Written by The moon doesn’t care whether you notice her. She’ll keep waxing and waning, pulling the tides, marking time in her ancient rhythm whether you’re paying attention or not. But when you do start paying attention, when you begin to align your intentions with her phases, something shifts. You stop fighting against natural rhythms and start flowing with them.
Each phase of the moon carries its own energy, its own invitation. Working with these phases isn’t about rigid rules or complicated ceremonies. It’s about recognizing where the moon is in her cycle and asking yourself: what does this energy support? What am I ready to plant, grow, release, or rest with?
Here’s how to work with each moon phase, complete with rituals you can adapt to your own practice.
New Moon ~ The Dark Beginning
Energy: New beginnings, intention-setting, planting seeds, rest, introspection, the void, potential
What’s Happening: The moon sits between Earth and the sun, invisible to us. This is the darkest night, the blank page, the moment before creation.