5 simple spiritual morning habits to add to your daily routine

Have you been looking for some simple ways to stay spiritually connected during your week? You’re in luck! I’ve put together a list of 4 simple spiritual healing habits that you can easily add to your everyday routine.

Early this morning while in my quiet time, I was reading a book, the Art of Bliss. It is such a good reminder to keep yourself centered and connected to your spiritual side.

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In order to stay calm through the through the difficult or surprising things that life brings your way, you want to keep yourself grounded and centered. It wasn't until I started incorporating my morning rituals, affirmations and meditating/journaling that I noticed a HUGE change in my life.

Morning spiritual rituals offer a precious opportunity to start the day with intention, mindfulness, and gratitude. They empower individuals to nurture their inner selves, set a positive tone for the day, and cultivate habits that contribute to personal growth and well-being, ultimately enriching their overall quality of life.

The importance of spiritual rituals in the morning cannot be overstated, as they set the tone for the rest of the day and offer numerous benefits for one's mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

These rituals provide a sacred and intentional space for individuals to connect with their inner selves, higher consciousness, or their chosen spiritual path.

Engaging in these activities allows individuals to cultivate a sense of mindfulness and inner peace, helping them ground themselves before the hustle and bustle of daily life begins.

Furthermore, these rituals create a sense of routine and discipline, which can lead to improved self-discipline and time management throughout the day. They provide a reliable anchor point in a world often filled with chaos and unpredictability.

4 simple spiritual healing habits to start your day

01 | HARNESS THE POWER OF SPIRITUAL HOME CLEANSING:

I absolutely LOVE burning palo santo in my home and sometimes I will even sage. Every morning, I light it up, open a window and let the smoke fill the air. For me, it represents a clearing of my space.

Each morning when you wake up its a new day. Spiritually cleansing your space is like a physical representation of that. On Sundays, I like to do my sage ritual, its a bit of a longer ritual so I take longer to do that one. I loved this girls point of view on smudging, too. 

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02 | SET POSITIVE INTENTIONS

and say positive affirmations out loud every morning. Today will be a great day! I am going to win today! I'm ready to kick butt and accomplish my goals with effectiveness! What is for me, will not miss me! I could go on and on.

I have lists that I read from in the mornings. I know it sounds silly but its scientific. Thoughts become things, what you think about is where your energy goes. When I am around friends or family and they say negative things about themselves, I say "don't talk about my friend like that". 

Be the person that lifts yourself up so you can lift others up too.

This offers an opportunity to express gratitude for the gift of a new day and to set positive intentions. By acknowledging the blessings in one's life and visualizing the day ahead with positivity and purpose, you can enhance your overall outlook and increase your resilience in the face of challenges.

HOT TIP: While I am saying my positive intentions and affirmations, I also light a candle as I say them and using matches feels very romantic. This is a very impactful ritual because in Feng Shui, the fire element will activate, so when you speak your intentions into the flame they are activated energetically!

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03 | ROMANTICIZE YOUR BATH / SHOWER TIME:

As you are getting ready for your day, making sure that your shower/bath time is as calming and inspiring as possible is such a beautiful way to start the day.

I am a sucker for beautiful products and packaging. I mean, I don't like anything that isn't pretty in my bathroom. There is something luxurious about bath salts and scrubs. I keep candles all over my bath tub and try to have fresh flowers in there too.

When I take a salt bath, I literally imagine the negative thoughts and stress of the day just wash away. If you don't like taking baths, learn how to turn your shower into a sanctuary.

Paying attention to self-care is the most effective way to stay productive and successful in your life. When you are tripped up by too much going on, you can't be operating as the best version of yourself so why waste your valuable time?

04 | Practice mirror work

Mirror work is one of the most powerful—and surprisingly emotional—spiritual habits you can add to your mornings. Popularized by the late Louise Hay, a pioneer in self-love and affirmations, mirror work involves looking deeply into your own eyes and speaking loving, empowering words to yourself. Louise often said, “The most powerful affirmations are those you say to yourself in front of a mirror,” because the mirror reflects back more than just your image—it reflects your relationship with yourself.

Most of us go through life being our own harshest critic, often without realizing how much self-judgment we carry. Mirror work turns that on its head. It invites you to meet yourself each morning with compassion and presence, just as you would greet someone you truly love. This isn’t about vanity—it’s about self-connection. When you lock eyes with your reflection and speak directly to yourself, you bypass the mind’s chatter and connect with your subconscious, where deep emotional shifts can occur.

Louise Hay often recommended starting with simple phrases like, “I am worthy of love.” “I am proud of who I am becoming.” or “I approve of myself.” At first, it might feel awkward, or even bring up unexpected emotions. That’s normal. With time and repetition, your self-talk begins to soften, your confidence strengthens, and you start carrying yourself differently—more open, grounded, and assured.

To make it easy, try adding mirror work right after brushing your teeth or as the final step in your skincare routine. Just 1–2 minutes of looking into your own eyes and speaking kindness can shift your energy for the entire day. Over time, you may notice what Louise Hay taught so beautifully: that how you speak to yourself becomes the foundation for how you live your life.

05 | DRESS UP FOR YOUR DAY ACCORDING TO YOUR VENUS ENERGY

This one I can speak from personal experience that it will completely change your life. Several years ago, when I started studying about and reading birth charts in depth, I learned that you inner goddess energy could be magnified outwardly by your Venus placement.

So, I began creating my signature style according to my Venus sign. You can see how to find what yours is and read more about that here. What I noticed about it was that my days were completely transformed. I began to feel more confident in my day because I felt like I was dressing more powerfully. Also, I noticed that people would respond to me differently, in a way that felt more positive and uplifting.

HOT TIP: In order to make the experience of getting up in the morning and enjoying dressing up, you want your closet to feel good. I have a very specific spiritual closet cleansing ritual you might enjoy too.

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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.

Inside the Manifestation Queen Membership, we do monthly New Moon meditations and breathwork live together — and they are transformative. Breathwork or Guided Meditation

🌙 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?