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Traveling By Moonlight

Moon Rituals – Where astrology, Tarot, chakras, and creative practices come together in soulful reflection.

What is Traveling by Moonlight?
Traveling by Moonlight is a collection of lunar practices designed to help you move through life’s cycles with intention, clarity, and creative expression. Explore the new and full moons through astrology, Tarot, chakras, mandalas, art journaling, and reflective practice.

Traveling by Moonlight is for you if you want to:

  • Explore astrology in a creative way
  • Reflect on the energies of the new and full moons
  • Blend art, journaling, and symbolism to support your intentions
  • Experiment with mandalas, stencils, or other expressive tools
sacral chakra mandala with moon and Cancer glyphs surrounded by shells
New Moon in Cancer Mandala
StencilGirl Stencils: Four Gates Mandala, Sacral Chakra, Glyphs from Zodiac Stencils

Explore the New Moon

The New Moon is a time of beginnings, an invitation to listen inward and consider what you want to cultivate. Explore each New Moon through the wisdom of its zodiac sign, along with creative practices for setting and nurturing your intentions.

Virgo Full Moon Mandala
StencilGirl Stencils: Four Gates Mandala, Heart Chakra, Glyphs from Zodiac Stencils

Explore the Full Moon

The Full Moon brings two opposite zodiac signs into relationship, illuminating what each has to teach the other. Explore these complementary energies through reflection, creative practice, Tarot, and mandala making.

Creative Practices for Your Moon Rituals

mandala with the four elements clouds, air, water, fire, earth, leaves, lotus in the center

The Four Gates Mandala

The Four Gates Mandala is a sacred structure to explore mind (Air), emotions (Water), body (Earth), and desires (Fire). Moving through the gates helps you arrive at the center—your heart of unity.

It provides a meditative focus when working with color, pattern, symbols, or words. You may use it as a framework in your creative practice, returning to it whenever you want structured reflection.

Download a free copy of The Journey of the Four Gates eBook, a guide to using mandala art as a path to healing, reflection, and self-discovery.

stencils of the chakras

Chakras &
Intuitive Practice

Chakras, Tarot, and astrology are offered as guidance, not rules. Some posts suggest a chakra focus, some include Tarot spreads, and some leave you free to follow your intuition. Your practice can be as structured or open as you like. Chakra stencils make it easy to add these designs to your mandala art.

Mandala art with libra and venus symbols and throat chakra.
Libra Full Moon Mandala
StencilGirl Stencils: Four Gates Mandala, Throat Chakra, Glyphs from Zodiac Stencils

You’re Invited

No prior experience in astrology, Tarot, or art is needed—just curiosity and an open heart. Traveling by Moonlight is your invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and honor the rhythm of your soul and the stars.

Get Started

  • Mark Your Calendar– Explore the 2026 calendar and 2027 calendar for New and Full Moon dates and choose the moons you’d like to work with.
  • Explore Past Moon Practices – Browse Traveling by Moonlight reflections, Tarot guidance, chakra inspiration, and creative prompts. Follow the links found in the calendars.
  • Create with Intention – Use mandala stencils, art journaling, or Tarot spreads to bring your practice to life. Chakra stencils
  • Journey Through the Four Gates – Get the free Journey of the Four Gates eBook and explore mandala art as a path to reflection and self-discovery.
  • Stay Connected – Receive lunar guidance, creative practices, and soulful inspiration through the True North Arts newsletter. Subscribe

I look forward to sharing this ongoing, creative, and reflective journey with you.

Kathryn Costa
Instigator of Soulful & Creative Living