How’s your 2023 going so far? For many, January is often a month of goal setting and hunkering down to decide what this new year will be about. Ahh, the famous New Year Resolutions! You may have a ritual, a magical practice, or a practical approach to setting intentions. Or are you looking for a new path? Reader feedback told me many of you are interested in weaving in new topics, such as goal setting. So let me share with you how to use it to your advantage each month. Today, I am making a simple introduction to the Moon and you.
Lunar Basics
Considered to be one of the most important—and influential—in the sky, the Moon is closest to Earth and one that we can see every night. That’s a busy planet! It significantly affects our moods, emotions, vulnerabilities, instincts, energy levels, and personal growth.
Understanding the cycles of the Moon is a fun and fascinating way to align yourself and your goals with the energy around you.
The Cycle of Focus and Release
Each month you are given a new opportunity to set goals by connecting with two standouts in the lunar cycle: the New and the Full Moon.
The lunar cycle begins with a New Moon that looks like a sliver in the sky. Over the next two weeks, it waxes (or grows) until it reaches its maximum size, known as the Full Moon. From there, it wanes (or gets smaller) for the next two weeks until the end of the cycle, and then it becomes “new” again.
New Moons bring the energy of a fresh start and are a time to set new personal goals. This fresh start is a great time to reset, recharge, and refocus, and also an excellent time to plant seeds!
Full Moons are bold, bright, and intense. Appearing as a big spotlight in the sky, It may shine a light on things that have been previously hidden. So, keep your eyes and ears open. Full Moons are all about releasing and shedding the things that are either no longer needed or are no longer working for you. They’re a time of culmination and completion.
In future newsletters, we will continue to explore the Moon with more nuance and detail. For now, I will share the upcoming New and Full Moons dates. Please write down what you intend to manifest during the New Moon and what you would like to release in the Full Moon.
Upcoming New and Full Moon Dates
- Full Moon – Sunday, February 5th, 2023
- New Moon – Sunday, February 19th, 2023
I invite you to pay attention to the Moon on these dates and let me know what you notice. I can’t wait to hear from you!
Ever upward,
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