New Moon Ritual: Setting Intentions Under the September Dark Sky

The New Moon lands on September 10, 2026 — the last new moon of summer, and the perfect dark-sky moment to plant seeds for the season ahead. Unlike the Full Moon's energy of release, the New Moon is about beginnings: a blank page, a quiet room, a single candle.

The Ritual

Find a quiet space after sunset. Light a black or white candle. On a small piece of paper, write down 1-3 intentions for the coming lunar cycle — not wishes, but commitments you're willing to act on. Fold the paper toward you (drawing the intention inward) and place it somewhere you'll see daily: your altar, your mirror, your nightstand.

As you fold it, say quietly: "By this dark moon, I plant what I will tend. So it begins."

Dress the Part

Ritual work feels different when your everyday clothing carries the same intention. The Witch Tarot Tee — framed like a sacred tarot card — is a quiet daily reminder of the practice, not just a Halloween costume piece.


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