15 New Moon Journaling Prompts
The new moon is a powerful time for new beginnings and renewal, so taking a moment for deep self-reflection is a great way to make the most of this powerful energy frequency…Journaling encourages deep self-reflection and in this post, discover 15 journaling prompts that align with the new moon energy!
A Little Bit About Journaling
If you have never journaled before you may be wondering what that even means, how to do it, and why so many people pick up this habit. Journaling is simply writing down your thoughts, emotions, intentions, and so on without the fear of judgment or punishment. Journaling is a very popular habit because IT WORKS! There is something about getting the words out of your brain and on paper (or on your phone) that is a HUGE relief!! Keeping a journal is meant to be private and for your eyes only so you’re encouraged to release ANYTHING and EVERYTHING!!
Most of the time, the negative thoughts and emotions we have don’t really have any meaning…it’s just the anger and frustration coming out in an unhealthy way because we can’t express our unfiltered thoughts using a healthy outlet. When you are able to unload your unfiltered thoughts you can then release the negativity that is festering within you.
Journaling is also great to release positive emotions, thoughts, and intentions! Sometimes we can not express our full and genuine happiness to others so having an alternative outlet to unload allows for more good things to keep flowing.
To journal, you can simply use a blank notebook and respond to prompts you find online or on Pinterest. You can also purchase a guided journal that has daily prompts for you to respond to. Use whatever you feel comfortable with as the most important thing is to simply be consistent!
Some Benefits of Journaling…
Journaling is a wonderful way to reduce, manage, and cope with anxiety, depression, and/or stress. It can also help you gain clarity on a problem, fear, and/or concern. Keeping a mood and health journal allows you to track triggers and symptoms. It can also help identify negative habits that need personal improvement as journaling promotes self-reflection. CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT JOURNALING!
Journaling During the New Moon
In many cultures throughout the years, it is believed that practicing rituals during different phases of the moon can bring about enormous change – this is called ‘moon magick’. This is because Lunar (moon) energy represents feminine energy as does our intuitive energy. As a result, when we connect and align these two energies, we can open a pathway for powerful manifestations to occur with ease! The new moon phase holds powerful renewing energy that encourages a new energy cycle to emerge in every aspect of your life. Think of the new moon as the PERFECT time to reflect, release, and reset – journaling is a great way to hit all those points! During the new moon cycle, you want to work with journal prompts that encourage new beginnings, energy cleansing, and motivation in order to set new intentions and take action!
15 New Moon Journaling Prompts
- What are three goals I want to accomplish this month?
- What emotions and thought patterns do I want to release?
- What limiting beliefs do I want to let go of?
- What practices can I do to cultivate and create a beautiful inner world for myself?
- What boundaries am I setting to support my growth and well-being?
- What is the truest, most beautiful life I can imagine for myself?
- What dreams and desires have been placed in my heart?
- How has my journey since I first chose this dream, goal, or intention panned out? Where have my life experiences taken me?
- What growth have I experienced in the last 28 days?
- What can I do to make progress on my goals from last month?
- If I held no expectations, no barriers, and if life could simply be that good, what would this new chapter initiate for me?
- The New Moon brings a quietness that allows our inner voice to be heard. If my intuition was whispering something, what would it be saying?
- Write a goodbye letter to anything that no longer serves or supports your well-being.
- Write a welcome letter to all of your beautiful dreams, desires, and manifestations.
- What new, reframed beliefs am I embracing?
Final Thoughts
The most important thing to remember when journaling is that NO ONE will look at what you write so just dump everything! Let your thoughts come as they may and don’t judge yourself! Do not be discouraged if at first your thoughts are on the darker more negative side…remember, you can’t reach the good without experiencing some bad! Those unfiltered thoughts need to be released one way or another before they grow and become something real within you; journaling is the best outlet for this as you can unload without worrying that people will hold it against you.