New Moon Ritual Guide - Begin Again

Why the Waxing Moon Matters

The Waxing Moon is the part of the lunar cycle where energy increases.
In nature, this is the growth phase — stems push upward, seeds break soil, and movement replaces stillness.

Humans mirror this rhythm: motivation rises, ideas spark, and we feel more capable of taking action.
This ritual channels that natural momentum into specific, forward-moving steps.

Rather than trying to “manifest” outcomes, this ritual helps you engage with the behaviors, decisions, and mindset that increase progress.

What You’ll Need

• Your Waxing Moon – Grow Bold candle

• Citrine gemstone

• Pen + paper

• A clear intention from your New Moon ritual (if you completed it)

• 10–15 minutes

• Optional: soft music, dim lighting, a tidy surface.

Step 1 — Set the Tone (1 minute)

Waxing Moon energy is active, but you still need a moment of clarity before diving into action.

Do a fast, simple reset:

• Sit upright

• Unclench your jaw

• Place the citrine nearby

• Take one slow breath

You’re creating a psychological shift from passive consumption mode → intentional action mode.

Step 2 — Light Your Candle (15 seconds)

As the flame rises, remind yourself:

“I am capable of moving this forward.”

Citrine is associated with confidence and aligned action; treat it as a tactile cue to lean into courage.

Step 3 — Activate Your Body (30 seconds)

This ritual is not meant to be passive.

Do a small physical movement:

• roll your shoulders

• stretch your chest

• straighten your posture

Even 10 seconds of physical expansion increases dopamine and primes the brain for motivation.

You’re literally signaling “I’m ready to move.”

Step 4 — Revisit Your Intention (2 minutes)

If you set a New Moon intention:

→ Read it once
→ Ask yourself: “What part of this matters most today?”

If you're starting fresh:
→ Write one goal or direction you want to grow toward this month.

Key:

Your Waxing Moon focus should be narrower than your New Moon intention.
We’re looking for direction, not perfection.

Step 5 — Identify What Builds Momentum (3 minutes)

Answer the following — quickly, without self-censoring:

1. What one action—done this week—would meaningfully move this intention forward?

2. What is the smallest version of that action?

3. What uncomfortable step am I avoiding that might be the actual unlock?

Don’t chase the “perfect” step.

Just find the true one.

Waxing Moon work = honesty + courage.

Step 6 — Name Your Bold Move (2 minutes)

Refine your answers into one clear action statement.

Use one of these formats:

• “This week, I will take the first step toward ___ by ___.”

• “I choose courage by ___.”

• “The bold action I commit to is ___.”

If you feel resistance while writing it, that’s usually a sign it matters.

Step 7 — Speak Your Intention (30 seconds)

Say your bold commitment aloud.

Then repeat:

“I move with confidence toward my goals.”

You’re not hyping yourself up — you’re reinforcing a decision.

Step 8 — Visualize Follow-Through (2 minutes)

Most people visualize outcomes.

You’re going to visualize follow-through, because that’s what leads to outcomes.

Close your eyes and mentally rehearse:

• the moment you start

• the environment you’re in

• how it feels to take the step

• how you navigate small friction

This kind of visualization increases the likelihood of actual follow-through by training your brain for action instead of fantasy.

Step 9 — Close the Ritual (30 seconds)

Blow out your candle slowly.

Place your citrine somewhere visible — desk, pocket, or bag — as a reminder that boldness is not a mood; it’s a choice

How to Integrate the Ritual During the Waxing Phase

This phase lasts roughly one week.
Use it to create small wins, not dramatic leaps.

Try:

• one action per day

• 10 minutes of focused effort

• one courageous conversation

• one boundary honored

• one task completed without procrastination

Every small action compounds.