Working with the Moon’s Energy
- cathyskidmore
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For centuries, the Moon has been a trusted guide for farmers, healers, and mystics alike. Its steady rhythm in the sky reminds us that life moves in cycles—there is a time to begin, a time to grow, a time to release, and a time to rest. When we learn to flow with these cycles, we find ourselves more grounded, more intentional, and more in tune with the natural world.
The Moon’s Phases as a Spiritual Compass
🌑 New Moon – A Time to Begin
The New Moon is a blank canvas in the sky. It whispers of new beginnings and hidden potential. This is the perfect moment to set intentions—whether that means writing down goals in your journal, creating a vision board, or simply taking a quiet moment to dream.
Inspiration: Think of the New Moon as planting seeds in fertile soil. You may not see growth yet, but beneath the surface, something beautiful is taking root.
🌓 Waxing Moon – Building and Becoming
As the Moon grows brighter, so can your focus and determination. The waxing phase is about action—taking steps toward the intentions you set during the New Moon. This is when momentum gathers and your energy rises.
Inspiration: Just as the Moon doesn’t rush its growth, you don’t have to have everything figured out at once. Trust that every small step carries you forward.
🌕 Full Moon – Illumination and Release
When the Moon is full, it shines light on what has been hidden. This phase is powerful for celebration, gratitude, and spiritual clarity. It’s also a time of release—letting go of old habits, relationships, or fears that no longer serve your journey.
Inspiration: Imagine the Full Moon as a lantern, guiding you to see your path more clearly. What is it showing you? What are you ready to thank, bless, and release?
🌗 Waning Moon – Rest and Renewal
As the Moon begins to shrink in the sky, it calls us to slow down. The waning phase is for cleansing, decluttering, and reflection. This is not a time for pushing forward, but for honoring stillness.
Inspiration: Like the tide receding, this phase invites you to pull back, recharge, and prepare for the new cycle waiting to begin.
Practical Ways to Work with the Moon
New Moon: Write down three intentions and keep them somewhere visible.
Waxing Moon: Take one practical step toward your goals each day.
Full Moon: Try a release ritual—write down what you no longer need and safely burn or bury the paper.
Waning Moon: Cleanse your space with sage, incense, or simply open the windows to invite in fresh energy.
Why It Matters
When you align with the Moon’s energy, you step into the natural flow of beginnings, growth, release, and renewal. This practice not only deepens your spiritual connection, but also helps you bring more intention, patience, and balance into your daily life.
The Moon reminds us that we don’t need to shine all the time. There is beauty in the quiet, the growing, the releasing, and the resting. By honoring each phase, we learn to honor the cycles within ourselves.
Cathy Skidmore is an Intuitive Tea Leaf Reader, Reiki master and tea consultant who loves to use the tea cup and its signs and symbols to provide clarity and guidance for all your pressing questions.
Cathy has been providing guidance to her clients for over 10 years and is known to help others find peace and ease in making decisions through her readings and gentle guidance.
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