#12 - How to Use the Moon Phases for Goal Setting, Time Management, and Productivity
/Nyssa and Kelly explore how moon phases and lunar cycles can become a practical, soulful framework for goal setting, time management, and personal growth.
Nyssa shares how working with new moon intentions and full moon reflections helped her call in a conscious relationship, complete projects, and deepen her spiritual practice—plus the now-classic “have you seen this moon?” story.
If you’re curious about using the lunar cycle, astrology, and intuition to build a life that actually feels aligned, this episode is for you.
Main Topics Covered:
How a single new moon intention helped call in a conscious relationship
A simple way to use the lunar cycle as a framework for projects, from idea to completion
Why the full moon is not the finish line (and what phase actually gets ignored the most)
What “creation cycle” means—and how it can help you finally complete what you start
The surprising link between moon phases, menstrual cycles, and emotional clarity
How a walk to a Zen meditation center under a full moon changed everything
The playful edge where the sacred meets the profane (including an unforgettable mooning story)
Using the moon for time management and productivity without losing the magic
Why Nyssa calls the moon her “forever teacher”and how to let it teach you, too
How to tell if you’re in a waxing (build) or waning (edit/finish) season in your own life
Links:
Going Upward Newsletter – Join Nyssa’s list here
Books:
The Moon Book by Sarah Faith Gottesdiener