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New Moon
Clean slate. Set intentions, plant seeds, begin new chapters. The most magnetic moment of the cycle for writing down what you want to create in the next 29 days.
Lunar Calendar · Moon Magic
Moon Phase Today
See the current lunar phase, its spiritual meaning and the best rituals for this moment. Align your intention-setting, releasing and manifestation work with the natural rhythm of the moon.
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Your moon phase reading is loading. The cycle from new moon to new moon takes 29.5 days — each phase carries a specific energy for setting intentions, building momentum, releasing or resting.
The 8 Moon Phases
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Waxing Crescent
Momentum starts. Take small, deliberate actions toward what you declared at the new moon. Faith over evidence — the harvest isn't visible yet, but the work is real.
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First Quarter
Decision point. Obstacles appear; commitment is tested. This is when you discover whether your intention was real or wishful. Push through the doubt.
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Waxing Gibbous
Refining. Almost full but not yet — adjust, perfect, pay attention to details. What needs a final polish before the full moon reveal?
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Full Moon
Peak energy. Emotions run high, what's hidden surfaces, things come to a head. Time for release, gratitude, celebrating. Charge crystals under moonlight.
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Waning Gibbous
Sharing and gratitude. What did you harvest? Teach it, share it, express thanks. Energy starts drawing inward again.
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Last Quarter
Release. Let go of what no longer fits — habits, relationships, old stories. Forgiveness work lands well here. Clear space for the next new moon.
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Waning Crescent
Rest and integration. The quietest phase. Withdraw, journal, dream. Don't force action — listen. Your next intention is forming in the silence.
Moon rituals for each phase
Working with the moon is about matching your action to the cycle's energy. Fighting the waning moon with forced productivity, or ignoring the new moon's clean-slate invitation, wastes a natural rhythm your nervous system already responds to.
- New moon ritual. Write 3–10 intentions in present tense ("I am…"). Light a candle. Read them aloud. Place the paper under your pillow or in a moon-water bowl.
- Waxing moon practice. One small action daily toward each intention. Momentum-building, not breakthrough.
- Full moon release. Write what you're letting go of — a belief, a pattern, a relationship. Burn it safely, bury it, or release it in running water. Follow with gratitude for what remains.
- Waning moon clearing. Declutter one area per day. Forgive one person (including yourself). Rest earlier than usual. Your body is asking for it.
- Dark moon (last 24h before new moon). Do nothing. Seriously. Sit, breathe, stare at the sky. The seed for the next cycle is planted in stillness.
Frequently asked questions
What is the moon phase today?
The moon goes through eight phases over a 29.5-day cycle. The phase visible tonight is calculated from the angle between the sun, Earth and moon. The tool at the top of this page shows the current phase for your location.
What does the full moon mean spiritually?
The full moon is the peak of the lunar cycle — emotions run high, things come to a head, what's been hidden rises to the surface. Spiritually it's a time for release, celebration, gratitude and closing loops.
What should I do during a new moon?
The new moon is a clean slate — the best time for setting intentions, starting new projects, planting seeds. Write down what you want to create in the next 29 days, journal about your vision, light a candle.
How does the moon affect mood and emotions?
Astrologically, the moon governs emotions, intuition and the inner world. Many people report mood swings near the full moon, deeper introspection during the waning phase, and fresh motivation at the new moon.
What are the best rituals for each moon phase?
New moon: intention-setting. Waxing moon: action, building momentum. Full moon: release, gratitude, charging crystals. Waning moon: clearing, decluttering, forgiveness work and rest.
How often is a full moon?
There is one full moon every 29.5 days. Twelve or thirteen full moons per year. When a second full moon lands in the same calendar month, it's called a 'blue moon' (about once every 2.5 years).
See also
References & further reading
- Wikipedia — Lunar Phase — Astronomical reference on the eight phases of the Moon and their 29.5-day synodic cycle.
- NASA — Daily Moon Guide — NASA's authoritative daily lunar phase data.
- Wikipedia — Moon Worship — Context on lunar traditions across cultures, from Mesopotamian Sin to Roman Luna.
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