The energy of a New Moon brings such a sense of freshness. It’s not just symbolic, it’s felt. It moves through your body, your ideas, your business, and your intuition. And when you learn to work with it, rather than just letting it pass you by, it becomes a beautiful catalyst for creative clarity.
New Moons are about beginnings. They open the door to creation. Unlike full moons, which are more focused on release and letting go, the new moon invites you to bring something in, to set intentions, to plant seeds, and to receive ideas. But not every idea that comes through during a new moon is meant to become a project. That’s where discernment matters. You can receive without acting on everything. You can capture an idea without attaching yourself to it.
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Fresh Energy, Clear Possibilities
When a New Moon arrives, I feel the shift straight away. It’s like a creative download opens up and the ideas come pouring in. Sometimes it’s so much that I need to clear space just to catch them. But I’ve learned to be intentional about what I do with that energy.
Yes, you might receive a truckload of ideas. But not all of them are for now. Some might be for the future. Some might not be for you at all. They might be for your clients, or for a different version of your business that hasn’t come into form yet.
That’s why I like to write everything down. Get it out of my head. Once it’s written, it stops spinning. It stops taking up mental space. I might never do anything with that idea, but if it’s there, ready, and one day a client says something that matches it? I’ll know it’s time.
Using the Energy Without Getting Off Path
One thing I’ve had to learn over time is how to stay on my path during the new moon. That creative energy can be so tempting, especially when you’re someone who’s naturally inspired, intuitive, and full of vision.
But the new moon isn’t an excuse to go chasing everything that glows. It’s a moment to tune in. To ask:
- What wants to come through right now that actually supports my path?
- Which ideas belong to this season of my business—and which are just passing through?
- Can I explore this creatively without letting it pull me away from what matters most?
I’ll often set a timer. If something new wants to come through, I give myself 20 minutes to explore it. I play. I write. I sketch. And then I come back. I return to what I desire to do to keep my business moving forward, not out of pressure, but because I’m aligned with where I’m heading.
The Support of Astrology and the Star Signs
Each New Moon lands in a particular zodiac sign, and it also shows up in a particular house in your chart. Even if you’re not a trained astrologer, learning the basics can give you powerful insights.
Different signs bring different energetic qualities. Different houses highlight different areas of your life and business. When you know the sign and house the new moon is in, you can create more specific, intuitive journaling prompts that reflect the energy of that moment.
This is something I’ve explored more deeply over the years. It adds dimension to the way I receive guidance. The more I learn, the more clearly I can ask for what I need, and the more aligned my ideas become.
Intuition and the Moon Are Deeply Linked
Our intuition is influenced by the moon’s phases, whether we’re consciously aware of it or not. The moon governs tides, cycles, rhythms. And we’re part of that. We’re made of earth and water and energy, just like everything else. So when we learn to move with it instead of against it, everything starts to flow differently.
The new moon is the beginning of the cycle. That’s why so many intuitive ideas come through. It’s like a reset point for your connection with your inner guidance.
When you tune in to that rhythm, your intuition strengthens. You don’t have to chase it. It arrives. You begin to receive it again.
Honouring the New While Staying Grounded
I’ve had moments in the past where I felt so energised by a new moon that I followed every single idea that came through. It felt amazing—but I ended up pulled in too many directions. I wasn’t grounded. I lost momentum in my core business because I was off exploring shiny paths that didn’t really serve what I was building.
Now, I’ve learned to tune the energy of the New Moon like an instrument. I don’t let it play me, I work with it. I co-create with it. I let it guide what’s truly meant to come through.
You can do the same. You can receive without attaching. You can explore without scattering your focus. You can let the moon remind you that beginning again is always an option, but it’s even more powerful when it’s done from clarity.
Final Reflections
The New Moon is an invitation. It’s a fresh inhale, a moment to remember that your next step doesn’t have to come from force or strategy. It can come from energy. From alignment. From desire.
Let the moon be your guide. Let it stir your creativity. Let it bring through what’s ready, and let the rest pass.
You’re allowed to begin again. And again. And again.
Here for the links that may have been referenced in the show or is complementary to this episode.
- Podcast – Ep 88: Lunar Energy and Ritual Practice
- Podcast – Ep 82: Gratitude, Manifestation, and Emotional Shift
- Podcast – Ep 144: Connection Begins with Surrender
More in-depth content and resources:
- Blog Post – Planning with Your Energy Cycles
