What happens during the ritual
Under a dark, star-filled sky with the moon hidden, name what you would like to grow, place three stars into a small constellation, and choose one first step. Each stage moves on by itself; there are no wrong answers and nothing to complete.
0:00–1:00 Arrival
The sky is dark tonight. The new moon is here, but hidden from view.
In the dark, the stars are easier to see. Let your eyes, and your thoughts, adjust.
1:00–2:30 Clearing
Before beginning something new, let the last month settle. There is nothing you need to finish first.
Notice the quiet. Beginnings rarely feel dramatic; they often start small.
When you are ready, turn toward what comes next.
2:30–4:30 Intention
What would you like to grow this month? A habit, a skill, a feeling, or a way of spending your time.
Try naming it simply, as something you will do rather than something you hope to receive.
A single word or a short phrase is enough.
Optional: write a word, or simply continue without writing. Writing pauses the ritual until you continue.
4:30–7:00 Three stars
Three stars wait in the dark. Each can stand for one part of your intention.
Place the first star, or watch it appear on its own.
The second star. Notice the shape beginning to form.
The third star completes a small constellation that is yours.
Optional: tap to place each star early. Otherwise each one does so on its own, one per minute.
7:00–8:30 A first step
Intentions grow through small, ordinary steps. What is one you could take this week?
Choose one, or keep your own in mind.
Optional: one first step (Write it down, Tell someone, Set aside ten minutes), or make no choice.
8:30–10:00 Return
In a few days, the first thin crescent will appear at the edge of the evening sky, growing a little each night.
Let your intention grow the same way: a little at a time.
Begin to notice the room around you again.
Before you begin
Find a comfortable place. You can turn sound on or off, preview it, and reduce motion before you start. Optional AI-generated voice narration reads the on-screen guidance. You can turn the voice off separately from the ambient sound. Pausing is always fine, so a session can take longer than ten minutes in real time. You can close the ritual early at any point; nothing is lost by stopping.
Your privacy
Anything you write or choose stays in this browser tab. It is not sent to a server, stored in your browser, or included in analytics. Refreshing or closing the tab clears it. At the end you can download a reflection containing only what you choose to include.
What this ritual can and cannot do
New Moon Intentions is a symbolic practice for reflection. It can help you mark a moment and notice what you want to carry forward. It cannot remove a curse, change another person, or guarantee an outcome, and it is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or legal help.
November 2026: new moon intention ritual
Use the next lunar date as an optional moment to reflect; this ritual also works on any other day.
Upcoming new moons
The next new moon is on Mon, 9 November 2026 at 07:02 UTC.
| Date | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| Mon, 9 November 2026 | 07:02 |
| Wed, 9 December 2026 | 00:52 |
| Thu, 7 January 2027 | 20:24 |
| Sat, 6 February 2027 | 15:56 |
| Mon, 8 March 2027 | 09:29 |
| Tue, 6 April 2027 | 23:51 |
| Thu, 6 May 2027 | 10:58 |
| Fri, 4 June 2027 | 19:40 |
| Sun, 4 July 2027 | 03:02 |
| Mon, 2 August 2027 | 10:05 |
| Tue, 31 August 2027 | 17:41 |
| Thu, 30 September 2027 | 02:36 |
Upcoming solar eclipses
Can I do a ritual during an eclipse?
Yes, if a quiet reflection feels useful. Eclipses are astronomical events, not a special requirement or a source of power for a ritual. Visibility depends on your location.
- : annular solar eclipse.
- : total solar eclipse.
- : annular solar eclipse.
Dates of greatest eclipse from NASA’s eclipse catalogue. Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA’s GSFC. For any outdoor viewing, follow NASA’s solar-viewing safety guidance.
Questions about New Moon Intentions
When is the next new moon?
New moons come about every 29.5 days. The next twelve, calculated for this page, are listed below, and the page also shows tonight’s moon in your own time zone.
What is a new moon intention?
A simple statement of something you would like to grow or begin, set at the start of a lunar cycle. This ritual keeps it small and practical: one intention and one first step.
Is this the same as manifesting?
Not in the sense of attracting outcomes. A ritual cannot make something happen for you. What an intention can do is give your attention a direction, and a first step makes it real.
Can I see the new moon?
Usually not. At new moon the moon sits between the Earth and the Sun, so its lit side faces away from us. A thin crescent appears in the evening sky a day or two later.
What should I write as a new moon intention?
Keep it short and within your control, written as something you will do: walk each morning, call my sister, finish one chapter. One intention is plenty. A small, specific step is easier to keep than a big wish.
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