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The September 2026 New Moon is in Virgo, exact at 03:27 UTC on September 11.

September 2026 New Moon

The Virgo New Moon ~ The Moon of Sacred Repair

Significance of This Moon

This is the Moon that asks: “What small thing can I change that will make the rest of my life work better?” Virgo isn't generally about dramatic transformation. It is about the little things that create transformation: the habit you finally establish, the drawer you finally organize, the appointment you finally make, the project you finally break into manageable pieces. This makes September's New Moon particularly powerful for putting the vision from the August Leo Moon into practical form.

August asked: Who am I becoming?

September asks: What do I need to actually DO to become her?

Astrologically, Virgo is associated with practical improvement, organization, health, routines, useful work, discernment and service. And there's an important warning hidden inside Virgo: Do not confuse improvement with perfection. The magick of this Moon is not “I must fix everything.”

It is:

“I can make one thing better today.”

SPECIFIC MAGICKAL WORKINGS FOR THIS NEW MOON

Sacred Cleaning ~ Clean a physical space while consciously clearing stagnant energy. Don't clean the entire house. Choose one area.

Repair Magick ~ Excellent for anything literally or metaphorically broken. Repair an object, mend clothing, fix something in your home, repair a relationship, repair a routine, repair your relationship with yourself.

Organization Magick ~ Create order where there has been chaos.

Habit-Building Magick ~ Choose one habit and make it your New Moon commitment.

Health & Wellness Intentions ~ Create intentions around caring for the body, rest, nourishment and sustainable routines. This is symbolic/spiritual work, not a substitute for medical care.

Protection Through Order ~ Virgo understands that sometimes protection comes from preparation.

Create household wards, emergency plans, protective charms, financial organization and practical boundaries.

Prosperity Through Practicality ~ Rather than “money magickally appearing,” this Moon is excellent for budgeting, organizing finances, finding overlooked resources, improving a business and creating systems that support income.

Craft & Skill Magick ~ Begin learning something that requires patience and practice.

Study Magick ~ Excellent for research, writing, learning, apprenticeships, improving a skill and memorization.

Discernment Magick ~ This is powerful time to ask: "What deserves my energy AND what doesn't?"

Boundary Magick ~ Especially boundaries around time, work, obligations, people who drain you and perfectionism.

Release Perfectionism ~ Write down the impossible standard you're holding yourself to and consciously release it.

Service Magick ~ Do one useful thing for another person without sacrificing yourself.

Home Blessing ~ Clean, organize and then bless the newly cleared space.

* “One Thing at a Time” Magick ~ Choose one overwhelming problem and divide it into small pieces.

This may actually be one of the strongest workings for this particular Moon.

MAGICKAL CORRESPONDENCES

Symbols ~ The Maiden, wheat, sheaf of grain, ear of corn, harvest basket, scythe, seed, book, quill, key, broom, needle and thread, grain mill, labyrinth, herb bundle

Colors ~ Sage green, olive, forest green, Earth brown, tan, cream, wheat gold, beige, soft yellow, deep moss

Plants & Flowers ~ Lavender, daisies, morning glory, buttercups, sunflowers, asters, goldenrod, chrysanthemum, Queen Anne's Lace, yarrow, chamomile

* Queen Anne's Lace is particularly beautiful for a Virgo altar because of its delicate, intricate structure.

Crystals / Stones / Minerals ~ Moss Agate, amazonite, peridot, green Aventurine, jade, green Jasper, clear Quartz, carnelian, amethyst, citrine, bloodstone

* For this Moon, I particularly like: Moss Agate (growth), Clear Quartz (clarity) and Peridot (refinement)

TREES ~ Birch, hazel, ash, apple, olive, willow, cedar

* Hazel is especially appropriate for wisdom, learning and discernment.

HERBS ~ Lavender, rosemary, sage, thyme, peppermint, lemon balm, chamomile, yarrow, basil, parsley, dandelion, fennel

OILS & SCENTS ~ Lavender, rosemary, lemon, peppermint, basil, cedar, frankincense, lemongrass, eucalyptus

* For this Moon: Lavender, rosemary, lemon would make a beautiful cleansing/clarity blend.

ANIMAL ~ Bee, deer, squirrel, mouse, rabbit, owl, ant, butterfly, dog, swallow

* The bee is particularly fitting: organized, productive, communal and purposeful.

* The ant represents the tiny actions that create something enormous.

SPIRITS / NATURE SPIRITS ~ Earth elementals, Gnomes, Garden spirits, Herb spirits, Household spirits, Ancestors, Hearth spirits, Agricultural spirits, Spirits of craftsmanship

Land guardians

ELEMENT

Earth ~ Virgo is a mutable Earth sign.

DIRECTION

North ` Earth's traditional direction.

QUALITIES ~ Practical, analytical, precise, patient, helpful, organized, observant, modest, disciplined, resourceful, discerning, industrious, grounded

GENDER

Feminine / receptive ~ This is traditional magical polarity rather than biological gender.

ENERGY TYPE ~ Receptive, grounded, mutable, practical, concentrated, refining, healing, organizing

Unlike August's explosive solar energy, this is quiet power.

CHAKRA

Primary ~ Solar Plexus. For discipline, agency and putting intention into action.

Secondary ~ Root. For stability, physical grounding and practical security.

Tertiary ~ Heart. For compassionate service rather than self-sacrifice.

WARM OR COLD ~ Cool to neutral. Virgo is traditionally associated with Earth rather than the fiery or intensely warm qualities of Leo.

MOIST OR DRY ~ Dry. Virgo's Earth symbolism is traditionally dry.

OPPOSING ELEMENT ~ Fire. But again, don't treat this as something that must be fought. Earth gives Fire a place to burn. Fire gives Earth warmth. For this Moon, the lesson is balance, not opposition.

RULES ~ Virgo traditionally rules themes of daily work, routine, service, health, skill, craftsmanship, organization, analysis, discernment, maintenance, practicality, purification, improvement

TIME OF DAY ~ Best ~ Dawn. Especially for beginning a new routine. Also excellent are morning, warly evening, midnight for deep reflection.

* For this particular New Moon, I'd favor morning after the exact New Moon for practical intention-setting.

TIME OF MONTH ~ New Moon / Dark Moon.

SEASON ~ Late Summer moving into Autumn

* This is particularly significant because Virgo's energy naturally fits the transition from growth into harvest.

ZODIAC ~ Virgo

TOOLS ~ Besom, mortar and pestle, herb scissors, needle and thread, journal, quill, Book of Shadows, Rune set, Tarot, crystal grid, bowl of soil, candles, bell, pendulum.

* The broom is especially wonderful for this Moon because it combines literal cleaning with energetic clearing.

VIRTUE ~ Humility, service, patience, discipline, reliability, practical wisdom, compassion, responsibility, attention to detail, dedication, craftsmanship.

VICES / SHADOWS ~ Perfectionism, excessive criticism, worry, anxiety, obsessive organization, judgment, overwork, self-denial, micromanagement, never feeling “good enough”.

* The Virgo lesson ~ Discernment without judgment.

RULING PLANET ~ Mercury. Mercury brings thought, communication, analysis, learning, writing, organization, information.

* Virgo turns Mercury's mental energy toward practical application.

DEITIES

For this particular Moon, consider:

Demeter ~ harvest, agriculture, nourishment

Ceres ~ grain, fertility, agriculture

Astraea ~ justice, purity and the Maiden

Brigid ~ healing, craft and sacred work

Frigg ~ household, wisdom and domestic order

Hestia ~ hearth and home

Vesta ~ sacred flame and household devotion

Athena ~ wisdom, skill and strategy

* For healing and practical work, Brigid is especially fitting.

* For harvest and nourishment, Demeter/Ceres.

* For home, Hestia or Vesta.

CYCLE OF LIFE ~ Harvest, sorting, preservation, preparation.

This isn't the wild beginning of spring it is “What have I grown, and what am I going to do with it?”

SENSE ~ Smell. Virgo's connection with herbs, plants, cleanliness and discernment makes scent particularly appropriate.

Secondary ~ Touch. Especially hands engaged in practical work.

INSTRUMENTS~ Bells, chimes, small drum, singing bowl, wooden flute, lyre, harp.

* For this Moon, I'd favor small bells or a singing bowl over loud instruments.

TYPE OF MAGICK ~ Earth magick, New Moon magick, Healing magick, Herb magick, Kitchen witchcraft, Household magick, Protection

RITUAL ACTION ~ Sweep, cleanse, sort, organize, mend, plant, write, label, prepare, ground

One particularly Virgo ritual: Choose one messy thing in your life and make it 10% better. Not perfect. 10% better. That is very Virgo.

FOODS & BEVERAGES ~ Apples, pears, wheat, oats, corn, whole grains, root vegetables, beans, lentils, fresh herbs, honey, herbal teas, lemon water, apple cider.

* Think simple, nourishing, earthy food rather than extravagant feasting.

ACTIVITIES ~ Cleaning, decluttering, gardening, organizing, meal preparation, preserving herbs, making tinctures or herbal preparations, journaling, studying, learning a skill, sewing, crafting, repairing things, creating schedules

ALTAR DECORATIONS ~ Green or brown cloth, white and green candles, wheat, dried herbs, fresh herbs, apples, acorns , soil, moss, Moss Agate, Peridot, rosemary, lavender, broom

OTHER NAMES

The Harvest Seed Moon

The Sacred Work Moon

The Healing Moon

The Virgo Moon

The Reaping Moon

The Order Moon

The Craft Moon

The Green Witch Moon

The Maiden Moon

The Practical Magic Moon

The Sacred Routine Moon

The Repair Moon

The Small Steps Moon

The Turning-Work Moon

Magickal Workings

Harvesting the results of past efforts

Courage and personal empowerment

Breaking free from stagnation

Banishing obstacles

New beginnings

Protection of home and family

Reclaiming personal power

Balancing self with others

Preparing for the dark half of the year

Symbols ~ Harvest sheaf, ram, Fire, flame, sword, cornucopia, balance scales, falling leaf, Full Moon.

Colors ~ Red, rust, orange, gold, burgundy ,brown, deep green, cream, silver

Plants & Flowers ~ Sunflower, marigold, chrysanthemum

Goldenrod, aster, calendula, rose, apple, wheat.

Crystals/Stones/Minerals ~ Carnelian, red jasper, bloodstone, citrine, tiger's eye, clear quart, garnet, hematite, moonstone.

Trees ~ Oak, apple, ash, rowan, hawthorn, maple, birch, walnut, cedar.

Herbs ~ Rosemary, sage, thyme, basil, cinnamon, ginger, mugwort, yarrow, bay.

Oils & Scents ~ Cinnamon, clove, rosemary, cedar, frankincense, patchouli, orange, apple, sandalwood.

Animals ~ Ram, stag, bear, wolf, fox, hawk, owl, horse, crow.

Spirits/Nature Spirits ~ Harvest spirits, Ancestors, Hearth spirits, Land wights, Tree spirits, Forest spirits, Faeries, Elemental fire spirits, Household guardians.

Element ~ Fire ~ Aries, Air ~ Libra, Earth ~ Harvest grounding

Direction ~ South ~ Fire and Aries, East ~ Air and Libra

Qualities ~ Courageous, determined, independent, passionate, assertive, balanced, decisive, productive, grounded.

Gender ~ Masculine/Feminine. Balanced polarity

The Aries/Libra axis makes this particularly appropriate for working with self versus partnership.

Energy Type ~ Active, expansive, harvesting, protective, releasing, initiating, balancing, empowering, transformative.

Chakra ~ Solar Plexus, Root, Sacral, Heart

Warm or Cold ~ Warm

Moist or Dry ~ Dry

Opposing Elements ~ Water. Excessive/passive Earth.

The magickal lesson here is not to eliminate the opposing element, but to balance Fire's action with Water's emotional wisdom and Earth's stability.

Rules ~ Finish what you began, claim your accomplishments, do not take what isn't yours, protect what you have created, speak your truth, act with courage, do not confuse courage with recklessness, balance independence with cooperation, give thanks before asking for more.

Time of Day ~ Dawn, sunset, twilight, Moonrise, midnight.

Time of Month ~ September 26 Full Moon. Three nights surrounding the Full Moon

Season ~ Autumn / Fall

The threshold between summer and autumn. The September equinox occurs just a few days earlier, on September 22, making this Full Moon especially suited to transition, balance and preparation for the darker half of the year.

Zodiac ~ Aries / Moon. Libra / Sun.

Aries asks: What do I want?

Libra asks: How does that affect the people around me?

Tools ~ Athame, Wand, Cauldron, harvest basket, Boline, Chalice, Bell, Tarot cards, Runes.

Virtues ~ Courage, independence, honesty, generosity, justice, determination, leadership, gratitude, balance.

Vices ~ Anger, impulsiveness, selfishness, aggression, jealousy, indecision, vanity, resentment, excess.

Ruling Planet ~ Mars / Aries. Venus / Libra. Moon / Full Moon influence.

This creates a fascinating magickal combination, Mars gives the courage to act while Venus teaches you what deserves harmony.

Deities ~ Ares, Athena, Freyr, Freyja, Thor, Odin, Demeter, Persephone, Pomona.

Cycle of Life ~ Maturity

Sense ~ Sight ,touch, taste, intuition

Instruments ~ Drum, rattle, bells, horn, flute, singing bowl, tambourine, chimes, hand drum.

Types of Magick

Harvest magick

Protection magick

Courage magick

Banishing

Empowerment magick

Prosperity magick

Justice magick

Balance magick

Transition magick

Ritual Action

Gather herbs or crops

Make a harvest offering

Light a fire

Write down accomplishments

Burn what you are releasing

Charge crystals

Cast a protection circle

Perform divination

Give thanks

Foods/Beverages ~ Apples, corn, squash, pumpkin, bread, root vegetables, sunflower seeds, apple cider, herbal tea

Activities ~ Harvesting, gardening, apple picking, making preserves, bonfire, nature walk, Moon bathing, journaling, preparing the home for autumn.

Altar Decorations ~ Wheat or grain, apples, miniature pumpkins, acorns, fallen leaves, sunflowers, red or gold candles, harvest basket, ram symbolism

Other Names

Harvest Moon

Corn Moon

Barley Moon

Fruit Moon

Wine Moon

Singing Moon

Elk Moon

Falling Leaves Moon

Harvest's Moon

Did you know?

There are several factors that change the Correspondences for a Moon cycle? This is why it is important to know your correct Correspondences for each Moon. Here are the following reasons they change from year to yer.

Zodiac Sign (Personality Layer)
Seasonal Placement (Wheel Layer)
Land & Climate (Physical Layer)
Astronomical Conditions (Sky Layer)
Cultural / Mythic Lens (Story Layer)
Collective Energy of the Year (Time Layer)
Personal Energy (Witch Layer)

Moon Correspondences change because the Moon is a living relationship between sky, land, time, and the witch ~ it's not a fixed list in a book.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All Correspondences listed are based on Common Folk Magick Correspondences

Knowing about the Moon Phases is important in all Magick. Each phase of the moon lasts approximately 5 days.

New Moon ~ The first phase in the lunar cycle. The moon is not visible during this time.

The New Moon phase is best used for personal growth, healing, blessing of new projects or ventures and a good time to cleanse and consecrate new tools and objects.

First Quarter Moon ~ The second phase is the phase where the right side of the moon shows, also known as Waxing.

The Waxing moon is best used for attraction magick, inner love spells, protection and healing energy for couples and magick used to attract what you need to accomplish goals.

Full Moon ~ The third phase is the full moon.

The Full Moon is best used for banishing unwanted influences in your life, creating protection magick, releasing old patterns or issues, open the door for healing by giving energy to positive patterns you'll put in place. Full Moon magick can be used during the 3 days prior to the rise of the Full Moon, the night of the Full Moon and during the 3 days after.

Last Quarter Moon ~ The fourth phase in the cycle is where the left side of the moon shows, also known as Waning.

The Waning moon is used for banishing and rejecting those things that influence us in a negative way, negative emotions, diseases, ailments, bad habits, special spells for clearing negative energy from the self, home, ritual circle and tools. Simply remember that when you remove an energy, you want to fill the void with a more positive energy. So this is also a good time to consecrate the future with what you want it to be as you move forward.

Dark Moon ~ is a period of time where the moon is unseen.

Typically no magick is performed during this time. This is the time to give yourself a break, to turn to self and pamper or replenish your own energies.

Moon Phase Correspondences

Type of Magick

Moon Water

Moon Phase Correspondences

Correspondence for New Moons:

• New Beginnings

• Personal Growth/Goals

• Eliminating Toxins

• Ending Addictions

• Starting New Projects: work, romance, etc.

• Planting Seeds = Literal Growth & Progress

• Success in Scholarly Activities

• New Communications with the Divine

Waxing Gibbous Correspondences:

• Stabilize Finances

• Heal From Past or Broken Relationships

• Make Wise Choices for Your Well-being

• Fertility Heightened

• Glamour Magick

• Ground and Cleanse for the Better

• Strengthen Bonds with Friends, Family, etc.

Full Moon Correspondences:

• Intuition/Augur Extrasensory

• Renew Projects

• Rejuvenate Yourself & Loved Ones

• Divine Communications

• All Forms of Magick

• Mend Wounds & Ailments

• Enhancing Skills, Practices, etc.

• Cultural Adherence

• Spiritual Evaluation

Waning Gibbous Correspondences:

• Dispel Negative Energy

• Cleanse Your Home

• Let Go of the Past

• Begin Changes - Diets, Budgeting, Meds, etc.

• Divorce

• Protections, Jinxes

Dark Moon Correspondences:

• Evaluating Have vs. Have Not

• Contemplate True Accomplishments

• Find Yourself, Spiritually, Mentally, etc.

• Scrying, Divination, Necromancy

• Ancestral Work

• Reconnect With Old Family & Friends

• Sacrifice for the Greater Good

Days of the Week: Lunar Magick Work

• Sunday 》Sun: Management of mental and physical health. Insight on problems and communication with the divine. Sympathetic magic, ritual, custom.

• Monday 》Moon : divination methods, invocations and evocations, creativity & projects, divine & spirit messages, healing, grounding, centering, protecting the home

• Tuesday 》 Mars : Fertility/phallic spell-work, protection of the self, glamours, confidence, hexes, poppet/dollie work and jinxing

• Wednesday 》Mercury: Luck and success workings; career, intellectual property and pursuits, travel, romance, near future events.

• Thursday 》Jupiter: Spiritual & Personal development, health and focus on the mind, body and soul. Exercise, diet and judgement on the self.

• Friday 》Venus: Reconciliation, bindings, glamours and blood. Focus on others and the environment over yourself. Beautification in various forms.

• Saturday 》Saturn: Releasing negativity, ending things. Charming, Binding, Control. Best time to end or negative influences or influences with the intent to end them.

What is a Full Moon Altar?

They’re basically created with the intention, like regular altars, with the power to call upon the Moon’s energy for the change and support you’ve been wanting.

Moon Water

Magickal moon water is a term used in various spiritual and magickal practices to refer to water that has been charged with the energy of the Moon. It is believed that by exposing water to the moonlight during specific lunar phases, the water absorbs the mystickal qualities, vibrations, or energies associated with the Moon.

In different spiritual traditions, the Moon is often associated with various qualities such as intuition, psychic abilities, emotions, transformation, feminine energy, and cycles. By harnessing the energy of the Moon through moon water, practitioners aim to incorporate these qualities into their rituals, spell-work, or personal intentions.

The process of creating magickal moon water typically involves placing water in a container and leaving it under moonlight for a certain period, often overnight. The water is then considered "charged" or infused with the energy of the Moon and can be used in various ways, such as:

Rituals and ceremonies: Moon water can be used as a ritual tool to cleanse sacred spaces, consecrate objects, or enhance the energetic atmosphere during spiritual practices.
Spell-work and intentions: The charged water can be incorporated into spells, rituals, or intention-setting practices to amplify and align with the desired energies associated with the Moon.
Energetic cleansing: Some people use moon water for energetic cleansing by sprinkling it around a space or on themselves to remove negativity, promote emotional healing, or bring balance.
Divination and meditation: Moon water can be used during divination practices, such as scrying or tarot readings, to enhance intuitive abilities or provide a connection to lunar energies. It can also be used during meditation to deepen spiritual awareness or facilitate emotional healing.

It's important to note that the use of magickal moon water is highly subjective and dependent on personal beliefs and practices. While it holds significance and value for many individuals, its effects and benefits may vary based on individual interpretations and spiritual traditions.

Making Moon Water

Moon water is often created by placing water in a container and allowing it to absorb the energy or essence of the Moon through moonlight exposure.

The process typically involves the following steps:

Choosing a suitable container: Select a clean and preferably glass or ceramic container to hold the water. Avoid plastic or metal containers.
Setting intentions: Before placing the water under the moonlight, you may choose to set your intentions or focus on the specific qualities or energies you wish to imbue into the water. This step is often considered important in many magickal or spiritual practices.
Placing the water under moonlight: Find an outdoor area where the moonlight is unobstructed or near a windowsill where the moonlight can shine through. Place the container with water in this location, ensuring that it is safe from contamination or disturbance.
Allowing the water to charge: Leave the container out overnight, allowing the water to absorb the moon's energy. Some practitioners believe that certain phases of the Moon, such as the Full Moon, are particularly potent for this purpose.
Retrieving and storing the moon water: The following morning, retrieve the water and store it in a clean, airtight container for future use. It is often recommended to label the container as "moon water" and date it.

In various belief systems, moon water is believed to carry the energetic qualities associated with the Moon, such as intuition, emotional healing, feminine energy, or spiritual cleansing. It is often used in rituals, spell-work, or as a symbolic representation of lunar energy.

It's important to note that the concept of magickal moon water is rooted in spiritual and personal beliefs, and its effects or significance can vary among individuals or different magical traditions.

Moon Water & Phases of the Moon

Common uses for making moon water during each phase of the Moon:

New Moon: The New Moon phase represents new beginnings, intentions, and setting goals. Moon water created during this phase can be used for:

Setting intentions: Use the moon water to charge and empower your intentions, affirmations, or goals for the upcoming lunar cycle.
Initiation rituals: Incorporate the moon water in rituals or ceremonies that mark the start of a new project, venture, or personal transformation.
Cleansing and purification: Sprinkle or use the moon water to cleanse and purify yourself, objects, or spaces, symbolizing a fresh start.

Waxing Crescent: The Waxing Crescent phase is a time of growth, expansion, and manifestation. Moon water created during this phase can be used for:

Manifestation rituals: Utilize the charged water to amplify your manifestations, visualizations, or spells related to growth, abundance, or new opportunities.
Boosting confidence: Use the moon water to enhance self-confidence, motivation, and the belief in your goals or aspirations.
Fostering creativity: Drink or incorporate the moon water in creative pursuits, such as painting, writing, or brainstorming, to enhance inspiration and creative flow.

First Quarter: The First Quarter phase represents taking action, overcoming challenges, and making adjustments. Moon water created during this phase can be used for:

Energy and motivation: Consume or anoint yourself with the moon water to boost energy levels, motivation, and perseverance in pursuing your goals.
Problem-solving and decision-making: Use the charged water in rituals or practices that focus on finding solutions, making decisions, or seeking clarity during challenging times.
Balancing and harmonizing: Incorporate the moon water in rituals or meditations to find balance, both internally and in relationships or situations that require adjustment.

Waxing Gibbous: The Waxing Gibbous phase is a time of refinement, fine-tuning, and preparation. Moon water created during this phase can be used for:

Focus and concentration: Drink or use the moon water to enhance mental clarity, focus, and concentration during studying, work projects, or any activities that require precision.
Preparation rituals: Include the charged water in rituals or practices that prepare you for upcoming events, presentations, or important tasks.
Strengthening intentions: Recharge and reinforce your intentions or goals using the moon water to ensure continued progress and success.

Full Moon: The Full Moon phase represents culmination, completion, and heightened energy. Moon water created during this phase can be used for:

Charging objects: Use the moon water to cleanse and charge crystals, talismans, or other objects with the potent energy of the Full Moon.
Healing and releasing: Incorporate the moon water in rituals or practices aimed at emotional healing, forgiveness, or releasing old patterns, traumas, or emotions.
Amplifying psychic abilities: Drink or anoint yourself with the moon water to enhance intuition, psychic abilities, or to deepen spiritual practices such as divination or dreamwork.

Waning Gibbous: The Waning Gibbous phase is a time of reflection, gratitude, and letting go. Moon water created during this phase can be used for:

Gratitude rituals: Use the charged water to express gratitude for the blessings, lessons, or achievements in your life.
Releasing rituals: Incorporate the moon water in rituals or practices that focus on letting go of negative influences, habits, or attachments.
Self-reflection and introspection: Drink or use the moon water in meditation or journaling sessions to enhance self-awareness, insights, and reflection.

Last Quarter: The Last Quarter phase represents release, surrender, and reflection. Moon water created

During the New Moon...you should

Set a Worthwhile Intention

Every month, the moon delivers us an extra boost of intention-setting energy. Why not hone it by focusing on one or two intentions you’re particularly passionate about?

Take some time to craft intentions that are clear, concise and as specific as you can make them. Think: “Obtain a new job that brings me fulfillment, with a higher salary than I currently have.” Or: “Pass the bar exam on my next try.” These intentions are clear and specific. Not only will they inform the universe of your aspirations, but they’ll also keep you focused on what it is you’re really after.

Light a Candle

Or bring some light into your life in some other way. Lighting a candle on the darkest night of the month signifies our desire to bring just a little more light into our lives. Ask the universe to shine light on you during this new moon and all the ones that follow it.

You can also take this ritual a step further by charging your candle with an intention you wish to manifest during this moon cycle. Simply hold the candle, summon feelings of gratitude and love, and ask the universe for what it is you want. Light the candle, and allow it to burn out on its own.

Begin Something New

The new moon is the most fertile day of the lunar cycle each month. If there was a perfect time for initiating anything new, it would certainly be the new moon! Start a new class. Apply for that job. Ask that person on a date. Start anything and everything you feel passionate about. Now is the perfect moment to begin anew.

Go on a First Date

Speaking of starting something new—a first date is a wonderful activity for a new moon. The universe is brimming with energy and possibility—the perfect time to plant the seeds for a new relationship. Yes, you can take yourself on a date!

Make a List

Remember those intentions we talked about earlier? Well, if you want to super-magnify them, make a whole list of all the details you’d like the universe to consider when bringing you your heart’s desire. Say your intention was to find a new job. Where will your office be? What will your hours be like? What will your boss be like? What kinds of projects will you work on? The same goes for love. What type of relationship do you want? What do you do with your partner for fun? Make it as detailed as you can. The idea is to create an image in your mind of what this new situation will look like when you get there, so you can stay focused on what’s truly meaningful to you.

Create a Sacred Space

The new moon is the optimal time for setting a sacred space in your home to make your own magic. Cleanse the energy of the place where you’ll be meditation, manifesting and self-reflecting. Get the junk of the world out—and keep it out.

In time, when you enter that space, your body and mind will know it’s time to make magic. Make sure after you’ve set it up, you keep it clean and tidy to avoid bad vibes.

Make Your Own Ritual

If you’re thinking of salt circles and witches over a cauldron, just remember that although these rituals certainly exist, that’s not necessarily what we’re talking about here. Making your own ritual is simply a matter of creating a set of practices you commit to doing during every new moon. It could be as simple as meditating, taking a yoga class, or writing a list. Or, it can be as elaborate as creating a space, making a crystal grid, taking a cleanse bath or smudging your entire apartment.

Whatever it is, make sure it incorporates taking a moment to reflect and plant a few seeds of intention. Taking periodic pauses can help you avoid venturing too far down a path that’s not aligned with your heart. Use the new moon as a reminder to stop, access and maneuver to your dreams.

... and avoid:

Quitting Something You Care About

A new moon is about creation. Of course, sometimes you have to let go of habits, people and situations that no longer suit you. However, deciding to give up on anything you truly care about on a new moon may prove to be a waste of energy. Funnel your energy into starting, not stopping (save the full moon for that).

Avoiding New People

New moons are notorious for bringing people into our lives. Often these newcomers bring us lessons our souls crave. Don’t miss out on these. When you encounter someone different or outside your usual type during a new moon, be open and curious. Try to learn about them. You never know what joys or ideas they may bring.

Declining Unexpected Invites

Speaking of meeting new folks, a new moon is a great time to get out of the house. Since a new moon is great for meeting new people, consider saying yes to any (and all!) random invites that come your way.

Spending Time with Energy Suckers

This is a no-no in general, but it can’t always be avoided. But. Since new moon energy is so incredibly special, shun any energy-drainers and do so unabashedly. You want to harness all the positive and creative energy flowing around you; none of it should be sacrificed. Simply said, don’t let others kill your vibe.