WHAT IS THE NEW MOON?
The new moon is the part of the lunar cycle when the moon, the sun, and Earth are aligned, with the moon in between the sun and Earth. Remember that the moon’s light is actually reflected sunlight – it doesn’t generate light of its own.
When this alignment occurs, the moon is not illuminated at all and we are unable to see it. Additionally, we are unable to see the moon during the new moon because the moon rises and sets around the same time as the sun.
Generally, there are 12 new moons every year, but sometimes there can be 13.
THE ENERGY OF THE NEW MOON
The new moon is actually the beginning of the moon cycle. The new moon symbolizes fertile ground and new beginnings, so it’s the perfect time to set intentions and begin new projects.
As the moon becomes more full, we continue to work on the projects that we’ve started during the new moon. This culminates in the full moon where we can reflect on the projects we started and what we’ve achieved.
The astrological nature of each moon phase
New moon: set intentions
New moons are a time to create, reset, regenerate. The sky is dark on a new moon, resembling a blank canvas and a time of potential. During a new moon ceremony, you'll want to spend time pondering and refining intentions you want to manifest in the new lunar cycle.
The Moon takes 29.5 days to orbit Earth. We watch her wax and wane and become dark and full again each month, beautiful in each phase. the New Moon opens the portal between the known and unknown in our world, between our conscious and subconscious mind. During this time we have heightened access to our intuition and our guides, making it ideal for setting clear intentions and goals.
I really enjoyed last nights new moon sister circle in Bend! a big thank you to Willow and Emerging Hearts for holding these events - so grateful to connect with other women in this way 💕