, roots, and belonging — so a focus on family relationships, living space, and emotional security is very likely this month.
This is a wonderful opportunity to insure that you have shed and forgiven anything or anyone from 2025 as you step into the ‘Horse’ power of 2026!
Expect to have and experience heightened emotions under this Full Moon in Cancer. Whether you are recovering from the festivities of Christmas or are full of bounce for 2026, be sure to pace yourself so as to not burn out before 2026 properly starts! Because this Full Moon is in its home sign (Cancer), its influence is especially strong and poignant. This is not just another Full Moon — it’s a moment where emotional truths can surface clearly, offering a deeper understanding of what you truly need in life, home, and relationships.
Each Full Moon brings an opportunity for forgiveness and to move on, to come to terms with something and to make peace with it. It is all about ‘surrendering’! Surrendering is truly life-changing as it releases us from all hurts, pains, upsets and resentments that may be blocking us from moving forward in our lives.
Some key words and ideas for this lunation are:
- Turn the Corner – Finally release and liberate yourself from the grip of 2025. See and feel yourself elevating this year.
- Keep Cool – Understand that emotions are very heightened all around under this Cancer Full Moon – make adjustments for this in your relationship with yourself and others.
- Chase a dream – embrace this opportunity to finally shed the Snake of 2025 and step in your Horse power of 2026! This is the year of action!
- Make Changes – Nothing changes if nothing changes!Step out of your comfort zones and embrace the life you are creating!
Guiding Principals
- Embrace: We embrace the present moment with open hearts and open minds, honoring our experiences and allowing ourselves to be fully present with whatever arises.
- Release: We release old patterns, beliefs, and emotions that no longer serve our highest good, creating space for new insights, intentions, and possibilities to emerge.
- Renew: We renew our connection to ourselves, to each other, and to the natural world, tapping into the timeless wisdom of the universe to guide us on our path of healing and self-discovery.
Your Journey Begins
As we combine the healing energies of the full moon with our own energies, your journey of healing and transformation begins. Through a blend of guided Meditation, Breathwork/Pranayama, Forgiveness & Release Ritual, Journalling, Self-Reflection, Hypnotherapy Healing and Yoga Nidra, you will be guided to dive deep into the depths of your soul, exploring the hidden realms of your subconscious mind and unlocking the dormant power that lies within.
Together, we will honor the cycles of the moon and the cycles of our own lives, embracing the ebb and flow of change with grace and acceptance. As we journey through the sacred landscape of our inner worlds, we will uncover hidden truths, heal old wounds, and awaken to the infinite possibilities that await us on our path of self-discovery.
How It Works
- Guided Meditation: Rest and surrender as you are guided through a beautiful meditative experience, helping to focus your mind and relax your body, offering benefits such as reduced stress, enhanced mental clarity, and improved emotional well-being.
- Breathwork/Pranayama: Connect with the rhythm of your breath and the natural cycles of the moon through gentle breathwork exercises. Dive deep into your inner landscape, releasing tension and inviting calmness and clarity into your being.
- Forgiveness & Release Ritual: Release old wounds and emotional baggage as you participate in a powerful forgiveness ritual. Through guided meditation and intention setting, you’ll gently let go of resentments and open your heart to healing and reconciliation.
- Journaling, Self-Reflection: Begin your exploration by delving into the depths of your inner world through reflective journaling prompts guided by the luminous light of the full moon. Allow your thoughts and emotions to flow freely onto the pages as you cultivate self-awareness and insight.
- Full Moon Hypnotherapy Healing: This transformative practice combines the power of hypnotherapy with the mystical influence of lunar cycles. Here, you are guided into a deep state of relaxation and receptivity, where you can access your subconscious minds with heightened clarity and insight. The full moon serves as a catalyst for releasing old patterns, beliefs, and emotions that no longer serve their highest good, while also amplifying intentions for healing, growth, and transformation. Through this sacred union of hypnotherapy and lunar energy, you are empowered to unlock your inner wisdom, embrace your true potential, and step into a life of greater balance, harmony, and well-being.
- Yoga Nidra: Surrender to the soothing embrace of Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice that induces deep relaxation and promotes inner healing. Allow the full moon’s radiant energy to envelop you as you journey through layers of consciousness, restoring balance and harmony within.
- Closing Circle: Conclude our Full Moon Healing Circle with a Closing Circle, where we come together as a community or Sangha to share our experiences, insights, and intentions for the Lunar Cycle ahead. Bask in the collective energy of love, connection, and transformation.
What are the Benefits?
- Emotional Release: Release pent-up emotions, traumas, and limiting beliefs that no longer serve you, fostering emotional liberation and inner peace.
- Self-Reflection: Cultivate self-awareness and introspection as you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
- Healing: Tap into the healing power of the full moon to facilitate profound healing and transformation on all levels – mind, body, and spirit.
- Renewal: Embrace the opportunity for renewal and rebirth as you shed old patterns and step into a new chapter of your life with clarity, purpose, and vitality.
- Community Support: Find solace and support in the nurturing embrace of our healing circle community, where you can share your journey, receive guidance, and connect with like-minded souls on the path of self-discovery.
When and Where?
📍 Location: Dúlra Therapy Centre, Lurganboy, Dromone, Oldcastle, Co Meath, A82 D2R8
👩🏫 Facilitator: Leona McDonnell (www.leonamcdonnell.com)
📅 Date: Monday, 5th January ’26 from 7.30pm-9.30pm
💰 Energy Exchange: €25 per person (once booked and paid, bookings are non-refundable)
**Note: This Full Moon Healing Circle is open to individuals of all genders and backgrounds. No prior experience with Meditation, Journaling, Forgiveness & Release Rituals, Breathwork/Pranayama, Hypnotherapy or Yoga Nidra is necessary – all are welcome to join us on this sacred journey of healing and transformation. Promotional Photography will be taken on the night – each confirmed booking acts as consent to promotional photography and for future promotional material **.
***If you would like to attend this Full Moon Healing Circle but are experiencing financial challenges, please contact me at leona@leonamcdonnell.com as I usually give back to the universe and offer space on my trainings and workshops FREE to someone who may really benefit from it but circumstances are standing in their way***.
What You Will Need
- Yoga Mat
- 2 x Warm Cosy Blankets (one for under and over you)
- Cushion/Pillow
- Notebook/Paper & Pen
- Wear Comfortable Clothing
- Drinking Water
*There are top up drinking water and toilet facilities in Dúlra Therapy Centre*
*There is also a large free Car Park area at Dúlra Therapy Centre*
Meet Your Facilitator: Leona McDonnell
Welcome to a transformative journey of self-discovery and well-being with Leona McDonnell, a dedicated therapist and holistic wellness practitioner. With a profound love for nature and a passion for guiding individuals toward holistic healing, Leona combines her expertise in mindfulness, meditation, clinical hypnotherapy, clinical psychotherapy, life coaching, yoga and Tera Mai Reiki II with the healing inspiration of the natural world.
Leona is a compassionate and skilled therapist with a private clinical practice, committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience. With a background in clinical psychotherapy, certification as an IMMA Internationally Accredited Mindfulness Rooted Ecotherapy Practitioner, an IMMA Internationally Accredited Creative Mindfulness for Children Practitioner, a 200hr Himalaya Yoga Valley Teacher (trained from the source of Yoga in India) and a Tera Mai Reiki II Practitioner, Leona brings a unique blend of Western psychology, Eastern holistic practices, and nature-based healing to her sessions.
Leona believes in a holistic approach to well-being, acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and nature. Her therapeutic sessions are grounded in empathy, respect, and a commitment to empowering individuals to unlock their full potential.
Credentials and Achievements
Leona has dedicated the last 20years of her life to continually learn new skills, train, develop, up-skill and expand her qualifications and experience so that she can be the best version of herself and so that she can reach and help others to heal themselves in their own life journey’s.
Leona has successfully completed and has achieved qualification as:
- IMMA Internationally Accredited Mindfulness Rooted Ecotherapy Practitioner
- Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy
- CMA Diploma in Life Coaching
- 200HR Himalaya Yoga Valley Teacher
- Blissful Breath Instructor
- Tera-Mai Reiki Level II Practitioner
- Certificate in Mindfulness for Wellbeing in Schools
- IMMA Internationally Accredited Creative Mindfulness for Children Practitioner
- Rainbow Yoga Teacher for Children (50hrs)
- 2:1 Hons Degree in Business Studies with Human Resources
- Author
- Dúlra Therapy Centre (Leona’s private wellness clinic and group services)
- LMETB Panel Member for Psychotherapy and Counselling Services and Clinical Psychologists (Secondary Schools and Education Centres in Louth and Meath, Ireland).
- Licentiate of the Association of Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (APHP)
- Licentiate of the National Register of Psychotherapists and Counsellors (NRPC)
- Evoke Wellness Award for ‘Holistic Therapist of the Year 2025’
