3 Mistakes That Keep You Stuck (When You Plan WITHOUT the Moon)

If you’ve ever made a cute, color-coded plan and then completely ignored it… 

you’re not broken. You’re likely just working against your energy. 

In this article, I’m breaking down 3 sneaky mistakes you’re probably making when you plan without the moon and what happens when you start aligning your strategy with the natural rhythm of your body, creativity, and intuition.

Assuming You Should Be Consistent All the Time

One of the biggest lies business owners get sold is that consistency means doing the same thing, the same way, every day. But the moon doesn’t show up the same way every night. And neither do you. 

Energy is cyclical. Some weeks are made for action. Some are made for integration. And when you ignore that rhythm, you don’t get more done. You just get more overwhelmed!

Trying to be consistent without honoring your capacity leads to shame spirals, burnout, and breakdowns in trust with yourself. 

The moon gives you a permission slip to do it differently. To follow your energy instead of fighting it.

So you’re not flakey. You’re simply flowing. The goal isn’t to push harder. It’s to plan smarter.

If you’ve been craving a way to plan that leaves room for your real life and emotions, My Lunar Reiki ceremonies are a great way to reconnect with what matters. 

Each one includes a workbook for planning and a 30-minute energy session to help you integrate your next step with calm, grounded confidence.

So what’s this next mistake all about? It’s the one that keeps so many makers stuck in a loop of overworking and second-guessing…

Believing Follow-Through Is All About Willpower

Raise your hand if you’ve ever told yourself, “I just need to be more disciplined.”

Willpower is a finite resource! It gets drained by stress, sleep, decisions, and distractions. That’s why even the best-laid plans fall apart when life gets chaotic. 

Lunar-aligned planning gives you structure without the pressure. It helps you focus your energy where it naturally wants to go.

When you plan according to the moon, you’re working with your nervous system, not against it. You’re not forcing productivity. You’re building momentum in the moments that support it.

Thankfully, your follow-through doesn’t have to rely on hustle anymore. It can come from harmony.

Drop your favorite moon emoji in the comments if this is the kind of follow-through you’ve been craving.

And finally, the sneakiest mistake of all is also the one most likely to leave you feeling like something’s “off”…

Trying to Plan Without Checking In With Yourself First

Ever sat down to plan your week and felt totally blank, foggy, or stuck?

Most planning systems skip the step where you actually check in with how you feel. What your energy is doing. What you’re mentally, emotionally, and creatively available for.

The moon gives us a built-in check-in point. You can literally pause at each phase, New, Waxing, Full, Waning, and ask: What is this phase asking of me? What does this moment in the cycle support? What am I ready to create or release?

When you check in first, your plan actually supports you instead of draining you.

If you want a supportive structure that helps you reflect, plan, and regulate your energy as you go, check out my Lunar Reiki ceremonies. The guided Reiki session and workbook combo make it super easy to build a ritual around your planning that actually helps you feel better.

If this has you curious about what changes a moon-aligned planning practice could make in your business, good! Because in the next article, I’m walking you through exactly how my life and business changed once I made this shift.

But first! Which of these mistakes have you caught yourself making? No judgment, we’ve all been there.

Just remember, you don’t need to fix your follow-through. You just need a plan that flows with your natural energy. 

Lunar planning isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present.