Harmonize your energy with the lunar cycles

The Moon has always fascinated by its mysterious influence on the elements and on life on Earth. Many cultures have emphasized the links between the lunar cycles and biological functioning in humans and animals.

In Ayurvedic medicine for example, the phases of the Moon are intimately linked to the energies of the body. traditional Chinese medicine also follows the lunar cycle , both in the preparation of remedies and in the application of treatments such as acupuncture.

If this ancestral knowledge echoes our imagination (the word moody evokes the changing mood of the moon phases), modern science is also beginning to unravel these mysteries. Studies, cited in sources, have revealed in particular that during the full moon, the deep sleep of participants decreased by about a third.

Exploring this topic further, would it be possible to harmonize one's energy with the lunar cycles to make them allies of our well-being? In this article, we invite you to discover the influence of lunar phases on your energy and mindset, and how to live in harmony with the moon .

Lunar phases and their energetic impact

The moon goes through a cycle of approximately 29.5 days during which it passes through several main phases. Each of these lunar phases emits a specific quality of energy that can influence our bodily rhythms, our emotions and even certain physiological processes:

• The new moon (or black moon) marks the beginning of the cycle, when the moon is not visible in the sky. Its energy is gentle, introverted, turned towards the renewal . The new moon is often compared to the end of an expiration, a moment of emptiness conducive to calm and inner grounding . During this phase, one may feel more settled, less inclined to physical action. In Ayurveda, the new moon and the waxing phase that follows are also associated with a favorable period for setting new intentions and launching new projects.
  
  
• The waxing moon (first crescent to first quarter) is born after the new moon, when the illuminated portion of the star appears. This waxing phase brings a gradual rise in energy. We generally feel a surge of vitality, motivation and mental clarity to bring to fruition the ideas sown during the new moon. Symbolically, it is a period of growth and creative momentum . Our body may seem more dynamic, fully assimilating nutrients and strengthening its vital forces. Agricultural traditions advise sowing during the waxing moon, when the “rooting force” is at its peak. Take advantage of this phase to launch new wellness habits or move forward on your personal projects while your energy gradually increases.
  
  
• The full moon is the apogee phase. The moon then appears completely round and luminous. It is the culmination of the cycle, synonymous with intense energy , accomplishment, but also tension. During this period, one may feel more emotional or nervous, with sleep often disturbed. This is not just a figment of the imagination! Scientific studies (cited in the source) have shown that during the full moon phase, the body reduces its deep sleep and produces less melatonin, the sleep hormone. It is then more difficult to fall asleep. On an emotional level, there is a peak in mood (positive or negative) during the full moon, comparable to high tide. This intensity can be used to carry out projects or live rich experiences, provided that you are well channel one's energy .
  
  
• The waning moon (from full moon to last quarter and to the thin crescent) marks the apparent decline of the moon. Its energy then invites the letting go and the gradual decrease in activity. This decreasing phase is often associated with a period of cleaning and release. Physically, when the moon's gravitational influence diminishes, the body would be more inclined to eliminate toxins . This is the ideal period to support natural detoxification processes (light fasting, draining herbal teas, sauna, etc.). Emotionally, the waning moon helps us identify what no longer serves us and get rid of it before the next cycle. We may feel a drop in physical energy or morale as we approach the end of the cycle (the "old moon" spoken of by the Ancients). This is a time to slow down, rest more, and prepare the inner ground for the new moon to come.

For To harmonize your energy with the lunar cycles , try to adapt your rhythm of life accordingly: collect yourself and regenerate during the new moon; act with momentum during the waxing phase; celebrate and channel the intensity of the full moon; release pressure and purify yourself during the waning phase.

Rituals for each lunar phase

Each phase of the moon can be accompanied by specific practices to take advantage of its particular energy. Here are some lunar rituals simple and accessible to help you refocus and evolve with it.

New Moon: Intentions and Introspection

The new moon is the beginning of a new cycle, a phase conducive to introspection , rest and renewal. On the days around the black moon, treat yourself to a moment of calm to take stock of yourself. This is the ideal time to slow down, meditate, keep your personal journal, or your gratitude journal , practice a gentle yoga session. This period corresponds to a break time to take stock of the past cycle and plan for the next steps. For example, you can take a relaxing bath with sea salt and a few drops of essential oil to relax and clear your mind.

A practice associated with the new moon is to set one's intentions for the coming cycle. In a calm and positive state of mind, write down on a piece of paper what you wish to manifest in your life, formulating your sentences in the present tense, as if everything has already been achieved. Visualize your goals and feel the joy they bring you at the thought of being accomplished. You can reread your intentions aloud, then thank the moon and the universe for hearing you.

Once you have set your intentions, take advantage of them to purify your space and chase away stagnant energies, in order to start again on healthy foundations. white sage and the Palo Santo are essential ingredients in ancestral shamanic rituals. They help purify and remove negative energies from places and people. You can also light a candle and imagine it illuminating your new intentions. The new moon is the phase of inner renewal, an energetic portal to free oneself from the past and welcome the future with renewed energy.

Waxing Moon: Action and Creativity

As the moon grows in the sky, its upward energy naturally pushes us to Take action . This is the time to start new projects, adopt good lifestyle habits, or take action to achieve your goals. For example, if you decided during the new moon to resume physical activity, start your sessions during the first crescent. The cosmic dynamic is with you: we generally feel more and more motivated and dynamic each day until the full moon.

The growing phase is also favorable to the Creativity . Take advantage of this renewed inspiration to explore new ideas or start an artistic hobby. Don't hesitate to use planning tools (lunar diary, bullet journal) to organize your tasks according to the phases: the waxing moon week can be dedicated to in-depth work, important meetings or decisions that require momentum and self-confidence.

On the ritual side, everything that nourishes your vital energy is welcome during the waxing moon. You could practice a short, positive affirmation meditation each morning, recalling the intentions set during the new moon. Energizing breathing exercises (pranayama), sun salutations in yoga, or an energizing walk in nature at sunrise are all ways to embrace the rising vitality. You could also carry a stone symbolizing growth (for example, citrine or quartz), or diffuse a energetic perfume revitalizing to support this momentum. The idea is to consciously accompany the rise in power of your energy , in order to enthusiastically manifest your desires until the full moon.

Full Moon: Celebration and Liberation

The full moon is the culmination of the cycle, a time of high energy intensity that deserves to be celebrated and channeled. In many spiritual traditions, full moon nights give rise to collective rituals—drum circles, group meditations, gratitude ceremonies—harnessing this powerful light to elevate consciousness.

The full moon is a good time to Take stock and express gratitude . Take a few moments to assess how far you've come since the new moon: What intentions have come to fruition? What lessons have you learned? Write down in your journal anything that has changed for the better and give thanks for the progress. This full moon gratitude practice allows you to celebrate your successes and attract more abundance.

The energy of the full moon also invites us to free ourselves from what weighs us down emotionally . For holistic therapists, the full moon brings buried tensions and emotions to the surface: it's the time to unload them. One of the rituals consists of writing on small pieces of paper everything you wish to free yourself from (fears, anger, bad habits, etc.). Take the time to write down without filtering what weighs you down, then burn these pieces of paper one by one in a fireproof container. As you watch the flame consume your words, feel this excess dissipate within you.

After liberation comes the Recharge with good energy . The full moon is often considered a magical time for revitalization. On this night, you can leave your crystals, tarot cards, or moon water (a bowl of pure water exposed to the moon's rays) in the light of the full moon to "charge" them.

Finally, note that it's normal to have trouble sleeping during a very bright full moon. Rather than fighting insomnia, use this time awake in bed in a positive way: listen to a guided meditation, take a few deep breaths, or visualize a soothing light surrounding you. You'll eventually fall back asleep more peacefully. The full moon teaches us to embrace life's intensity and channel it into light. By celebrating this phase rather than dreading it, you transform its power into a driving force for your growth.

Accompany your full moon rituals with harmonizing energetic fragrances to help you balance your energies and nourish your sense of inner well-being.

Waning Moon: Slow Down and Cleanse

After the apogee of the full moon, the descending phase begins. The waning moon tells us that it is time to slow down , rest more, and clean up, both externally and internally. This is not the time to force or take on big projects; on the contrary, accept to slow down. Like the moon that diminishes in intensity, try to reduce the stimuli in your daily life. Lighten your schedule if possible, favor quiet evenings, longer sleep, and relaxing activities (reading, gentle yoga, quiet walks). Respecting this need for rest goes against the modern lifestyle that pushes us to be constantly productive, but your body and mind will thank you for following this natural rhythm.

On the level of body , the waning moon is associated with elimination and to the healing . This is a good time to start a detox or a purifying treatment, because your body eliminates more easily during the waning moon. For example, you could drink purifying infusions (burdock, dandelion, nettle) during the third week of the lunar cycle, or schedule a draining massage to help your body evacuate accumulated toxins.

On the mental plane, it is the time to let go on everything that clutters your mind. Sort through your thoughts and emotions: what do you need to release before starting a new cycle? The practice of diary is particularly enriching during the waning moon. Write freely what you feel, externalize your disappointments, frustrations or sadness on paper so as not to take them with you into the next cycle. You can also practice a ritual of pardon (to oneself and others) during the last quarter moon, to heal emotional wounds.

The shrinking phase is also ideal for decluttering your space. Take advantage of this time to sort, organize, and eliminate excess. You could also create a house purification ritual inspired by Feng Shui or Native American traditions.

In short, the waning moon is the phase of self-reflection and assessment. By slowing down and freeing yourself from what is no longer necessary, you prepare the fertile ground where new seeds will germinate during the next new moon. This is an essential step for harmonize your energy with the lunar cycles sustainably, avoiding exhaustion and cultivating the wisdom of letting go.

Integrating lunar energy into daily life: practical advice

Living by the Moon isn't just about performing rituals a few nights a month. You can integrate lunar influence in your daily life in many ways, in order to stay aligned with these natural cycles at all times:

• Keep a moon journal , recording the moon phase and how you feel physically and emotionally each day in a notebook (or app). Over the course of a few months, you might discover some interesting patterns. For example, maybe you're always full of ideas around the waxing moon, or more sensitive and tired around the full moon. Becoming aware of your own lunar rhythms will help you anticipate and plan your activities accordingly, especially if you are a woman. The lunar and menstrual cycles have many similarities and have an even greater influence on our energy balance .
  
  
• Adjust your schedule and organize your tasks and projects by following the flow of your Lunar energy . New moon or last quarter? Schedule quiet activities, planning, strategic thinking, or even rest and rejuvenation instead. Waxing moon phase? This is ideal for creative work, demanding appointments, and launching new initiatives. Full moon? Why not schedule an important presentation, artistic performance, or festive social event on this day to take advantage of your peak energy. Similarly, for athletes, it may be beneficial to intensify training during the waxing phase and ease off during the waning phase. Many Ashtanga yoga practitioners, for example, observe the new and full moons as rest days. Without disrupting your life, trying to align your activities with the lunar phases can bring a profound sense of natural flow and improve your well-being.
  
  
• Synchronize your body and mind care by adjusting your skincare routines according to the moon. For example, start a revitalizing treatment (supplements, vitamin treatment) just after the new moon to maximize its effects over the month; do a detox cure or a fat-reducing diet during the waning period to help the body eliminate; favor regenerating skin care and long nights of sleep around the new moon, etc. Listen to your needs: your biological rhythm can benefit from being synchronized with the moon. Even plants and the garden follow this natural rhythm: traditionally, we water and fertilize during the waxing moon, and we harvest fruits and root vegetables during the waning moon.
  
  
• Create daily mini-rituals related to the moon to stay connected to lunar energy day after day. In the evening, look up at the sky for a few minutes to spot the moon and note its shape. You could also practice a special Moon yoga pose (such as Ardha Chandrasana , the half-moon pose) during your sessions. Some people like to do a short mindfulness meditation by visualizing the moon above them. Others use mobile apps to track the lunar phases and receive daily affirmations or mantras tailored to each phase. The key is to find gestures that remind you of this lunar connection.
  
  
• Arrange your environment in harmony with the moon . Around the full moon, when energies are high and you may feel scattered, create a calming atmosphere in the evening: dim the lights, avoid blue LED screens before bed (to avoid amplifying the moon's effect on melatonin), and diffuse relaxing energetic scents that will promote peaceful sleep despite the bright moon. Conversely, the morning after the new moon, you can open your curtains wide to invite the rising sunlight and light a citrus candle to boost your energy. These small rhythmic adjustments will allow you to live more in tune with natural cycles .

By following these tips, harmonize your energy with the lunar cycles will become second nature. Rather than submit to fluctuations (unexplained fatigue, sudden nervousness), you will anticipate them and use them to your advantage. Over time, you will likely develop your own lunar rhythm, as we are all unique in the face of the moon's influence. The important thing is to reconnect with this part of ourselves connected to the stars, to find a more balanced and conscious life.

HOZHO creations: candles, perfumes and energy diffusers to accompany the lunar cycle

HOZHO has developed several unique energy product lines, inspired by ancestral traditions. These creations are part of holistic disciplines, where the soul of plants is recognized for its multiple energetic benefits. They are ideal allies for your daily sensory rituals, helping you purify, harmonize, protect, and revitalize your living spaces.

You will find there the candles, diffusers and energy sprays for the home declined in specific synergies. The energy candles (collection Flames ) are handcrafted and include a heart of energetic plants. They are ideal for evening use, to delicately perfume your home and rebalance the energies of your home. They are also widely used in yoga sessions, candle meditation or for set your intentions during the new moon .

THE energy sprays (collection Rains ) have a practical format that makes them useful in your living spaces, at work or when traveling. A few sprays are enough to benefit from their purifying, protective, harmonizing or revitalizing properties.

THE energy diffusers as for them, they release the energetic active ingredients they contain in a prolonged manner. They thus ensure continuous action and delicately perfume your spaces without requiring supervision.

Our collections are each composed of four energy ranges: Harmonizing, Purifying, Protective or Vitalizing.

Our energetic body fragrances and the soul are developed according to the principles of spagyrics (plant alchemy). Three flagship creations make up the collection, echoing the stars: Infinite Sun , Sacred Moon And Celestial Star . Each one carries a particular energetic intention. Infinite Sun is an eau de parfum that evokes the joy and radiant vitality of the sun. Multiple solar plants such as St. John's wort and poppy have been infused to transport you to energies of joy and vitality. It's the ideal synergy to regain optimism and momentum in the morning, or during the waxing phase.

Sacred Moon , as its name suggests, is inspired by the creative power of the moon. It blends plant essences such as oak and camellia and diffuses energies of inner strength and intuitive creativity. Its almond-myrrh notes soothe and center; it is a perfect fragrance to accompany a new moon ritual or any artistic practice requiring inspiration.

Finally, Celestial Star embodies grounding and serenity: composed of essences of bamboo, orchid and mauve, it transports you into energies of grounding and deep calm. Its soft floral fragrance with touches of magnolia and white musk invites meditation and letting go; an ideal mist for evenings of full or last moon, when we seek to refocus and sleep better.

These fragrances can be used as part of olfactory rituals: apply a few drops to your wrists and neck consciously, breathe deeply and let the vibrations of the plants invade you.

Living in harmony with the moon

Choosing to live in harmony with the lunar cycles is to embark on a journey of deep harmony with nature and with oneself. The moon, through its immutable cycle of waxing, waning, and falling, teaches us the wisdom of cyclical rhythms—a wisdom our ancestors knew instinctively and which we rediscover today with wonder.

By learning to By aligning your energy with the lunar cycles , you can better understand your own fluctuations in mood and vitality, and use them as assets on your path to personal development. Each phase of the moon will then become an ally: the new moon will give you clarity for new beginnings; the waxing moon will give you the impetus to act; the full moon will offer you the opportunity to shine and free yourself from the old; the waning moon will guide you toward rest and purification.

Living in time with the moon also means reconnecting with the greater cosmos of which we are a part. It humbly reminds us that we are made of stardust, water, and energy, and that the night star has a very real influence on us.

Sources:

• Jeanne Le Borgne, Health in orbit: does the moon influence our well-being? Health Alternatives n°50, 2017, alternativesante.fr
  
  
• Christian Cajochen et al., study published in Current Biology (2013) on the influence of the lunar cycle on sleep, cordis.europa.eu