New Moon and Fall Equinox: Your Guide to a Powerful September Ritual

Alright, my friends, get ready to feel a profound and quiet shift in the air. Today, Sunday, September 21, we welcome a powerful new moon at 3:54 p.m. EDT¹. But this isn't just any new moon; it's a cosmic alignment that's almost perfectly in sync with the Fall Equinox, which arrives just one day later on Monday, September 22². This is a rare and potent invitation to turn inward.

You know I believe that our external world is just a reflection of our internal state. This celestial event is a clear message, a cosmic whisper, to go within and do the quiet work that so often gets overlooked.

The New Moon: Your Clean Slate

The new moon is a beautiful time for new beginnings and setting intentions. 

Spiritually, its invisible state in the sky symbolizes a clean slate and a moment of pure potential⁴. Just as the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun, this energy encourages you to find a quiet space to cultivate the seeds of your dreams in the darkness of your own heart⁵.

This is the perfect time for a personal reset. It invites you to engage in

new moon rituals, whether it’s journaling, meditating on new desires, or simply sitting in quiet reflection⁶. It’s a call to let go of old patterns and make room for the positive changes you want to manifest in your life⁷.

Finding Balance: The New Moon & The Equinox

The energy of the new moon is subtle and inward-focused, but its closeness to the Fall Equinox is what amplifies its power. The equinox, a time of near-equal day and night, marks the transition from the outward energy of summer to the introspective, nesting energy of fall⁸.

Together, the new moon and the equinox create a strong synergy for both personal and collective transformation. The new moon offers an internal reset, while the equinox guides us through the seasonal shift, allowing us to align our inner world with the changing rhythm of the planet. It’s a powerful opportunity to find balance as we move into a time of less light and more introspection.

Your Tools for Transformation

To truly embrace this powerful energy of renewal and introspection, a simple, mindful ritual can make all the difference. Here are a few tools from my shop that can enhance your spiritual renewal and help you find that inner balance:

• The Copper Tongue Scraper: The new moon is about a clean slate. Begin your day with a literal and energetic cleanse by using your copper tongue scraper. This simple Ayurvedic tool helps you release physical toxins and signals your body that it's time for a fresh start.
• Essential Oils for Grounding and Clarity: As you set intentions, you can use essential oils to create a sacred space. A calming scent, like lavender, can help you quiet your mind for meditation, while a clarifying oil, like peppermint, can help you focus your thoughts and intentions.
• Ayurvedic Books: This is the perfect time to dive deep into self-study (Svadhyaya). My collection of books on yoga and Ayurveda can provide the wisdom you need to understand the profound changes you're undergoing and guide you on your journey toward deeper awareness.

Use this beautiful celestial event to pause, reflect, and plant the seeds for what you want to grow. Your new beginning is here.