If you plan to start new goals or habits or find yourself struggling to follow through on these intentions, try starting them at the time of the new moon. There is a mysterious current of energy to be harnessed the moment you become aware of the moon and its phases. Many believe that the energetic frequencies of planetary bodies can affect our energetic bodies, just as other bodies of matter and its energy affect us on a day to day basis. The new moon carries a less active frequency that grows inactivity until it reaches its fullness and emits stronger energetic frequencies. Work with the cycles of nature in order to boost your success and productivity. Today, I will share to share with you ways you can use the new moon cycle to do just that.
What is the new moon all about?
Once a month you can gaze into a starry, night, and what appears to be a moonless sky. In truth, what remains is the unseen presence of the new moon. The new moon symbolizes a brand new cycle and new beginnings. It is like a cosmic reset for us “Earthlings”. Things that proved fruitless or disappointing during the previous month is better left behind. Rest assured that you can plant new seeds, and there is no better time to do so than of the time of the new moon. This time of the month is all about beginnings, new cycles, new circumstances, new people, and new experiences. This is why it is a great time to embark on new goals.
With fresh energy already flowing, it’s more productive to move with it rather than against it. You might meet new people or discover new things. With these natural occurrences, it’s best to go with the flow and embrace what comes.
What should I do during the new moon?
You have up to three days before and three days after the day of the new moon to harness its energy! During this period, there are several things you can do to align yourself towards your intention during this new phase:
Goal setting. Something I recommend that everyone do during this time is to re-evaluate one’s goals. Consider what you’ve done the previous month to help you decide your desired trajectory for the current month. Once you have done that, take out a piece of paper, a notebook, or a journal and begin writing down your goals. Write down a list of things you want to accomplish, making it as long as you see fit. After this, select up to three goals to focus on during this new cycle.
Journaling. Start writing down the things you want to manifest, only this time, with more detail. Write about how you want to feel this month. Describe an experience you want to have, and more importantly, what it looks and feels like. Be detailed, describing all of the five senses. When you finish, read it out loud, then close your eyes and imagine it happening. Feel all of the sensations you just wrote about and release it. Close your journal, booklet, or put away your peace of paper, trusting that what you have written will manifest soon. If not during this monthly cycle, then perhaps one in the future. Trust in divine timing.
Affirmations. Declarations. Questions. Commit to mantras to stick by during the month. You can use what you journaled or the goals you wrote down as a guide. For example, if I wrote down a goal to be more punctual in arrival. I might commit to the phrase, ‘I AM PUNCTUAL’ or ‘I ALWAYS ARRIVE WITH PERFECT TIMING. You can also have fun and phrase your mantra as a question to better ease the notion into your subconscious mind. Ask yourself, ‘WHY AM I ALWAYS ARRIVING IN PERFECT TIMING?’ Be creative and pick up to three phrases to commit to this month. Say them out loud as much as you can. Right them down and read them aloud every night before bed.
New projects. Because the energy of new beginnings has returned for the month, now it a great time to either start a new project or continue a project that you enjoyed but left behind. Use the energy of this time to push you forward. You may find that you now have more ideas and a fresh take on things. Additionally, it is believed that there is an increased likely-hood of sticking to projects you start at this time. The energy you put into these projects will increase as you continue them during the waxing period. Give it a try! Start taking those steps towards your authentic, dream lifestyle today.
Candle rituals. Add the element of fire to your new moon practice. Fire represents transformation and often used in rituals to strengthen intentions. If you enjoy candles and have a few un-used candles lying around, burn a candle from the time of the new moon, and do so every night that it lasts. Specific candle colors can be used to further aid in manifestation. If you aren’t sure of what color to choose or want to keep it simple, I suggest opting for a white candle.
New hobbies or habits. Embrace the new. If you have been thinking about taking a class or trying a new hobby, the new moon is a good time to start. It may be as simple as learning a new skill via YouTube or cut down on sugar. When starting at this time, your experience may prove more fruitful and habits are more likely to stick than if you were to start them at another time.
Cleansing. Time to begin cleansing unwanted energy from your space. Open your windows and burn either palo santo or sage. Palo santo is great for clearing away negative energy, whereas sage is known for ridding away all lingering energies in the air. This means, after burning sage, you must follow up with incense of your choice to restore the energy. You can choose from an assortment of incense. Some are mean to invite success, work, money, love, protection, peace, chakra balancing, and more! Choose one that resonates with your goals, and burn it in your living space.
While burning sage or palo santo, move them along the corners of your home and around your doors. I make sure to cleanse the entrance and front door. In doing so, you dispel any unwanted energy that is blocking opportunities from entering your life.
Cleaning. Cleaning is also excellent for clearing old energy from a space. Dust, mop, and wipe down surfaces. Something extra that I do when cleaning the room of my shared apartment is to add Florida water wherever I can. Florida water is great at energetic cleansing and repelling negative energy. I add it to my mop water, as well as to water in an everyday spray bottle. After I wipe down surfaces, I follow up with water mixed with Florida water in a spray bottle, wiping down the surfaces with a sponge.
De-cluttering. Now is a good time to de-clutter. Take a look around your home. Donate or throw out things you haven’t used in a while, and take out the trash. This way, you clear old energy that has been stagnant, and you allow space for new things to enter your life. Feel free to organize your things while you’re at it. Rearrange areas such as your shelves, or your wardrobe. This will also help to shake up dormant energy. If you want some idea about rearranging your bedroom, check out my post Feng shui; how to transform your tiny living space .
Here are some additional tips
- Welcome the new that enters your life at this time. That means people, changes, opportunities.
- Let go of negative experiences from the previous month that hasn’t worked out and relationships that drain your energy.
- Avoid negativity from the news and other media. Also, try to spend less time around those who exude a lot of what I call “unproductive vibes”.
- In astrology, each new moon will fall into a sign. Look up the zodiac sign the moon is in, and consider the energy associated with this particular moon as you plan your goals for the month. Connect and meditate on this energy.
As the moon proceeds through its waxing period, the seeds you have planted at the beginning will begin to grow. The energy from the habits and intentions you have put in place will grow each day until the moon is completely illuminated in the sky. This energy will reach its peak by the time of the full moon. Then begins the moon’s waning period. Take advantage of this energy, intentionally working with the cycles of nature to help achieve your goals with more ease. Give my tips a try and let me know what you think! And if you happen to have more suggestions, let me know in a comment below!
A treat for you! I have included a new moon and full moon chart for you to download. There, I have placed all of the dates for the moons for the rest of the year. I even included the astrological signs each moon aligns with at that time. I hope you enjoy it! Until next time, keep adventuring!
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