Lunar Cycles 101: The New Moon

The new moon represents the beginning of our 29 day lunar month, a new lunar cycle. This month the new moon occurs on February 11th, 2021 at 2:05pm EST. During this time the moon is not illuminated in the sky, this is because the moon is sitting between the earth & sun, the sun is shinning on the “dark side of the moon” (the side we can't see from earth).

The sun represents masculine energy (yang) and the moon represents feminine energy (yin), so when the moon and the sun overlap masculine & feminine become one. This is why the new moon is the time to plant the seeds of intention for what you wish to call into your life, it brings an energy of new beginnings and birth.

The new moon is considered the lowest energy phase in the lunar cycle, as the dark moon is not receiving the sun’s energy. This is a time of turning inward, planning, setting intentions, making wishes, resting and being still- the time for action will come next during the waxing phase between the new moon and the full moon.

Both the Moon & Sun are also in the same Zodiac sign during a new moon which amplifies the energy of that sign. In February 2021 we are in the sign of Aquarius, in fact we will be experiencing what some astrologers are calling the “Aquarius Assembly” this month. At the time of the new moon there will be seven planets in Aquarius (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn + asteroid Pallas) which is a record since the beginning of the renaissance in 1404.

All zodiac signs will be affected to varying degrees, I’m not an astrologer so I’ll let you do your own research based on your birth chart. However, you can expect lots of mental activity, inspiration, innovation & new ideas this new moon, including up to 3 days before and after.

So, what can we do to celebrate? Here are some ideas for your own new moon ritual or ceremony:

• New moon oracle/tarot card spread like this https://pin.it/CkloDPz

• Abundance meditation like this one on the Liv Well podcast https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-liv-well-podcast/abundance-meditation-become-magnetic-unlock-flow/

• Script out your desires in detail, what do you want? How will you life look when you have it? How will you feel?

• Express gratitude for what you have, and what you want as if you already have it

• Make it a vibe: light a candle, diffuse essential oils, smudge your home, bring out your favourite crystals, make yourself a cozy & nourishing drink (my fav for rituals is ceremonial cacao, but regular raw cacao will work too!)

Happy New Moon!

Jess xo