New Moon Rituals to Clear a Path For New Beginnings
For the last New Moon of the year, we can celebrate the opportunity for new beginnings with the ritual of honoring the celestial cycles that flow year-round. A great time to check in, make resolutions, or set new goals is actually on each New Moon we’re given.
New moons are a phase for grounding into a fresh start. They give us a special pause within the sea of stars to rest and reset.
in my deepest
exhale
I found the
weight I carried
float away
from me
and now
I can finally
breathe
Cheyenne Macrides
When the moon is in its darkest phase, it is at the point of 0% illumination which calls for us to come back to the beginning.
This is a wonderful time to write out important tasks you want to achieve during this next moon cycle.
On this dark night, find time to explore the dark places within your psyche, within your home, and within your relationships.
Go down the darker set of stairs.
New moons are often thought of as “the blank slate”, so we can evaluate where we are and decide from the stillness where we truly want to go.
As you rest, pay attention to your body’s wisdom. It will tell you what’s true and be your ultimate guide. If something is not right, feels off or needs changing, your body will show you. You can always trust it to show you where to give more attention, and what needs to be cut loose or rearranged. All you have to do is listen.
Trust your gut. Be present with it and allow your intuition to speak through the sound of darkness.
During a new moon, it’s helpful to think of what newness means for you. What would it look like to start again?
From a new place, we can make new choices. Wearing new shoes means the person wearing them is walking a new path. With a new perspective, we see the world like we never have before, opening up new room for solutions we never considered to present themselves and surprise us.
May this next phase be a catapult for your deepest desires. On this new moon, may you create the space you need to find clarity and the courage to act on that new truth.
New eyes, new dreams, and new blessings are all yours for the taking.
From dark moon to dark moon, so it is.
