A Practical New Moon Ritual For Attracting Abundance

Often we look to the New Year to save us. "A fresh start!" "A new beginning!" But in truth we are still the person we have always been. Attempting to start again from scratch may feel great for a moment, but why not radically accept and celebrate who we already are and build on that?

The Capricorn New Moon gives us a moment to do just that. After a buzzy holiday season, it seems only fitting the Capricorn—the sign of all things practical, loyal, and real—comes through to usher us into 2018. With Capricorn energy, there is no glitz to hide behind. No fantasy. No ideal you. No mood boards. No resolutions list. It's a no-frills look at who you really are and an opportunity to accept it.

Since Alexandra Roxo and I launched Moon Club, a digital spiritual mentoring program attuned to each moon cycle, we've noticed that a lot of people have trouble balancing these energies. So in honor of the new moon this week, we advise you to notice if there are any days when you can't be soft and in receiving mode, and see when there are ones when you don’t follow through on any of your to-do list items. Try to make time daily for both: long, luxurious tub soaks and productive email sessions.

You can also experiment with your communication style to feel the difference between the two states of being. Try talking softly and sweetly to get into flow and being more direct when you’re in your hustle. Pay attention to the way you move, too. Are your movements gentle and open? Or more defined and structured?