Manifest with the Moon Phases

How I Use Lunar Energy to Set Intentions and Bring My Goals to Life

I’m a goal-setting addict. Seriously—I’ve taught courses on it! But my secret for turning intentions into reality goes beyond planners and productivity hacks. What truly transformed my goal-setting practice was aligning it with the phases of the Moon.

As a priestess who lives by lunar rhythms, I’ve discovered the powerful synergy that emerges when you pair practical goal-setting with the natural magick of the Moon. Each phase offers a different kind of energetic support, from clarity and momentum to insight and release. Working with the Moon helps me stay focused, aligned, and spiritually connected to my path—and I’m excited to share that process with you.

Why Manifest with the Moon Phases?

We all set goals—sometimes with intense motivation, and sometimes with a sense of pressure or urgency. But have you ever noticed how your energy shifts throughout the month? One week you're energized and ready to take on the world, and the next you're craving quiet, introspection, or change.

That's not just coincidence. It's rhythm. It's lunar.

The Moon affects ocean tides, plant cycles, and animal behaviors—and we’re no exception. Our emotional, intuitive, and energetic states are all influenced by its phases. By syncing your goal-setting with the Moon, you're not forcing progress—you’re flowing with it.

On a magickal level, the Moon strengthens our connection to the Goddess, enhances intention-setting, and supports emotional healing, spiritual clarity, and inner transformation. When you work with Her to manifest with the moon phases, you’re not alone in your manifestation journey—you’re co-creating with the cosmos.

The Energy of Each Phase

Each Moon phase supports a different step in the goal-setting process. Here's how I align my goals with the natural flow of the lunar cycle:

New Moon– Define Your Goal and Set the Foundation

I see the New Moon as a blank canvas. The sky is dark, quiet, and full of potential. This is my time to choose a clear, focused goal and set the stage for the month ahead.

Instead of rushing into action, I slow down and envision. I ask myself what I want to create or call in, and then I write down that goal in specific, empowering language. I also outline the steps I plan to take over the next four weeks so I have a clear path to follow.

The New Moon is the beginning—and beginnings deserve our full attention and clarity.

Waxing Moon – Take Inspired Action and Stay Open

As the Moon grows brighter in the sky, I step into action. The Waxing Moon supports growth, movement, and building momentum. This is the time to work through my action steps, one by one.

But I don’t treat it like a checklist. I stay open to new opportunities that arise—creative ideas, unexpected help, intuitive nudges. The Waxing Moon often surprises me with possibilities I couldn’t have planned for, and being flexible is part of the magick.

It’s about showing up and doing the work—while also leaving space for the Universe to meet me halfway.

Full Moon – Reaffirm and Amplify the Vision

The Full Moon is a turning point. It’s when the goal reaches its fullest energetic expression—ready to be empowered, celebrated, or shifted if needed.

Instead of starting something new, I use the Full Moon to recharge the intention I’ve been working with. I revisit my original goal and reconnect with why it matters. If the energy still feels aligned, I hold that vision strongly and reaffirm it. If it feels off, I adjust.

The Full Moon shines a light on truth. It magnifies what’s ready to blossom—and sometimes what needs to be released.

Waning Moon – Reflect, Refine, and Release

As the light of the Moon begins to fade, I shift my focus inward. The Waning Moon is about refinement, integration, and release. I take time to reflect on what’s been working and where resistance has shown up.

This is when I ask the deeper questions: What beliefs or habits are slowing me down? What am I holding onto that I no longer need?

Through journaling, shadow work, and divination, I uncover the blocks that are ready to be let go. The Waning Moon helps me clear the path—so the next cycle can begin with greater clarity and freedom.

Dark Moon – Pause, Rest, and Receive Insight

The Dark Moon is a sacred pause. It’s a liminal space—the end and the beginning, all at once. There’s no light in the sky, and I honor this quiet by doing less and listening more.

I don’t work magick during the Dark Moon. I rest, reflect, and go inward. I sit with what I’ve learned from the cycle and ask for guidance:
Where does this goal truly fit into my life? What is it teaching me?
Do I still want it?

Sometimes, the answers surprise me. Sometimes, they affirm everything. Either way, this gentle, intuitive check-in helps me reset before stepping into the next New Moon with renewed purpose.

Ongoing Lunar Manifestation Ritual

Understanding lunar energy and how to manifest with the Moon phases is one thing—living it is another. Over time, I’ve developed a simple yet powerful ritual that carries my goal through the entire lunar cycle. This practice grounds me, keeps my energy aligned, and gives my intention space to grow in harmony with the Moon.

At the New Moon
I begin with an empowerment ritual. I light a white candle, burn New Moon or Focused Manifestation incense, and choose a crystal that resonates with my goal. I write my intention clearly—along with 2–4 action steps—and meditate on the vision of it already complete. I seal the intention with smoke, extinguish the candle, and place it on my altar with the crystal and journal.

I revisit my goal daily, if possible. I relight the candle, hold the crystal, and read my intention aloud. I track my progress and honor each step I complete. Then I sit in stillness, reconnecting to the energy of the goal and visualizing it continuing to unfold with ease and power.

At the Full Moon
I create a simple ritual to amplify my goal. Sitting in moonlight, I read my intention aloud and speak this incantation:

Moon of power, Moon of light,
Empower my goal, bless it bright.
Bring to life this dream I see,
As I will it, so shall it be.

I imagine the Moon pouring energy into my intention and leave the goal on my altar overnight to soak in the Full Moon's magick.

During the Waning Moon
I continue lighting the candle and sitting with my crystal, but now I journal about any challenges, doubts, or patterns that feel heavy. I do cord-cutting or release work as needed—clearing energetic space so the goal can come through more fully.

At the Dark Moon
I pause. No candle, no magick—just quiet. I reflect on the journey and what the goal has revealed. I meditate, journal, and ask for insight from the Goddess. Then I rest, trusting that this sacred stillness will prepare me to begin again with renewed clarity.

This ongoing ritual ties each phase together, creating a steady current of energy that moves my goals from dream to reality—with intention, with magick, and with grace.

Continue to Manifest with the Moon Phases

Working with the Moon phases has completely transformed the way I set and achieve my goals. Instead of pushing, I align. Instead of rushing, I flow. Each cycle brings its own wisdom—and each intention becomes a part of a deeper spiritual rhythm.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your goals or unsure how to follow through, I invite you to try aligning your intention-setting with the Moon. There’s something profoundly empowering about having the sky itself as your guide.

The Moon is your ally, your mirror, and your magickal companion. When you walk in rhythm with Her, the path becomes illuminated—one phase at a time.