A Beginner’s Guide to Manifesting with the Moon

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At night when you look up at the moon, you are not just looking at a floating rock in the sky. You are looking at one of the most powerful tools you can use when it comes to manifestation.

This might come as a surprise to some, after all, how can the moon, which is so far away, have any effect on our ability to manifest? Just like how the moon affects the tides on earth, it also affects our vibrational state.

As the moon changes through its phases, it affects our energy and our ability to manifest. If we become aware of these different phases and how they can affect us, we are then able to use the powerful moon to our advantage.

The moon has played an important spiritual role for centuries and many different cultures have attributed different personalities, abilities and even human-like personalities to it.

You may have come across full moon rituals or practices to manifest your desires, but the full moon isn’t the only phase which can help you out. Each phase has a different role to play in your manifestation journey and by aligning your energy to them, you’ll find yourself manifesting with more ease and abundance.

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What are the phases of the moon?

There are 8 different phases in which the moon travels through. The moon takes about a month to travel through these different stages and each phase takes about 3.5 days.

Moon Phases

– New moon

– Waxing crescent moon

– First quarter moon

– Waxing gibbous moon

– Full moon

– Waning gibbous moon

– Third quarter moon

– Waning crescent moon

But what exactly do these different phases do? Each phase attunes to the manifestation process in different ways. Although there are 8 moon phases, two of the most effective for manifestation are the new and full moons. These times are ideal for moon rituals and manifestation practices.

What is a Moon Ritual?

Moon rituals are manifestation practices that are done during a certain moon phase (such as the new or full moon) with the intention of connecting to the moon. They can also be used to connect with your inner self and your feminine energy, which is often represented by the moon. Moon Rituals help you to not only manifest with more ease, but also to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and connect with your intuition.

There are many moon rituals you can chose from and you can even create your own if you’d like. The time it takes to complete a moon ritual can vary, from a couple hours to just a few minutes.

If you’re a beginner just learning to attune to the moon, try manifesting one thing for the month. As you gain more experience with manifestation, you’ll be able to manifest more things at the same time, but to keep it simple, just choose one for now.

Note: Here is a great beginner friendly book on moon rituals you can check out to learn more about what they are and how to use them.

Different phases in the manifestation process

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New Moon

The New Moon occurs when the sun and the moon are in alignment. During this phase, you are unable to see the moon, but that doesn’t mean its powers have dimmed. This phase often marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle. During this time, it’s the time to set an intention for your manifestation and plant the seeds for your desires.

The New Moon marks the time of new beginnings and fresh starts. If you’ve felt that you’ve been stagnant or stuck in some area of your life, the New Moon encourages you to start anew by sending out intentions for new manifestations and dreams.

An easy ritual you can do for the New Moon is to write your desires down on a piece of paper. Once you have your wishes written down, place it in a pot and cover it with dirt, as though you were planting a seed. This symbolizes a new beginning and sends out the vibrations to the universe that you are ready to grow something new in your life.

Note: Here is a New Moon lunar intention setting book that may be helpful in your manifestation journey.

The Waxing Crescent Moon

Right after the New Moon comes the Waxing Crescent Moon which appears as a thin sliver of light. During this time, it’s important to anchor your intentions and give them momentum. Giving momentum to your desires means placing awareness and focus on them. This can be done through affirmations, manifestation methods, meditation or visualization, among other things. Whichever method you decide to use, the most important part is to focus on your desires, and feel good while doing it. This helps to give momentum to your intentions and help them to grow.

Journaling is a good practice during this time. By writing down your intentions in the form of affirmations or scripting, you can help to speed up the manifestation process. Go to a quiet space and be alone with your thoughts and journal for about 20 minutes. During this time, focus on how you would feel having obtained your desires.

The First Quarter Moon

This phase indicates that it is now time to review anything that may be blocking or slowing down your manifestations. During this time, you may encounter some setbacks or challenges, so the First Quarter Moon urges you to find the strength to get through them. Face your challenges with a clear mind and find a way to creatively work around them. The First Quarter Moon also urges you to find balance during this time.

This phase might seem frustrating but the universe is testing your commitment to your desires. If challenges or setbacks show up, try and re-evaluate them and understand their lessons. This phase allows you to pinpoint things that may be taking your attention away and slowing down your manifestations from appearing in your life.

For example, if you were trying to manifest more peace in your life but you are constantly engaging in gossip and drama, the universe may be trying to point out that those situations aren’t helping you to obtain your manifestations and that you would be better off removing them from your life.

Use creative approaches to help you to manifest. Journaling or art can help you to come up with creative ways to overcome obstacles and take on new approaches.

The Waxing Gibbous Moon

After the First Quarter Moon comes the Waxing Gibbous Moon. This phase often represents finishing something up and nearing the finish line. During this time, you may feel that things are aligning for you and that your desires are nearing fruition. Now is the time to take courageous actions towards your goals and be fearless in your endeavors.

Now is the time to step into alignment with your desires. After facing the challenges of the First Quarter Moon, now is the time to cultivate your energy and place your attention towards engaging in activities and situations which align you with your desires.

Now is the time to shift your energy and raise your vibration through practices such as meditation, dancing, journaling or gratitude.

If you’re familiar with meditation, now would be a good time to engage in meditation sessions focusing on aligning you to your desires. Try setting a calm space, lighting some candles and playing some gentle music to get you in a relaxed mood.

The Full Moon

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The Full Moon is one of the most powerful phases for manifestation and indicates a time to reflect and practice gratitude. The Full Moon phase amplifies your intentions, and you may feel a sense of increased energy and emotions during this time. Emotions are the foundation of manifestation, so during this time, try and direct your emotions towards your intentions and desires.

You can reign in your emotions by avoiding gossip, drama or negative situations and focusing on the emotions you would like more of, such as joy, peace and love. Visualization and gratitude are also very helpful during this time.

Find a quiet place where you can be alone with your thoughts. Light some candles or play some healing music. Lay down in a relaxed position and visualize your desires, or repeat positive affirmations in order to induce feel-good emotions. Once you feel that you are in a high vibration state, connect to the moon through meditation and visualization. Write down you desires, but rather than phrasing them as “I want…” be grateful for them, as though you were already in possession of them, “I am grateful for…” Gratitude is one of the best ways you can attract your desires into your life.

The Waning Gibbous Moon

After the full moon comes the Waning Gibbous Moon. This phase portrays the time for release. In order to manifest new things into your life you need to release the old. Look back on anything in your life that is no longer serving you, whether it be certain situations, people or thought patterns you may have. Now is the time to let them all go in order to manifest better things into your life.

Pay close attention to any people or situations which may be draining your energy. Now is an important time to protect your vibrations and emotions.

Third Quarter Moon

The second to last phase in the lunar cycle is the Third Quarter Moon. You have cleared out the old and are now in perfect alignment to receive new things into your life. Trust in the manifestation process and surrender your desires to the universe.

This is also a great time to go within yourself in order to find answers. If you find yourself feeling confused or lost, take some time to meditate and see what you find.

Waning Crescent Moon

The Waning Crescent Moon is the last phase in the lunar cycle and represents the time to reflect on what has happened during the month. What have you learned? How have you grown? What lessons were taught? This phase demonstrates the importance of relaxation and rest. Now is the perfect time to invest in yourself and practice self-care. Take some time for yourself and let the Universe take care of your manifestations.

Now is the time to rest and recharge and prepare yourself as the New Moon appears and the whole cycle begins again. During this time, you may also feel a lot of emotional energy and you may find yourself more connected to your intuition. Be gentle with yourself during this phase, and take things slow as you hand the reins over to the universe.

In the End…

The moon is a powerful energy which has the ability to positively impact our lives if we allow it to. Many people are unaware of just how the moon can affect us, but by attuning to its powers and abilities, you give yourself a better chance at more easily manifesting your desires into your life.

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