MoonCycles
← Home

Daily Rituals

Rituals

Spiritual rituals tailored to today's moon phase. Connect with the moon's energy and find inner balance.

New Moon
Next new moon: 16. July
Next full moon: 30. July

New Moon Ritual: Intention & New Beginnings

Set intentions and plant seeds of change

The new moon is the cosmic reset point — a time for inner stillness, reflection, and new intentions. The moon is invisible, just like the seeds we plant in darkness that have not yet sprouted. Use this ritual to connect with your deepest desires.

You will need

  • ✦A quiet, peaceful room
  • ✦A candle (white or silver)
  • ✦Your journal and a pen
  • ✦Optional crystals: Labradorite or Moonstone

Step-by-step guide

1

Cleanse your space

2 min

Light your candle and close your eyes. Take three deep breaths. Imagine a soft, silvery light surrounding you and clearing the room of old energy.

2

Silent meditation

5 min

Sit in stillness and listen inward. Ask yourself: What does my soul desire? What do I want to create in this new cycle? Let the answers come naturally without forcing them.

3

Write your intentions

5 min

Open your journal and write 3-5 intentions for the coming moon cycle. Write them in the present tense, as if they are already true: 'I am...' or 'I have...'.

4

Visualization

3 min

Close your eyes again and vividly imagine how it feels when your intentions are manifested. Feel the joy, gratitude, and peace in your body.

5

Closing gratitude

1 min

Thank the moon and the universe for this new beginning. Blow out the candle with a feeling of trust that your seeds will sprout.

Today's affirmation

“I plant my dreams in fertile soil. With patience and trust, they will grow and flourish.”

All moon rituals

Four phases, four rituals

Each phase of the moon cycle has its own unique ritual. The active ritual above changes automatically with the moon's phase.

New Moon

Intention & New Beginnings

Plant seeds of change. Set intentions, meditate and visualize your dreams for the coming cycle.

Active now

Waxing Moon

Growth & Manifestation

Take action and build momentum. Follow up on your intentions and let the universe's growing energy support you.

Full Moon

Release & Gratitude

Celebrate your results and release what doesn't serve you. Let the full moon's light illuminate your path.

Waning Moon

Release & Rest

Rest, reflect, and let go. Prepare yourself spiritually and mentally for the next cycle and new beginnings.