The Moon is more than just a celestial body lighting up our night sky. For thousands of years, people across cultures have looked to the Moon as a guide — for planting crops, setting rituals, or marking time. But the Moon doesn’t just move the tides — it subtly moves us too. Because we are around 70% water, the lunar pull can affect our emotions, sleep, creativity, and even our sense of balance.

By aligning with the Moon’s natural rhythm, we can live more harmoniously, using each phase to nurture our body, mind, and spirit.

🌑 The Four Primary Moon Phases & Your Energy

New Moon – A Time to Begin

The sky is dark, and energy is quiet. This is the perfect time for stillness, reflection, and planting seeds of intention. Journaling, visioning, and quiet meditation work beautifully under this energy.

Waxing Moon – Building Energy

As the Moon begins to grow, so does your energy. This is the action phase — ideal for taking small, steady steps towards your goals. You may feel more motivated, creative, and outward-focused.

Full Moon – Expansion & Release

The Full Moon is when the lunar energy peaks. Emotions can feel heightened, clarity sharpens, and what has been hidden often comes to light. It’s a powerful time for rituals of release, forgiveness, and celebrating progress. Many people feel a surge of energy — sometimes restless, sometimes inspiring.

Waning Moon – Rest & Reflection

After the Full Moon, the light begins to wane, inviting us to slow down and look inward. This is a time for letting go, cleansing, and conserving energy before the cycle begins again. It’s perfect for restorative practices, gentle movement, and reflection.

🌕 Supermoons & Their Intensity

A Supermoon occurs when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit (perigee), making it appear bigger and brighter in the sky.

Energetically, Supermoons act like the “volume turned up.” Whatever emotions, themes, or intentions are present are magnified. For some, this can feel like extra clarity and motivation. For others, it can bring heightened sensitivity, restless sleep, or emotional overwhelm.

Tip: On Supermoons, ground yourself with calming practices — meditation, breathwork, or simply walking barefoot on the Earth — to stabilise the amplified energy.

🌘 Eclipses: Cosmic Reset Buttons

Eclipses are some of the most powerful lunar events. They occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun align in a way that temporarily blocks light.

Solar Eclipse (New Moon) – The Moon passes between the Earth and Sun, creating a shadow. Symbolically, it’s a powerful time for fresh starts, sudden insights, and breakthroughs. Energy may feel electric and unpredictable, pushing you towards change.
Lunar Eclipse (Full Moon) – The Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow over the Moon. This energy is deeply emotional and cleansing, often revealing truths, endings, and shifts in relationships, beliefs, or patterns.

Eclipses are sometimes called cosmic wild cards. They speed up timelines, clear away what’s no longer aligned, and open doors to new chapters. The best way to work with eclipse energy is to surrender and trust the process — rather than trying to control outcomes.

🌞🌑 Equinoxes, Solstices & Lunar Energy

When equinoxes or solstices coincide with lunar events, the energy feels even more potent. For example, a New Moon near the Spring Equinox amplifies the sense of new beginnings and rebirth. A Full Moon near the Winter Solstice can feel like an illumination in the darkest days. These cosmic overlaps create moments where energy shifts are not only lunar but seasonal, influencing how we move forward.

✨ Living in Flow with the Moon

By paying attention to lunar cycles, Supermoons, and eclipses, you can align your actions and self-care with the natural rhythm of the cosmos:

Set intentions on the New Moon.
Take action during the Waxing Moon.
Release and celebrate on the Full Moon.
Rest and reflect during the Waning Moon.
Ground yourself during Supermoons.
Surrender to transformation during Eclipses.

Living this way is not about superstition — it’s about recognising that we are part of nature. When we honour these cycles, we stop resisting change and instead flow with it.

Moon Ritual Guide

🌑 New Moon Intention Ritual

Purpose: To plant seeds for what you want to create.

Find a quiet space, light a candle, and take a few deep breaths.
Write down 3–5 intentions in a journal — focus on what you’d love to call in.
Speak them aloud or visualise them as already happening.
Place your paper under a crystal, plant, or simply keep it in a safe space to grow with the lunar cycle.

🌕 Full Moon Release Ritual

Purpose: To let go of what no longer serves you.

Sit under the moonlight or near a window where you can see the Full Moon.
Write down any habits, thoughts, or relationships you’re ready to release.
Read your list out loud with gratitude, then tear it up or (safely) burn it in a fireproof bowl.
Close your eyes and visualise yourself lighter, freer, and more aligned.

🌘 Eclipse Grounding Practice

Purpose: To stabilise during powerful shifts.

Sit comfortably with your feet flat on the ground.
Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly.
Imagine roots extending from your feet deep into the Earth.
With every inhale, draw up stability and strength. With every exhale, release fear and tension.
Stay present, trusting that eclipses bring change for your highest good.

💫 Tip: Keep rituals simple. What matters most is your intention. The Moon doesn’t ask for perfection, only presence.