The waxing crescent moon appears just after the new moon and is the first visible sign of growth in the lunar cycle. This phase is all about moving forward. It’s a time to start taking small, intentional steps toward your goals, strengthen your motivation, and build momentum in a way that feels supportive — not overwhelming.

If the new moon was about setting intentions, this phase is about beginning to act on them.

Why the Waxing Crescent Moon Matters

The waxing crescent phase brings a natural shift in energy. You might feel a little more hopeful, ready to focus, or excited about what’s ahead. It’s a great time to:

• Reconnect with your goals and intentions
• Start building helpful habits or routines
• Create structure around your next steps
• Strengthen belief in what’s possible
  

This doesn’t mean rushing into action or putting pressure on yourself to “do more.” Instead, it’s about building progress in a steady, sustainable way — one step at a time.

5 Supportive Activities for the Waxing Crescent Moon

Here are a few ways to work with this phase of the moon while taking care of yourself in the process.

1. Make a Motivational Music Playlist That Keeps You Going

Create a playlist that makes you feel energized and focused. Play it while you get ready in the morning, during a short stretch break, or while organizing your space. Use music to help shift your mindset into one of progress.

2. Add Affirmations to Your Vision Board

Choose a few images that represent what you’re working toward and pair them with simple affirmations like “I’m making progress toward (your goal)” or “This matters to me.” You can add them to your new moon intention’s vision board in Luna Focus and start building the habit of watching your vision board meditation in the app daily. 

3. Listen to the “Waxing Crescent Meditation with Valerie Tejeda” in Luna Focus

The Waxing Crescent Meditation was written and recorded by Valerie Tejeda, bestselling author of Self Care by the Moon, Self Care by the Signs, Happiness by the Signs, and most recently seen on Chrissy Teigen’s Self-Conscious podcast. Listen to strengthen hope, new growth, and build momentum for your new moon intentions. 

4. Break Your Goals into Clear, Manageable Steps

Instead of a long to-do list, break your intentions into small habits or action steps that feel realistic. For example:

• Instead of “Start journaling every day,” try “Write for 2 minutes after I wake up.
• Instead of “Get in shape” try “Take a short walk after lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays.”
  

Think of this as setting yourself up for success.

5. Write an Encouraging Note to Yourself

Sometimes we wait for validation from others, but offering it to ourselves is just as important. Write yourself a short note, send yourself an encouraging email, or record a quick voice memo saying something like, “You’re on the right track. Keep going.” It might sound simple, but it helps.

Journal Prompts for the Waxing Crescent Moon

These prompts can help you check in and clarify what matters right now:

• What’s one small step I can take this week?
• What helps me stay motivated?
• What do I need more of to feel supported in my growth?
• Where have I already made progress, even if it’s small?

You don’t have to do everything at once. The waxing crescent moon is about beginning — building trust in your direction and laying the foundation for what’s ahead. The small steps you take now are what lead to bigger change later.

Stay connected to what matters to you, and let your progress be steady, personal, and aligned with how you want to feel.

For additional moon-guided self-reflection, goal setting, and habit building tools, download the Luna Focus app on the App Store and Google Play.