Embracing the Shadow to Release Negativity The Dark Moon is symbolic of the end of one cycle and the quiet before the start of another. In this stillness, we find the space to confront our own shadows — those negative thoughts, patterns, or emotions that we might have accumulated. Just as the Moon sheds its light, this is the perfect time for us to shed our burdens. By acknowledging and releasing these negative energies, we cleanse our spirit, making way for renewal.