New Moon Intentions

The New Moon Intentions spread is a ritual reading designed to align your personal goals with the natural cycle of lunar energy. The new moon has long been recognized as a powerful time for setting intentions and beginning new chapters. As the moon moves from darkness into light over the following two weeks, your intentions have the opportunity to grow alongside it. This four-card layout helps you clarify what to release, what to invite in, where to direct your energy, and what blessings are available to support your journey.

The reading opens with the Release card, which identifies what you need to let go of—old patterns, limiting beliefs, relationships, or habits that no longer serve your growth. The new moon asks you to clear space before planting new seeds. The Embrace card reveals what you should welcome or cultivate during this lunar cycle: new opportunities, mindsets, practices, or connections that will nourish your evolution. The Focus card shows where to direct your primary attention and energy over the coming weeks, helping you prioritize when life inevitably presents multiple demands. Finally, the Blessing card reveals the gift or support that's available to you right now, often pointing to resources or strengths you didn't realize you possessed.

Use this spread during the new moon window—ideally within 24 hours of the new moon, though the energy remains potent for up to three days. It's especially powerful when you're starting a new project, entering a new phase of life, or feeling called to make a fresh start in some area. The New Moon Intentions reading works beautifully as a monthly ritual, allowing you to track your growth across lunar cycles and notice how your intentions evolve over time. You don't need to believe in astrology for this spread to work—you simply need to be open to the rhythm of natural cycles and the power of conscious intention.