What does August's new moon bring?

Prepare to be inspired this new lunar month as the new moon appears on Tuesday, 18 August 2020 and its energy sets fire to your creativity. It lasts until 2 September when the full moon appears.

Essentially, a new moon is the exact opposite of a full moon. During a full moon, we see the side of the moon that is being illuminated by the sun, making it glow bright in the night sky. The new moon however is as dark as the night sky because what we are observing is the side of the moon that is not being illuminated by the sun.

Our new moon in August is in Leo which means that we can expect a dose of enthusiasm, creativity and a period of intense dreams. Astrologers advise that we use this energy that boosts confidence and ability to express ourselves, to tackle creative projects and step into the spotlight for the world to see who we truly are. It is all about communication and thinking.

This is a good time to deal with any feelings of self-doubt and self-consciousness. Set your intentions for your future on the evening of 18 August. Devise a plan on how you can reach your full potential and be the person you want others to see you for. This is the time to come to terms with those uncomfortable truths about yourself, to acknowledge them and chart a new path forward.

The energy boost the new moon provides makes this the best time to tackle passion projects and to bring dreams to reality. The energy is all about luck and motivation, so go ahead and crush those goals with all the flair and drama you want!

On the negative side, this is a time to exercise patience and flexibility. Stay open-minded and work through frustrations that prevent you from turning over a new leaf and growing. Be aware that this is also a time where self-control issues can be expected.

I pulled three cards from Sonia Choquette’s Soul Lessons and Soul Purpose oracle cards for a message to help us through the new moon energy.

Reflect on Your Truth:

Your soul’s purpose right now is to enter a period of personal reflection and do some deep soul-searching. Proclaim what you stand for, so don’t waffle and dance around your truth. What dominates your thoughts emotions and imagination? What’s your mission and why? Your soul’s lesson: You’re being asked to stop promoting illusions and begin serving the principles of truth, integrity, courage and above all, love. When you search your soul, you find your light.

Be patient:

Your soul’s purpose right now is to view all obstacles as indications that you must refine your intention and efforts and start anew. Rather than lash out at others, ask yourself where you’re forcing desires before they’re fully developed. Where are you leaping before you look?

Your soul’s lesson: Step back and assess where you might have missed some important steps in your journey. Where have you fallen short in your responsibilities? As a Divine Being, you can create whatever you desire, but only if you do everything that your creations require of you. There are no short cuts or free passes in the process of building success, nor are there any conspirators standing in your way. The only obstacle is you and your own mistakes, so control your passions, start over and apply your patience instead.

Face Your Adversaries:

Your soul’s purpose right now is to step away from all disturbing or threatening situations but still respond to the violations at hand with a blend of heart and mind.

You soul’s lesson is to be as objective as possible when interpreting perceived violation and use neutral and wise counsel as a sounding board. Seek to understand your opposition’s needs and motives, but also strive for clarity about your own desires and reasoning as you work to avoid judgement and self-righteousness. In other words, listen to your heart but respond with a cool head.

5 crystals to use during the new moon

Here are five crystals you can rely on to get you through the challenges the new moon energy brings.

Smoky Quartz: This is a great stone for grounding. It dissipates negativity, helps boost creativity and is said to stop nightmares. Also a good stone to use for meditation while setting your intention for the lunar month ahead.

Rutilated Quartz works to enhance communication and helps you see matters from a different perspective. It also increases creative energies.

Clear Quartz works to get rid of negativity and clears the mind of confusing thoughts. It is a great stone for cleansing the aura and your personal space.

Obsidian will help you with self-control issues and gives you the strength to accomplish the goals you have set for yourself. It is also a great protection stone and absorbs negativity, grounds you and inspires creativity.

Citrine is the ultimate success stone. It will boost your confidence, help you focus on your goals and fill you with positive energy so that you can manifest abundance, joy and luck.

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