What’s a new moon?

What’s the spiritual meaning and significance of the new moon?

Connecting to these lunar energies can provide grounding and a sense of direction.

The AstroTwins

This phase between the new and full moon is called the waxing moon.

Our mission during this time is to collect energy and information as everything becomes illuminated.

Then comesthe full moon, a time for culmination and harvest.

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Should we stay or should we go?

Do we reap the rewards of our work or change course?

As the moon becomes completely visible to us on earth, we can see everything clearly.

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Next, the waning moon phase begins.

Reflect on what you’ve built during the waxing phase and shed what doesn’t feel right.

Every new moon will culminate in a corresponding full moon six months later.

you might set short-term goals between new and full moons every two weeks.

At a page-turning new moon, write down whatever you’re looking tomanifestduring this two-week cycle of light.

Spend time with what you wrote and read it aloud.

Stay in tune with the moon as it builds, and manifest your desires.

Make a list of affirmations, read them aloud, and revisit them as the moon’s light builds.

Relax and reset in the tub with your favorite music playing.

Light candles,fill your diffuser with essential oils, and set a healing ambience for your bath.

Oftentimes, when we create a physical environment, the energy we want more readily pours into our lives.

Clear off a surface (dresser, table, etc.)

Revisit this sacred space as the moon waxes.

New moons can also be a time to share sacred space with others through anew moon circle ceremony.

It’s a time to refresh, reset, and look to the future.

Surround yourself with people who help you feel energized and alive!

Get stuck in the past

The new moon is just that: new!

Let it go, and let it flow.

Here are some keywords associated with each sign to help you get started on your lunar journeying.

The new moon is like a cosmic reset and a monthly gift from the universe.

Use this energy for beginnings and to set the tone for the next cycle in your life.

Avoidunnecessary stressand decide what energy you want to call in.

Let the new moon empower you!

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