A Simple Guide To Working With The Moons Energy
The moon is one of the most visual and influential elements in astrology. It’s positioned close to the earth, and it can easily be spotted in the night sky.
You may not realize it, but the moon has a huge effect on our moods, energy levels, and personal growth. It could even have an effect on our reproductive and sexual health (we’ll get more into that later).
Knowing the significance of moon cycles and how to harness their energy helps you align with your spiritual goals.
The two moon phases we’ll be exploring today are full and new moons. Each moon cycle carries its own unique energy — therefore, each requires different rituals.
Here, we breakdown everything you need to know about full and new moon lunations along with what rituals you should perform.
New v. Full Moon: What’s the Difference?
Every month, we’re presented with a lunar cycle. The lunations most prominent are the new moon and full moon.
The new moon refers to the beginning of the lunar cycle. The full moon refers to the entire moon’s illumination. Both of these moon phases are intense and bring their own distinct energy.
The new moon brings fresh beginnings. It is the time to set personal goals and manifest.
A new moon is also a time for quiet reflection. Some may even feel more introverted during this time.
The full moon brings more fierce energy compared to the new moon. A full moon unveils what’s hidden. It’s also a time for releasing and shedding.
During a full moon, you may feel energized or more social. It may also encourage you to focus more on interpersonal affairs. For others, a full moon is exhausting. How the full moon affects you depends on your birth chart.
Do Moon Cycles Affect Our Bodies?
We already know that the full and new moon has an effect on your emotions. But it can even have an effect on your body.
Here’s what the research says:
One 1980 study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology analyzed 312 menstruating women. It was found that 40 percent of the participants started their menstruation cycle within two weeks of the full moon.
Arnold L. Lieber, author of the Lunar Effect: Biological Tides and Human Emotions asserts that the full moon could even impact our cells.
This is especially true when you consider that our bodies are made up of 80 percent water. Like ocean tides, the moon can affect our molecular makeup in the same way.
During a full moon, the gravitational pull amplifies. This affects our brain function, which can make us feel more sexually aroused and energized.
We know that moon lunar phases have an influence on our mind and bodies, so the question is what can we do with this energy?
What Should You Do During a Full Moon?
Full moons present an opportunity to get rid of stagnant or negative energy. This is the perfect time for cleansing your home with sage, charging your crystals, and powerful breathwork sessions.
Here is a potent full moon ritual I love to do:
Burning Ritual
This is a simple ritual that allows you to release anything you’d like that might be weighing you down.
What You’ll Need:
● Paper
● Pen or pencil
● Lighter or flame source
● Fire-resistant surface: metal or terracotta bowl
How to Do It:
● Set your sacred space. This could be an altar or a quiet room in your home.
● Ground yourself. Take a few deep belly breaths and envision pulling energy up from the ground. Feel free to meditate with grounding crystals like red jasper, smoky quartz, or black obsidian.
● On a sheet of paper make a list of everything you want to release.
● Once you’ve made your list, it’s time to let it burn.
● Place the paper in your fire-resistant container and ignite it.
The key to this burning ritual is your willingness to completely let go. When you let go of expectations, you allow new energy to enter your life.
What Should You Do During a New Moon?
New moons are for manifesting and fresh beginnings. It’s the ideal time to start new projects, apply for a new job, or go out on a first date. Essentially, this time is for planting seeds of abundance and new energy.
Here’s one new moon ritual you can do:
Manifestation Jar
A manifestation jar helps to communicate your wishes and desires to the universe - I often remind clients to never under estimate the power of pen to paper.
What You’ll Need:
● A jar
● A piece of paper
● Pen or pencil
● Crystals
How to Do It:
● Begin by working with the breath to become open to positive energy.
● Visualize what you wish to manifest using all 5 sesnes.
● Write down your manifestations in the present tense.
● Place the slip of paper in the jar.
● Add crystals that align with your manifestations (i.e., if you wish to manifest love, use rose quartz, for abundance use citrine).
● Seal your jar and place it under the moon’s lumination.
Take Advantage of the Moon’s Energy
I hope this simple guide shed light on the power of the moon and its significance in our lives. When we take advantage of the new and full moon cycles we can enhance our spirituality, healing and more easily achieve our goals.