In the sky
The Moon is roughly in line with the Sun, so we see only its unlit side. It rises and sets with the Sun and is lost in the daytime glare. Solar eclipses can only happen at a New Moon.
The energy of this phase
Moon practices treat the New Moon as a blank page: a time to slow down, get quiet and decide what you want to grow over the coming month. Energy often feels low and inward, which is a feature, not a problem.
Working with it
- Write three intentions in the present tense, as if they are already true.
- Choose one small action you can take this week for each.
- Keep it simple: rest, clean your space, go to bed early.
