The Virgo New Moon & Reiki Therapy
On 21 September, the New Moon in Virgo graces the sky, ushering in a time of intention, renewal, and healing. The New Moon is always a fertile ground for planting seeds, not only in the outer world, but also within ourselves. In Virgo, the energy leans toward wholeness, clarity, and self-care. This makes it a powerful lunar phase for Reiki therapy, which works to restore balance and align the body, mind, and spirit.
Mary-Ann Robinson
9/15/20251 min read
Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and thought, which makes this lunar phase especially attuned to the mind-body connection. Reiki practitioners may find the Virgo New Moon enhances their ability to tune into subtle energy flows and encourage clarity for clients. For those receiving Reiki, this is an ideal time to set intentions around health, wellbeing, and daily routines that nurture long-term balance.
A Reiki Intention Practice: During the New Moon, light a candle before your session and set a simple intention, such as: “I invite clarity and balance into my life.” As Reiki energy flows, allow that intention to guide the healing process. Journalling after your session can help anchor the insights received.
Science & Lunar Cycles in Healing
While lunar influences are often discussed in spiritual contexts, science also reveals intriguing connections. A review in Frontiers in Psychiatry (Cajochen et al., 2013) found that lunar phases, particularly the full and new moon, may affect human sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and hormonal balance. Since Reiki often brings clients into a state of deep relaxation, aligning sessions with the lunar cycle could enhance receptivity and support overall wellbeing.
Moreover, Reiki itself has been explored in scientific contexts. A systematic review published in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (Lee et al., 2008) reported that Reiki therapy may help reduce pain, anxiety, and depression, although further high-quality studies are needed. When paired with the reflective and restorative energy of the New Moon, Reiki becomes not just a healing technique, but a practice that harmonises with the natural rhythms of the cosmos.
References:
Cajochen, C., et al. (2013). “Evidence that the lunar cycle influences human sleep.” Frontiers in Psychiatry, 4:101.
Lee, M. S., et al. (2008). “Effects of Reiki in clinical practice: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials.” Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 14(9), 1115–1122.