Harnessing the Waning Moon for Spiritual Cleansing, Psychic Clarity & Tarot Insight

As the moon begins to wane, we enter a sacred time of release, reflection, and realignment. This lunar phase—spanning from the full moon to the new moon—is ideal for cleansing stagnant energy, shedding what no longer serves you, and making space for deeper spiritual insight.

In this post, we’ll explore how to work with the waning moon for spiritual cleansing, drawing down the moon for intuitive power, a tarot spread designed specifically for this phase, and how to care for your energy and space. Whether you’re deepening your psychic abilities, enhancing your mediumship gifts, or simply aligning more closely with the lunar cycle, the waning moon is a powerful ally.

Spiritual Cleansing During the Waning Moon

The waning moon is the universe’s invitation to let go.

This is the perfect time to:

• Release emotional or psychic clutter

• Cut energetic cords that are draining or toxic

• Clear your aura and spiritual field

• Detox your social circle, inbox, or even your altar

Suggested ritual:

Take a cleansing bath with Epsom salt, rosemary, and black tourmaline nearby. As you soak, visualize the moonlight drawing heaviness out of your body and aura, flowing into the water and down the drain. End by anointing your third eye with lavender oil and journaling anything that needs release.

Drawing Down the Moon for Psychic Clarity

The High Priestess links our connection to the moon

While “Drawing Down the Moon” is often associated with the full moon, the waning phase offers a more introspective, shadow-facing version of this rite. This is where psychic depth sharpens, especially for mediums and intuitive readers.

To perform a waning moon version:

1. Stand under the moonlight (or visualize it if it’s not visible).

2. Raise your arms and speak:

   
   

   “Moon of mystery, moon of grace,

   
   

   Draw into me your sacred space.

   
   

   Reveal what hides, what lies beneath,

   
   

   And open wide the inner sheath.”

3. Meditate with a focus on your psychic centers—particularly the third eye and crown chakra.

You may receive intuitive downloads, messages from spirit guides, or emotional truths ready to be acknowledged.

Tarot Spread for the Waning Moon

Tarot for the waning moon phase

Use this 4-card spread to gain clarity and direction as you release:

1. What am I being called to release?

2. What lesson am I integrating from this cycle?

3. What is blocking my psychic clarity right now?

4. What support is available from spirit or ancestors?

This spread pairs beautifully with mediumship practice. Consider pulling these cards before sitting in trance or doing any channeled work—you’ll likely find stronger, clearer energy on the other side of releasing.

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Self-Care for the Soul

Your body and spirit crave rest during the waning moon. Honor this by:

• Sleeping more or spending time in intentional silence

• Eating grounding foods like root vegetables and warming teas

• Journaling, crying, or creating to let emotions process

• Avoiding over-socializing or major decisions

This is your time to pull inward. Psychic energy thrives in the quiet. Don’t resist it—embrace it.

Cleansing Your Home During the Waning Moon

Smudging with sage

Your space holds energy too. This is the best lunar phase for:

• Smoke-cleansing or sound-clearing each room

• Sweeping from back to front (pushing out energy symbolically)

• Letting go of clutter, objects, or clothes that carry old vibes

• Cleansing your altar tools, crystals, and divination decks

Open your windows, ring a bell or chime in each corner, and let the moonlight bless your space. Want to boost your psychic abilities? Create a dedicated moon altar with water, a mirror, and a piece of selenite.

To learn more on my 3 simple ways of cleansing your space, check out https://www.graywitchtarot.com/post/3-simple-ways-to-spiritually-cleanse-your-home-plus-how-i-can-help-if-you-want-a-deeper-cleanse

Book a Personalized Waning Moon Reading or Cleansing Ritual

If you’re navigating spiritual heaviness, feeling blocked psychically, or want a custom tarot reading to guide your release—I’m here to help.

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Whether you’re walking the path of tarot, opening to mediumship, or deepening your psychic practice, the waning moon offers profound support for releasing, clearing, and preparing for rebirth.

Let the moonlight guide you home to yourself.