Februrary New Moon
The February New Moon brings a soothing message of nurturing and dreaming at a time when we stand on the edge of winter. As the land becomes fertile with intention, now is the time to nurture your inner seeds for growth and expansion.
The February New Moon is an invitation for an emotional check-in with yourself. Where are you now on your journey? And where do you want to go from here?
We’ve been processing a lot over the first two months of the year, still integrating the lessons from last year as we close the loops on what we want to carry forward into our next chapter—or more accurately, an entirely new book.
Astrologically, we’re in a powerful transition with planets in the last sign of the Zodiac flowing into the first. Endings and beginnings are being woven together, marking a shift in energy, and as we approach the eclipse season of Spring, we are supported in grounding our inspiration into reality.
Diving into your E-motions
This New Moon opens a chapter where we are guided to work with our intuition over intellect. It’s a perfect time to dive into our inner imaginative landscapes, daydream, and simply be with whatever comes through.
The February New Moon marks the beginning of a new cycle for meditation and dreaming, supporting us in connecting with our super-conscious—the higher intelligence within us all. It’s the part of us that knows where to go when our human selves feel lost or uncertain about the next (best) step.
Water as Healing
The February New Moon invites you to embrace who you truly are—without apology—as you break free from past conditioning that once made you feel like an outsider, unlovable, or misunderstood.
Pisces, the sign of dreams, intuition, and limitless possibility pours its healing waters over you, freeing you from false perceptions and transforming sorrow and grief into a vision as clear as a teardrop.
Feel the feels, cry if you must, and remember—there is deep alchemy in tears and in anything connected to water. A major theme during the whole month of February is cleansing and purification, a process directly derived from the Roman name, Februarius Mensis, literally meaning “month of purification.”
The days surrounding the New Moon are ideal for water-based healing. Take a bath, visit a hammam or spa, walk in the rain, or simply allow yourself a good cry to release emotions that have been waiting to surface for a long, long time.
Planting Dream Seeds
In the Art of Gardening, planting seeds is an act of faith. The gardener doesn’t get to control or decide, which seeds will grow, how they will be received by the soil, or what the weather conditions will be.
In the same way, we don’t get to control how our dream seeds are received out in the world. But we can do our part: setting the intention and daring to plant our dream seeds with the hope of what it might become. And if we keep nurturing them and watering them on a steady basis, there is a chance, that they might start to sprout and eventually grow strong enough to thrive on their own.
Dream seeds have their own intelligence. They are woven from a special fabric—crafted by your imagination, your hopes, your longings, and golden threads of the universe, each carrying your unique name and code. Just as you long for your dreams, they long for you. They are part of a greater tapestry that calls you to weave a little each day while also receiving what comes toward you, allowing it to become part of the fabric.
When we cultivate our dreams and visions like a garden rather than a fixed goal, we release the pressure of timing and unfolding. We also free ourselves from the weight of feeling solely responsible for everything.
We are not meant to navigate life alone. When we approach our dreams as a relationship—an interweaving rather than a solitary pursuit—we free ourselves from the fear of putting our hopes into the world. Instead of seeing it as a vulnerability, we can recognize it as a two-way connection that opens chapters in our story—ones we could never have written on our own.
New moon blessings.
FEBRUARY RITUALS
REFlect on your journey
Just as the moon influences the rise and fall of the tides on Earth, its changing phases also have a profound impact on us. The recurring new moon every four weeks creates a natural rhythm, encouraging us to check in with ourselves, acknowledge our evolving nature, and tune into the energies we are experiencing. The days surrounding the New Moon are ideal for reflection—a mental decluttering of sorts. Where have you come from? What do you want to carry forward? And where do you wish to go from here, considering how things have changed?
Pay ATTENTION TO YOUR dreamS
Now is a great time to start remembering—and writing down—your nightly dreams and daydreams, as dreaming is one of the ways your intuition speaks to you. Is there something your super-conscious is trying to tell you while you rest in Dreamtime? Or perhaps a spark of inspiration or a vision that came to you during a meditative walk in nature?
Remember, now is not the time to judge or criticize what your intuition is revealing. Instead, practice simply being present with its messages, regardless of what your rational mind says about what makes sense or what is possible.
JOURNAL PROMT
The February New Moon is an invitation to nurture the inner seeds you planted at the beginning of the year. While you may feel a renewed sense of energy and a pull to move into action mode, this New Moon encourages you to slow down, reflect, and move with intention. This is a delicate time when nurturing and self-care take priority.
A seed is a precious little form of hope and intention, that knows what to do. It just needs time and patience. This is the time to honour these qualities in ourselves as well.
A great way to reflect on this is by completing the following prompts:
Where can I make more room for my dreams?
What I need to nurture is...
A way to practice patience in my daily life is...
SOUL VITAMIN
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