Using the New Moon to Set Powerful Intentions by Psychic Angelica
Date 8/7/2023
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The Moon Manifesting
In the Lunar Abundance practice, we set our intentions at the New Moon rather than the Full Moon. This is because the New Moon is the first of eight moon phases: the beginning of the moon cycle, so the symbolic time for us to begin (again).
A new moon ritual will help you flow with the energy of the New Moon and to become more gentle and loving with yourself, to trust more, and enter into the flow of the Universe. As the moon enters each zodiac sign, you can harness its energy with one of the mantras below - or create your own!
The energy of the New Moon supports us to plant seeds of our desires and intentions, we create new beginnings and get clear on what we wish to initiate. Then as we move through the moon cycle we move through the process of bringing them into fruition.
How to Do a New Moon Ritual
1. Clear the energy
You can begin by using white sage to clear the energy of your space. This will help to clear out any old and stagnant energy. Simply light the sage and walk around your space holding the intention to clear and lighten the energy and release anything that is stuck or heavy.
2. Create a sacred space
You can also create a little sacred space for your moon ritual. I like to make my sacred space super comfy, pillow and blanket, some tea, candles and my journal, crystals on my altar, and a couple of Oracle decks. This will bring sacred energy into your intention setting.
3. Ground yourself
Take some time to tune into yourself before you begin your intention-setting ceremony. Feeling connected and grounded during a ritual is a power move in and of itself. A simple visualization I like to use is picturing white light energy coming out from the core of mother earth and flowing up through my body and out the crown of my head.
4. Create a crystal grid
Try laying out your crystals in a crystal grid to amplify their energy. Some common crystals that are especially suited to new moon rituals are below, but feel free to choose whichever call to you each month.
- Moonstone: For enhancing energy and self-expression.
- Clear Quartz: For promoting a positive mindset.
- Aquamarine: For communicating with our higher selves.
5. Set your intention with a mantra
After you have settled into your space and your energy, you're ready to set your intentions. Make a list of what you desire to draw into your life, and Dream Big! The New Moon is a moment to conjure what seems out of reach, and creating the vision is the first step to making it a reality. As you write them down as intentions, you are committing to doing your part to make them real by co-creating with Spirit. Use your intention as a mantra throughout the month.
6. Offer a closing prayer
Say a prayer, one that you have created especially for your intentions. Include a message of thankfulness and gratitude for the assistance of the Universe
7. Let it go
Now is the time to move into non-attachment with your intentions and trust in the Divine timing of your life. You are where you are for a reason. There's something for you to learn at every stage. I always end my New Moon intention-setting ceremony with this affirmation: “May my intentions manifest in alignment with my authentic self as I gracefully receive them or something great from the highest good of all involved.”
New Moon Mantras for Each Zodiac Sign
New Moon in Pisces: Mantras to Flow with the Energy Around You
It can be tough to let go of expectations. But consider what might ultimately be the most productive path toward your goals at this time. If the way you had planned is blocked, try borrowing some of flexible Pisces’ energy to find a detour that might still get you where you want to be. Create a mantra to use for the rest of this lunar cycle that utilizes the idea of going with the flow, or use any of the suggestions offered here:
- I am intuitively connected to the energy around me and harness it as I need it.
- I take time to understand my resources and roadblocks and shift accordingly.
- I pivot to take advantage of the unexpected gifts offered to me.
New Moon in Aries: Mantras to Enthusiastically Bloom
It’s April and all around us, we see the signs of spring and rebirth. Just because things start small, doesn’t mean they have to stay small for long. Aries’ boldness is a perfect match for the energy of this season. Use the Aries new moon to kick-start your new growth. Create a mantra to use for the rest of this lunar cycle that utilizes the idea of growing, or use any of the suggestions offered here:
- I find what I need to grow into being my best self.
- I boldly choose the things that help me grow.
- I embrace what contributes to my positive growth.
New Moon in Gemini: Mantras for Being Open to Your Psychic Gifts
Gemini has an abundance of curiosity for learning new things, including knowledge that comes from atypical places. There is a lot to be learned when you open yourself to any latent psychic skills you may have. It isn’t always easy to embrace that part of yourself. But remember psychic skills, like all other skills, get stronger with repeated use and practice. But before you can get to that step, you need to be open to the possibility that these gifts exist inside you and that you can benefit from accepting them into your life. Create a mantra to use for the rest of this lunar cycle that utilizes the idea of being open to your latent psychic gifts, or use any of the suggestions offered here:
- I embrace my inner knowing.
- I am open to developing new ways of knowing.
- I accept the knowledge that comes to me through my psychic skills.
New Moon in Taurus: Mantras for Nurturing
Taurus knows all about the rejuvenating power of nurturing. Nothing can run indefinitely without taking a break. Even Mother Nature rests in the winter. Making sure you or the ones you love feel nurtured is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Who do you know who could use the gift of nurturing? In what ways can you be nurturing yourself? Draw from the May new moon to invoke the power of nurturing. Create a mantra to use for the rest of this lunar cycle that utilizes the idea of nurturing, or use any of the suggestions offered here:
- Nurturing myself and others is a necessity, not a luxury.
- An empty well gives no relief. I fill my well so that I can give to others.
- Mother Nature sometimes needs rest and so do I.
New Moon in Cancer: Mantras for Inviting Passion In
Cancer’s energy is all about creating warm and safe spaces for things to grow. No one can deny that passion is a strong force unto itself, but even it needs a good environment to grow in, otherwise, it can go out before it’s had a chance to burn bright. In order for passion to take hold you need to be open for it to come into your life and keep a space for it to thrive. You can use Cancer’s gentle energy to invite passion in or help boost a once passionate relationship that has cooled. Create a mantra to use for the rest of this lunar cycle that utilizes the idea of inviting in passion or use any of the suggestions offered here:
- I am open to have passion enter my life.
- I prioritize passion as an important need in my life.
- A balanced life is one that includes passion.
New Moon in Leo: Mantras for Claiming Your Right to Love Your Way
We are living in times when people are beginning to recognize that love can look different from what many of us were raised to expect. Some people just do better when they make room for a definition of love that encompasses a multiplicity of situations as well as partners. Leo is a sign that knows the power of owning one’s own truth and stepping out confidently with it. Its energy radiates with a healthy joy that comes from self-love strong enough to be honest about what it needs. Leo doesn’t worry about living according to anyone’s expectations other than itself. You can use Leo’s confident energy to claim your right to define love your way. Create a mantra to use for the rest of this lunar cycle that utilizes the idea of owning your definition of love or use any of the suggestions offered here:
- I own my definition of what it means to love and to be loved.
- My definition of love is right for me and the one(s) I choose to be with. That’s all that matters.
- Flowers come in all types, and so does love.
New Moon in Virgo: Mantras to Dedicate Yourself to Daily Practice
Virgo doesn’t like big flashy actions. It is content knowing that progress is built on small, repeated actions. If you’ve tried cultivating an energetic skill before this, you know that a regular practice of even a couple of minutes a day does more for you than spending hours doing the same thing once a month. If there’s a type of energetic practice or form of energy work you’d like to improve upon, consider the idea of dedicating yourself like the priestesses of old to tending your inner temple daily, for just a few minutes a day. Create a mantra to use for the rest of this lunar cycle that utilizes the idea of daily practice, or use any of the suggestions offered here:
- I am the priestess of my own inner temple.
- I am dedicated to my personal growth and personal practice.
- I grow stronger with my small but steady steps.
New Moon in Libra: Mantras to Honor and Remember the Love
Libra intuitively understands that life is a constant interplay between opposing and complementary sources. It is impossible to fully cut out the hurt from our lives without cutting ourselves off from the good. There would be no grief if we did not love so much, and vice-versa. The loss of a loved one is one of the hardest things we will experience in our lives. It doesn’t help to deny that sadness when it comes, but we should also take time to honor the good memories we were so lucky to make with a beloved person when they were here on earth with us. Work with the power of the Libra new moon to create a mantra to help you celebrate the bond with a departed loved one, or use any of the suggestions offered here:
- My life was richer for his/her/ their presence in it.
- I carry the love that he/she/ they showed me into the way I live today.
- Feeling pain means I was strong enough to let love shape my heart.
New Moon in Scorpio: Mantras to Help You with Dreamwork
As the year shifts from a time of abundant light into darkness, many people find that they are drawn to dive deeper into topics related to night-time and stillness. This sign feels at home exploring hidden or enigmatic things. And everyone knows that dreams can be some of the most enigmatic things out there. Dreamwork can be fascinating and enriching, but it can also be frustrating to get the hang of it right away. Sometimes we can have a hard time remembering dreams. Other times, we might remember details, but have a hard time connecting them into something meaningful we can use. One of the best things to do to prepare for extensive dream work is to utilize mantras that you can repeat throughout the day, as well as right before you fall asleep, to help make your explorations into dreamwork more effective. Create a mantra to help you go deeper in exploring dreamwork during the next lunar cycle or use any of the suggestions offered here:
- I remember my dreams
- I find what I am searching for in my dreams
- I am attuned to receive messages from divinity/ the universe/ my higher self in my dreams
New Moon in Sagittarius: Mantras to Help You Call in Your Angels
Sagittarius approaches mystical truths with the exuberance of a child entering a playground. But Sagittarius doesn’t have to play alone. Angels make wonderful guides for spiritual exploration, willing to direct that energy toward the highest good. Sagittarius’ love of exploration and the high vibration of angelic energy makes a winning combination for any metaphysical endeavor. Create a mantra to use for the rest of this lunar cycle that invites angelic energy, or use any of the suggestions offered here:
- I trust my angels to lead me toward my highest good.
- I fearlessly explore my spirituality alongside my angels.
- My angels will open the path for me to find my spiritual self.
New Moon in Capricorn: Mantras to Honor Your Growth
Capricorn is well suited for taking stock of a situation and pragmatically assessing where to go from there. Whether the past year was the year you set the world on fire or the year you stepped back to quietly figure things out, Capricorn’s sharp-eyed energy can help you see the moments of growth, and what you can use to build on to make next year the best it can be. Take a moment to think about some of the bright spots of the past year. Create a mantra that will help you build on those moments or use any of the suggestions offered here:
- I honor my successes, big and small.
- I respect my past as a stepping stone toward a better future.
- My past successes are seeds for a bright future.
New Moon in Aquarius: Mantras for Connection
Even though Aquarius energy embraces the quirky and unusual, this sign is all about connections. You don’t have to give up the things that make you unique to find your space in this world. Aquarius reminds us that we can celebrate the things that make us stand out while remembering that even the most individualistic of us benefit from having a community. What kind of people do you want to draw into your life? Remember, to find your tribe you have to be willing to be proactive and make time to go to places where you can forge bonds. You might feel a little out of your comfort zone at first, so try using one of these Aquarius-inspired mantras to help you:
- I am open to making positive connections.
- I am part of a group that supports my most genuine self.
- When I let my light shine, I draw in others who resonate with my light.
To discover when the next New Moon phase occurs, visit Time and Date’s website for all the details!
Happy Intention Setting!
Blessings and gratitude, Angelica
Angelica has been a teacher of Quantum Mysticism for over 2O years. She leads empowerment workshops and retreats with a focus on self-love, self-confidence and co-creating a life filled with miracles. She went through Tantra Shamanism training and teaches the Shamanic Priestess Process. Her metaphysical education includes yoga, tarot, and astrology. In both her radio show and magazine column she has used her experience and education to assist others in a greater awareness of their own connection to their gifts and higher self.
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