Metaphysically, the new moon is about beginnings. It marks the start of a lunar cycle. The supermoon occurs at the point in the moon’s orbit where it’s closest to the earth (called the perigee), regardless of its current phase. Its proximity to the Earth intensifies our experience of the moon’s energy, whether it’s new or full. When occurring simultaneously, you can use new moon supermoon energy to jump-start something new.
Moon’s Position to Earth and Sun
So you might be wondering how all this works. When the sun, earth, and moon perfectly align, the earth’s shadow blocks the sun’s light from the moon’s surface. Having no luminance of its own, the moon appears dark. It seems to vanish from the sky. But it doesn’t.
In fact, during the new moon, the moon is at or near its perihelion: its closest point to the sun in its monthly orbit of the earth. This intensifies the sun’s effect on the moon and the moon’s effect on us.
New moons typically happen once a month. Occasionally there are two new moons or none at all. That’s because the moon orbits the earth in approximately 28 days (27.3 more precisely, according to NASA), which is less than a month. Consequently, the calendar and lunar cycle don’t absolutely align, causing the new moon to occur at different points in the month across months and years. Because dates are always changing, these astrological events seem special and surprising. Yet, in reality, they happen regularly.
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The Moon’s Properties
Metaphysically, the moon is about change no matter the phase. We also associate it with water as it governs the ocean tides as well as the ebb and flow of our moods and emotions. It’s emblematic of the subconscious, memories, dreams, shape-shifting, and spiritual guidance by virtue of its connection to night skies, cosmic bodies, and deep nebulous darkness, in general.
The new moon in particular is a time to start something new. It’s time to stop thinking about it and do it. Take action now! Accept a job offer. Enroll in a class. Start a diet. Buy something new. Start a relationship. The possibilities are endless.
Because the new moon is about beginnings, it can be hopeful or unsettling. Outcomes of change are uncertain, and this uncertainty can create some apprehension, insecurity, and anxiety. Consequently, there are always two sides to the new moon, and each person and situation can possess a combination of hope and fear associated with the transition. However, new moon energy is inherently hopeful, optimistic, and action-oriented. It’s filled with outward energy making it quite yang in nature.
The Sun’s Properties
A new moon draws also upon the qualities of the sun due to its proximity. Metaphysically, the sun is about strength, resolve, transformation, transmutation, and creation. It’s associated with higher intelligence and our creative processes. The presence of the sun behind the moon contributes to the new moon’s significant potential to effect change and initiate something new.
The Earth’s Properties
All supermoons are imbued even more intensively with earth energy due to their close proximity (at the perigee). While the moon is our subconscious, the earth represents our consciousness. Its influence is to center, ground and align ourselves with our true nature and authentic intentions in harmony with all of nature on earth. As a result, the earth focuses and reinforces not only new moon energy but of the sun and the earthly environment.
The new moon’s supermoon is truly an auspicious time to start something new!
Creating a New Moon Supermoon Ritual to Initiate Change
If you like rituals and working with the moon, you might want to reflect on what you’d like to bring into your life prior to the new moon and be prepared. Take time to explore your intentions and prepare yourself. You might journal or design a vision board. Alternatively, you could take a walk in nature with the explicit intention to receive symbols and guidance. You could light votive candles or create a crystal grid. Create what feels natural and true for you.
Create Your Change
For more information on working with moon energy through the entire lunar cycle, see my blog posts on the energies of the: New Moon, Waxing Moon, Full Moon, and Waning Moon.
To explore working with the moon energies and the lunar cycle to create change, consider my spiritual life coaching blended with energy healing and using a whole-person approach.
Updated March 5, 2024
