How the Moon Influences Your Creations, Emotions, and Rituals
Since ancient times, the Moon has guided the rhythms of the Earth and the subtle movements of the soul.
She rules the tides, the blooming of plants, and the pulsing of our bodies.
Each lunar phase carries its own vibration — a dance between light and shadow, expansion and rest, birth and transformation.
By connecting with these cycles, we awaken the natural wisdom that lives within us: the power of intuition, creation, and the sacred feminine.
🌑 New Moon – The Portal of Intention
The New Moon represents fertile emptiness — a sacred moment to listen to the whispers of your soul.
It’s a time to plant new seeds, set dreams in motion, and rest in inner silence.
Ritual:
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Light a white candle.
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Write your intentions for the new cycle.
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Breathe deeply and visualize these seeds sprouting in the dark womb of the universe.
Energy practice:
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Place your Reiki hands over your heart and channel energy for renewal and purification.
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Create intuitive art using dark and silvery tones to honor the mystery of beginnings.
🌒 Waxing Moon – The Call to Action
The Waxing Moon brings movement, courage, and focus.
It’s a time to act on the dreams you planted under the New Moon and allow your energy to grow.
Ritual:
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Take an herbal bath with rosemary, mint, and bay leaves for clarity and vitality.
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Write down the practical steps that will bring your intentions to life.
Energy practice:
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Use Reiki to activate your solar plexus chakra and strengthen your willpower.
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In your art, explore vibrant colors and upward strokes that express expansion.
🌕 Full Moon – The Mirror of the Soul
The Full Moon is the peak of light and feminine energy.
It awakens emotions, reveals truths, and amplifies manifestation power.
It’s the time to celebrate, express gratitude, and release what no longer serves.
Ritual:
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Create a moon altar with flowers, crystals, and a bowl of moon water.
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Dance, sing, or paint — let your being overflow with light.
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Write down what you wish to release and burn it safely, giving thanks for the transformation.
Energy practice:
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Offer yourself Reiki under the moonlight, asking for alignment with divine wisdom.
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Let your art flow in circular, luminous forms — like a lunar mandala.
🌘 Waning Moon – The Time of Release
The Waning Moon invites silence, reflection, and cleansing.
It’s the moment to end cycles, forgive, and shed emotional or energetic weight.
As the Moon fades, she reminds us of the beauty of letting go.
Ritual:
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Take a cleansing bath with basil, rue, and sea salt.
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Write down everything you want to release and burn the paper with intention and peace.
Energy practice:
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Apply Reiki to your lower chakras to clear old energy and restore balance.
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Create art with soft, fading tones that represent surrender and flow.
🌙 The Lunar Cycle and the Feminine Body
The feminine body mirrors the rhythms of the Moon.
Each lunar phase resonates with an inner archetype:
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🌑 Maiden (New Moon) – Renewal, inspiration, innocence.
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🌓 Mother (Waxing and Full Moon) – Creativity, fertility, nurturing.
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🌘 Crone (Waning Moon) – Wisdom, introspection, transformation.
To honor your own cycle is to honor the sacred feminine within.
Notice which lunar phase aligns with your menstrual cycle — it holds messages from your body and spirit.
🌕✨ The Magical Moons and Their Energies
✨ Blood Moon (Red Moon):
Appears during lunar eclipses. A portal for deep transformation and karmic healing.
Ideal for rituals of release and rebirth.
✨ Pink Moon:
Symbol of unconditional love and harmony between heart and soul.
Perfect for rituals of self-love, compassion, and heart-centered art.
✨ Blue Moon:
Occurs when two full moons appear in the same month. Rare and powerful.
Use its magic to manifest extraordinary dreams and connect with your spirit guides.
✨ Black Moon:
A time of deep shadow and mystery.
Ideal for introspection, energetic cleansing, and protection rituals.
🌔 Create a Lunar Sanctuary at Home
You can honor the Moon’s energy by creating a small Lunar Corner with:
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Crystals like selenite, rose quartz, and amethyst;
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A journal for your dreams and rituals;
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Candles and incense;
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A bowl of moon water;
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And a piece of art you create for each lunar phase.
Every phase invites you to pause, breathe, and look up at the sky.
Remember — the Moon lives in you too.
Her light and shadow are part of the same sacred dance, reminding us that we are made of the same starry essence that shines in the night.
By Alexia Selene Smith — under the light of the Moon” 🌙