The next Black Moon is on August 23, 2025 in most of the world. It is on August 22 in western time zones, and falls under the seasonal definition.

Black Moons hold special significance to people who practice certain forms of Pagan religions and who believe certain actions become more potent when performed on the night of a Black Moon.

Seasonal Black Moon: Defined as the third New Moon in a season of four New Moons. These Black Moons are a little rarer and occur about once every 33 months.

Earth’s seasons are about three months and typically have three New Moons, but sometimes a season has four New Moons, and the third New Moon is called a Black Moon. It is thought that it is the third New Moon because this definition is the exact counterpart to the original definition of a Blue Moon.

For pagans, witches, and other spiritual practitioners, black moons are a time of good luck, a time to rest, deep self-reflection, and a fantastic opportunity for manifesting.

It represents a potent time for reflection, setting intentions, and bringing our desires into reality.

The energy surrounding a Black Moon is intense, offering a chance for personal growth and new beginnings. For many practitioners, it’s a time of spiritual importance and connection.

Black Moons show you what limitations are holding you back. Release these limiting beliefs to make way for new beginnings in your life.

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Black Moon Means Black Crystals 

What fears or limiting beliefs are holding me back from living authentically?

The energy of the Black Moon is aligned with spells focused on release, protection, shadow work, and deep transformation. It’s also a potent time for intention-setting, banishing unwanted habits, and creating space for new beginnings.