In a world that moves fast - where efficiency is prioritized over experience and productivity overshadows presence - it’s easy to forget that pleasure, too, has a pace. Slow pleasure is an art, a practice, and a way of life that invites you to go deeper into sensation, into self, into the present moment. This Pisces New Moon is an opportunity to embrace this shift, to move slowly and feel deeply.
Why Moving Slow Matters
The pace at which we move directly influences the depth of our sensations. When we rush, we skim the surface of life - our nervous systems are tense, our awareness is scattered, and our ability to feel is dulled. But when we slow down, we create space for pleasure to unfold naturally. We allow our breath to deepen, our bodies to soften, and our awareness to expand.
Slowness is not a luxury; it is a necessity for true embodiment. When we take our time, we give ourselves permission to be fully present, to experience sensation not as something to rush through but as something to savor.
A New Moon Ritual: Setting the Intention of Slowness with Chakrubs
New Moons mark beginnings, moments to plant seeds of intention and watch them take root. This cycle, we invite you to set an intention that will shift your relationship with time, pleasure, and presence.
Your New Moon Intention: How can I relax into this moment?
Ask yourself this question as often as you can throughout the day. Let it become a mantra that guides you back into presence, into slowness, into deep feeling.
To support this intention, create a simple ritual with your Chakrub:
- Find Stillness – Set aside time in a space where you feel safe and undisturbed. Light a candle, play soft music, and take a few deep breaths.
- Hold Your Chakrub – Feel its weight in your hands, allowing its stillness to invite your own body into a slower rhythm.
- Set Your Intention – Close your eyes and repeat the question: How can I relax into this moment? Visualize yourself moving through your day with ease and presence.
- Explore Sensation – Begin to run your Chakrub along your skin, noticing the way it absorbs and holds warmth. Move slowly, letting sensation guide you rather than rushing toward an outcome. Continue to explore as you feel comfortable with your Chakrub, allowing yourself to embrace slow pleasure.
- Integrate the Energy – When you feel ready, take a final deep breath and place your Chakrub somewhere visible as a reminder to honor slowness throughout this moon cycle.
The Power of Slowness in Pleasure and Life
Slowing down isn’t just about pleasure in the bedroom - it’s about how you engage with the world, with your relationships, and with yourself. When you resist the urge to rush, you cultivate a presence that is magnetic. A relaxed aura is attractive, both to others and to your own desires. It tells your nervous system that you are safe, allowing you to receive pleasure more fully, to feel more deeply, and to move through life with grace.
As this moon cycle unfolds, return to your intention. How can I relax into this moment? Let this question be your guide, your anchor, and your permission to slow down.
Your body is waiting for you to listen. Move slow. Feel deep.