New Moon Rituals

New moon rituals are an excellent way to set intentions and begin new projects.

Out of all the moon phases, it’s safe to say the full moon gets the most attention. The full moon enhances magical energy, from the legend of werewolves to stories about people acting wild.

But did you know that the new moon is even more powerful in many ways?

Historically, the new moon phase has been an excellent time to take care of secretive tasks that need to happen under total darkness. But symbolically, the new moon represents the perfect time to empower fresh beginnings and magically charge all new things in your life.

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What is the New Moon?

As the moon revolves around our planet, the sun’s light hits its surface at a different angle each day of the month. The reflection of that light is what we see in the night sky. So from our perspective, the moon appears to be continually and routinely growing and shrinking.

The new moon begins the lunar cycle when the moon reflects none of the sun’s light at the earth. As a result, it seems to disappear from the sky. But even the ancient people of the world knew that the moon remained.

They understood that the moon would grow full and bright once more and that the new moon marked a fresh start.

Similarly, we must not mistake the new moon for the absence of the moon but for the clean slate with which to begin the next period.

Spells and Rituals for the New Moon

The best way to use the new moon’s energy is to perform a ritual. These can be as simple or complicated as you want them to be. These simple new moon rituals can be performed alone or with friends.

Intention Setting New Moon Ritual:

Supplies:

• white candle
• piece of paper
• pen or pencil

Steps:

1. Write down your intention for the month ahead on the paper. Be specific and focus on what you want to achieve or manifest.
2. Light the candle and say aloud, “I am now ready to receive (your intention).”
3. Visualize your intention coming to fruition. See yourself achieving your goal, or visualize what you want to manifest.
4. Hold the paper in your dominant hand and pass it through the candle flame three times.
5. Fold the paper and keep it somewhere safe. Repeat this ritual at every new moon to keep your intention fresh.

Prayer to Moon Goddess

Cultures worship different iterations of the divine moon, but she is almost always a goddess. This prayer to Selene is excellent or can be modified to worship Artemis, Hecate, Bastet, Nanna, or the Triple Goddess.

Selene, white-armed mistress of the shining moon, the silver crescent crowns your ebon hair; cloaked in darkness, you cross the cold night sky, O goddess. To you, O Selene, I offer my greeting, my praise, and my thanks for your many gifts.

New Moon Cleansing Ritual

Supplies:

• white candle
• white sage (regular sage or rosemary will work fine as well)
• selenite and clear quartz

Steps:

1. On the night of a new moon, light a white candle and place it in the center of your altar or sacred space.
2. Surround the candle with other items representing purity, new beginnings, and fresh starts for you (this could be anything from flowers to crystals to feathers).
3. Take a few deep breaths and allow yourself to relax at the moment.
4. Light your cleansing herb bundle and direct the smoke around the space.
5. When you’re ready, begin to speak aloud or in your mind any intentions, desires, or prayers you have for this new moon cycle.
6. Once you’ve finished speaking your intentions, take a few more deep breaths and spend a few moments in silence, soaking up the peaceful energy of the new moon.
7. When you’re ready, snuff out the candle and know that your new moon intentions have been set for the current cycle.

Moon Water Infusion

We’ve written a comprehensive guide to making moon water but charging water during a new moon has different benefits.

Supplies:

• 1/4 cup dried chamomile flowers
• 1/4 cup dried lavender buds
• 1/2 cup dried roses
• 1 quart (32 ounces) of water

Steps:

1. Combine the ingredients in a glass jar.
2. Cover and let steep for at least 4 hours, or overnight, during the new moon.
3. Strain the infusion and enjoy!

This infusion is deceptively simple, but it has multiple purposes. You can use it in spells, ritual baths, or even as tea since all the included flowers are 100% edible!

New Moon Ritual Bath

Supplies:

• 1 cup Epsom salt
• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup sea salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil or coconut oil
• 10 drops of your favorite essential oils (optional)
• moon water (optional)

Steps:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Fill your bathtub with warm water, and add the mixture.
3. Soak in the bath for 20-30 minutes, and visualize your intentions for the month ahead.
4. When you’re finished, drain the tub and give yourself a final rinse with clean water.

Monthly Plan

Long ago, people tracked the passing months by the moon’s cycle. Nowadays, most of the world ascribes to the roughly 30-day month, which doesn’t align precisely with the moon’s phases.

Still, if you want to get in touch with lunar magic, you must recognize the start of a new moon cycle and set your plans for the cycle ahead. It won’t line up day-for-day with the month itself, and you may have already planned your month according to the standard calendar.

But you can still take the opportunity to look at what you want to accomplish throughout the next moon cycle.

Supplies:

• daily calendar/planner
• pen or pencil
• decorations like wax seals, stickers, washi tape, etc. (optional)

Steps:

1. Mark the new moon, waxing half-moon, full moon, and waning half-moon for the upcoming cycle.
2. Mark any essential or notable days–birthdays, anniversaries, meaningful work or school events—Mark things that are celebratory, mundane, or dreaded (like a dentist appointment or project deadline).
3. Look at the overlap between the moon ritual cycle’s cosmic timeline and the month’s practical timeline.
4. Consider which days will require your best and most potent energy.
5. Plan out rituals and intention-boosting sessions for days or nights when you’ll get the most power from the moon.
6. Decorate the month ahead with ephemera. It might seem not very sensible, but we’re more likely to engage with something that we find aesthetically pleasing.

Other New Moon Rituals

A new moon ritual doesn’t have to be mystical or magical to be meaningful. Routines can be profoundly therapeutic and stabilizing, and aligning some of those routines with natural events like the moon’s cycle can keep you in touch with the magic of nature.

The new moon, in particular, is excellent for fresh starts.

• trim your nails and hair to keep them healthy
• clean out your fridge and pantry
• declutter your inbox
• check your closet for clothes that need to be repaired or replaced
• clear out cluttered papers and junk mail
• cleanse any crystals or items you use in your practice–including your ritual moon altar, if you have one

Final Thoughts

New moon rituals are a great way to tap into the moon’s powerful energy. By setting your intention and visualizing your goal, you can use this energy to help you achieve your desired outcome. So the next time there’s a new moon, take some time to perform your rituals and see what kind of magic you can create.

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