The new moon is a beginning — a dark, quiet pause before the cycle starts again. Witches use it to set intentions, plant ideas and start fresh, much like sowing seeds in dark soil.
What the new moon looks like
The moon sits between the Earth and the Sun, so its lit side faces away from us and it is all but invisible. It rises and sets with the Sun.
New Moon rituals & magic
- Setting intentions for the month ahead
- Starting new projects and habits
- Cleansing yourself and your space
- Quiet reflection, journaling and meditation
Best avoided: Big, outward workings that need visible results fast — this is a time for seeds, not harvest.
Next new moon dates
- Monday, November 9, 2026 at 07:02 UTC — moon in Scorpio
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 00:52 UTC — moon in Sagittarius
- Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 20:25 UTC — moon in Capricorn
- Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 15:56 UTC — moon in Aquarius
Times are in UTC. See the full moon calendar.
