The dark moon phase of our lunar calendar.
Dear soul,
This is a sacred moment of stillness and reflection.
We stand here at the threshold of the dark moon phase,
A time of deep introspection,
Of quiet release and preparation for new beginnings.
In this phase the moon is all but hidden,
Inviting us into a space of rest and rejuvenation.
At this time there is no need to act and no need to strive,
Only to be.
Make yourself comfortable now,
In a space where you feel safe and at ease.
Close your eyes and allow your breath to guide you into this moment of stillness and reflection.
Allow your shoulders to drop and feel yourself arriving here now.
With each inhale you take,
Become more present internally,
To your physical body,
To your emotions and to your thoughts.
Notice the weight of your body,
The way your hands are resting and the sensation of your feet and your toes,
The rhythm of your breath.
Inhale and as you exhale let go of any holding that you have on any level,
Holding on to thoughts,
Questions,
Decisions,
Holding on to physical tension or emotional knots.
Simply allow yourself to be in this moment without expectation or urgency.
Honor this phase,
Honor this part of the cycle and as you breathe deeply and calmly see yourself in this dark quiet space.
Visualize the night sky,
Deep and velvety black,
Dotted with countless stars and the moon if you can even see it is the thinnest tiniest sliver of light.
She is almost fully retreated into shadow offering us a time of reflection and rest and surrender.
This is the moment of the waning moon's power,
The final phase before renewal.
This is a time where you may physically and emotionally feel heavy and she calls upon you now to honor the stillness,
To embrace the quiet of this sacred pause before the new cycle begins.
There is no rush and no force,
Only the space for surrender and acceptance.
Lean into this energy of the dark moon,
Let it lovingly wash over you,
A gentle invitation to slow down,
To rest and replenish.
Trust that in your stillness you're being held,
Nourished,
And supported by the universe.
It is safe to release,
To rest and to prepare for the new cycle ahead.
In this moment,
As you come to the end of this cycle,
Take this time to reflect on any releasing that you practiced under the full moon or anything that you've been intentionally letting go of over the past two weeks.
Any intentions,
Emotions,
Or energy that you have willingly acknowledged and released or healed.
All those things that no longer served your highest good,
Your fears or doubts,
Attachments and old stories,
Releasing them into the loving hands of the universe.
Honor the courage,
Honor the courage it took you to let it go or to at least acknowledge its existence.
Honor the clarity that you found in that release,
Feeling gratitude for what was shed,
For what no longer holds a place in your heart,
Making room for the new to enter.
With each breath,
Recognize the power in this release.
Know that it is not an end,
But a beginning and all that has been released has cleared the way for new growth,
New opportunities and fresh energy to enter as the new moon approaches.
This is wholeheartedly your permission to rest,
To take this time to rest fully,
To give yourself permission to do this.
No action is required of you now.
You have done the work and the reflection.
You have released what needed to go and now you can rest in the stillness,
In the peace,
Knowing that the new cycle will emerge naturally when the time is right.
Acknowledge any feelings of guilt or impatience that may be rising.
These are simply reminders of the human desire to always be moving and always be doing.
My dear soul,
Gently release these thoughts.
Let them pass like clouds,
Knowing that true strength comes from rest,
From pausing and from listening deeply to the ancient wisdom within you.
And while you rest in this dark phase,
Know that this is also a time of preparation.
Just as the seeds lie in the soil dormant and awaiting for the warmth of the sun,
So too are your dreams,
Desires and intentions preparing to be birthed in the coming cycle.
In this darkness the ground is being made fertile and you,
Dear soul,
Are being nourished,
Renewed and replenished for what is to come.
Feel into this quiet knowing that you are aligning yourself with the natural rhythms of life.
The new moon will come in its own time,
And with it will come fresh energy and new opportunities and the spark of new intentions.
Repeat this quietly to yourself or internally.
I honour this time of rest and reflection.
I release what no longer serves me and trust that everything I need is being prepared in the unseen.
I give myself permission to pause,
To rest and to align with the cycles of the new moon and myself.
I am ready for the new cycle ahead and I trust in the process of renewal.
Allow a few moments to be completely still and in silence now as these words settle into your heart and you drop a little deeper into the peace and the quiet of the dark moon,
You are exactly where you need to be.
Carrying the energy of rest,
Reflection and renewal,
As you move forward knowing that with each cycle brings its new beginnings,
Its new growth and infinite possibilities,
But just for now you are supported,
You are enough.
There is nothing to do but rest and the journey ahead is waiting for you when you are ready.
The light within me honours,
Sees,
Feels and connects to the light within you.
Namaste.
