Setting Powerful Intentions During the New Moon 

The new moon is a sacred pause—a time of infinite potential and fresh beginnings. This celestial event is ideal for setting intentions that align with your heart's desires and pave the way for manifestation. Here are some tips to help you harness the energy of the new moon and craft powerful intentions.

1. Create a Sacred Space

Before you begin, clear your space energetically. Light a candle, burn sage or palo santo, or diffuse essential oils like lavender or frankincense. Make your environment serene and inviting, a space where your intentions can flow freely. Place crystals like moonstone, clear quartz, or labradorite nearby to amplify your energy.

2. Reflect on What You Want

Take time to journal or meditate. Reflect on areas of your life that feel out of alignment or where you'd like to grow. Ask yourself: What do I truly desire? How do I want to feel? What would bring me joy and fulfillment in the next lunar cycle? What steps can I take toward that vision?

3. Write Clear, Positive Intentions

Write your intentions in the present tense as if they’re already happening. Instead of saying, "I want to find love," try, "I am surrounded by loving, supportive relationships." This reinforces the belief that your desires are already present in your life.

4. Visualize Your Desired Outcome

Spend a few minutes visualizing your intentions. Close your eyes and imagine them manifesting. Feel the emotions associated with achieving your desires—joy, gratitude, love, or peace. This emotional resonance strengthens your intentions.

5. Set the Intention with Ritual

Perform a simple ceremony to anchor your intentions. This can include:

• Lighting a candle to symbolize illumination and draw your intention to you.
• Infusing your intention with ceremonial cacao to ground your intentions and open your heart
• Writing your intentions on paper and placing them under a crystal or under your pillow.
• Planting a seed as a metaphor for your intention growing.

6. Trust and Let Go

Once your intentions are set, release any attachment to the outcome. Trust the universe to co-create with you. Be open to unexpected opportunities and signs that affirm your path.

7. Stay Connected to Your Intentions

Throughout the lunar cycle, revisit your intentions. Take aligned action and notice synchronicities. Gratitude journaling can help you stay in tune with the energy of abundance.

This practice isn't just about wishful thinking—it's about co-creating with the universe. Remember, the new moon invites you to dream big, plant seeds, and trust in the unseen.