What I Learned from Moon-Charging My Intentions (and Why You Should Try It Too)

Daily writing prompt

When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out?

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Let’s just start with the obvious: today’s writing prompt is basically yesterday’s with a different outfit.
“Tell us about a risk you took.”
Didn’t we just do this?

Listen, I’m all for a good soul-searching prompt, but this feels like that friend who texts, “You up?” at 11:59 PM when you definitely just answered them last night. And we’ve all evolved past that phase, haven’t we?

So instead of rehashing the same old “took a chance, found my sparkle” story (spoiler alert: she did, and she’s thriving), I want to talk about a risk I took that was less visible—but just as transformative.

I started moon-charging my intentions.

No, not in a crystal-ball, cauldron-stirring, “eye of newt” kind of way (though I wouldn’t say no to the aesthetic). I mean I started aligning my goals and energy with lunar phases. Yes, full moon, new moon, waning, waxing—those cosmic girls.

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I’ll admit, it felt weird at first. There’s something undeniably vulnerable about sitting under a night sky, asking the moon to witness your intentions. It felt like a risk.
Not financially. Not physically. But emotionally.
A risk of faith. A risk of being seen—even if it’s just by the universe.

And yet, every time I light a candle, charge my crystals, or write my intentions under the soft glow of the moon, something clicks.
It’s quiet.
It’s grounding.
It’s a reminder that my timeline doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s—and that power doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it hums under moonlight.

Has every single intention manifested perfectly? No.
But have I become more intentional, more reflective, and more in tune with what I actually want? Absolutely.

So today, I’m not going to tell you to climb a mountain or quit your job to chase some dramatic risk. I’m going to tell you this:

Sometimes, the biggest risk you can take is slowing down long enough to listen to yourself.
And if the moon wants to be part of that moment?
Let her.

✨ Ready to try it?
Explore the Moon Mindset Alchemy Series for guided rituals based on each lunar phase. Want to keep track of your glow-up journey? Download our Voguegenics Crystal Journal and charge your intentions with clarity and style.

Dorey Duncan Scott Senior Litigation Paralegal

Hi! I’m Dorey Duncan Scott, a mother of three, wife and fashion entrepreneur. I started my career in fashion back in the early 90’s when I did print, still and runway modeling. I studied Fashion Merchandising, Music Business and Marketing, while also obtaining certificates in such industry-necessary areas such as make-up, styling and runway choreography. In addition, I had work as a spokesmodel for several brands, appearing in print and in person. As a former model, turned senior litigation paralegal, artist manager and on-air personality with a passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development, I bring a unique combination of style, strategic thinking, and legal expertise to my work. My years navigating the legal world have sharpened my attention to detail, while my experience and passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development drives my desire to help others feel empowered and help them in their journey toward self-empowerment. My experience in the fashion world has taught me the power of confidence. 

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