Business Planning in tune with the moon.
Have you ever thought about how you could make your business more efficient
by following the moon’s phases? As our moon moves through her cycles of waxing
and waning the changes in energy that we feel may be applied to all walks of
life. We often read about how we should be starting new projects in the new
moon and cleansing our lives of clutter during the waning moon. However
applying these principles to the business world can be quite a challenge!
Running a business is often quite a tight operation. We often
cannot decide that we would like to do filing one day just because the moon is
right for us to do it on that day. However with a little forward thinking if we
are able to manipulate schedules just a little you may be surprised at the
results that you obtain. Most well run businesses have an annual and monthly
business plan. We may then introduce within that monthly plan the times when it
is best to surge ahead with growth, i.e. at the time of the waxing moon vs. the
times when it is best to be getting on with the quieter parts of the business,
i.e. at the time of the waning moon.
The new moon marks the beginning of the moon’s cycle. This should
be the beginning of any new ideas for your business. This is the time to have
strategy meetings, call together different departments to have brain storming
ideas, you will find everyone is much more creative at this time of the new
moon and fabulous ideas and visions for the future may be sown now. Any
planning or visionary ideas should be undertaken at the new moon, including
financial planning of any sort.
Ideas put forward during the new moon may then be expanded on
during the phases of the waxing moon, particularly during the waxing crescent
moon and the first quarter moon when the new moon energy is still recent. Projects will gain momentum and gather
speed until you see them reach fruition as we move from the waxing gibbous moon
into the full moon. The waxing moon phase is all about action in the business
world, it is about putting yourself out there, full throttle. Selling, putting
together advertising campaigns, buying materials, recruiting new staff, holding
conferences, finding new premises, writing new blog posts and articles,
creating new programs, public relations, collaborations with other ventures,
marketing strategies, all these activities should be done when the moon is
waxing.
When the moon reaches her full moon phase she is at her peak. This
phase only lasts three days but it is a very intense time that you should be
prepared for. Things may be a bit fraught but also filled with a highly charged
energy. Avoid making big or complicated decisions at this crucial time but
instead use the charged energy to complete any tasks that need finishing.
The moon begins to wane after her big crescendo. This is the time
to pull back a little and look to internal affairs of your business. Ensure
that all your bookkeeping, tax and financial affairs are in order. If tax
returns are due the waning moon is the time to complete them. If any staff dismissals are to be made
now is the best time to do it to avoid too much negativity. Maintenance of the
building you are in should be looked at now and any jobs attended to. Send out
invoices, file and organize, carry out market research, and clear your desk of
clutter: you will feel much better for it and be much more productive during
the new moon! Use the waning crescent moon phase to start to prepare for the
new moon and the beginning of a new cycle, what will your intentions be for the
coming month?
Of course this can only be a guideline. If you are in the business
of selling cars you are going to be pushing hard to sell cars all month long.
This just gives you a way of looking at your overall business, it is possible
with a little forethought to change some of the ways in which you complete
tasks. You will find that you achieve better
results and experience less stress when you fine tune your daily routines and
activities to the phases of the moon. Not only will your business run more
efficiently and stress free but you will GROW your business by following this
simple plan! Worth having a try then isn’t it?
