As more and more of us become aware of the lunar cycle and the ancient practice of moon gazing and following the flow of nature, incorporating intention setting and allowing along the path of connectedness to mother earth and her beautiful timekeeping throughout the months, years and all of time we tune ourselves into her rhythms.
In my own body and soul I feel the synchronization, which lead me down another path of discovery when looking at the home. Sometimes it seems a struggle to find the motivation to clean our spaces, while other days we achieve great things and are on a mission to spring clean and have a good decluttering session!
There is a definite link with the ebb and flow of these daily practices and I believe there is a greater force at play, that of the lunar cycle. By aligning ourselves with nature and working in sync it may ease and support our daily lives rather than working against it.
There are 8 phases in the moon cycle which take place over a 29.5 day period – For the purpose of the home in this article we focus on four of these - New Moon, the first quarter, full moon and the last quarter.
New Moon – Seen as a time of new beginnings, the best time for setting intentions and planning.
This time can be used to work on lists of what you would like to achieve, look at Pinterest and magazines for inspiration and research projects, set out plans for the coming month. What do you need to buy or source to achieve these goals and what needs to be done around the house?
First Quarter – A time to take inspired action on the intentions set at the new moon. With the moons energies building you can commit to taking a leap and move forward.
This is a favorable time to launch or start a project when development and momentum will flow freely. This may include rearranging rooms, purchasing or repurposing furniture, watering or repotting plants for future growth, painting or getting stuck into the garden to name a few! A time to get your life, home and paperwork in order, prepare and get things done!
Full Moon – A special time when we celebrate the beauty of the glowing moon present above. Emotions can be heightened as we celebrate the energy flowing at this time.
We can look at our home and life and feel grateful for what we have and what we have achieved. A time to cleanse and release what no longer serves us. Light candles, smudge your home and use essential oils to remove negativity. Ease off on projects and prioritise peace and calmness with ritual, which may include a bath, meditation and placing your crystals on a windowsill to absorb the moons energy and purify them.
The last Quarter – The quiet phase after the full moon when we can evaluate, adjust and reflect.
A time for continued release and the most supportive time on the home front for general cleaning and removing of any unwanted energy. Dusting, mopping, cleaning windows, removing clutter, putting things in their places and anything that clears space at this time.
Once you have completed the releasing and cleansing stage do take time for rest and relaxation before the lunar cycle begins once again. During the darkness before new moon there are roughly 3 days to focus on meditation and relaxation, be present with yourself and what you need at this time. Be kind to yourself and take time out.
There are times when things just need to be done (like the laundry which is daily in our home!). This method of working with the lunar cycle guide is simply here to help support the process with greater ease.
You may already instinctively feel and be following this path in your life or you may choose to allow the lunar rhythm to help support the flow in your body, life and home going forward.
Moon Blessings
Kerry x
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