With each lunar cycle, we have an opportunity to reflect, set intentions, release, and more.
Here, we rounded up our favorite new moon rituals, plus some tips to make them more effective.
Why you may want to try a new moon ritual.
Each moon phase relates to different stages or evolutions of a goal, intention, or cycle.
Asthe AstroTwinspreviously wrote for mbg, new moons have two “windows” or timelines for working with them.
Full moons happen when they are in opposite zodiac signs but at the same degree.
Every new moon will culminate in a corresponding full moon six months later," they explain.
How the energy of the moon affects us.
“Connecting to these lunar energies can provide grounding and a sense of direction,” they add.
First, here are some new moon rituals to try yourself under the next dark sky.
Rituals to try:
Tap in to your intention.
Do the 369 method.
The369 methodis a popular manifestation technique that involves simply writing down an intention or affirmation repeatedly throughout the day.
Here’s how it works:
Draw a ritual bath.
Newmoon circlespresent an opportunity to amplify your intentions through connection with others.
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Do a tarot reading.
We all need a little extra guidance sometimes, and doing a new moontarot readingcan give you just that.
It can be used for a number of things, from bathing towatering your houseplants.
It’s most often made under the light of the full moon, but new moons certainly work too.
As with any ritual, new moon or otherwise, your intention really is the most important part.
Any of the aforementioned rituals can be personalized and tweaked for the intention you’re working with.
Work with the astrology of the moon.
And last but not least, it’s super important to end any ritual with a formal closing.
