New Moon in Capricorn

The new moon in Capricorn brings the focus to your bones.  Bones create structure and strength, connecting you into the earth element.  Working with the root chakra, muladhara, Capricorn invites you to deepen into your roots.  As the earth itself withdraws its energies into the depths at this darkest time of midwinter, so you are invited to reach down to meet those energies beneath the surface.  Grounding into the strength and depth of the earth, you will meet with your own strength and depth and courage.  

Now is the time of year to begin setting intentions for the path ahead, and the waxing energies of this new moon in Capricorn will help support you with that process.  The energy in Capricorn can help you to take practical steps to reach your goals, grounding your intentions for the year ahead. Just as your skeleton is the framework of your physical body, Capricorn can connect you with the frameworks for growth that you need for taking practical steps forward in your life. Growing from the skeletal structure gives a grounded foundation to your dreams and visions, strengthening the power of your intentions.

This moon may also provide you with an opportunity to examine your relationship with self-worth. Asking yourself what are the limiting beliefs that no longer serve you, and giving yourself permission to let them go. 

It can be a busy and challenging time of year for many, so anchoring into your breath can help you keep grounded at this time.  Gift yourself the freedom to breathe amid all the food and family and friends. Connecting into your sitting bones and finding your ruby red grounding cord anchored at your navel and rooting you into the earth.  Feel the connection between your bones and the earth: the earth supporting and holding bones; your bones supporting and holding your structure.  Inhale the strength and energy of the earth allowing it to infuse your bones, giving strength and structure to your intentions. Exhale to release any limiting beliefs. Continue like this for as long as necessary.

Before you complete this breathing meditation, ask yourself the following question: During this waxing phase of the lunar cycle, what practical steps can I take towards my intentions?  Set a clear intention for your path ahead and note down the practical actions you can take.

How Luna Rhythms Yoga can support you during this Capricorn New Moon:

At Luna Rhythms, our unique system of yoga integrated with the lunar cycles and solar seasons teaches techniques from the ancient yogic practices of asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha and mantra in alignment with the energies of the day, season and cycle.  This New Moon in Capricorn is the perfect time to strengthen the intentions you have set.  

Sankalpa Mudra, or the intention-setting gesture, can help to strengthen your intentions at this time.  Bring your left hand across your body to your right thigh, palm turned upwards, and your right hand down to meet it, palm facing down.  Clasp your hands together as though you are shaking your own hand.  With the tip of your tongue resting on the roof of your mouth behind your front teeth, allow your eyes to close and direct your focus within.  State clearly your intention three times, either aloud or silently.  Breathe here and allow the intention to crystallise in your mind.  When you feel ready or complete, open your eyes and release your hands.  

Luna Rhythms Yoga is based on a range of different techniques from the yogic tradition that enable you to embody and integrate the monthly and daily rhythms of the lunar cycle, ensuring that your practice is always in alignment with exactly what you need when you need it.

To find out more about these practices and how you can get involved check out our Classes, Retreats and the Luna Rhythms Yoga Foundation Course. Feeling the call? The inaugural Luna Rhythms Yoga Teacher Training Course will run in March 2020, in Orgiva, Spain. Join us!