But have you ever heard of the dark moon?
Here’s what this moon phase is all aboutplus how to work with it.
What is the dark moon?
The dark moon is the waning crescent moon right before the new moon.
The ancient Greeks and Babylonians divided the lunar cycle into 30 segments, and Indians still do today.
Hecate was often associated with ghosts and sorcery.
The dark moon in India is associated with the goddess Kali, thought to be the most terrifying goddess.
How often do they happen?
They’re not particularly rare, or at least, not any rarer than any other moon phase.
Dark moon vs. new moon.
While close in proximity, the dark moon andnew moonhave very different energies, the twins explain.
The dark moon, on one hand, is an ending.
It’s the final phase of that lunar cycle.
And once the moon moves from waning crescent to new again, a brand-new cycle begins.
How do dark moons affect us?
Its dark energy may make us feel withdrawn and a bit forlorn.
We’re at the end of a cycle, and we’re drained.
What to do during the dark moon.
The dark moon is a time torest and relax, the twins say.
You’re probably going to need it!
Clear your calendar and allow yourself all the downtime you need.
Do yourfavorite releasing ritual, from a tarot reading toshadow workto simply taking a purifying bath.
Whatever you should probably do to feel like your slate is clean, do it now.
Clean house.
“Clean your house, wash the bedding, mop the floor,” the twins suggest.
As you clean, however, they note to take it easy and slow.
What not to do during the dark moon.
According to the twins, less is more around this time.
That will be a much more opportune time to begin a new project.
If you’re feeling exhausted, know you’re probably not the only one.
