Tonight is the new moon, and like all new moons and full moons, I did a spread aligned to the moon’s current themes as a part of my recognition of the moon’s cycle and influences upon us. Today’s spread is courtesy of @moonlightandmindfulness
This is a great time for making connections, telling your story, and letting your unique, authentic self shine. How can you be more present in each moment without overthinking?
Iris – Irises don’t just attract hummingbirds and bees, they also attract snakes. Watch your step! You don’t have to scour the weeds for the suckers, just be aware and let them show themselves. Chances are? They won’t, and will run instead of being exposed. This is true for the “snakes” of the human variety in life as well.
Work on letting go of the “what if” scenarios in your head and trust that you’re ready and prepared for what may come. That hyper-vigilance is just wearing you out and keeping you from enjoying the blooms.
There may be a sense of clarity and our minds feeling less cluttered. How can you tap into this to inspire fresh ways of thinking, communicating, and expressing yourself?
Peony – Lean into kindness and understanding, especially toward yourself. All that negative feedback in your head makes it hard to step forward and open up, and difficult to be vulnerable or allow others to see your softer side. Use this time of clarity to catch yourself in these unforgiving thoughts and shift the narrative to what you would say to others instead of the abuse you dole out on yourself.
Practice patience and be gentle with yourself as you move through a new chapter of growth. What can you do to help yourself channel anxious thoughts into productive, gentle, and self-loving ones?
Fly Agaric – Don’t allow fear to rule you. Remember that fear blows things out of proportion, and even the smallest worry can blow up into a unmovable mountain if you let it. This doesn’t mean charging forward without thought, but it does mean “doing the thing” with measured respect for the risks involved instead of staying frozen in fear.
Loosen up and invite a sense of playfulness into your life. Where can you change things in order to find a bit of time to lean into curiosity, learn something new, and make new connections?
Lavender – It isn’t about finding more time to insert these things into your life, but about layering them into the areas of your life that are already there. Lean into your efforts towards positivity and optimism, and their influence will spread itself pervasively throughout all the aspects of your life.
Think through your intentions clearly – write them in a journal, speak them out loud. What small steps can you take to help you to reach your most aspirational goals?
Honeysuckle – The first step in any journey is making sure your goal is in alignment with what you want out of life and who you want to be. Discard those ideals and goals set upon you by others, and the “should do” mentality of outside pressures. What is it you want?
Be open to change and remember that saying ‘yes’ opens up a world of new opportunities. What do you need in order to help you surrender your need to know everything right now and let your story unfold?
Lotus – Trust is needed that you will get through difficulties and come out the other end better for it. Appreciate the fact that you have not been controlling your life single-handedly, but rather in tandem with the universe’s meddling. That meddling helps you grow, and will always make sure everything turns out okay in the end, even when at the moment things seem hopeless.
New Moon advice from the Minoan Goddess Amalthea.
Rosemary – It’s okay to be vulnerable. Not only does the universe have your back, but so too do your loved ones.
Other elements included in this reading:
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Lobelia Sprig for Removing Rose Colored Glasses
Fuchsia Flowers for Stability in the Face of External Disruption
Conch Shell Knot for Concentration, Clarity, and Determination
Rose Quartz for Gentle Kindness to Self and Others
Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy
Twisting the Leaf 