The Power of the Moon: How Lunar Energy Can Help You Set (and Actually Achieve) Your Intentions

The last time I set a New Year’s resolution, I forgot it by February.

Not because I didn’t care. I even bought a new notebook, some fancy highlighters, and made a Pinterest board titled “New Year, Same Me But More Organised”.

It lasted three weeks.

By February, I was back to doomscrolling, watching other people talk about “manifesting abundance” while I tried to remember where I put my socks.

Then I found something different: working with the moon phases. It sounded a bit woo at first, but stick with me. Because it’s weirdly effective—and backed by psychology too.

The moon has always been a calendar

Before planners and productivity apps, people looked up. The moon was our natural timekeeper. Farmers planted by it. Women tracked their cycles with it. Sailors trusted it to read tides.

These days, we mostly ignore it—unless it’s messing with our sleep (which is a thing: British study here).

But syncing your intentions with moon phases isn’t about astrology. It’s about rhythm. It gives you structure, space to reflect, and a reason to pause every few weeks.

Each moon phase gives you a built-in reset

Here’s how the monthly cycle works:

• New Moon: Begin something. Set a clear intention.

• Waxing Moon: Take action. Build energy.

• Full Moon: Reflect, adjust, or celebrate.

• Waning Moon: Let go. Clear space.

That’s it. Four phases, one cycle. Each month, you get a chance to review and reset—without waiting for January.

It’s like having a monthly check-in with yourself, no awkward meetings required.

It actually helps you stick to your goals

This isn’t just good vibes and crystals. There’s science behind it.

Psychologists at the University of Sheffield found that when people combine reflection with action planning, they’re more likely to follow through (source).

That’s exactly what syncing with the moon does. It helps you stop, think, and reset—before things spiral.

And when you use something like the Moon Journal, the process is all laid out. No guesswork. Just small, regular prompts that help you stay focused and clear.

Think of it like a lunar habit loop

We already live by monthly cycles. Paydays. Rent due dates. Periods. Work calendars.

The moon gives you another one—but this one’s about you.

• What do you actually want this month?

• What are you ready to release?

• What are you proud of?

Each full moon in the journal also comes with a themed question—like “What am I yearning for?” or “What can I let go of?”. It makes goal-setting feel more human, less corporate.

Use the moon to slow down and check in

Let’s be honest—modern life is relentless. If you don’t carve out space to reflect, you forget what you were even working toward.

The Moon Journal helps you track your progress without pressure. You set intentions. You check in weekly. You celebrate small wins.

And no, you don’t need to believe the moon is “doing” anything. You just need to remember to pause.

Want a reason to reset—without waiting for January?

Start this month instead.

Download the Moon Journal. Use the moon as your calendar. Reflect, reset, and actually enjoy your goals again.