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Set intentions -

The first thing you should do to begin your new moon manifestation journey is sit down and set your intentions for the month ahead.

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Set intentions -

Some journaling beforehand might help to get you in touch with your intentions. You might even be surprised by what comes up, so set time aside to really feel into how you want to show up in the world going forward.

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Begin something new -

The new moon is one of the best energies you can work with if you're beginning a new venture. Whether it's creating a website, starting a new hobby, or getting online with your business, choose your moon cycle carefully.

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Begin something new -

The sign the moon is in will be more or less supportive depending on the endeavor, but ultimately any new moon is a time of planting seeds that you'd like to see grow over the coming six months.

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Ritual oracle card or tarot spread -

Perhaps you need some help setting intentions, or would like to tap into the energy surrounding your manifestations or month ahead. The new moon is a great time to pull oracle or tarot cards.

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Ritual oracle card or tarot spread -

You can do a small spread, picking a card as an answer to questions, for example:

What am I welcoming with this new moon?

What do I need to release?

What shadow aspects/blind spots should I maintain awareness of?

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Attend a cacao ceremony, or make ceremonial cacao at home -

The spirit of cacao is said to open the heart chakra. What better way to get in touch with your heart's desires, than with the help of a little cacao?

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Whether you attend a cacao ceremony taking place near you, or simply make your own at home, it's a wonderful way to tune in with your heart energy: bringing you closer to the things you'd like to manifest.

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Candle manifestation -

Candles can amplify the energy of your manifestations, as they make use of the fire element. This is a particularly good manifestation method for creativity and inspiration.

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Candle manifestation -

Fire transforms whatever it touches, long believed to be a bridge between the material and spiritual worlds. Speak your manifestations over the candle, being specific and realistic, while expressing your gratitude for the candle's assistance.

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Make a crystal grid -

Arranging your crystals into a grid helps to amplify the energy of each stone. The "grid" can be whatever shape feels right to you.

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Make a crystal grid -

Meditate on your intentions over the grid, to use the complementary energy of the crystal arrangement with the power of the new moon to bring beginnings into your life.

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Hold or attend a new moon circle -

Gathering in a circle is another way to really boost the power of your manifestations. The combined energy of the group helps to accelerate manifestations set during the circle.

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Hold or attend a new moon circle -

Some also have an element of sound healing, yoga, or meditation to further ground and harmonize the intentions set. If there are none happening near you, host your own with friends! 

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Make a manifestation box -

A manifestation box is one used to bring about something specific. Harness the energy of plants, crystals, herbs, and other materials and put them in the box while speaking your intentions over it.

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Make a manifestation box -

You can put your written intention list in the box, any candles you've done manifestation with, and trinkets that represent elements of your manifestation.

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Make a manifestation jar -

The idea behind a spell jar is quite similar to a manifestation box. It involves harnessing the magic of powerful herbs and sealing the jar lid with candle wax, to seal your intention.

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Make a manifestation jar -

Prepare a special place, such as an altar, to hold your manifestation jar. Repeat your intended manifestations in your mind each time you see/walk past it, knowing they're on the way.

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Script the future you'd like to manifest -

Scripting is a powerful process so be careful: you might be surprised by how effective it is! It differs from journaling, as you write from the perspective of the version of you in the future.

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Script the future you'd like to manifest -

Describe what your typical day looks like, down to the minutiae of detail, focusing on how each description makes you feel, as well as feeling into gratitude for the manifestations having come to life. Check back in six months later to see how much has changed! 

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Bay leaf manifestation spell -

Bay leaves have been used in magic manifestation since the times of ancient Greece. They are associated with the fire element, symbolizing purification, prophecy, and protection.

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Bay leaf manifestation spell -

You can manifest with bay leaves by writing what you want on them, and carrying it around with you. For example, to manifest money, carry it in your wallet or place it in a bowl with rice and some coins, to amplify the energy further.

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Take a new moon bath -

The new moon is a good time to cleanse, in preparation for welcoming newness into your life. A ritual bath, focusing on your intentions, can help you to manifest them. 

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Take a new moon bath -

Adding salts protects your manifestations, or carefully selected essential oils and crystals will amplify the supportive energy. 

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Create a vision board -

Bringing together images and words that correspond to what you'd like to manifest in your life is another powerful practice, so why not do it on the new moon?

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Create a vision board -

Make sure to place the vision board somewhere that you'll see it every day. That way, you're reminded of the hopes and dreams you're working towards and that are seeking you.

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Crystals to use -

Here are some ideas of crystals to use for your manifestations, depending on what they are:

Selenite: Clearing space, connecting to angelic frequencies

Rose quartz: Attracting love

Citrine: Good luck and abundance

Lapis lazuli: Intuition and spiritual sight

Malachite: Transformation

Carnelian: Creativity, joy

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Group activities -

If possible, try not to spend the new moon alone, especially if your manifestations include calling in new friends or a partner. Spend time with others to get the right energy to attract what you want.

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Essential oils -

Use the following essential oils to give your manifestations a boost:

Cinnamon: Abundance

Jasmine: Mood and confidence

Frankincense: Purification

Basil: Connecting to spirit guides

Sources: (Cosmopolitan) (Maia Conscious Living) (Bloom and Manifest)

See also: Can flower essences boost vitality?

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