Harnessing the Moon’s Power: Aromatherapy for Working with Lunar Phases
Hey there, Delune friends! 🌿✨ If you’ve ever felt your energy shift with the moon, you’re not imagining it. The moon doesn’t just light up the night sky — it pulls tides, stirs emotions, and whispers to the more intuitive parts of us.
Just like planting, dreaming, and resting can be timed with the lunar rhythm, so can your aromatherapy rituals. In this post, we’re exploring how to pair essential oils with each lunar phase to support emotional flow, intention setting, and deep rest — all the things we love. 🌝🌚
🌑 New Moon — Set Intentions & Invite Stillness
The New Moon is a time of darkness and potential — a cosmic reset button. It's perfect for going inward, planting seeds of intention, and getting still.
Best oils for New Moon reflection:
- Frankincense — for grounding, spiritual connection, and clarity.
- Myrrh — earthy and meditative, it deepens introspection.
- Clary Sage — enhances intuition and emotional openness.
💫 New Moon Ritual:
Diffuse 3 drops of frankincense + 2 drops of clary sage while journaling your intentions. Light a candle and breathe deeply into the stillness.
🌒 Waxing Moon — Build Energy & Take Inspired Action
As the moon waxes and grows, so does your energy. This is a time to focus on momentum, motivation, and nourishing your goals.
Best oils for waxing moon motivation:
- Sweet Orange — joyful and bright, it boosts energy and optimism.
- Rosemary — sharpens focus and supports mental clarity.
- Basil — energizing and clarifying, great for productivity.
⚡ Waxing Moon Ritual:
Blend 2 drops of sweet orange, 2 drops of rosemary, and 1 drop of basil in a diffuser during work, movement, or creative planning sessions.
🌕 Full Moon — Celebrate, Release, & Recharge
The full moon is a time of peak energy and emotional illumination. It’s powerful for gratitude, emotional release, and celebration.
Best oils for Full Moon magic:
- Ylang Ylang — sensual and floral, great for heart-opening.
- Lavender — soothing and balancing.
- Geranium — harmonizing and emotionally supportive.
🌕 Full Moon Ritual:
Add 5 drops of lavender + 3 drops of geranium to a warm bath with Epsom salts. Light a candle and reflect on what you’re ready to release.
🌘 Waning Moon — Rest, Reflect, & Let Go
As the moon wanes, energy turns inward. This is a time for gentle detoxing, closing chapters, and preparing for the next cycle.
Best oils for release and rest:
- Cedarwood — grounding and calming.
- Patchouli — earthy and deeply rooting.
- Vetiver — a nervous system balm.
🌑 Waning Moon Ritual:
Massage diluted vetiver into the soles of your feet before bed, or blend cedarwood and patchouli in a diffuser to support emotional unwinding.
🌙 Final Thoughts: Align with the Rhythm
Tuning into the lunar phases can bring a gentle, intuitive rhythm to your aromatherapy practice — one that supports both action and rest, growth and release.
Let the moon guide your rituals, and let your oils meet you where you are. 🌝💧
Whether you’re setting intentions, dancing under moonlight, or soaking in stillness — there’s a Delune oil for every phase of you.
With lunar love,
The Delune Team 🌙🌿
