Journey to the Waning Moon

The Waning Moon brings a different energy than the full moon. Your body starts to feel more tired, you might retain more water, or feel less social. Personally, I'm less inclined to make plans to go out, my phone feels as heavy as a brick in my hand, WhatsApp groups overwhelm me, and work meetings feel like an uphill battle. That's why it's better to dial things back in certain ways:

• Release what no longer serves.
• Cleanse habits, thoughts, or situations.
• Rest and integrate what you experienced during the full moon.
• Set boundaries and simplify.
• Tie up loose ends.

That's why, after a Blue Moon or a particularly intense full moon, it's often recommended to:

Clear things out

: This can be physical (closets, drawers, papers) or symbolic. The idea is to free up space for what's new. Rotate your seasonal wardrobe if it's time where you live (where I live in Cádiz, I'm already running late getting my summer clothes out 😜)

Work on letting go

: Write letters you won't send, jot down worries, or make lists of things you no longer want to carry.

Slow down

: While the waxing moon is associated with starting projects, the waning moon invites you more to observe, reflect, and complete what's already in progress.

Simple waning moon ritual

At night, or whenever you feel like it, light a white candle or whatever color you have at home and ask yourself:

"What do I need to release to feel lighter?" "What am I afraid of? What's been bothering me lately that I want to leave behind?"

Write down what comes up and destroy it when you feel you've finished the process. You can write down everything you want to release.

Remember that the best time to manifest is during the new moon; right now we'll only clear out what we don't need, not attract anything we want to bring in.