Begin by ensuring that both MySQL and RabbitMQ are installed on your system. MySQL can be installed using package managers like `apt` or `yum`, and RabbitMQ can be installed from its official repository or website. Verify the installations by checking the versions using `mysql --version` and `rabbitmqctl status`.

Configure your MySQL database with the necessary tables and insert some sample data that you intend to move to RabbitMQ. Make sure that you have access credentials (username and password) to connect to the MySQL database.

Create a RabbitMQ queue where the data will be sent. Use the RabbitMQ management console or RabbitMQ CLI to create a new queue. For example, use `rabbitmqadmin declare queue name=myqueue` to create a queue named `myqueue`.

Develop a Python script using the `mysql-connector-python` library to connect to your MySQL database and extract data. Install the library using `pip install mysql-connector-python`. Write a function to connect to the database, execute a query to retrieve the required data, and store the results in a variable.

Transform the extracted data into a format suitable for RabbitMQ messages. This may involve converting rows of data into JSON format or another serializable format. Use Python's `json` library to convert the data into JSON strings.

Use the `pika` library in Python, which is the recommended way to interact with RabbitMQ. Install the library using `pip install pika`. Write a function to connect to RabbitMQ, declare the queue created earlier, and send the transformed data as a message. Ensure that the data is published to the correct queue and in the expected format.

Integrate the data extraction and sending process into one script or application. Set up a cron job or a scheduled task to run this script at regular intervals if continuous data movement is required. This step ensures that your data is consistently transferred from MySQL to RabbitMQ without manual intervention.