For the INFJ witch, the moon holds a special place in spiritual practice. As a symbol of intuition, reflection, and the cycles of life, the moon’s phases resonate deeply with the INFJ’s introspective and empathic nature. Engaging in solitary moon rituals allows you to harness the moon’s energy in a way that aligns with your personal journey, providing opportunities for healing, growth, and spiritual connection.

In this guide, we’ll explore moon rituals tailored to the INFJ witch, focusing on practices that enhance your natural abilities and deepen your connection to the lunar cycles.

1. New Moon: Setting Intentions and Manifesting Dreams

The new moon is a time of new beginnings, making it an ideal phase for setting intentions and planting the seeds of what you wish to manifest in your life. For the INFJ witch, this is a powerful opportunity to align your intentions with your deepest desires and intuitive insights.

Ritual Steps:

• Create a Sacred Space: Begin by setting up a sacred space where you can focus your energy. Light a white or silver candle, and place a piece of moonstone or clear quartz on your altar to enhance clarity and intention.
• Reflect and Journal: Spend some time in quiet reflection, tuning into your inner voice. What dreams or goals do you want to bring into reality? Write down your intentions in your journal, focusing on what feels most aligned with your true self.
• Intentions Ceremony: Hold your written intentions in your hands and speak them aloud, infusing them with your energy. Visualize them growing and manifesting as the moon waxes. You may also choose to burn the paper in a fireproof dish, releasing your intentions to the universe.
• Meditation: Close the ritual with a meditation, focusing on the feeling of your intentions already being realized. Allow this energy to fill your heart and guide your actions in the coming weeks.

2. Waxing Moon: Building Energy and Momentum

As the moon waxes, it’s a time of growth and increasing energy. This phase is perfect for rituals that focus on building momentum toward your goals, whether they’re related to personal development, career, or spiritual growth.

Ritual Steps:

• Gather Supplies: Choose items that represent growth and energy, such as a green or gold candle, crystals like citrine or carnelian, and symbols of what you’re working toward (e.g., a key for new opportunities).
• Visualization Exercise: Light your candle and spend a few moments visualizing the progress you’ve made so far. Picture your intentions gaining strength and momentum, like a plant growing toward the sun.
• Affirmations: Write or recite affirmations that support your goals. For example, “I am confident and capable,” or “My energy flows toward my dreams effortlessly.” Repeat these affirmations while holding your chosen crystal, letting the energy infuse it.
• Charge a Talisman: If you have a talisman or piece of jewelry that you wear regularly, hold it in your hands and charge it with the energy of the waxing moon. Visualize it carrying this energy with you as you move forward.

3. Full Moon: Illuminating Truths and Empowerment

The full moon is a time of culmination, celebration, and heightened intuition. It’s a powerful phase for rituals that involve insight, empowerment, and connecting with your higher self. For the INFJ witch, this is a moment to fully embrace your inner power and gain clarity on your path.

Ritual Steps:

• Prepare a Full Moon Bath: Fill a bath with water and add sea salt, lavender, and a few drops of essential oil (such as frankincense or sandalwood). Light candles around the bath and place a selenite crystal nearby to enhance spiritual connection.
• Full Moon Meditation: As you soak, meditate on the light of the full moon, visualizing it illuminating your inner world. Focus on any truths or insights that are coming to the surface. What is being revealed to you? How can you use this knowledge to empower yourself?
• Energy Release: If there’s something you need to release (a habit, fear, or limiting belief), visualize it being washed away by the water. As you drain the bath, imagine all that no longer serves you going down the drain with the water.
• Gratitude Ritual: End the ritual by writing down things you’re grateful for, acknowledging the progress you’ve made and the insights you’ve gained. Place this list on your altar as a reminder of the full moon’s blessings.

4. Waning Moon: Releasing and Letting Go

The waning moon is a time for releasing, banishing, and clearing away what no longer serves you. For the INFJ witch, this phase is an opportunity to let go of anything that is holding you back, creating space for new growth and transformation.

Ritual Steps:

• Cleansing Ritual: Begin by cleansing your space with sage, palo santo, or another smudging herb. As you cleanse, focus on removing any stagnant or negative energy from your environment.
• Cord-Cutting Ceremony: If you’re ready to release a relationship, habit, or attachment, perform a cord-cutting ceremony. Visualize a cord connecting you to what you’re releasing, then use a small knife or scissors to cut the cord. As you do, feel yourself becoming free and light.
• Burning Release Ritual: Write down what you wish to release on a piece of paper. Safely burn the paper in a fireproof dish, watching as the flames consume it. As the paper turns to ash, feel the release in your heart and mind.
• Grounding Meditation: Close the ritual with a grounding meditation. Sit quietly and visualize roots growing from your feet into the earth, anchoring you in the present moment and helping you to integrate the release.

5. Dark Moon: Deep Reflection and Shadow Work

The dark moon, also known as the new moon’s eve, is a time of deep introspection and shadow work. For the INFJ witch, this phase offers a chance to explore your inner darkness, heal old wounds, and prepare for the new beginnings that come with the next lunar cycle.

Ritual Steps:

• Create a Shadow Work Journal: Set aside a special journal for exploring your shadow self. This is where you can write about your fears, doubts, and the parts of yourself that you may avoid or suppress.
• Dark Moon Meditation: In a darkened room, light a single black or dark blue candle. Sit in meditation, focusing on the flame and allowing your thoughts to flow freely. What shadows are coming to the surface? What aspects of yourself need healing or acceptance?
• Healing Ritual: Write down any emotions, memories, or beliefs that you want to heal on small pieces of paper. One by one, hold each piece of paper in your hands, offering it compassion and understanding. Then, burn the paper safely, visualizing the healing taking place.
• Set Intentions for the New Cycle: As you close the ritual, begin to think about what you want to bring into the next lunar cycle. Write down your intentions and place them on your altar, ready to be energized during the next new moon.

Final Thoughts:

Moon rituals are a powerful way for the INFJ witch to connect with the natural cycles of the universe and tap into their deep well of intuition and empathy. By aligning your rituals with the phases of the moon, you can harness the lunar energy to support your personal growth, spiritual practice, and inner healing.

As you engage in these solitary moon rituals, remember to honor your unique path and allow your intuition to guide you. Whether you’re setting intentions under the new moon or releasing old patterns during the waning phase, each ritual is a step toward greater self-awareness and spiritual alignment.