New Moon Energy

✨New Moon Energy, new beginnings & intentions 🌑

Yesterday was a surreal day for me. I stepped into the space to teach that had helped me awaken my inner strength, love for yoga and expand my confidence beyond what I ever expected. I taught a class at the yoga studio that I had discovered upon moving to Oregon, that later became my “home studio” and then became the studio where I would take my yoga teacher training. They were offering community classes for their past grads to teach and I jumped at the occasion. Part of me wanted to share my love that teaching yoga brings me and I also felt it was a sense of coming full circle back to where it all began. And if I’m being honest, facing some fears, pushing myself out of my comfort zone a little bit more. 

I was a “ball of nerves” all day, I wanted to teach a wonderful class for them.  The class went well, I conquered some fears and in the end was so glad I was able to do it. My class theme brought in the energy of the New Moon.

Which brings me to what the New Moon energy can bring us and how it can affect us. The New Moon (especially this one so close to eclipse and equinox) creates a wonderful time for new beginnings, setting intentions but also to rest, give yourself grace before the whirlwind of the spring begins. Emotions can also be quite intense at this time. Probably hence why I was a ball of nerves! And also probably why in my body I had felt “off” all week. Oh, the power of the moon!

Maybe you also find yourself having intense emotions this week. Know that you are not alone! And maybe you honestly didn’t even think about it until you are reading this right now. I know I didn’t put it all together until I was having dinner after the class with my dear friend. 

So if you are feeling more exhausted, more irritable, more intense emotions or pain, know that the New Moon may be playing a part in that. If you’re like me, I like to lean into nature’s energies around me, especially the moon energies. So with that being said, feel free to create an intention for the weeks ahead. Maybe there’s a possible new beginning, or maybe you simply need to slowly come out of the winter and recharge in the sunshine, taking one day at a time. No great steps have to happen here. Just notice how you feel, how your body feels, how your heart feels. I know I will be leaning into gentle, more restorative yoga this week (and will likely have a new video out) because that is what is calling to me this week. And I think that’s part of the it, leaning into it, embracing the energy, the changes in nature happening all around us. 

When life is busy and chaotic, lean into what nourishes you. What brings you joy? What brings you peace? Or what simply allows you to rest? Do that-and lots of it this week. I know I will. The New Moon would love it for you and I would too. :)

Take care,

Cassie