Moon Rituals

Through all the phases of human progress and development, the

moon has been a constant source of guidance. It has always

been a timekeeper for us, a calendar, a navigator for travelers

and birds, a source of light during the nighttime, and much more. 

As time and research increased our knowledge, we also

discovered the moon's role in controlling the tidal waves and our

emotions. Hence, we understood the importance of moon phases

on our well-being. 

The feminine quality of the moon is often compared to that of

womanhood, where each cycle brings a new phase in your life.

Understanding our connection with the moon can help us better

harness its energy and improve our mental, physical, and spiritual

state. It can help us develop habits that we need more of, be it

self-love, compassion, gratitude, or reflection. 

A Ritual For Each Cycle

Practicing certain rituals to align yourself with the moon cycle will

help you dedicate time, attention, and focus on harnessing the

energy you desire. 

Creating certain rituals for each phase is also ideal for better

understanding your cycles, needs, and wants. It will empower you

to take advantage of the changing energies to shift your mental

and spiritual mindset. 

Phase 1: New Moon

During this phase, the moon is wholly darkened with no

illumination as it prepares for a new cycle. This phase represents

new beginnings, so use this time to set new goals and intentions,

work on new projects, and sow the seeds for your plans. 

Use this time to pause, reflect, let go, and welcome positive

energies that will benefit your new beginning. 

 Ritual To Practice

To set new intentions, it is essential to reflect within to recognize

what you want to achieve in this new moon cycle. Once you have

the goals in mind, write them down in a journal. With the

intentions set in a paper, repeat the goals as affirmations and end

each sentence with 

"and it will."

By doing so, you will be putting your goals out in the Universe and

manifesting your desires. Reflect on your previous intentions with

each new cycle and update them accordingly. With gratitude and

patience, you will witness your manifestations turn into reality. 

Phase 2: Waxing Moon

With the moon's illumination expansion comes a time for you to

focus on your growth. After all the planning and goal setting

during Phase 1, it is time to work on achieving those goals. 

It is a good time to motivate and commit yourself to what you are

hoping to achieve. However, it is essential to be realistic with your

efforts and understand the importance of setting boundaries. 

The waxing moon is the ideal time to focus on your

transformation, nurture your inner self, and enjoy challenging

yourself to grow. 

Ritual To Practice

For this phase, we recommend using a Tarot or Oracle deck to

find inspiration to fulfill your intentions. Once you have a deck in

hand, take a deep breath and recall your intentions, then shuffle

the deck. 

Drawing two cards from the deck, use each to represent a

different aspect of your intention. One should clarify your

intentions, and the other should describe the action needed to

fulfill the intent. 

Whatever the card represents, sit with the message sent, and

contemplate how you will implement it. 

Phase 3: Full Moon

During this phase, the moon's entirety is illuminated and as bright

as possible. This phase represents fulfillment, fertility,

transformation, and abundance, with each aspect blooming and

growing. 

This is an ideal time to focus on your life as well. Reflect on things

that bring you abundance and those that no longer serve you any

purpose. Direct your energy to beneficial things and let go of

loose strings. 

Your intuition and psychic abilities will be heightened during this

phase. Hence, connecting with your higher self and realizing what

is beneficial, and releasing what no longer serves you is helpful. 

Ritual To Practice

When the moon is at its highest, it radiates the most positive and

pure energy. Your ritual during this phase should be to recharge

your crystals. 
Place your crystals in an area where the moon shines directly on

them. Choose a clean, dry place and let the crystals absorb as

much cosmic energy as possible in 48 hours. 

The freshly cleansed and energized crystals will provide more

efficient and long-lasting results. 

Phase 4: Waning Moon

During this phase, the moon's illumination lessens into a soft light.

It represents a time of resting, relaxing, and recharging yourself.

After a cycle of constantly working on fulfilling your intentions, it is

now essential for you to find time to put a hold on life completely. 

This is an excellent time to reflect on your previous goal and let

go of old intentions. Focus on preparing yourself for new

intentions and the new lunar phase. 

Declutter, cleanse, and heal to start a new phase of growth. 

 Ritual To Practice

The ideal ritual to practice is clutter cleansing, whether in your

surroundings, mind, or spiritual journey. It is essential to go

through this ritual since it can affect your energy which in turn will

cause hindrance in your next cycle. 

Setting realistic decluttering goals allows you to achieve a clean

space that will enable growth. It is impossible to clean out your

entire house or every aspect of yourself in one cycle, so sticking

to your current goals and showing gratitude for what you have

achieved is essential. 

When the old goes out, the new comes in. 

Ensure that you are keeping a clean space to follow the rituals of

the cycle. A dedicated area to journal, meditate, or get inspiration

from your Tarot or Oracle cards will help you work on your

intentions more efficiently. 

For beginners, it seems complicated to fit these rituals into your

daily routine. But these rituals demand very little time and can

bring incredible benefits to your life. Hence, it is essential to

dedicate a part of your day to improve yourself physically,

mentally, and spiritually.