🌑 Tonight we enter the mystical embrace of the Black New Moon—a lunar phase when the sky goes completely dark & the unseen becomes fertile ground for intention, divination & shadow work. This is a powerful time to go within, access hidden wisdom & set intentions that will grow quietly beneath the surface until they’re ready to bloom.

🌑 Tonight’s Black New Moon invites you to enter the mystery without fear, trusting that in the silence and shadows, the seeds of your next chapter are already being planted.

✨ Why the Black New Moon is Special

Unlike the waxing or full moon, the Black New Moon symbolizes renewal, mystery & rebirth. It’s an energetic pause between cycles, inviting us to release what no longer serves us & to plant seeds for new beginnings. Because it hides in darkness, it’s the perfect time to work with scrying (an ancient form of divination) & shadow exploration, trusting your intuition to reveal guidance beyond the veil.

đź”® Scrying with Black Obsidian

Black Obsidian is a natural mirror for the soul. Its reflective surface has been used for centuries as a scrying tool, allowing the seer to gaze into the unknown. To work with it tonight:

  1. Cleanse your obsidian mirror, sphere, or polished slab by passing it through incense smoke or resting it on a bed of herbs like sage or mugwort.

  2. Place the obsidian in front of you, ideally lit only by candlelight, so shadows and flickers play on the surface.

  3. Soften your gaze, breathe deeply & let images, impressions, or feelings arise. The obsidian doesn’t always show literal pictures—it often speaks in symbols, sensations, or sudden clarity.

  4. Journal what comes through immediately afterward—sometimes the meaning unfolds over days.

🔥 Candles for Illumination

Candles help anchor your ritual and provide both light and energy for the work. For tonight:

  • Black candles: absorb negativity and aid in banishing.

  • White candles: invite clarity, purity, and spirit guidance.

  • Silver candles: connect with lunar wisdom.

Arrange them in a triangle around your scrying stone to create a protective and empowering circle of light.

🌿 Herbs & Aromatics

Herbs deepen your connection to intuition and the unseen. For the Black New Moon, consider:

  • Mugwort – visionary herb, enhances dreams and psychic sight.

  • Rosemary – for protection and clearing.

  • Lavender – calming the mind, opening spiritual channels.

  • Bay leaf – write your intention or question on a bay leaf, then burn it in your ritual.

Use these herbs as incense, teas, or simply placed on your altar to call in their energy.

đź’Ž Supporting Crystals

While obsidian is your scrying anchor, you can amplify the work with complementary stones:

  • Amethyst – for spiritual clarity & protection.

  • Labradorite – enhances psychic insight & intuition.

  • Clear Quartz – magnifies intentions & clears mental fog.

  • Moonstone – deepens connection with lunar cycles & feminine wisdom.

Place them in a circle around your scrying space to create a crystal grid.

🌌 A Simple Black New Moon Ritual for Tonight

  1. Cleanse your space with smoke, sound, or salt water.

  2. Light your chosen candles & arrange your crystals and herbs.

  3. Hold your obsidian & state your intention (e.g., “Reveal what I most need to see tonight”).

  4. Begin your scrying session, keeping your breath steady & your mind receptive.

  5. Close by giving thanks to the moon, extinguishing your candles & grounding yourself with food or touch of earth.