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New moons are traditionally about planting seeds, setting intentions for what you desire.

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The new moon brings about an opportunity for abundance and expansion. New moon meditation practice allows you to tap into this lunar phase of infinite possibility.

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When a new moon coincides with the celebration of Imbolc, perform this ritual for new beginnings.

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Do you have difficulty differentiating anxiety from your intuition? The new moon gives us monthly chances to strengthen our inner wisdom and regulate the nervous system.

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“New moons are related to water and fertility. Metaphorically, in the dark of the new moon, we pause to consider our desires, set intentions, and think about what we might want to put our energy into as the moon waxes towards full.”

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A new moon finds its way between the sun and the Earth and when it blocks out the sun, the solar eclipse takes place.

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The poems and prose in Amanda Torroni's new book, Stargazing at Noon, unfold in moon phases, beginning with a fullness, then purging. This poem, Weathervanes & Paper Planes, is from the gibbous phase.

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The waning and waxing crescent moon offers two distinct paths to deepen your moon practice.

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Understanding the gifts and lessons of each aspect of the Triple Goddess can create wholeness and unity within us, no matter our chronological age.

When it’s too cold to be outside hunting, building, or farming, it’s time to go inside and listen to your teachers. Explore the spiritual meaning of the Autumn Equinox.

Ever feel overheated, despite cool weather? Your Pitta dosha may have been aggravated.

Dena Merriam is an international interfaith leader and the founder of the Global Peace Initiative of Women. She has been a student of Paramahansa Yogananda for 45 years. She is the…

To align with the spiritual meaning of the full Hunter’s Moon this October, complete your internal harvest.

Explore how the idea of rebirth (and memories of past lives) is not limited to Eastern philosophies, but can be accessed by all people.

The November full moon is the perfect time to wrap up projects and turn inward for the winter. Explore the spiritual meaning of the Beaver Moon.

Connect with the spiritual meaning of the December full moon and the wisdom it offers us for slowing down.

Let this ritual for the Great Mother, and your ancestral mothers, guide you into your wisdom years.

Our actions in this moment (and lifetime) can affect future lifetimes—explore how.

Explore how men can align themselves with lunar cycles to experience more connection with nature and the divine.

Use these simple but powerful methods to attune yourself to the moon’s phases to develop stronger intuition.

Explore the spiritual meaning of January’s full Wolf Moon as we navigate cold, long nights and gloomy days.

Our 2023 Retreat Guide features 23 unique retreat centers design to help you heal, restore, and connect with your highest self. Where will you retreat to this year?

How can you get a sense of whether a therapist will be a soulful, healing presence in your life? Explore six things to watch for in your first few sessions.

Evolutionary Neuroscientist Peggy La Cerra tells us why it’s time to take a deep dive into the ultimate story: Reality.

Combat winter malaise with celestial contemplation—practice this meditation to honor the Sun.

Mercy, the new album from avant-rock icon John Cale, is chock-full of ruminations on the state of the world and includes deep reflections of the artists Cale, now 80 years young, h…

The spring equinox is a potent time of year for welcoming in new energy and revitalizing your life. Explore the spiritual meaning of Ostara, the pagan celebration of spring.

The Empress tarot card holds rich symbolism and is connected to two important goddesses. Learn what lessons we can glean from this powerfully feminine tarot card.

April’s full moon invites us to delight in the gifts of being human and to enjoy the coming of spring. Explore the spiritual meaning of April’s Awakening Moon.

Our lead digital editor spent a week apprenticed to a master seaweed harvester—and learned much more than how to gather kelp.

Abdominal massage is a global practice that supports womb health and total-body healing. Learn how this practice can help manage anxiety and support a healthy menstrual cycle.

Eclipses hold strong spiritual energy that you’ve probably sensed yourself. Explore the spiritual meaning of these beautiful cosmic events.

Litha, a pagan summer holiday, marks the longest day of the year. Explore more about the spiritual meaning of Litha and what it represents.

Learn more about the benefits of cyclical living and how getting out of a timeline-based mindset can set you free.

Explore how the practice of Vedic astrology can help you make wiser choices, from your love life, to your career, to your health.

Seed cycling is a practice that encourages us to connect with our menstrual cycles and with the moon cycles. Learn how to practice seed cycling in just a few steps.

The coming of fall doesn’t have to be a hard transition. Honor the magic of the end of summer with an altar, rituals, crystals, and affirmations.

The Harvest Moon, the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, brings potent magic and wisdom. Learn what this year’s Harvest Moon has to teach you.

Working through frustrating levels of pain in the body? A physical trainer shares her top 12 stretches for chronic pain.

The ancient pagan celebration of the winter solstice deeply influenced many of our modern-day holiday traditions. What is the spiritual meaning of Yule?

Grief is a sacred cycle, just like that of the moon. Utilize this powerful but simple month-long ritual to honor your grief in tune with the moon.

Actress Amandla Stenberg and her mother Karen Brailsford explore the spiritual foundations shaping Stenberg's life, including her role in The Acolyte.

You’re not lazy—you might just be in a state of functional freeze. Learn what your so-called laziness might be signaling.

Masculine and feminine energies are related to everything. Explore an inclusive perspective of these two sacred polarities.

While the female body has a deep connection with the cycles of the moon, anyone can work with the cycles of the moon for healing. Learn how.

The Egyptian goddess Nut can teach us lessons about the power of motherhood and the eternally nurturing nature of the night. Learn more.

If we go back to the beginning, we see that in order for food to fuel our bodies the way God intended, we have a responsibility to uphold.

Two animal chaplains explore interfaith and interspecies beading. Learn how to create your own animal prayer beads!

“My 44-year-old daughter recently said she didn’t believe in God. But rather than closing a door, she was inviting a story. She knew I had one—and wanted to hear it.”

Contemplating these three archetypes of the Goddess can help provide insight into the power of each phase of a woman’s life.

Two Romani fortune tellers offer context for the history of Tarot as we know it, and share their advice and wisdom on how to read for yourself and others.

Though often seen as a cruel and jealous goddess, Hera represents an ancient, pre-patriarchal Greek goddess who remembers her sovereignty.

Late fall and early winter encourage us to slow down in spite of the busyness of the holidays. Explore these eight tips to align yourself with the wisdom of November.