The New Moons are considered a good time to incorporate Solar and Lunar energies. Work with Sun Goddesses and Moon Gods.
New Moon in Scorpio - Moon of Wise Withdrawal
Grayson's Affirmation: "Hush! Listen! The world is
alive."
2 drops Black Pepper Oil
2 drops Thyme Oil
1 drop Camphor Oil
*INCENSE:
2 parts Pine Needles
2 parts Basil Leaves
5 drops Gardenia Oil
2 drops Camphor Oil
New Moon in Sagittarius - Thanksgiving Moon
Grayson's Affirmation: "I trust my body."
2 drops Ginger Oil
2 drops Bergamot Oil
1 drop Camphor Oil
*INCENSE:
2 parts Carnation
2 parts Clove
5 drops Bergamot Oil
2 drops Camphor Oil
New Moon in Capricorn - Frozen Wishes Moon
Grayson's Affirmation: "I am a child of the universe"
2 drops Myrrh Oil
2 drops Patchouli Oil
1 drop Camphor Oil
*INCENSE:
3 parts Oakmoss
2 parts Patchouli
5 drops Mimosa Oil
2 drops Camphor Oil
New Moon in Aquarius - Nourishing Moon
Grayson's Affirmation: "Everyone needs to be healed. Even
healers themselves. It is okay to ask for help".
2 drops Lavendar Oil
2 drops Pine Oil
1 drop Camphor Oil
*INCENSE
2 parts Lavenar
2 parts Peppermint leaves
5 drops Mimosa Oil
2 drops Camphor Oil
New Moon in Pisces - Moon of First Fulfillment
Affirmation: "I carry Earth's wisdom within me"
2 drops Gardenia Oil
2 drops Ylang-Ylang Oil
1 drop Camphor Oil
*INCENSE
2 parts Gardenias
2 parts Lemon peel
5 drops Mimosa Oil
2 drops Camphor Oil
New Moon in Aries - Sping Winds Moon
Grayson's Affirmation: "Let's get on with it"
2 drops Black Pepper Oil
2 drops Ginger Oil
1 drop Camphor Oil
*INCENSE
2 parts Carnations
2 parts Cinnamon
1 part Allspire
2 drops Camphor Oil
New Moon in Taurus - Fertile Moon
"Taurus is the most solid Earth sign of the zodiac, representing the moist
fertility of the soil. It brings with it the harmony and tranquility
of its ruler Venus, allowing us to balance Earth's energies with our own"
(Grayson p.49)
Affirmatinon "The Earth is our mother, we must care for her" (Grayson,
p.51
1 drop Camphor
2 drops Oakmoss
2 drops Ylang-Ylang
*INCENSE
2 parts White Roses
2 parts Oakmoss
5 drops Magnolia
2 parts Camphor Oil
New Moon in Gemini (June 13th) - Moon of Light and Beauty
This moon takes us towards the Summer Solstice. The Sun's influence
is strong and a sense of light and space prevails, but this is still a time
of great sensitivity and alertness, one of preparation for a greater maturity.
(Grayson, p.58)
Affirmation : "I trust my feminine energy" (Grayson, p.61)
2 drops Bergamot
2 drops Lavender
1 drop Camphor
*INCENSE
2 parts Lavendar
2 parts Peppermint
5 drops Lemongrass Oil
2 drops Camphor Oil
New Moon in Cancer - Moon of Delight
Grayson's Affirmation: "I feel free"
2 drops Lemon Oil
2 drops Rose Oil
1 drop Camphor Oil
*INCENSE
2 parts White Rose Petals
2 parts Sandalwood
5 drops Lotus Oil
2 drops Camphor Oil
New Moon in Leo - "Sweet Grain Moon"
Grayson's Affirmation: "I gratefully accept Nature's
gifts"
2 drops Cinnamon Oil
2 drops Orange Oil
2 drops Camphor Oil
*INCENSE
2 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Orange Peel
5 drops Nutmeg Oil
2 drops Camphor Oil
New Moon in Virgo - Dancing Winds Moon
Grayson's Affirmation - "I am open to life's mysteries"
2 drops Clary Sage Oil
2 drops Patchouli Oil
1 drop Camphor Oil
*INCENSE
2 parts Lavendar
2 parts Patchouli
5 drops Peppermint Oil
2 drops Camphor Oil
New Moon in Libra - Moon of Changing Seasons
Grayson's Affirmation: "I can move on, there are no restrictions"
2 drops Geranium Oil
2 drops Pine Oil
1 drop Camphor Oil
*INCENSE
2 parts Marjoram
2 parts Thyme
5 drops Magnolia Oil
2 drops Camphor Oil
These are just a few of the you can try. You might want to honor the Waxing and Waning Moon too. You can find lots of ideas out there and I hope you enjoy exploring the path.
* All incenses should be ground well in a mortar & pestle (or a coffee grinder) and burned on a charcoal.
Oil associations were found in Magical Aromatherapy by Scott
Cunningham
Herb associations were found in The Complete Book of Incense, Oils &
Brews by Scott Cunningham
The lunar affirmations and names were found in The Fragrant Year by
Jane Grayson