The Moon reminds me, you are still whole no matter what phase you are in.
Cleanse yourself and your space
Cleanse yourself and your space during the New Moon to get rid of of any accumulated, residual or unwanted energies that may be lurking in your energy field or space. You can cleanse yourself and your space by burning herbs like sage, cedar, juniper, lavender, or rosemary. Using essential oils and oil diffusers can also be used to raise the vibration of yourself and your space. To find more perfect oil diffusers and accessories for your home, check out Instash.
You may also use sound healing and vibrations with singing bowls or a tongue drum. Nature and fresh air is another great method to cleansing your energy and clearing your space. This will clear your energy field which can help you feel lighter and allow space.
Cleanse and charge crystals
Cleansing your crystals from any energy it may have accumulated since your last cleansing is always a great thing to do during the New Moon cycle. The new moon is the perfect time to cleanse, charge and set your intentions with your crystals and stones because of the amplified energy. The moon is a natural deep cleanser and is easily accessible to cleanse and charge your stones.
The energy is the most powerful during the new moon and full moon cycles so that is one of the best times to use this method. Leave your crystals outside to bathe in the moon energies for at least 4 hours or overnight to achieve a deep cleansing and charging. All of the residual energy, negative energy, and toxicity the crystal has accumulated since your last cleansing will be released and purified so your crystal will be ready to work with its full potential.
For more information on cleansing and charging crystals, please see our article on How To Cleanse and Charge Crystals.
Journaling & writing
The New Moon is a perfect time to write all of your new ideas, inspirations, intentions, plans and goals out on paper. Often times, new ideas, downloads, and brainstorming occur with New Moon Energy. Grounding your ideas from your mind and bringing them into the physical world through a piece of paper can be powerful for manifesting. Pay attention to any insights or ideas that bring you excitement or joy, be sure to write these down or make a list as these bursts of creative thinking and ideas tend to occur with the New Moon energies and can help you set your intentions.
Self care and nurturing
Do something nice for yourself during the new moon with a self care or self love ritual. What are some nice things you can do for yourself during the New Moon? Is there something you have been wanting to do for yourself but haven’t because you do not have the time? Take this time to do something special for you that will bring you fun, joy or relaxation. Also take this time to reflect on your needs. Maybe this is a time where you need self forgiveness or a time to integrate self-kindness. It’s important to treat yourself like you would a good friend and look after yourself emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Organize and clean
Use the New Moon energy to clear away what is no longer serving you. Clean and organize your space and get rid of the clutter. This can be decluttering your physical space, your mental space, and other areas of your life. The New Moon is a good time to create a comfortable and inspiring space for yourself that you are happy with and can enjoy. By clearing away what doesn’t serve you, you create space for bigger and better opportunities.
Make a vision board
Creating a vision board is a fun and creative way to focus on manifesting your dreams, passions, intentions and goals. With the new moon energies you may find you have a new wave of inspirations, goals, and intentions. To create a vision board, start with a blank canvas, find images and words that inspire you or represent your dreams and the things you are working towards. Make a collage with all of your collections and place it somewhere you will see it everyday.
Set new intentions
The new moon always packs a powerful punch with new waves of downloads and inspirations leading to creative ideas, goals, and plans. Use the new moon energy to help you set the new intentions that will assist you to getting you closer to your goals and dreams. Whether these are small goals or big goals, setting intentions can help you focus your energy and set the tone for your desired manifestations and outcome.
Create healthy habits
New Moon energy will assist you with implementing and maintaining new habits that support your intentions, inspirations, dreams, and plans. This can be taking up a new craft or starting a hobby that brings you joy and excitement again. Start doing that “thing” you have always wanted to try! Take a class to learn something new! By integrating more habits in your life that bring you joy rather than dread, it will help you attract more joyful experiences and raise your vibration.
Rest and meditate
Although the energy of the New Moon can be very motivating and boost you into action, the new moon is also good time to rest, reflect, and meditate. You cannot pour from an empty cup so it is vital to make some quiet time for yourself. Quiet your mind and use this period to slow it down. The new moon is the perfect time to focus and move inwards to spend some time to self reflect.
What things in your life are you grateful for and happy with? Is there anything you would like to change in your life? This is a perfect time to ask yourself questions, as well as check in with yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually to see where you would like to make changes or move in new directions in certain aspects of your life.
Salt bath or self cleanse
Honor yourself and your body during the New Moon by relaxing with a purifying salt bath or performing a self cleansing ritual. Our energy fields can become overwhelmed and effected from the overuse of technology, working, daily life stresses, and other people/situations. Taking some time to decompress and detox the toxins out of your body will leave you feeling refreshed, renewed, and revitalized!
Spend some time outdoors
Nature and fresh air is soothing for the soul. Slow down, quiet down, and spend some time to disconnect from your daily responsibilities and obligations. Feel the dirt with your fingers, inhale the fresh air, listen to the birds sing, touch the bark on the trees, smell the woody forest and sweet flowers, play with the sand, rocks and grass, take some quiet time to connect with the energy of Gaia and experience the different textures, sounds, sensations, vibrations smells, and feelings of the Earth.
For more information on connecting with nature and grounding your energy, take a look at How to Ground Yourself and Your Energy Using Crystals & Nature.
