Astrological Guidance: New Moon Rituals and Pitfalls
Vogue's beauty and wellness editor recently unveiled a guide focused on harnessing the energy of the new moon, marking the beginning of the lunar cycle at approximately 29½ days. This phase, often referred to as the dark moon, encourages individuals to engage in introspection and set meaningful intentions. Recommended practices include journaling, intention-setting rituals with candles, cleansing baths, self-affirmations, meditation, and immersing oneself in nature. Conversely, the guide advises against certain actions such as impulsiveness and social isolation. Looking ahead, the next new moons will occur on September 10, October 10, November 9, and December 8 in 2026.
Key facts
- New moon occurs at the beginning of the 29½-day lunar cycle.
- Sun and moon align in a conjunction.
- New moon is also known as a dark moon.
- Upcoming new moons: September 10 in Virgo, October 10 in Libra, November 9 in Scorpio, December 8 in Sagittarius.
- Recommended activities include writing intention letters, lighting white candles, using sage, taking Epsom salt baths, affirmations, meditation, rest, earthing, and stargazing.
- Avoid impulsive actions, overcommunication, obsessing, limiting oneself, ignoring intuition, isolation, and fearing endings.
- Human body is composed of nearly 60% water.
- Article is from Vogue and invites emails to beauty@vogue.com.
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