New moons are traditionally about planting seeds, setting intentions for what you desire. They are not times to take any action—not yet—but rather times to pause, to simply consider what the desires are and see what happens with them as the moon begins to wax toward the full.

Practice this meditation within about three days before or after the new moon. You may like to have a pen and paper handy to write down what you discover.

In this meditation, you will visualize a circle of protection around your body, creating a space where you can rest and rejuvenate in safety and calm. Let go of any worry, fear, or anxiety as you gently guide your body into sleep, knowing it's safe to do so.

This guided visualization helps to release negative energy or any other energetic residue that doesn’t belong to you—anything from an overly critical family member to the stressful news cycle. We will imagine a protective sphere that keeps in positive energy and releases what is unwelcome. This meditation is excellent if you are feeling exhausted, especially if you are a caregiver, have a friend or family member going through something difficult, or if you just feel like you need to retreat from the chaos of the outside world.

This simple meditation will help calm the mind, connect to the body, and offer healing and energy to your own heart through breath and visualization. It is excellent to practice anytime you are feeling exhausted, depleted, sick, injured, or just need a little self-love. This is also a lovely practice to fall asleep with to help calm your mind and welcome sweet dreams and healing rest.