Most people have heard of the new moon, but the dark moon? That's a different invitation entirely. In this episode, Riva draws an important distinction between these two often-confused phases and makes a case for why the dark moon deserves its own honoring. As we move through eclipse season in Leo, this quiet, liminal space between cycles is asking something simple of us, and something most of us rarely give ourselves permission to do - just be.

In this episode, you'll explore:

🌑 The difference between the dark moon and the new moon — and why the distinction matters

🌑 How our culture has lost the skill of presence — and why that's not entirely our fault

🌑 The Harvard research on mind-wandering and why nearly half of our waking hours are spent somewhere other than the present moment

🌑 Why distraction is a wise and beautiful coping strategy, and how to meet yourself with grace around it

🌑 What presence actually felt like on a walk by the river — and what it might feel like for you

And so much more.

Your invitation this week:

Can you give yourself one or two days before the new moon to simply be? Not reflecting on what has passed, not planning for what is ahead, just present with what is here right now. Notice what might come up. Notice what might softens.

Resources to Support You This Week 🌹🤲🏼

Trauma-Informed Somatic Meditation for Rest & Restoration — this week's Insight Timer meditation to support you in dropping into presence and stillness during the dark moon

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This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.

You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.

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