Every so often, the universe offers a sign that it’s time to start afresh. The upcoming rare Black Moon – a rare lunar event – is just that, experts say.
A Black Moon can be seen as a symbolic push to shed what’s weighing you down in your home and create space for more intentional living.
Here, we spoke to leading astrology experts to learn more about why now is the perfect time to try out some new decluttering methods, and the best places to focus your energy.
Why the rare August 2025 Black Moon is the perfect time to streamline your home
The next Black Moon won't happen till 2028, so harness the energy of the one on 23 August 2025 to turbocharge how you organize and declutter your home.
There are several ways you can tidy according to your zodiac to help you find the perfect systems for your home, or even find new ways to clean more easily for your Zodiac sign.
What makes the August 2025 Black Moon so special, however, is its spiritual weight.
Leslie McGuirk, internationally acclaimed astrologer, explains, ‘On August 23, the skies bring us a rare Black Moon. Astronomically, it’s an “extra” new moon – most seasons only have three, but this one has a fourth. While you won’t see anything unusual (new moons hide in shadow), you might feel a subtle pull to reset.
‘Symbolically, a new moon is always about beginnings, but when an extra one appears, it carries a special message: it’s time to clear out the extras in our lives.’
Rebecca Swanner, founder and editorial director at The Pagan Grimoire, adds, ‘It’s a lunar “reset button” with extra potency, ideal for inner work you want to carry forward for months or years ahead.’
Because it falls in the sign of Virgo, this Black Moon in particular offers ‘extraordinary opportunity for deep release, intention-setting, and transformation,’ Rebecca says, inviting you to release patterns, fears, and attachments that no longer serve you.
Where to declutter during a Black Moon
Focus on the one area you typically delay.
Leslie says that, in practical terms, it is the perfect time to declutter spaces that you typically avoid for whatever reason. Specifically, those that ‘hold life’s overflow.’
'This could be the garage stacked with boxes you haven’t opened in years, the basement shelves with half-used paint cans, or just the kitchen drawer with too many rubber bands and scissors,’ she suggests. ‘Even your online world may need a refresh with some digital decluttering – old emails, unused apps, or those 200 blurry photos you’ve been meaning to delete.’
‘Spiritually, this kind of clearing makes sense,’ Leslie continues. ‘Extra moons ask us to release what is more than we need, so we can invite in what truly supports us. Sometimes that means letting go of actual objects, but it can also mean trimming back on obligations, habits, or even thought patterns that feel like “too much.”’
Use the time to set some intentions for the rest of the year.
To set yourself up for a successful decluttering 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 it now creates space for something meaningful to take root.’
For further reflection and to break bad home habits, Rebecca also suggests asking yourself what you are ready to release right now, and ‘what seeds am I planting for the months ahead?’
What to shop
Keep track of all your tasks with this to-do list, available with a magnetic back at an additional cost to adhere to your fridge and keep in sight.
Tidy items away into this gorgeous and stylish rattan basket, which comes complete with a removable lid.
Tidying can often feel more difficult if you don't have suitable storage in the first place. These sturdy, budget-friendly shelves are conveniently easy to assemble.
This set of drawers on wheels is the perfect companion to organizing less-than-aesthetic productivity essentials in your home office during the Black Moon, helping you to build on better habits moving forward.
If you need a small task to reuce mental load during the Black Moon, consider tidying your desk or work space, creating more free room for productivity and goal setting.
Under the bed is a common avoided clutter hotspot that can fundamentally impact the energy flows in your space, making it a fantastic contender for decluttering during a Black Moon.
Meet the experts
Leslie McGuirk is an internationally acclaimed astrologer, author, and artist with decades of experience helping people uncover the deeper patterns shaping their lives. Known for her warm, down-to-earth approach, Leslie blends ancient astrological wisdom with creativity and science to offer transformative guidance for mind, body, and spirit.
Rebecca launched the Pagan Grimoire in 2020, a website dedicated to well-researched content about the esoteric. The site covers magick, witchcraft, tarot, mythology, the wheel of the year holidays, runes, moon magic, ancient rituals and festivals, and more.
Feeling a little stuck on where to start decluttering, but want to take advantage of the new energy ofa rare Black Moon? Check out what to organize and declutter based on your Zodiac sign for some inspiration.
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