From time to time, the universe gives a sign that it’s time to start over. The upcoming Black Moon – a rare lunar event – is exactly that, experts say.
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The Black Moon can be seen as a symbolic push to get rid of what is weighing down your home and to create space for a more intentional life.
According to Homes & Gardens and leading astrology experts, here’s what you need to know about this perfect moment to try out some new organization methods and the best places to focus your energy.
Why the rare Black Moon of August 2025 is the perfect time to optimize your home
The next Black Moon won’t occur until 2028, so take advantage of the energy of the Black Moon on August 23, 2025, to boost the way you arrange and organize your home.
There are several ways to organize according to your zodiac sign to help you find the perfect systems for your home, or even discover new ways to clean more easily based on your sign.
What makes the Black Moon of August 2025 so special, however, is its spiritual weight.
According to Homes & Gardens and internationally acclaimed astrologer Leslie McGuirk, she explains: “On August 23, the sky brings us a rare Black Moon. Astronomically, it’s an ‘extra’ new moon — most seasons have only three, but this one has a fourth. While you won’t see anything unusual (new moons hide in the shadows), you may feel a subtle need to start over.”
“Symbolically, a new moon always represents a beginning, but when an extra moon appears, it carries a special message: it’s time to clear out the extras in our lives.”
Rebecca Swanner, founder and editorial director of The Pagan Grimoire, adds: “It’s a lunar ‘reset button’ with extra power, ideal for the inner work you want to carry forward in the coming months or years.”
Since it is in the sign of Virgo, this particular Black Moon offers “an extraordinary opportunity for deep release, intention-setting, and transformation,” says Rebecca, inviting you to let go of patterns, fears, and attachments that no longer serve you.
Where to organize during the Black Moon
Leslie says that, in practice, it’s the perfect time to organize spaces you normally avoid for any reason. Specifically, those that “hold the overflow of life.”
“It could be the garage full of boxes you haven’t opened in years, the basement shelves with half-used cans of paint, or simply the kitchen junk drawer full of rubber bands and scissors,” she suggests. “Even your online world may need a refresh with some digital organization – old emails, unused apps, or those 200 blurry photos you meant to delete.”
“Spiritually, this kind of cleaning makes sense,” Leslie continues. “Extra moons ask us to release what is more than we need so we can welcome what truly supports us. Sometimes this means letting go of actual objects, but it can also mean reducing obligations, habits, or even thought patterns that feel ‘too much.’”
To prepare for a successful organizing session during this rare Black Moon, Leslie suggests asking yourself one key question: “What extras are weighing me down?” Whether it’s a shelf, a schedule, or a state of mind, clearing them now creates space for something meaningful to take root.
For deeper reflection and to break bad household habits, Rebecca also suggests asking yourself what you are ready to release now and “what seeds am I planting for the coming months?”
Source: Homes & Gardens. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
