This year, I made a spiritual commitment to manifest with the moon.
At her core, the moon represents feminine energy and the process of creation.
Not only does she influence the ebb and flow of the tides, she influences the ebb and flow of our feelings and energy. She invites us to reflect and explore our inner world more deeply.
When the moon is new in the sky, she is death—dark and hollow. I like to think of her as an empty container, waiting to be filled with light. The new moon asks us to plant seeds in the void. She asks us to set intentions and goals so that they may grow.
When the moon is full, she is life—glowing and bright; a perfect circle; whole. I like to think of her as a representation of everything flowing into my life and all that I have to be grateful for. The full moon asks us to pay appreciation to what has manifested and to release what’s getting in the way of manifesting anything else.
As you can see, the moon and manifestation go hand and hand.
What if we could harness the cycles of the moon to manifest more with less effort? What if she could open us up to co-creating with nature and tapping into universal flow?
If you’d like to manifest with the moon too, here are the step-by-step new and full moon rituals I am committed to:
Before we dive in, I’d like to acknowledge that there is no right or wrong way to ritual. These rituals feel good to me, but they may not feel good to you. I encourage you to take what resonates and leave the rest. Fill in the gaps with your own creativity.
It’s also important for me to acknowledge the pain and suffering that indigenous people have had to endure at the hands of the colonizers. Not so long ago, native rituals and ceremonies were outlawed. Indigenous peoples were forbidden to participate in their sacred practices and their entire culture, language, and way of life was stripped from them.
As a white woman, it’s important for me to acknowledge the native people who came before me, who have been honoring and working with the moon for millennia, and the privilege that I have to be able to share my experience of ritual with you.
If you would like to learn about the moon from an indigenous perspective, I highly recommend reading You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance by indigenous medicine woman, Asha Frost.
MANIFEST WITH THE MOON: NEW MOON RITUAL
🔮 First, cleanse your energy.
Take a shower or wash your hands. As you do so, imagine that you are clearing away any lingering energy that’s been picked up throughout the day.
🔮 Next, cleanse and set the energy of your space.
While I personally don’t use sage out of respect for indigenous peoples, I do light a candle and spritz the air with essential oils. I also gather special items that represent the astrological sign that the moon is transiting. For example, if the moon is transiting cancer, I choose a shell or a crab claw to put on my altar. Most of the time, my items include crystals, animal furs, rocks, shells, plants, and tarot cards. You might also want to include spices, herbs, art, or colorful objects—whatever holds special meaning to you.
🔮 Call in higher beings.
Call in your angels, guides, loved ones that have passed, or your higher self. I often ask both of my grandmothers to come and sit beside me.
🔮 Journal your intentions and goals.
In a journal that’s dedicated to your spiritual practice, write down the intentions and goals you’d like to manifest with moon over the next cycle.
Remember that while your intentions and goals can be tangible, it’s also okay to call in intangible things like inner peace, joy, or love. It’s also okay to set intentions for the whole of humanity, all sentient beings, and the planet herself. Manifestation is not only a tool for making your individual life better, it is a tool to harness more joy, love, and empowerment for the collective.
Lastly, write down which actions you feel called to take that will help you manifest with the moon. For example, if you’re setting an intention to call in a new client, maybe you feel called to gift five people an experience of your service. If you’re calling in more love and healing for the planet, maybe you’ll commit to volunteering at an animal shelter one day a week.
🔮 Lastly, pick an oracle or tarot card.
Ask the cards: What message do I need to hear that will help me with the manifestation process? What energy do I need to embody in order to manifest with the moon and fulfill on my intentions?
MANIFEST WITH THE MOON: FULL MOON RITUAL
🔮 On the full moon, complete the first three steps of the new moon ritual.
Cleanse your energy. Cleanse and set the energy of the space. Call in higher beings.
🔮 Next, acknowledge which intentions have manifested or are in the process of manifesting.
In a journal that’s dedicated to your spiritual practice, write down which intentions and goals have manifested [or are in process of manifesting] since the new moon. Express gratitude and appreciation for everything that has transpired so far.
🔮 Journal on what you’d like to let go of.
On a fresh page that can be ripped out, write down any fears, doubts, obstacles, struggles, or outdated patterns and beliefs that are getting in the way of manifesting what you desire. What disempowering stories and narratives would you like to release and let go of? Imagine the energy leaving your body as you connect pen to paper.
Once you’ve cleaned out your inner closet, rip out the page and burn it beneath the full moon. Make sure you practice fire safety.
🔮 Lastly, pick an oracle or tarot card.
Ask the cards: What energy will help me release any lingering blocks that stand between myself and what I desire? With all this space cleared, who am I now becoming?
To manifest with the moon is a magical and synchronous process. It’s like taking a deep breath in and exhaling slowly. It brings power and potential to your creations and invites you to partner with the universal flow that connects everything and everyone.
As you make these rituals your own, I encourage you to let your creativity guide you.
Most importantly, let the energy of the moon fuel and nourish you.
With love & intention,
-Kayla
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