How to Use the Lunar Eclipse to Clear Blocks and Manifest What You Want

Tonight, my family and I stepped outside and saw the lunar eclipse. The sky was still, and the world around me was quiet. I set my alarm so that I wouldn’t miss it.

And as I stood there, taking it in, I noticed something. My entire neighborhood was asleep. No one else was outside experiencing this moment.

It sadly reminded me of how easy it is to move through life on autopilot, missing the natural rhythms that guide us.

Eclipses are more than just an astronomical event. They bring clarity, endings, and alignment. They force us to stop and ask ourselves:

• Am I actually moving toward what I said I wanted to manifest?
• What is no longer working for me?
• Where do I need to shift?

If you are feeling like something is off track, this is your moment to reset. Here’s how to use the eclipse’s energy to bring your manifestations back into focus.

1. Reflect on Where You Are Right Now

A lunar eclipse marks a turning point. It is a natural moment to check in with yourself and your manifestations.

Ask yourself:

• What am I currently manifesting?
• Have I actually been moving toward it?
• What actions have I taken?
• Where have I been avoiding or resisting progress?

This reflection isn’t about self-judgment. It’s about clarity. Sometimes, we think we’re manifesting something, but when we stop to check in, we realize we haven’t truly aligned our actions with what we want.

Take a moment to be honest with yourself. Are you in alignment with your vision, or is something off?

2. Identify What Needs to Be Released

A lunar eclipse is a time of closure and release. It highlights what is no longer serving you and holding you back.

Ask yourself:

• What distractions have been slowing me down?
• Am I holding onto something that no longer fits where I’m going?
• Is there something I’ve been resisting letting go of?

Sometimes, the thing blocking your manifestation isn’t external, but something within you. It could be a belief or a habit you haven’t shifted yet.

This is your chance to clear it.

3. Take Action Within the Next Three Days

Reflection is powerful, but manifestation requires action. A lunar eclipse opens an energetic window, three days before and three days after, where you can take steps to realign.

Ask yourself:

• What is one step I can take right now to realign with my manifestation?
• How can I physically show the universe I’m ready to move forward?

One simple, intentional action within this three-day window can create major momentum.

Some ways to do this:

• Write down what you’re releasing and burn or tear up the paper.
• Use a bay leaf ritual. Write what you’re letting go of on one side and an action step on the other, then burn it as a symbol of moving forward.
• Take a small, aligned action that represents the shift. Something as simple as sending an email or starting the project.

Whatever you choose, make sure it signals to the universe that you’re ready for change.

What This Looks Like in Real Life

It’s easy to say you want to manifest something, but if your actions aren’t aligned with your desires, progress can feel slow. To bring this process to life, let’s walk through a real-world example of how someone might use the lunar eclipse reset to identify what’s blocking them and take action toward their goal.

You can follow a similar process for whatever you are manifesting too.

Example: Manifesting a New Job

What am I manifesting?
A new job that pays more and gives me more flexibility.

What actions have I taken or avoided that are affecting my progress?

• I have been thinking a lot about leaving my job and imagining what my next role could look like.
• I have saved a few job listings that interest me, but I haven’t applied yet.
• I updated part of my résumé, but I haven’t fully finished or submitted it anywhere.
• I know I want better opportunities, but I haven’t taken the time to research new roles or interview strategies.
• I feel frustrated with my current job, yet I spend more time scrolling social media than preparing for my next step.

This process forces them to acknowledge both their efforts and their gaps. They can see what they’ve done while also recognizing what’s holding them back.

Step 1: Identify What Needs to Be Released

They ask themselves: Why haven’t I taken action?

One major obstacle comes up is distraction from social media. Instead of job searching, they’ve been caught scrolling and consuming content but not taking real steps toward change.

Step 2: Release Ritual

They write down: “I release the habit of letting social media consume my time and energy. I choose to focus on the things that move me toward my goals.”

Then, they perform a release ritual of writing it down on paper, and burning it.

Step 3: Taking Aligned Action and Trusting the Process

They decide to commit to a simple but powerful action step:

Before they allow themselves to scroll social media, they must submit at least five job applications.

This small shift does two things:

1. It replaces the distraction with intentional action.
2. It signals to the universe that they are serious about their goal.

But this isn’t just about action, it’s also about trust.

By taking this step within the lunar eclipse window, they are aligning with universal timing. They are no longer just hoping for change, they are showing up and participating in it. And when you do this, the universe meets you halfway.

Maybe they submit their first application and hear back about an interview the next day. Maybe they stumble across the perfect job listing because they finally made the time to look.

This is how manifestation works. You don’t have to know how things will unfold, you just have to take the first step.

When you move, the universe moves with you.

This is your moment to reset. To align. To move forward with clarity.

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