The New Moon - Energy, Symbolism & Correspondences

The moon holds a beautiful power to help guide us towards our most powerful manifestations.

The Phases of the Moon

Understanding the phases of the moon is the first step for harnessing its energy and aligning your manifesting practices with the natural rhythm of the lunar cycle.

New Moon

Waxing Crescent Moon

First Quarter Moon

Waxing Gibbous Moon

Full Moon

Waning Gibbous Moon

Last Quarter Moon

Waning Crescent Moon

The New Moon

The New Moon is the part of the cycle when we begin to create the magic, to look to our dreams and see the potential in front of us. We can connect to our inner world and ask for the things that we really want from our lives.

It's a time to look forward and plan the future, remembering that anything is possible for us.

It's often described as being the time for planting new seeds for the future, the New Moon offering the fertile soil in which to plant those seeds and the cycle that is beginning offers them space and time to grow.

New Moons occur when the Sun and Moon meet up with each other in the skies, known in astrology as a conjunction. This meeting gives us a check in point for our dreams and desires.

The Sun represents our personality and ego, the parts of ourselves that we show to the world, while the Moon is our emotional body, often the part that we keep hidden and show only to a select few.

With these two energies coming together, we find the head and the heart can connect more easily allowing us to see the vision we hold for our future more clearly. This is why setting our intentions at the New Moon is so potent, because we can sift through the external noise and expectations and really get clear on what it is that we really want for ourselves.

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Yoga for the New Moon

Chandra Namaskar, or Moon Salutation, is a deeply soothing and reflective practice, making it perfect for the New Moon, a time of inward focus and setting intentions. This sequence honours the cooling, calming energy of the moon, helping you connect with your inner self. During the New Moon, when the energy is lower and the world feels quieter, Chandra Namaskar invites a balance of mindfulness and gentle movement, offering a space to slow down, breathe deeply, and align with the lunar energy. This practice supports introspection, creating a calm foundation for setting new intentions and planting the seeds of what you wish to manifest.

Crystals for the New Moon

Moonstone is a perfect companion for the New Moon because it embodies the energy of new beginnings, intuition, and inner growth. Just as the New Moon marks the start of a new lunar cycle, moonstone encourages a fresh start and helps us tune into our deeper desires. Its calming and nurturing energy aligns with the introspective nature of the New Moon, supporting emotional balance and enhancing intuition. Working with moonstone during this time can help to amplify your intentions, connect with your inner wisdom, and set the stage for the intentions you wish to manifest throughout the lunar cycle.

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Aromatherapy for the New Moon

Frankincense is a wonderful essential oil to work with during the New Moon due to its grounding, meditative, and spiritually uplifting qualities. The New Moon is a time for introspection, setting intentions, and reconnecting with our inner selves, and frankincense supports this process by creating a sense of calm and clarity. Its deep, resinous aroma helps to quiet the mind, making it ideal for meditation and reflection as you envision the new beginnings you wish to cultivate. Frankincense also has a protective energy, helping to clear away negativity and create a sacred space for intention-setting, making it a perfect match for the gentle, reflective nature of the New Moon.

Herbs for the New Moon

Sage is a powerful herb to work with during the New Moon, known for its cleansing and purifying properties. As the New Moon represents a time of fresh starts and new intentions, using sage can help clear away stagnant energy and create a clean slate for new beginnings. Burning or using sage during this phase can aid in releasing what no longer serves you, making space for your intentions and manifestations. Its grounding and protective qualities also support the reflective energy of the New Moon, helping to create a focused and harmonious atmosphere for introspection and setting your goals for the lunar cycle ahead.

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The Moon Phases - Are you ready to harness the lunar energies and unlock the secrets of the Moon's phases for manifesting your dreams? Step one is exploring the phases of the moon and understanding the energy of each phase, this is where ancient wisdom meets modern manifestation techniques.

Until next time, stay magical

Emma xx