New Moon Intention Setting

I use the New Moon and Full Moon cycles to keep track of how I am feeling, what I would like to change, what I would like to accomplish, and/or what I would like to experience. 

The New Moon is a great time for turning inward, reflecting on the energies of the last month, re-centering, and setting new intentions to feel aligned with our new energy. 

Intentions are different from goals. Goals are more of external energy to accomplish something where intentions are more about your internal feelings and how to use them in our daily lives. 
 
It is important to take the time and space to get clear with your thoughts and feelings. A New Moon ritual is a great way to listen to your intuition.
 
At the time of a new moon, the Sun and Moon are next to each other in the sky. The moon is not visible at this time. It will grow from this time steadily until it reaches the Full Moon in two weeks. Then it will steadily decrease back to the New Moon in two weeks. This creates a reliable rhythm that we can use. 
 
Your ritual should feel comfortable for you. The following items are suggestions of the four elements to have in your space but you can substitute or add anything that has meaning for you. 
 
Earth ~ plant, leaf, flower, salt, crystals
Water ~ shell, a glass of water, a fountain
Air ~ incense, music, diffused oils
Fire ~ candle 
 
You can cleanse your space with plants like sage, palo santo, rosemary.

Make sure you have paper and pen ready for writing your intentions.