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New Moon

The dark moon — a blank page. The new moon is the start of the lunar cycle, the moment to plant seeds and set intentions.

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Begin · Intend
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Beginnings · Intention
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The new moon is a time of new beginnings and intention-setting. With the moon dark, the sky is a clean slate — ideal for planning, wishing, and starting fresh.

What the new moon means

At the new moon, the moon sits between Earth and Sun, its lit face turned away — invisible to us. Astrologically this dark sky is fertile emptiness: a moment to dream before you act.

It’s the traditional time to set intentions for the month ahead. Write down what you want to grow, speak it aloud, and let the waxing moon carry it forward.

Do

  • Set intentions
  • Start new projects
  • Plant seeds (literal & symbolic)
  • Rest and dream
  • Journal your goals

Avoid

  • Big launches before planning
  • Forcing decisions
  • Overcommitting
  • Looking back

The new moon in astrology

Astrologically, a new moon happens when the Sun and Moon meet in the same sign (a conjunction). The two lights merge, seeding that sign's themes — which is why a new moon is the chart's reset button and the best moment to set an intention coloured by the sign it falls in.

Working With It

The energy of the new moon

The new moon carries the energy of "Begin · Intend", with keywords like beginnings, intention, potential. With the Moon about 0% lit, working with its rhythm — rather than against it — makes these days flow. Align your plans with the phase's tone and let the Moon set the pace.

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Intention

A blank slate to name what you want to grow.

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Stillness

Rest and dream before you act.

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Potential

Pure possibility waiting to be seeded.

Work with the new moon · 10 minutes

A new moon ritual

  1. Take a few quiet minutes and tune into the new moon's energy — begin · intend.
  2. Set intentions
  3. Start new projects
  4. Plant seeds (literal & symbolic)
  5. Close by letting the phase set the tone, then return to your day.

The new moon in love

A new moon is a fresh start in love — a moment to set a relationship intention, open to a new connection, or begin again with someone.

FAQ

New Moon — questions

What does the new moon mean?+
The new moon marks the start of the lunar cycle and symbolises new beginnings — the ideal time to set intentions and plant seeds for the month ahead.
What should you do on a new moon?+
Set intentions, start fresh projects, rest, and journal your goals. It’s a time to plan and dream rather than push hard.
Is the new moon a good time to manifest?+
Yes — the new moon is the classic moment to begin manifesting, when you plant the intention the rest of the cycle helps grow.
What does the new moon mean in love?+
A new moon is a fresh start in love — a moment to set a relationship intention, open to a new connection, or begin again with someone.
How long does the new moon last?+
Each of the eight moon phases lasts roughly 3–4 days as the moon moves through its ~29.5-day cycle, so the new moon window is short — note it while it's here.
How much of the new moon is lit?+
At the new moon roughly 0% of the moon's face is illuminated from Earth's view — the visible shape that gives this phase its name and its symbolic energy.

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