New Moon Medicine: Reclaiming your Narrative
A New Moon occurs when the Moon sits in it’s shadow between the Earth and the Sun. Not mistaking the darkness for absence, we are invited to pause, reflect and listen. New Moons are sacred times to plant seeds, both physical and metaphorical. We become like seeds planted deep in the earth going inward, retreating, remembering our path, and charting a course forward with intention.
This month, on May 26th the New Moon falls in Gemini, the sign of communication, curiosity, and connection. Gemini energy is quick, playful, social—and under this sky, we are called to look closely at the stories we tell and the words we use, especially with ourselves.
This Gemini New Moon is a powerful time to become aware of our inner dialogue. In The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz teaches: “Be impeccable with your word.” This is not just about how we speak to others—but how we speak to ourselves. Words carry frequency. They plant seeds. The New Moon guides us to become aware of the stories we tell ourselves and to be crystal clear—to hold a strong vision of purpose. From this place of knowing we realize how our conversations with others can also influence us. When we choose to gossip or speak poorly of others for quick hits of connection it actually pulls energy from the clarity of our goals and dreams. On the other hand when we choose to build people up with our words, we gain strength to boldly move forward.
As Joan Didion wrote, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” We are constantly making sense out of chaos using stories that have been passed down or formed in childhood, especially during moments of uncertainty. When our nervous systems were overwhelmed or our needs unmet, many of us developed internal protectors—one of the most persistent being the inner critic. The inner critic develops in childhood as a protector—keeping us from embarrassment, rejection, failure. But in adulthood, its voice often becomes limiting, harsh, and outdated. When we’re stressed or uncertain, this critic flares up, pushing us into overthinking and self-doubt. Catching ourselves in negative self-talk we can pause and change course—acknowledging this protector with gratitude while reminding ourselves we are safe now in a place where we can meet ourselves with love—in the voice we’ve always needed to hear.
To deepen this reflection, try a simple yet profound narrative therapy exercise called the Tree of Life, developed by Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo and David Denborough. It’s a fun, creative way to reclaim your personal story, honor your roots, and imagine what’s still to bloom.
In this practice:
Roots represent the people, places, and traditions that ground you
Soil is your daily life—what nourishes or drains you
Trunk is your strengths, values, and skills
Branches are your hopes, dreams, and goals
Leaves are loved ones—past and present
Fruits are the gifts and legacies passed on to you
Flowers & Seeds are the gifts and wisdom you wish to pass on
Fallen leaves and fruit are what you’re ready to let go—what you’ll compost to feed your future
Take a journal page and sketch your tree. There’s no wrong way to do it. This is a conversation with yourself—a reclaiming of your narrative. Here’s a free worksheet to guide you.
Through this practice we can become aware of the power of our words. As we work with words, stories, and self-reflection, it’s easy to stay in the mind—Gemini’s realm. But our energy body holds just as much memory, emotion, and wisdom. This is where Reiki becomes a powerful ally. Reiki clears the static that builds up in our field—whether from overthinking, emotional heaviness, or the invisible weight of words unspoken or misused. It helps us drop from the mental chatter into the quiet of the heart, where our deepest truths live.
As you set your New Moon intentions, consider pairing them with Reiki. Whether through a self-healing practice, a session with a practitioner, or simply resting your hands on your heart with breath and presence, Reiki brings your energy into alignment.
When your energy is clear, your intentions become stronger. They root more deeply. They move from thought to form.
This Gemini New Moon, may your words, your energy, and your heart be clear and open. May you speak the story of your becoming with love, and may that story bloom.