Each phase has a themed set of attributes and energetic qualities. Developing your awareness of the lunar cycle, and aligning your intentions and actions to the energy of each phase, can be a powerful practice for understanding and working with the cyclical nature of emotional energy.  Each phase has a themed set of attributes and energetic qualities. Developing your awareness of the lunar cycle, and aligning your intentions and actions to the energy of each phase, can be a powerful practice for understanding and working with the cyclical nature of emotional energy. To begin, you will need to figure out what phase of the lunar cycle you are starting with. You can do a quick internet search or download a moon phase calendar app. If you find that you are in the middle of a cycle, there is no need to wait. After all, the moon wouldn't wait for you. Take the opportunity, to let go of the “all or nothing mentality” and allow yourself to drop in mid-cycle or mid-phase. As you develop your awareness of the lunar, cycle you may want to further explore the astronomy of the moon and its energetic relationships with the Earth. For now, you can get started with a general understanding of the lunar cycle and the themes and practices associated with each phase.  Once you have identified the current phase consider writing out the remainder of the schedule in a journal or planner. Early in your practice, writing a schedule will help you learn the timing, attributes, and energetic qualities affiliated with each phase.
It can also be helpful to choose a quote, affirmation, or mantra that identifies the energy you want to evoke for the cycle, or multiple, that resonate with your understanding of each phase. If you're feeling uncertain, go with your first instinct. It’s probably right! If you are an aesthete or creative learner, consider placing a visual reminder in an area of your physical space. You may create your own or purchase a set of illustrated cards or wooden blocks. Placing these items at eye level in an area you spend a lot of time in can trigger a conscious, or subconscious, connection to the energy of the current phase. As you move through the cycle, focus your awareness on the qualities of each phase. Reflect on their attributes and energies allowing them to influence your intentions. Refer to their practices for guidance with your actions. Pay attention to your emotional state during the cycle and identify any connections to the changing phases. Like any other practice, when you begin, you may find comfort in routine, but remember that the process does not have to be rigid. If you allow it, lunar attunement can become a deeply personal practice, so take time to explore and make it your own. Consider journaling, drawing, mantra and/ or affirmation practice, meditation, and time in nature. As you develop your intuition for the energies of the lunar cycle, note its natural highs and lows. Focus your practice on riding that wave, rather than working against it. Dream big, take risks, pivot when you stumble, slow down when you're going too fast, and celebrate when you win. Wherever you are right now, trust that you are where you need to be. Use this practice to find comfort in your connection to the universe and harness its energy to take you wherever it is you want to be.
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