The Power of the Dark Moon

by Ahtayaa Leigh
OM Times

Many of us are familiar with the cycles and rhythms of the moon and how we can tune into them for healing and manifestation, particularly the new moon and full moon. However, fewer of us truly understand the power of the dark moon and how we can harness it for deep spiritual growth and transformation.

The dark moon lasts for a period of about three days before the moon begins to wax (grow in light). Some people refer to the dark moon as the new moon, but in fact, the new moon does not kick in until the first sliver of light is visible in the sky.

At the time of the dark moon, there is no light from either luminary (sun and moon) being cast upon the Earth, meaning there is less energy available for outer activities, including meeting the expectations of others. With no outer reflection of light, it is the natural time for us to turn our attention inwards to reflect upon our inner light, going deep into healing the depths of our mind, body and soul. Our psychic awareness is heightened making it a potent time for solitude and quiet contemplation, tuning into our intuition. We are well advised to pay particular attention to our dreams because during the dark moon we are most attuned to receive prophetic dreams containing messages from our soul.

The dark moon is the space between the end of the old cycle and the beginning of the new. It is a time of transition, the death that comes before the rebirth. It is the perfect time to make space for the new beginning by preparing the soil of our soul for the new seeds of life that will be planted during the new moon.
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