Setting Intentions for the Year Ahead with the Last New Moon of 2022
Today marks the last New Moon of 2022, and what a year it's been! As we approach the end of this remarkable year, it's time to take a moment to reflect on all we've achieved in the past twelve months and set our intentions for what we want to call in for 2023.
What is the Significance of a New Moon?
A new moon occurs when the sun and moon are aligned, with the sun and Earth on opposite sides of the moon. The dark side of the moon is facing us during this phase, making it an ideal time for reflection, contemplation and setting intentions. From a spiritual perspective, new moons are associated with fresh starts, new beginnings and personal growth. They offer us an opportunity to reset our intentions and establish clarity about what we want to create or manifest in our lives.
How Can You Use This New Moon To Set Intentions?
The last New Moon of 2022 presents us with an amazing opportunity to look back at how far we have come since January 1st. It's also an invitation to pause and consider what kind of energy you'd like to bring into your life in 2023. Take some time today (or any day leading up to the New Moon) to reflect on what has worked well for you over this past year as well as where you may have struggled or gotten stuck. Consider where you would like to focus your energy going forward in order to make progress towards achieving your goals and living your best life possible in 2023.
Once you’ve reflected on these things, write down one or two specific intentions that will help keep you focused throughout the upcoming year — keeping them SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely). These could be anything from starting a business or launching a project that excites you, taking steps towards self-improvement or deepening existing relationships — the possibilities are endless!
In addition to setting intentions for yourself during this New Moon phase, why not also use this time as an opportunity to give thanks for all that has come before? After all, gratitude is one of the most powerful ways there is of showing appreciation for everything that has occurred over this past year. Acknowledge any successes or setbacks that may have occurred — you can use them both as learning opportunities moving forward! Show gratitude even if something hasn't gone exactly according to plan. This will help shift your mindset towards seeing challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles that must be overcome.
So why not take advantage of today’s last New Moon of 2022 by reflecting on all that has taken place over these past 12 months? Use this special time as an opportunity to set clear intentions about what you'd like more of in 2023 – whether it's physical objectives such as launching a business venture or intangible goals such as strengthening relationships – anything is possible if you believe it can be done!
And don't forget gratitude! Express appreciation for whatever comes your way next year. Good things happen when you focus on abundance rather than lack! Start now by taking some quiet moments today and see where they take you...