The Ultimate Guide for What to Do on the New Moon (Rituals, Manifestation Tips + More)

There is nothing I love more than freshening up my space for a new week, a new day and especially a new moon. A while back I fell madly in love with everything I have learned on living with the phases of the moon. Something about it just inspires me. 

If you've never really tapped into the energy of the new moon, NOW is the time to start aligning your personal feminine energy with the moon’s so that you work with the lunar cycle.

If you're feeling the pull to slow down, reset, or start something new — you might be tuning into the energy of the New Moon. Often overlooked, this powerful lunar phase offers a blank canvas for manifesting dreams, setting aligned intentions, and calling your power back to you. Whether you're new to moon rituals or a seasoned spiritual babe, this guide will walk you through everything you need to do during the New Moon to activate magic in your life.

Inside, you'll discover powerful rituals to do at home, mindset shifts, journaling prompts, manifestation techniques, embodiment practices, and New Moon guidance by zodiac sign. Plus, if you love manifesting in community, I’ll share how to join me live inside Manifestation Queen — my signature membership where we do powerful New Moon work together every month.

Let’s dive into the magic…

What Is the New Moon and Why It Matters

The New Moon occurs when the moon is completely dark in the sky — a cosmic reset button. This phase represents new beginnings, planting seeds, fresh intentions, and aligning your inner world with your outer desires.

Think of it as your monthly chance to:

• Set powerful goals

• Tune into your higher self

• Begin again (with clarity and confidence)

• Shift your energy in the direction you truly desire

This is not the time for action or hustle — it’s the time for visioning, dreaming, aligning, and intention-setting.

5 Things to Do at Home During the New Moon

💜 SLOW DOWN & GET CENTERED

Go into your sanctuary or quiet reading corner and whip out your journal. Grab a beautiful pen or marker and make a list of all the things you want to experience during this phase of the moon. Not from your mind, write from your heart...choose only your deepest desires.

You can also just write the feelings you want to experience. Love, bliss, financial abundance, relaxation, increased health and wellness. Write them big and boldly so you can see them easily when you flip back to that page before the next new moon. 

Make sure you are connecting to joy and bliss when you are writing these things down. If the process lights you up and makes you feel good, you will most definitely amplify the energy of your wishes. It's all about the energy and intention you bring to things. 

💜 CLEAN OUT STAGNANT SPACES IN YOUR LIFE & HOME

Even if you don't really feel you have the time or energy, think yourself into the cleaning mood. Keep reminding yourself that cleansing and refreshing makes room for new things. You can learn how to reset your home and reset your life inside my High Vibe Home workshop.

Where do you want new things in your life?

Health and wellness? Make a pitcher of water for your fridge and add berries or some citrus to it so you are more likely to flush out your body with water. While your at it, clean your fridge too.

Mindset? Pick up and toss out mail. Wipe down your counters with citrus cleanser. Clean out your junk drawer or any place that could use some organizing. 

Confidence? Clear out your closet. Use the new moon to toss out old clothes with old and stagnant energy. You can certainly make room for a whole new look and a new you. 

Finances? Clean out your wallet, your planner/agenda, your files and your money. Re-organize your purse and your mail drop/bill paying area. 

Career/Work? Clean out your desk/home office. Organize everything. Create a new system for your office duties. Apply everything I discuss in this post about how to feng shui the home office.

💜 BRING IN NEW BLOOMS

Fresh flowers or pretty plants are always a must for me during this time. A new bloom always signifies a new start. You can put your new plant or flower ( i highly suggest an orchid ) in the wealth / money corner of your home. What could be more blissful than that?

💜 CLEANSE YOUR CRYSTALS & CREATE AN ALTAR

I always like to use the new moon to cleanse my crystals. You can place them outside to get cleansed by the moon light over night. For an easy cleanse, you can place them along your windowsill to get the moon light basking as well. 

Related Reading: How to Create a Spiritual Altar

Set up a small altar with:

• A white candle for clarity

• Crystals (clear quartz, moonstone, labradorite)

• A written intention or affirmation

• Fresh flowers or herbs

• Anything that symbolizes new beginnings

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💜 ACTIVATE YOUR FRESH START BY IGNITING FIRE

In Feng Shui, fire will activate your intentions. I enjoy lighting candles for everything. Each time I light a candle, I say a mantra or affirmation to myself with an intention that I want to manifest.  When you say a mantra, really mean it, really get into it and let that energy guide you. If you talk to your heart and follow it, you will never be led in a wrong direction. 

You can also do a sage/palo santo burning and cleansing ritual. It will have a beautiful effect in your home refresh for the new moon. I always love getting into these beautiful rituals. 

Mindset Shifts + Mental Rituals for the New Moon

Your mind is your most powerful manifesting tool. During the New Moon, align your thoughts with the life you want, not the one you’re trying to escape.

1. Journal with These New Moon Prompts

• What am I ready to call into my life?

• What’s been holding me back?

• If I fully trusted myself, what would I do next?

• What one area of my life is ready for a fresh start?

2. Write Your Intentions Like a Story

Write your intentions in the present tense as if they’ve already happened. Don’t just list goals — write a scene. How does it feel? Who are you with? Where are you?

Example: I wake up in my sunlit apartment, sipping coffee and reading through my newest batch of podcast sponsorship offers.

3. Release Limiting Beliefs

Write down anything that’s blocking you (i.e., “I don’t believe I’m good enough to start my dream business”), then burn or rip the paper. Symbolically clear the fear to make room for belief.

New Moon Manifestation Tips That Actually Work

Manifestation isn’t just about what you want — it’s about who you’re becoming.

🌙 Visualize Daily

Spend 5 minutes each morning visualizing your New Moon intentions. Feel it in your body. Get emotional. The universe responds to vibration, not just words.

🌙 Speak Your Desires Out Loud

Don’t underestimate the power of your voice. Speak your intentions with confidence. Bonus points: do this while looking in the mirror for a self-worth boost.

🌙 Anchor with an Affirmation

Create one powerful affirmation to repeat throughout the lunar cycle.

Examples:

• “I am a powerful magnet for aligned opportunities.”

• “I trust the timing of my life.”

• “Everything I desire is on its way to me.”

Body + Embodiment Rituals for the New Moon

The New Moon isn’t just mental or spiritual — it’s deeply physical. Your body needs to feel safe enough to hold your next-level desires.

🌙 Move Your Body Intentionally

Try yin yoga, intuitive dance, or a slow walk under the stars. Tune in and ask your body, “What do you need to release?”

🌙 Breathwork or Guided Meditation

Connect your breath with your intention. A short, guided New Moon meditation can help you ground, clear your energy, and receive downloads.

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🌙 New Moon Energy by Zodiac Sign + Rituals to Try

Each New Moon carries the flavor of the zodiac sign it lands in. This unique energetic signature can help you set more powerful and aligned intentions. Here's how to work with the energy instead of against it — and a mini ritual idea for each sign:

♈ Aries New Moon

Theme: Bold new beginnings, courage, self-leadership, action

Perfect for: Starting a new project, getting out of your comfort zone, taking the first step

Mini Ritual:
Write a “confidence letter” to yourself as if you’ve already accomplished your big goal. Light a red candle and read the letter aloud to anchor the energy of boldness.

♉ Taurus New Moon

Theme: Self-worth, money mindset, beauty, grounding, pleasure

Perfect for: Manifesting money, upgrading your space, nourishing your body

Mini Ritual:
Create a “luxury vision board” with images that reflect the lifestyle you desire. Place it near your mirror and speak loving affirmations each morning.

♊ Gemini New Moon

Theme: Communication, ideas, learning, curiosity

Perfect for: Writing, launching content, having honest conversations, mental clarity

Mini Ritual:
Light incense or diffuse peppermint oil. Free-write for 10 minutes about your desires, then speak them aloud while looking in the mirror.

♋ Cancer New Moon

Theme: Home, emotional healing, self-care, intuition

Perfect for: Creating cozy home rituals, healing inner child wounds, connecting with loved ones

Mini Ritual:
Wrap yourself in a soft blanket, sip warm tea, and write a love letter to your younger self. Place it under your pillow overnight to energetically integrate the healing.

♌ Leo New Moon

Theme: Self-expression, joy, creativity, confidence

Perfect for: Being seen, sharing your gifts, creating something from the heart

Mini Ritual:
Stand in front of the mirror and perform a “glow-up activation” — dance, pose, speak affirmations. Then, do one small brave thing that shows the world who you are.

♍ Virgo New Moon

Theme: Health, habits, routines, organization

Perfect for: Decluttering, creating a new schedule, improving wellness

Mini Ritual:
Clean one space in your home with intention. As you tidy, say aloud, “As I create space around me, I create clarity within me.”

♎ Libra New Moon

Theme: Balance, beauty, relationships, harmony

Perfect for: Calling in love, enhancing self-image, restoring peace in relationships

Mini Ritual:
Create a “love altar” with roses, crystals (rose quartz or jade), and a written intention for the relationship you desire (with yourself or someone else).

♏ Scorpio New Moon

Theme: Transformation, power, emotional depth, rebirth

Perfect for: Shadow work, breaking patterns, calling back your energy

Mini Ritual:
Write down something you’re ready to let go of. Burn it safely in a bowl and say, “I release this with love. I reclaim my power.”

♐ Sagittarius New Moon

Theme: Expansion, optimism, freedom, wisdom

Perfect for: Manifesting travel, learning something new, dreaming big

Mini Ritual:
Create a “future self map” — draw or write out a visual roadmap of your next 12 months. Light a yellow candle and place the map where you’ll see it often.

♑ Capricorn New Moon

Theme: Discipline, goals, structure, career, legacy

Perfect for: Setting long-term goals, building foundations, manifesting success

Mini Ritual:
Write 3 big goals on separate pieces of paper. For each one, list the first action step. Commit to taking one step within the next 48 hours.

♒ Aquarius New Moon

Theme: Innovation, vision, community, higher thinking

Perfect for: Group manifestations, thinking outside the box, launching new ideas

Mini Ritual:
Write a “manifesto” for the world you want to live in. Share one part of it with a friend or community that inspires you — let your voice spark collective magic.

♓ Pisces New Moon

Theme: Intuition, dreams, spirituality, imagination

Perfect for: Deep rest, dreamwork, visioning, spiritual practices

Mini Ritual:
Before bed, write your intention under your pillow. Journal your dreams when you wake up — they might contain messages about your next step.

✨ Pro Tip: You can personalize your New Moon ritual even more by checking where the New Moon lands in your birth chart (i.e., which house it's in). That house shows where this reset energy is showing up most in your life.

Zodiac Signs & Theme of the New Moon:

Aries- Courage, bold new starts, action

Taurus- Money, beauty, stability, self-worth

Gemini- Communication, creativity, learning

Cancer-Home, emotional healing, nurturing

Leo-Confidence, creativity, leadership

Virgo-Organization, wellness, routines

Libra-Balance, relationships, beauty

Scorpio-Transformation, intimacy, power

Sagittarius-Expansion, freedom, adventure

Capricorn-Career goals, discipline, success

Aquarius-Innovation, community, vision

Pisces-Dreams, intuition, spiritual growth

Why the New Moon Is So Powerful for Manifestation

The New Moon isn’t about doing more — it’s about getting clear and letting your energy do the work. It’s a cosmic invitation to step into your next chapter — before the rest of the world sees it coming.

This is why I created Manifestation Queen, my signature monthly membership designed for women who are ready to create a magical, abundant, turned-on life by syncing with lunar energy.

Join Me for the Next New Moon Inside Manifestation Queen

Every New Moon, we gather live for:

• Deep intention-setting

• New Moon breathwork or meditation

• Ritual guidance based on the current zodiac energy

• Journaling, oracle cards, and real transformation

You’ll also get access to:

• A monthly manifestation workbook

• Manifestation trainings + rituals

• A powerful community of high-vibe women

Doors are now open — and this month’s New Moon is especially magical.
[Join Manifestation Queen here] and manifest with us live under the moonlight.

The New Moon is a sacred moment in time — an energetic window where you get to write your next chapter. Don’t miss the chance to align with it.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be present.

Let this be the month you show up fully for yourself, set your intentions boldly, and trust that what’s meant for you is already finding its way.

The moon is listening. Are you ready to speak your dreams into being?

Venus in Aries: How to Align Your Space, Style & Energy for Bold Manifestation

Embodying my Venus sign completely changed my life.

So, I decided to create a blog series taking you through each Venus season and how you make the most of the cosmic energy.

Venus, the planet of love, beauty, pleasure, and abundance, plays a vital role in shaping the way we experience relationships, self-worth, and material wealth. Unlike the sun or moon, which influence our daily routines and emotions, Venus moves through the zodiac, subtly but powerfully shifting how we attract and receive love, how we express beauty, and even how we manifest financial prosperity.

When Venus changes signs, it brings a new energetic influence that can help us refine our desires, enhance our personal magnetism, and align with the highest version of ourselves in love, style, and manifestation.

Paying attention to Venus transits allows us to work with this energy instead of against it. Each Venus cycle offers unique opportunities for growth and alignment, depending on the qualities of the zodiac sign it's moving through.

When Venus is in Aries, for example, we are called to be bold, take action in our relationships, and embrace unapologetic self-love. In contrast, Venus in Taurus might slow things down, encouraging sensuality, patience, and deepening connections. By understanding the influence of Venus at any given time, we can harness its gifts, making conscious choices about love, self-care, beauty, and money.

Venus transits also provide a powerful window for manifestation. Since Venus governs attraction, paying attention to its movement can help you align your energy with the things you want to call into your life—whether that’s a romantic partner, a boost in confidence, or financial success. When you tap into Venus’s cycles, you’re working with the natural rhythm of the universe, making your manifestations more potent and aligned with divine timing.

With Venus now moving through Aries, the energy shifts towards boldness, passion, and self-empowerment. This is the time to take charge of your love life, express yourself with confidence, and go after your desires with fearless enthusiasm. Let’s dive into how you can decorate, dress, and manifest in alignment with this powerful Venus in Aries transit.

Venus in Aries is a powerful transit that ignites passion, boldness, and self-confidence in love, beauty, and personal style. Aries, ruled by fiery Mars, is all about action, independence, and fearless expression.

When Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and abundance, moves through Aries, it’s time to embrace unapologetic confidence, take creative risks, and manifest with full force.

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This blog post will guide you on how to decorate your space, dress for this transit, and manifest effectively during Venus in Aries so you can fully align with this energy.

Home Decor for Venus in Aries: Bold, Minimal, and Energizing

Venus in Aries calls for a space that feels dynamic, motivating, and a reflection of your boldest self. It’s not about clutter—Aries energy thrives in clean, intentional, and visually striking environments.

1. Use Strong, Passionate Colors

• Red & Crimson: Aries is ruled by Mars, making red the ultimate power color for this transit. Use red accents like throw pillows, blankets, or candles to invite in passion and confidence.

• Black & White: Aries energy loves contrast and drama—a black-and-white aesthetic with sharp lines feels powerful and intentional.

• Gold Accents: Venus still craves beauty, and gold details in decor (frames, mirrors, or candleholders) add a touch of luxury while complementing Aries’ fire.

2. Keep It Minimal Yet Bold

• Aries energy does not do well with clutter. Clear surfaces and open spaces make room for new ideas and fresh inspiration.

• Choose statement pieces over excess—one striking art piece, a unique sculpture, or bold furniture makes a stronger impact than overcrowding your space.

3. Add Motivational Energy

• Aries loves action-oriented spaces. Set up a manifestation station with a vision board, motivational quotes, and a bold journal where you write down your goals daily.

• Use scent to fuel your energy—citrus, cinnamon, and sandalwood candles or diffusers can stimulate motivation and drive.

Related Reading: 25+ powerful vision board ideas

Dressing for Venus in Aries: Confident, Bold, and Unapologetic

Your wardrobe should reflect the fearless and passionate energy of Venus in Aries. Think of outfits that exude power, sexiness, and individuality.

1. Wear Fiery Colors

• Red and Burgundy: The ultimate Aries colors that radiate confidence and passion. A red blazer, lipstick, or a burgundy dress will make you feel unstoppable.

• Edgy Neutrals: Aries is dynamic but also direct. Black, white, and sleek neutral tones with sharp silhouettes create a powerful, no-nonsense look.

2. Prioritize Statement Pieces

• A bold leather jacket, striking boots, or a fierce jumpsuit will make you feel like you own every room you walk into.

• Accessories should be minimal but impactful—think gold jewelry, structured handbags, and oversized sunglasses.

3. Embrace a Fearless Beauty Look

• Sharp eyeliner, bold brows, and red lipstick scream Venus in Aries energy.

• A slicked-back ponytail, voluminous waves, or a daring short haircut amplifies your confidence.

• Get a bold red manicure, here are some gorgeous options.

Manifesting During Venus in Aries: Take Action on Your Desires

This is not the time to sit back and wait for things to happen. Aries is a go-getter, and Venus in Aries asks you to be bold, decisive, and fearless in your manifestations.

1. Focus on What YOU Truly Want

Aries energy is about self-empowerment—this is the time to manifest goals that are uniquely yours, rather than what society or others expect of you.

Journal Prompts for Manifestation:

• What do I truly desire, without fear of judgment?

• Where have I been hesitating, and how can I take action now?

• What bold step can I take today to bring me closer to my dream life?

2. Use Fire Energy in Your Manifestations

Since Aries is a fire sign, incorporate fire elements into your manifestation rituals:

• Candle Manifesting: Write your intention on a piece of paper and burn it (safely) while focusing on your desire.

• Movement-Based Manifestation: Dance, work out, or physically move while speaking affirmations out loud—Aries thrives on motion.

3. Take Immediate, Bold Action

• Aries does not wait—if you want something, start NOW.

• Apply for the job, text that person, start the project—whatever you want to manifest, take at least one direct step toward it immediately.

4. Affirmations for Venus in Aries

• "I am bold, confident, and unstoppable in my desires."

• "I take action toward my dreams fearlessly and effortlessly."

• "My confidence attracts success, love, and abundance."

Final Thoughts: Own Your Power During Venus in Aries

Venus in Aries is about fearlessness, passion, and self-expression. It’s a time to step into your confidence, decorate your space with intention, dress in a way that empowers you, and manifest with direct, powerful action.

By aligning your home, style, and mindset with Aries’ fiery energy, you invite boldness, excitement, and success into your life. Take risks, express yourself unapologetically, and go after what you want—because Venus in Aries rewards those who do.