The Quiet Gift of a Black Moon

21 Aug, 2025 | The Moon

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Most New Moons slip by quietly, but every so often one takes on a rarer form: the seasonal Black Moon. This happens when a season contains four new moons instead of the usual three, and the third one earns the name. It’s not common; the cycle shows up every few years, almost like a secret tucked into the calendar.

When is the next one?

On 23rd August, the Black Moon rises in Virgo, the star sign tied to careful tending and clearing space so something more vital can grow. In the hush of a darkened sky, this lunar moment calls for slowing down, noticing what no longer fits, and shaping life more gently.

Why it matters spiritually

Dark moons are thresholds. You don’t see them in the sky, but you feel them: a pause, an invitation to release and reset. The Black Moon deepens that sense, whispering of clean slates, inner pruning and remembering that not everything needs to be carried forward.

A Simple Ritual for the Black Moon


You don’t need much just intention and a pocket of time.

Set the space: light a candle or sit in the dark, whichever feels right. A comforting scent can anchor the moment.

Breathe and centre: let your body settle, your breath slow.

Mantra: repeat out loud or within:
“I release what has served its time. In the quiet, I open to what’s next.”

Write it down: name one thing you’re ready to let go of, and one thing you want to invite in. Fold the page, tuck it somewhere safe, or burn it safely as a way of sealing your intention.

Close with stillness: linger in the silence for a few breaths longer than feels natural. That’s where the shift happens.

The Takeaway

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about giving yourself permission to stop, notice, and gently adjust. The Black Moon reminds you that pauses are fertile. Even in the dark, new beginnings are quietly forming.

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