November 4, 2024 • 8 mins
50 Blue Moon Journal Prompts
Ever wondered how the mystical energy of a rare blue moon could unlock your deepest creative insights? Discover the secrets of aligning your mind with this celestial phenomenon through journaling, as we unravel 50 thought-provoking prompts from Lestallion. Journey with us through the realms of reflection, introspection, dreams, and personal growth. We’ll delve into future self-visualization, transforming aspirations into tangible steps, and the irreplaceable value of nurturing long-standing friendships during tough times.
Embrace the ethereal beauty of the blue moon as a wellspring of creativity. Explore writing prompts that inspire stories and poems, and uncover the profound messages they convey about hope and resilience. This episode captures the blue moon as a metaphor for transformative moments and personal growth. Join us, and let your defining Blue Moon moment become the catalyst for your own creative journey. Get ready to tap into uncharted territories of your subconscious and let the rare magic of the blue moon light the way.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right.
So get ready to unlock someserious creative potential,
because today we're all aboutthose magical journal prompts,
you know, the ones designedaround the whole mystical blue
moon thing.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
We're diving into 50 blue moon journal prompts from
Lestallion and full disclosure.
They sell journals but theprompts themselves Right, total
gems for anyone who loves toexplore.
You know their inner landscape.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
So picture this it's a rare blue moon.
You've got that extra dose ofleaner energy and we're using it
as a springboard for someserious introspection.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
The prompts are divided into five categories,
each with 10 thought-provokingquestions, you know, designed to
make you think and feel and tapinto your inner sage.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
What I find intriguing is how these prompts
use the blue moon not just asthis celestial event right, but
it's like a metaphor.
It's that sense of rarity,something special happening that
can really open us up to deeperself-reflection.
Totally yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
And speaking of opening up, one of the prompts
in the reflection andintrospection category
immediately made me think ofthose, like late night
journaling sessions, when you'retrying to decode your
subconscious, describe a dreamyou had that seemed especially
vivid or meaningful.
What do you think it was tryingto tell you?
Speaker 2 (01:15):
It's classic dream analysis.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:17):
Right, but framing it around the blue moon adds
another layer.
Oh yeah, it's like our dreams,become even more potent under
that rare lunar light.
Speaker 1 (01:26):
Interesting.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Plus, there's a ton of research about how the
emotional centers of our brainsare more active during sleep.
So, those vivid blue moondreams.
They might hold somesurprisingly deep insights.
Speaker 1 (01:37):
OK, so it's not just me.
Those dreams really do feelmore intense sometimes.
Like the blue moon is givingour subconscious a direct line
to our journals.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
Exactly, wow.
And if you want to take it astep further, think about common
dream symbols, but amplified bythe blue moon theme.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
So water might represent deeper emotions.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
Oh.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Animals could symbolize hidden instincts.
In flying it could be ayearning for expansive growth or
fresh perspective.
Oh, animals could symbolizehidden instincts.
In flying, yeah, it could be ayearning for expansive growth or
fresh perspective.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
No, that is cool, right?
It's like giving your dreamjournal a blue moon decoder ring
.
Speaker 2 (02:15):
And that's the beauty of these prompts.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:16):
They encourage you to connect with this broader,
symbolic way of thinking.
Okay, it's not just about whathappened in the dream.
Speaker 1 (02:22):
Right.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
But what it might mean for your waking life.
Speaker 1 (02:24):
All right, I'm hooked .
Let's dive into anothercategory, shall we?
How about dreams andaspirations?
You know those big juicy goalswe sometimes reserve for vision
boards and late nightbrainstorming sessions?
Yeah, those big ones.
This category has a prompt thatfeels like it's plucked right
out of my own dream journal.
Imagine you could have aconversation with your future
(02:46):
self.
What advice or insights do youthink they would share with you?
Hmm, it's like peeking into acrystal ball, but instead of
vague predictions, you'regetting personalized guidance
straight from your wiser futureself yeah, it's a powerful
exercise in future selfvisualization, and it's not just
some like new age concepteither.
Speaker 2 (03:09):
Neuroscientists have found that when we vividly
imagine our future selves,especially our successes, it
actually activates the sameneural pathways in the brain as
actually experiencing thosesuccesses.
Speaker 1 (03:16):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (03:16):
It's like planting seeds of achievement in our
subconscious minds.
Speaker 1 (03:20):
So it's not just about like daydreaming, it's
about giving our brains amotivational blueprint to follow
.
Speaker 2 (03:26):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
And I'm guessing that that blue moon energy amplifies
the whole process.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
Absolutely Imagine having this conversation with
your future self under theradiant glow of the blue moon.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
Oh yeah, it's not just a conversation.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
It's like a mystical exchange of wisdom and insight.
I like that wisdom and insight.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
What might your future self tell you about
embracing risks?
Speaker 1 (03:52):
pursuing passions or navigating those once in a blue
moon opportunities.
That's a really cool way tolook at it.
Yeah, and speaking ofopportunities, the next category
, personal growth feels likeit's all about seizing those
blue moon moments for positivechange.
Speaker 2 (04:01):
It is.
It's about taking those bigdreams and aspirations we were
just talking about and likegrounding them in actionable
steps Because, let's face it,change can feel overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (04:11):
Oh, tell me about it.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
I'm a master of starting new habits on a Monday
and then poof gone by Wednesday.
Right, it's a struggle.
Speaker 2 (04:19):
Well, imagine tackling that habit change, but
with the blue moon as your guide.
Okay, this prompt, for example,really resonated with me.
Think about a habit you wouldlike to develop or change.
What steps can you take to makethis change?
It encourages us to break downthose seemingly insurmountable
goals into smaller, moremanageable steps.
Speaker 1 (04:38):
Okay, that makes it feel less daunting already, but
how does the whole blue moonthing play into it?
Speaker 2 (04:43):
Think of the blue moon as like a reminder that
even small, consistent actions,but performed over time Okay,
they can lead to significanttransformation.
Just like the moon'sgravitational pull, those small
efforts, repeated consistently,can create a ripple effect that
shapes our reality.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
So it's not about, like overnight transformation,
but about harnessing that bluemoon energy for consistent,
gradual growth.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
I can get behind that .
Now, this talk about personalgrowth and future selves has me
thinking about the people who'vebeen with me through sick and
thin, which brings us to acategory I'm really curious
about relationships andconnections.
Speaker 2 (05:21):
This category is all about acknowledging the
importance of our socialconnections, especially those
rare and meaningful bonds thathave stood the test of time.
Speaker 1 (05:30):
Just like blue moons, strong friendships are those
rare gems that light up ourlives, speaking of which,
there's a prompt here that feelsparticularly poignant Reflect
on a friendship that has stoodthe test of time.
What makes this relationship sospecial?
Speaker 2 (05:43):
It's about cultivating gratitude for those
who have enriched our lives,especially during those
challenging blue moon momentswhen we needed extra support.
These friendships often teachus valuable lessons about trust,
resilience and the importanceof showing up authentically.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
It's true, those ride-or-die friends are like our
own personal cheering sections,you know, especially when we're
going through those big bluemoon, life changes.
Speaker 2 (06:08):
And just like those transformative friendships,
sometimes our creativity needs alittle nudge to fully blossom.
Yeah, that's where that finalcategory, creativity and
imagination comes in.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
Oh yes, this category feels like it has that extra
sprinkle of magic.
I mean, who doesn't love alittle imaginative escape,
especially under the glow of ablue moon?
Speaker 2 (06:26):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
And one prompt in particular feels like a direct
invitation to step into thatcreative realm.
Write a short story or poeminspired by the mystical beauty
of a blue moon.
Let your imagination run wild.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
That's it.
No limitations, Just pureunadulterated creativity.
Sign me up.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
It's like the blue moon is whispering.
Go ahead, let that imaginationsoar.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
Precisely, it reminds us that we all possess this
innate capacity for creativeexpression.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
Right.
Speaker 2 (06:56):
And sometimes all it takes is a little prompt, a
little inspiration to unlockthat potential.
Speaker 1 (07:01):
And speaking of inspiration, I noticed that
throughout this entirecollection of prompts, the
author sprinkles in these littlenuggets of wisdom, almost like
blue moon mantras.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
One that really stood out to me was under the blue
moon.
Remember that even in thedarkest times, light will always
find its way to you.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
It's a beautiful reminder, isn't it?
Speaker 1 (07:18):
It really is.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
The blue moon becomes a symbol of hope, of resilience
, of that unwavering belief that, even when things feel
challenging, there's always aglimmer of light guiding us
forward.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
It's like the blue moon isn't just an event.
It's a metaphor for thosepivotal moments in our lives
when we're called to dig deep,embrace change and tap into our
inner strength exactly, and eachof us has our own blue rune
moments, those times of profoundgrowth, transformation or new
beginnings this whole deep divehas me inspired to dust off my
journal and get to work me too,remember.
Speaker 2 (07:53):
These prompts are just a starting point.
Yeah, don't be afraid to letyour thoughts and feelings flow
freely.
Who knows what hidden depthsyou might uncover within
yourself?
Speaker 1 (08:01):
This has been incredible.
Thank you so much for takingthis deep dive with me.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
My pleasure and to our listeners as you embark on
your own Blue Moon journalingadventure, ask yourself this If
you could capture the essence ofyour own defining Blue Moon
moment, that period of change orrevelation, in a single word,
image or feeling, what would itbe?
All right.
So get ready to unlock someserious creative potential,
because today we're all aboutthose magical journal prompts,
you know, the ones designedaround the whole mystical blue
moon thing.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:11):
We're diving into 50 blue moon journal prompts from
Lestallion and full disclosure.
They sell journals but theprompts themselves Right, total
gems for anyone who loves toexplore.
You know their inner landscape.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
I like that.
Speaker 1 (00:26):
So picture this it's a rare blue moon.
You've got that extra dose ofleaner energy and we're using it
as a springboard for someserious introspection.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
The prompts are divided into five categories,
each with 10 thought-provokingquestions, you know, designed to
make you think and feel and tapinto your inner sage.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
What I find intriguing is how these prompts
use the blue moon not just asthis celestial event right, but
it's like a metaphor.
It's that sense of rarity,something special happening that
can really open us up to deeperself-reflection.
Totally yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:58):
And speaking of opening up, one of the prompts
in the reflection andintrospection category
immediately made me think ofthose, like late night
journaling sessions, when you'retrying to decode your
subconscious, describe a dreamyou had that seemed especially
vivid or meaningful.
What do you think it was tryingto tell you?
Speaker 2 (01:15):
It's classic dream analysis.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:17):
Right, but framing it around the blue moon adds
another layer.
Oh yeah, it's like our dreams,become even more potent under
that rare lunar light.
Speaker 1 (01:26):
Interesting.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Plus, there's a ton of research about how the
emotional centers of our brainsare more active during sleep.
So, those vivid blue moondreams.
They might hold somesurprisingly deep insights.
Speaker 1 (01:37):
OK, so it's not just me.
Those dreams really do feelmore intense sometimes.
Like the blue moon is givingour subconscious a direct line
to our journals.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
Exactly, wow.
And if you want to take it astep further, think about common
dream symbols, but amplified bythe blue moon theme.
Speaker 1 (01:56):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (01:57):
So water might represent deeper emotions.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
Oh.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Animals could symbolize hidden instincts.
In flying it could be ayearning for expansive growth or
fresh perspective.
Oh, animals could symbolizehidden instincts.
In flying, yeah, it could be ayearning for expansive growth or
fresh perspective.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
No, that is cool, right?
It's like giving your dreamjournal a blue moon decoder ring
.
Speaker 2 (02:15):
And that's the beauty of these prompts.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (02:16):
They encourage you to connect with this broader,
symbolic way of thinking.
Okay, it's not just about whathappened in the dream.
Speaker 1 (02:22):
Right.
Speaker 2 (02:23):
But what it might mean for your waking life.
Speaker 1 (02:24):
All right, I'm hooked .
Let's dive into anothercategory, shall we?
How about dreams andaspirations?
You know those big juicy goalswe sometimes reserve for vision
boards and late nightbrainstorming sessions?
Yeah, those big ones.
This category has a prompt thatfeels like it's plucked right
out of my own dream journal.
Imagine you could have aconversation with your future
(02:46):
self.
What advice or insights do youthink they would share with you?
Hmm, it's like peeking into acrystal ball, but instead of
vague predictions, you'regetting personalized guidance
straight from your wiser futureself yeah, it's a powerful
exercise in future selfvisualization, and it's not just
some like new age concepteither.
Speaker 2 (03:09):
Neuroscientists have found that when we vividly
imagine our future selves,especially our successes, it
actually activates the sameneural pathways in the brain as
actually experiencing thosesuccesses.
Speaker 1 (03:16):
Oh, wow.
Speaker 2 (03:16):
It's like planting seeds of achievement in our
subconscious minds.
Speaker 1 (03:20):
So it's not just about like daydreaming, it's
about giving our brains amotivational blueprint to follow
.
Speaker 2 (03:26):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
And I'm guessing that that blue moon energy amplifies
the whole process.
Speaker 2 (03:30):
Absolutely Imagine having this conversation with
your future self under theradiant glow of the blue moon.
Speaker 1 (03:37):
Oh yeah, it's not just a conversation.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
It's like a mystical exchange of wisdom and insight.
I like that wisdom and insight.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
I like that.
Speaker 2 (03:42):
What might your future self tell you about
embracing risks?
Speaker 1 (03:52):
pursuing passions or navigating those once in a blue
moon opportunities.
That's a really cool way tolook at it.
Yeah, and speaking ofopportunities, the next category
, personal growth feels likeit's all about seizing those
blue moon moments for positivechange.
Speaker 2 (04:01):
It is.
It's about taking those bigdreams and aspirations we were
just talking about and likegrounding them in actionable
steps Because, let's face it,change can feel overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (04:11):
Oh, tell me about it.
Speaker 2 (04:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
I'm a master of starting new habits on a Monday
and then poof gone by Wednesday.
Right, it's a struggle.
Speaker 2 (04:19):
Well, imagine tackling that habit change, but
with the blue moon as your guide.
Okay, this prompt, for example,really resonated with me.
Think about a habit you wouldlike to develop or change.
What steps can you take to makethis change?
It encourages us to break downthose seemingly insurmountable
goals into smaller, moremanageable steps.
Speaker 1 (04:38):
Okay, that makes it feel less daunting already, but
how does the whole blue moonthing play into it?
Speaker 2 (04:43):
Think of the blue moon as like a reminder that
even small, consistent actions,but performed over time Okay,
they can lead to significanttransformation.
Just like the moon'sgravitational pull, those small
efforts, repeated consistently,can create a ripple effect that
shapes our reality.
Speaker 1 (05:00):
So it's not about, like overnight transformation,
but about harnessing that bluemoon energy for consistent,
gradual growth.
Speaker 2 (05:07):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (05:08):
I can get behind that .
Now, this talk about personalgrowth and future selves has me
thinking about the people who'vebeen with me through sick and
thin, which brings us to acategory I'm really curious
about relationships andconnections.
Speaker 2 (05:21):
This category is all about acknowledging the
importance of our socialconnections, especially those
rare and meaningful bonds thathave stood the test of time.
Speaker 1 (05:30):
Just like blue moons, strong friendships are those
rare gems that light up ourlives, speaking of which,
there's a prompt here that feelsparticularly poignant Reflect
on a friendship that has stoodthe test of time.
What makes this relationship sospecial?
Speaker 2 (05:43):
It's about cultivating gratitude for those
who have enriched our lives,especially during those
challenging blue moon momentswhen we needed extra support.
These friendships often teachus valuable lessons about trust,
resilience and the importanceof showing up authentically.
Speaker 1 (06:00):
It's true, those ride-or-die friends are like our
own personal cheering sections,you know, especially when we're
going through those big bluemoon, life changes.
Speaker 2 (06:08):
And just like those transformative friendships,
sometimes our creativity needs alittle nudge to fully blossom.
Yeah, that's where that finalcategory, creativity and
imagination comes in.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
Oh yes, this category feels like it has that extra
sprinkle of magic.
I mean, who doesn't love alittle imaginative escape,
especially under the glow of ablue moon?
Speaker 2 (06:26):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (06:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:27):
And one prompt in particular feels like a direct
invitation to step into thatcreative realm.
Write a short story or poeminspired by the mystical beauty
of a blue moon.
Let your imagination run wild.
Speaker 1 (06:40):
That's it.
No limitations, Just pureunadulterated creativity.
Sign me up.
Speaker 2 (06:46):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
It's like the blue moon is whispering.
Go ahead, let that imaginationsoar.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
Precisely, it reminds us that we all possess this
innate capacity for creativeexpression.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
Right.
Speaker 2 (06:56):
And sometimes all it takes is a little prompt, a
little inspiration to unlockthat potential.
Speaker 1 (07:01):
And speaking of inspiration, I noticed that
throughout this entirecollection of prompts, the
author sprinkles in these littlenuggets of wisdom, almost like
blue moon mantras.
Speaker 2 (07:09):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
One that really stood out to me was under the blue
moon.
Remember that even in thedarkest times, light will always
find its way to you.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
It's a beautiful reminder, isn't it?
Speaker 1 (07:18):
It really is.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
The blue moon becomes a symbol of hope, of resilience
, of that unwavering belief that, even when things feel
challenging, there's always aglimmer of light guiding us
forward.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
It's like the blue moon isn't just an event.
It's a metaphor for thosepivotal moments in our lives
when we're called to dig deep,embrace change and tap into our
inner strength exactly, and eachof us has our own blue rune
moments, those times of profoundgrowth, transformation or new
beginnings this whole deep divehas me inspired to dust off my
journal and get to work me too,remember.
Speaker 2 (07:53):
These prompts are just a starting point.
Yeah, don't be afraid to letyour thoughts and feelings flow
freely.
Who knows what hidden depthsyou might uncover within
yourself?
Speaker 1 (08:01):
This has been incredible.
Thank you so much for takingthis deep dive with me.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
My pleasure and to our listeners as you embark on
your own Blue Moon journalingadventure, ask yourself this If
you could capture the essence ofyour own defining Blue Moon
moment, that period of change orrevelation, in a single word,
image or feeling, what would itbe?
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