Living in Rhythm
With the Moon

Why Cycles Matter

 

Nature moves in cycles. There are seasons of rest and seasons of growth, moments of darkness and moments of light. Nothing is hurried, and nothing is wasted.

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When we reconnect with cyclical rhythms, we give ourselves permission to live more honestly, to rest without guilt, reflect without pressure, and grow in ways that are sustainable and deeply rooted.

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The Moon offers a gentle, monthly reminder of this wisdom.

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We Were Never Meant to Grow in Straight Lines

 

So much of modern life is shaped around the idea that growth should always look like forward motion. That we should be clear, motivated, and productive, even in the depths of winter. That rest is something to earn, and pause is something to justify.

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But when we look to the natural world, we see something very different.

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Nothing in nature grows in a straight line. There are seasons of expansion and contraction, light and dark, movement and rest. Seeds lie quietly beneath the soil long before anything is visible. Trees shed what they no longer need, not as a failure, but as part of their wisdom.

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We are no different even though we often forget this.

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This is where the Moon can become our trusted guide and offer us gentle reminder of this cyclical truth.

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Each month, it moves through phases of darkness and illumination, not to predict our lives or tell us what to do, but to mirror rhythms we already carry within us. When we choose to work with these rhythms, we give ourselves permission to move more honestly and often more kindly through our own lives.

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The New Moon is a time of inward turning. It is not about setting bold intentions or pushing ahead. It is a quieter moment and one that invites listening rather than doing. A time to notice what has reached completion, what is ready to be released, and what may be beginning to stir beneath the surface.

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The Full Moon, by contrast, brings light. It can illuminate what has been growing quietly, offering clarity, insight, and sometimes the invitation to let go of what has run its course.

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Neither phase is better than the other and both are necessary.

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In a world that rarely slows down, reconnecting with cyclical rhythms can be deeply supportive, particularly for our nervous systems. It reminds us that rest is not a detour from growth, and that clarity often comes after stillness, not before.

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At certain times of year, the darkness itself can feel like a protective cloak. Nature draws inward. The soil rests and nothing is in a hurry.  Here there is a quiet wisdom.

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Like the gardener who, over a cup of tea contemplates the upcoming year and peruses their seed catalogues in the depths of winter, this is a time for gentle consideration rather than action. For noticing what we are drawn towards, without needing immediate results. For trusting that strong roots are forming, even if we can' see them yet.

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This understanding sits at the heart of Living in Rhythm with the Moon, and why I’ve begun creating a series of New Moon and Full Moon offerings. A series of gentle reflections and simple rituals designed to support awareness, embodiment, and integration through the year.

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Each reflection is designed to be returned to in your own time. There is nothing to complete, nothing to do perfectly. Only an invitation to pause, listen, and allow the cycle to support you, just as nature always has.

 

If you’d like to stay connected with these lunar reflections as they unfold, you’re warmly invited to join my mailing list below.

As a welcome, you’ll receive the January New Moon Reflection as a free gift.

Going forward, I’ll share occasional lunar insights, seasonal nudges, and invitations into deeper New Moon and Full Moon offerings for those who feel drawn.

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