Over many years of working with bodies, I’ve seen that healing rarely comes from pushing harder. It comes from listening — to cycles, to signals, to subtle shifts that tell us when to rest, when to release, and when to begin again.
The New Moon offers a natural moment of stillness each month. Light is low. The nervous system often softens. It’s a brief invitation to pause and ask your body a simple question:
What do I need right now?
This guide is offered as a gentle companion to that question — not as something to do perfectly, but as a rhythm you can return to when life feels busy or loud.
How to use this guide: On or near each New Moon, take 5–10 minutes. Sit or lie down comfortably. Slow your breath. Choose one small, supportive intention for the weeks ahead. Let it be simple.
2026 New Moons – Mountain Time
January 18 — Capricorn (28°). Support structure and stability. Simple suggestion: Simplify your schedule. Notice posture, bones, and fatigue.
February 17 — Aquarius (28°). Create space mentally and emotionally. Simple suggestion: Reduce input. Notice boundaries around time and attention.
March 18 — Pisces (28°). Rest and emotional release.
Simple suggestion: Hydrate well. Allow feelings to move without analysis.
April 17 — Aries (27°). Gently re-engage physical energy.
Simple suggestion: Short walks or light movement. Avoid forcing momentum.
May 16 — Taurus (26°). Grounding and nourishment.
Simple suggestion: Eat slowly. Engage the senses. Choose comfort.
June 14 — Gemini (24°). Ease mental load.
Simple suggestion: Limit information. Practice slower breathing.
July 14 — Cancer (22°). Emotional safety and digestion.
Simple suggestion: Create comfort at home.
Notice the gut.
August 12 — Leo (20°). Reconnect with joy.
Simple suggestion: Do something that warms the heart without draining you.
September 10 — Virgo (18°). Refine daily rhythms.
Simple suggestion: Simplify routines. Support digestion and sleep.
October 10 — Libra (17°). Restore balance.
Simple suggestion: Notice where you’re over-giving. Seek harmony.
November 9 — Scorpio (16°). Release and renewal.
Simple suggestion: Let go of emotional weight. Gentle detox support.
December 8 — Sagittarius (16°). Perspective and meaning.
Simple suggestion: Reflect on the year. Name what matters most.