A New Moon is the astronomical "reset button." Since the moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, its illuminated side faces away from us, leaving the sky dark. This phase is less about "doing" and more about planting seeds.
A New moon marks a time of new beginnings. It is a time to be honest with ourselves, to dive deep and tell our true dreams to the universe. It is a reflective time and when we honour this part of the moon cycle we are drawn deeply within which heightens our intuition and divination abilities.
From here we can explore our soul journey, open our hearts, be nurturing towards ourselves and access the very depths of who we are – giving us the potential for great healing.
It is the perfect time of the month for starting new careers, new business opportunities and making new friends.
A ritual you can do for the New Moon
In the darkness of the new moon, everything is possible because nothing has started yet. It is the fertile soil of the coming month.
1. The Opening (Grounding)
Start by acknowledging the darkness. Turn off bright overhead lights and use candles instead.
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The Breath: Close your eyes and take three deep breaths. On the exhale, imagine shedding the "clutter" of the previous lunar cycle.
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The Intention: Briefly state the purpose: "I am here to clear space for what I want to grow."
2. The Release (Clearing the Soil)
You can't plant new seeds in a garden full of weeds.
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Reflective Prompt: Ask yourself, "What habit, belief, or 'weight' am I leaving in the dark of this moon?"
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The Action: Write it on a small piece of paper. You can then safely burn these papers in a central bowl (if outdoors/ventilated) or simply fold them up and "bury" them in a bowl of salt or sand to symbolize returning them to the earth.
3. The Invitation (Planting the Seed)
Now that the space is clear, identify what you want to invite in.
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The "I Am" Statement: Instead of saying "I want," encourage yourself to write your intention as if it is already happening (e.g., "I am grounded in my worth" or "I am open to new creative paths").
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The Visual: Hold an object, eg. a crystal, a seed packet, or even a stone. Then "whisper" your intention into the object.
4. The Sharing (The Power of Witness)
Share your intention with the moon, and then simply say, "The seed is planted."
"And so it is."
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