Full Moons get all the attention, but New Moons are super powerful. They mark the beginning of a Moon cycle and hold the energy of new beginnings and growth. Intentions set on a New Moon will be blessed and held into reality. Don’t believe me? Then I encourage you to do a New Moon ritual this week because the New Moon in Cancer on Friday the 13th is a really powerful one.

This New Moon is also a Solar Eclipse, which my astrologer Jenn Racioppi tells me amplifies the power and energy of the Moon.

What’s also cool is that Fridays are traditionally a day to do magic, and the number 13 is the most sacred feminine number (because there are 13 Moon cycles in a year, and we are deeply connected to the Moon).

Cancer is the sign of the Great Mother, the nurturer, the caregiver, so this is a great New Moon to set intentions around this area of your life.

Here’s one way to do it…