New Moon Magic
- Jennifer
- Jun 22
- 4 min read
Begin again. Softly. Gently. Powerfully.
The Moon is not just a rock in the sky. She is the keeper of rhythms, the ancient pulse that pulls at the tides and the tears alike. The Moon has always been our guide. Long before we had clocks or calendars, She marked the rhythm of time. Her phases were the first way we learned to tell stories about beginnings, endings, and everything in between. She is change. She is memory. She is the light that moves through darkness and the darkness that holds the light.
In astrology, The Moon represents the soul’s inner tides: our instincts, emotions, and the felt sense of life itself. She represents the body. She is memory and mood. She is the Inner Child and the Great Mother. She is the part of us that feels before it knows. That responds before it thinks. That remembers what the mind forgets.
The Moon is a symbol of The Goddess Herself. The keeper of cycles, of birth, death, and rebirth. In the dark phase of the Moon, we enter the sacred void. This is the realm of Hekate, of Persephone, of the inner Mysteries. A place not of endings, but of unseen beginnings.
And this is The New Moon.
When the sky is dark and The Moon disappears from view, something ancient stirs in the stillness. It is not a time for action. It is a time for listening. For planting seeds in the fertile dark.
To work with the Moon is to work with the soul. When we follow Her rhythm, we come into deeper harmony with ourselves, with nature, and with the greater unfolding of life.
🌚 What is the New Moon?
The New Moon is the moment when the Sun and the Moon meet in the same sign. It marks the start of a new lunar cycle. The sky may be dark, but the potential is brimming. It’s not a time of outward activity or full clarity. It’s the still point. The mystery. The sacred void. This is the soil beneath the surface, the place where something new takes root.
In this space, we don’t need answers. We need intention.
The New Moon invites us to begin again with presence. What are you longing to feel? Who are you ready to become? What part of you is stirring, asking to be seen?
🌀 Why Follow the Moon?
Because She mirrors our becoming.
Because She teaches us to trust cycles.
Because She reminds us: it’s okay to ebb. It’s okay to rest. It’s okay to start small.
When you follow the Moon, you begin to see your life not as a straight line but a spiral. Always unfolding. Always returning. Always growing deeper.
✨ A Simple New Moon Ritual
You don’t need anything fancy, just your presence, a quiet moment, and the willingness to listen. But if you want to make it sacred, here’s a little something to try:
🌑 New Moon Ritual: Seed & Soil
Create a sacred space. Light a candle. Burn some herbs if you wish: mugwort, lavender, or sage. Or infuse your space with essential oils: rosemary is good to clear the mind, frankincense brings spiritual clarity. Let this feel like a moment set apart.
Get still. Close your eyes. Place your hand on your heart. Take a few deep breaths and drop into your body. Let the world go quiet.
Reflect. Ask yourself:
What am I ready to release from the last cycle?
What am I calling in now?
How do I want to feel this month?
Write down what comes. Be honest. Be bold. Be soft.
Set your intentions. Choose 1–3 simple intentions. Write them in the present tense, as if they’re already happening. “I receive love easily.” Let them come from the heart.
Bury the seed. You can fold the paper and place it under a stone, in your journal, or literally bury it in the soil. Trust that what’s planted in the dark will grow.
🌒 Then what?
Watch The Moon grow. Let Her waxing light remind you to keep showing up for your intentions. Each phase has its magic. Each one is a step in the cycle.
You don’t have to rush. The Moon doesn’t.
💗 Want to go deeper?
I offer personal readings to help you align with the Moon’s journey in your own chart. Book a session with me online or in person at Essential Therapies in Sidmouth. And if you don’t know your Moon sign, or your rising sign yet (that’s the key to unlocking your lunar house). I can help with that, too.
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A note on AI & my writing:
I use ChatGPT as a writing assistant—not as a writer. These are my thoughts, ideas, and words, shaped by my lived experience and deep love for self-work, self-awareness, the spiritual journey, and astrology. AI helps me refine, structure, and nudge me toward better phrasing, but the voice you’re reading is mine. I use it as a tool to help me put into words everything I believe is valuable in sharing my insights. Honesty matters to me, and this is simply one way I bring my thoughts to life.
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