While full moon energy carries a reputation for being a little on the “loony” side and represents release as the apex of light begins to wane, new moons offer us the other side of the energetic coin. At the darkest phase of the moon, a point when the sun and moon are completely aligned in the skies, it offers us the chance to hit a monthly cosmic reset button.
A new moon is just that—from a place of darkness, it’s the moment when new light emerges. If you are interested in working with the natural cycles of lunar energy, this is the best time of the month for manifesting, getting clear on what you want to call in to your life, setting goals, putting plans into motion, creating new partnerships, and dreaming big.
Take the lessons that you’ve learned, and plant new seeds in the space you’ve created from letting go of the elements of your life that no longer support you or foster growth (full moon work).
Celebrating a New Moon
Working with the new moon is about knowing your worth and leaning in to a life that supports it. It’s about trusting your vision and your desire to create a beautiful and abundant life and considering all of the tools you have at your disposal to help you get there.
This is a time to dream big and put your energy behind those dreams, one foundational step at a time. Shake off the cobwebs and think fresh!
New moon focus: rejuvenation, manifestation, intention
Mantra: I am capable of manifesting the life I desire.
Key crystals: selenite or clear quartz, supercharger crystals with strong uplifting vibrations
New moon activities:
—Create a vision board.
—Brainstorm dreams and goals in a journal, and for each, identify the first step you can take toward making it a reality.
—Do a manifestation/invocation ritual—get clear on what you want, write a letter asking for it in detail, very clearly, then go outside and bury it deep in the soil, planting it like a seed.
—Do a tarot reading on what your higher self is guiding you to invoke into your life.
—Carry healing crystals that uplift your energy and make you feel enlivened and enthusiastic.
—Practice pranayama or breath work that focuses primarily on the power of the inhalations, the part of the breath that wakes up our nervous systems and makes us feel alive and energized.
—Write and practice morning affirmations so that you start your day with a positively charged state of mind.
—Reorganize a room, move around your furniture, or change up the decor in your space.
—Put yourself in new situations and experiences—explore different neighborhoods or areas around you that you’re unfamiliar with, go to new cafes or parks, take an alternate route home, book a trip, meet up with a friend or acquaintance you’re just getting to know, or read a book genre that you’ve never been exposed to before. Open your mind to diverse ideas and see what comes from it.
New moon essential oils & aromatherapy:
When we want to sync with the novel vibes of the new moon, sensory support can get us into the right state of mind. Essential oils that are fresh, uplifting, stimulating, and vibrant really kick things up a notch, encouraging a renewed feeling of motivation by putting us in the mood to shake things up. A few key oils can also help us to think more clearly and stay focused, which is essential while setting new projects and ideas into motion.
Best single essential oils for the new moon:
Try adding a few drops of one of these stimulating oils into your bath or spritz around your space in a room spray.
Uplifting new moon roller blends:
Creating a blend of essential oils to use on your pulse points is a fabulous way to boost your energy throughout the day. For daily use, it’s recommended that 4 drops of essential oil be diluted with your favorite carrier oil (such as almond, jojoba, or fractionated coconut) in a 10-mL bottle. You can read more about essential oil dilution guidelines here.
Here are a few perfect pair “new moon vibe” essential oil combos that work well in balanced ratios of 2:2 drops.
—neroli and sweet orange
—ginger and grapefruit
—rosemary and peppermint
Diffuser blends for the new moon
Designed to amplify all of that fresh new moon potential, these blends are bright, clean, and revitalizing. Try diffusing in the space near you when you’re starting out your work day, learning something new, brainstorming, intention-setting, manifesting, or vision-boarding.
Get the creative juices flowing, sharpen the mind, and let these oils help you set the stage for new opportunities and growth. Each of these blends is meant to be diluted in 200 mL of water.
1. Manifestation blend
Set your mind into focus and get clear on what you want to bring into your life with this awakening, vibrant blend.
—3 drops peppermint oil
—2 drops grapefruit oil
—2 drops basil oil
—2 drops rosemary oil
2. Affirmation blend
Positive feelings and contentment align with growth and productivity. I’m sure we all know how much our internal states and moods influence our development. In addition to the other work you’re doing to meet your goals, try starting your day with a positive affirmation and a blend that smells like sunshine.
—3 drops lemon oil
—2 drops neroli oil
—2 drops sweet orange oil
—2 drops jasmine oil
3. Rejuvenation blend
Ideal for bringing more of that new moon newness into your home, this recipe combines some more uncommon oils into a sweet and spicy blend that just may be unique enough to get your mind moving into new territory as well!
—2 drops fennel oil
—2 drops black pepper oil
—2 drops palmarosa oil
—2 drops ginger oil
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