MOON PHASE MAGIC

The Moon, Yin Energy & Living in Flow

The moon represents our divine feminine energy—mysical, wild, and sacred. Shaped by the magic of celestial cycles, our newest Eclipse Spirit Tank and La Brea Crew offer a reminder that aligning with the moon’s phases connects mind, body, and spirit to rhythms of harmony.

In honor of our Eclipse launch and the full moon, Dr. Felice Chan, Co-founder of Moonbow, is sharing her guide to reclaiming a life lived in flow—with insights from her background in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

TCM-Inspired Lunar Guide

In Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the moon is more than a celestial body. It is the ultimate embodiment of Yin: feminine, receptive, soft, and nourishing. In contrast, the sun represents Yang: masculine, active, expressive, and outward facing. This ancient yin-yang philosophy doesn’t separate the two but honors their balance. The dance between moon and sun, the shifting of lunar phases, can teach us how to better care for ourselves, attune to natural rhythms, and reclaim a life lived in flow.

By Dr. Felice Chan Co-founder of Moonbow

New Moon | Deep Yin

Stillness + Seed Planting
TCM Insight: The new moon is the most Yin moment of the cycle: dark, quiet, internal. It relates to the Water Element and the Kidney system, which houses our essence (Jing) and governs rest and renewal.

How to show up: Slow down. Reflect. Set intentions.

Rituals:
— Meditate or journal in dim light
— Qi Gong focusing on the lower Dan-tian (navel center)
— Drink black sesame or walnut tea to nourish Kidney Yin
— Avoid overstimulation. This is your sacred cocoon

Waxing Moon | Yin Rising

Gentle Growth + Vision
TCM Insight: As the moon builds, so does energy. This phase supports creativity and planning. Think of it as the Liver Qi beginning to stir and circulate.

How to show up: Be open to visioning and expansion, but still rooted in yin.

Rituals:
— Walk in nature to support Liver flow
— Stretching or Liver meridian Qi Gong
— Add chlorophyll-rich foods like leafy greens
— Drink rose and goji berry tea to move Qi and nourish the Blood

Full Moon | Peak Yang

Illumination + Expression
TCM Insight: The full moon is when Yin is most full and just beginning to give way to Yang. It relates to Heart Fire. Emotions rise, and sleep may be lighter.

How to show up: Celebrate, express, connect, but watch for excess.

Rituals:
— Gather with others: rituals, moon circles, or dance
— Practice breathwork or cooling facial gua sha + Moonbow’s serum
— Eat lightly cooked foods to reduce internal heat (miso soup, mung beans)
— Practice self-love affirmations. This is a Heart-centered time

Waning Moon | Yang Descending

Release + Rest
TCM Insight: This is a return to Yin. The energy begins to retreat inward, offering time to cleanse and reflect. Think of it as Spleen and Lung time: processing, digesting, letting go.

How to show up: Reflect. Clear clutter, physically and emotionally.

Rituals:
— Gentle Qi Gong with exhalation focus
— Dry brushing or Epsom salt baths
— Congee with warming herbs like ginger, Chen Pi (aged citrus peel)
— Write down what you're ready to release and burn it as ceremony

Your Invitation from Moonbow

Chinese medicine views health as harmony between opposites: yin and yang, rest and action, solitude and connection. The moon teaches us not to operate at full capacity 24/7 but to honor cycles. When we ignore these rhythms, overworking during deep yin times or isolating during full yang, we feel it in our digestion, sleep, emotions, and skin.

At Moonbow, we honor these lunar shifts through skin rituals, tea blends, and mindfulness practices designed to support you through every phase. Whether you're soaking in stillness during the new moon or rising into radiance at full moon, we encourage you to ask:

“What does my Yin need today? What would help me invite balance?”

With love,

Dr. Felice ChanCo-Founder, Moonbow