The new moon is a wonderful time to focus on setting new goals. Here is a new moon oil to make that can help. You will need:

• Carrier oil (I like jojoba or fractionated coconut oil. Plus, coconuts are associated with the moon.)
• Your favorite lunar herbs (I use lemon balm, lavender, and mugwort, plus some lavender essential oil.)
• A small jar (A 4-ounce Mason jar is fine.)

Add the carrier oil and a teaspoon of each dried herb to the jar, plus exactly 8 drops of essential oil if using it. Screw the lid on tightly and shake the jar, saying:

Step-by-step and phase-by-phase, my tasks will be completed and they will complete me.

Use this as an anointing oil when you need a boost of confidence or you need encouragement to start something new. It can also be used to empower new tools and ritual items. Remember to shake the jar every new moon, and always make this oil before noon while the moon is waxing—the newer the moon phase, the better.