The moon has been a guiding force for human rhythms for millennia with its cycles mirroring the natural ebb and flow of energy in our lives. By aligning your witchy self-care practices with the phases of the moon, you can harness lunar energy to set intentions, release negativity, rest and manifest your desires.
Moon phase self-care is a gentle yet powerful way to combine spiritual practice with holistic wellness, creating harmony between your inner world and the cosmos.
New Moon: Intentions & Fresh Beginnings
The new moon is a time for planting seeds and setting intentions for the upcoming lunar cycle.
Self-Care Practices:
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Intention Journaling: Write down your goals, dreams, or habits you wish to cultivate.
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Meditation: Visualize yourself stepping into the energy of your intentions.
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Ritual Bath: Use herbs like rosemary or sage to cleanse and prepare your energy for new beginnings.
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Moon Water: Charge water under the new moon and use it to anoint yourself or your sacred space.
The new moon is about self-reflection and consciously choosing the energy you want to invite into your life.
Waxing Moon: Growth & Action
As the moon grows, so does energy. This is a time to take inspired action and nurture your goals.
Self-Care Practices:
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Movement Rituals: Gentle yoga, walks in nature, or energy work to fuel motivation.
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Affirmations: Repeat empowering statements aligned with your intentions.
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Creative Magick: Work on projects or hobbies that bring your goals to life.
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Crystal Grids: Place crystals like citrine, green aventurine, or carnelian to amplify your efforts.
The waxing moon is perfect for building momentum, focus, and alignment with your desires.
Full Moon: Release & Cleansing
The full moon shines light on what no longer serves you. Its energy is ideal for release, reflection, and celebration.
Self-Care Practices:
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Cleansing Baths: Add Epsom salts, lavender and rose petals to your bath to release stagnant energy.
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Journaling: Write down habits, thoughts, or relationships you wish to let go of.
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Cord-Cutting Rituals: Symbolically release attachments or negative energy.
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Moonlight Meditation: Sit under the moonlight and absorb its illumination while setting protective intentions.
The full moon is about embracing closure, gratitude, and clarity before moving forward.
Waning Moon: Rest & Reflection
As the moon decreases, energy naturally turns inward. This is a period for rest, introspection and rejuvenation.
Self-Care Practices:
Gentle Rest: Prioritize sleep, meditation and quiet time.
Reflective Journaling: Contemplate lessons learned from the previous lunar cycle.
Energy Cleansing: Use sage, palo santo, or smudging herbs to clear space and mind.
Nourishing Rituals: Warm baths, herbal teas and grounding practices help restore balance.
The waning moon encourages slowing down, letting go, and preparing for the next cycle.
Integrating Moon Phases into Daily Life
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Keep a lunar calendar to track moon phases and plan rituals accordingly.
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Align weekly intentions or check-ins with the moon’s energy.
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Use crystals, herbs, candles and journaling to enhance lunar rituals.
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Honour your natural rhythms, some cycles are for action, others for rest.
Even small, mindful practices aligned with the moon can bring greater flow, balance, and self-awareness into your life.
Journal Prompts
New Moon – Planting Seeds & Setting Intentions
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What do I want to invite into my life this lunar cycle?
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Which habits or thoughts am I ready to cultivate?
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How can I nurture myself in alignment with my intentions?
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What fears or limiting beliefs can I release to make space for growth?
Waxing Moon – Growth & Action
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What small steps can I take this week to move closer to my goals?
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How can I build energy and focus toward what matters most?
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What inspires me right now, and how can I honor that inspiration?
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Which intentions set at the new moon are beginning to take root?
Full Moon – Release & Illumination
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What patterns, habits, or relationships no longer serve me?
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What am I grateful for that has grown or manifested this cycle?
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What feelings or experiences need to be expressed or released?
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How can I celebrate my personal growth and achievements?
Waning Moon – Rest, Reflection & Rejuvenation
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What lessons did this lunar cycle teach me?
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Where can I allow myself to slow down and restore energy?
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What am I ready to let go of before the next cycle begins?
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How can I practice self-compassion and gentle care during this phase?
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Moon phase self-care is a beautiful blend of intuition, magick and holistic wellness. By working with the new, waxing, full, and waning moons, you align yourself with natural rhythms, creating space for growth, release, and reflection. Your self-care routine then becomes a sacred rhythm, connecting you to the cosmos, your inner wisdom and the magick of the present moment.