Moon Phases-
Harness Moon Energy for all your Spells and Rituals
Timing your spells and rituals with the moon phases can help a practitioner of magick get the most of the moons powers. Working at the appropriate time along side nature and never against it, moon rewards you by aiding your magick giving you extra potency to any spell cast or ritual performed. Choose the right time and work your magick.
Dark Moon
Referred as "Dark" it is not visible in the sky with 0% illumination. Dark Moon is between the Last Waning Crescent and before the New Moon.
The Dark Moon is a time for exploring darkness. Alone Time, Understanding our Anger and Passions. Cast spells for Letting go, Protection, Banishing, Hexes/ Curses, Clearing out the old. Work magick for Prophecy, Communication with Spirits, Shadow Work, Removing fears/ addictions/ bad habits, Releasing grief/ sorrow/ regret/ despair.
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New Moon
The start of a new lunar cycle, at this time the Sun and Moon are in conjunction, meaning they are closest together in the sky on the same side of Earth. Not (or barely) visible in the sky.
The New Moon is a time for new beginnings. A fresh start, set goals and intentions for the forthcoming cycle. Time to sit still and plant new seeds of desire. Cast spells for love, romance, health. Work magick for new ventures.
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Waxing Crescent
Waxing phase is after New Moon until moment moon is Full. Visibly seen with a thin crescent shape appearing on the right side. The lit area slowly grows each day illuminating more and more of the moons surface.
Waxing Crescent Moon is the time for initiation and enhancement. Anchor your intentions, focus on things you want to bring into existence during this lunar cycle. Practice visualization and affirmations. Write your intentions and read it daily. Manifest as the moon grows. Work your magick for Beginnings, New Projects, Ideas, Inspiration, Energy, Vitality, Freedom, Constructive Magick, Love, Wealth, Success, Courage, Self- Esteem, Friendship, Luck, Health.
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First Waxing Quarter Moon
At this time of the moon cycle the Sun and Moon square each other. A square in astrology is when two celestial bodies form a 90- degree angle. 7 days after the New Moon, the First Waxing Quarter is seen as half moon in the sky. The Moon's right side surface is illuminated 50%.
Seen as the half way point, this is the time to step back and look at the challenges you currently face and make decisions about how you wish to proceed. Meditate to see the issues that have arisen since the new moon and adjust your plans. Challenges are our greatest teachers and a necessary part of manifesting, stand for what you believe in despite the challenges and work productively to grow with the moon.
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Waxing Gibbous Moon
Right before the full moon, observable by being mostly illuminated except for a dark sliver.
With high energy momentum during this phase it should start to feel like things are aligning. Massive action is best to give extra push to the magick you've been working on. Struggling with lack of motivation to finish a project or stick to routine, use this energy of the phase to push you to overcome temptations or resistance.
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Full Moon
When Earth is directly between the Sun and Moon there is a strong gravitational pull which can be felt. The Moon is at its peak energy and you'll be able to notice a heightened awareness of feelings, visions and inner thoughts.
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The Moon at its most powerful, is prime time for spells and rituals for manifestation, prophecy, protection, divination, psychic development and healing. Our energy and powers are the most strong in the Full Moon. Use this intensity to enhance all magical workings and celebrate fruition.
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Waning Gibbous
After the glorious appearance of the Full Moon, the lunar shape begins to wane, meaning it appears to get smaller waning until it reaches its New phase.
During this phase, reflect on what is blocking you. Waning Moon is great for banishing work, cutting cords, releasing insecurities and self-doubt. Work magick to let go of anything that no longer serves you. Breaking free of old habits, this is the time to make space for what you want to call into the approaching new moon. Use this time to look inward, clearing, introspection and meditation.
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Last Quarter Moon
In this phase we see half sunlit surface of the Moon visible in early morning and daytime sky.
Use spells that aim to boost you over any hurtles that may tempt you to give up. During this time your emotions are encrypted with messages regarding where we need to speak up or perhaps make changes in our lives. Go within and listen for direction and guidance.
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Waning Crescent Moon
Final phase of the entire Moon Cycle before returning to New Moon. A steadily- shrinking crescent phase seeing only a sliver from Earth.
Getting closer to the Dark Moon, this phase is suitable for performing banishing spells such as anything that has been absorbing joy from your life and draining your energy. Focus on spells and rituals on deliberately dropping anything you no longer desire and need for your highest self.
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Moon Transiting the Zodiac Signs
The Moon transits each Zodiac Sign which have specific qualities that can be used to your advantage. Check the phase of the Moon as well as which sign it is on to enhance your magicial activities. Here is a list of signs and their energy imprints that you can apply to your practice.
Aries- Fire sign ruled by Mars governing initiative, leadership, action and impulses. Perfect for performing protection rituals or rituals for power, control, strength, lust and sex. Use this raw energy for new beginnings and new projects you're passionate about.
Taurus- Earth Sign ruled by Venus quality of stubbornness and sensual, use this energy for performing rituals around love, relationships, money and material acquisitions . Rituals performed at this time may result in high- effectiveness and positive long-term result.
Gemini- Air Sign with a dualistic nature may present difficulty with controlling directions of your spells cautious and aware of its shifting qualities. Choose this time instead for rituals surrounding creativity, fresh ideas and travel.
Cancer- Water Sign this energy relates to feelings. Cancer season provides a good time for rituals concerning family, domestic life and fertility.
Leo- Fire Sign harness this energy for performing spells and magic aimed in career, courage and leardership.
Virgo- Earth Sign ruled by Mercury, with this high degree of mental influence use this time for health, healing, education, rituals requiring great deal of detail.
Libra- Balancing any extremes in your life perform rituals and spells involving relationships, partnerships and romance, emotional balance all can be extremely fruitful if performed under Libra Moon.
Scorpio- Working with this energy can enhance in all psychic powers, divination and most advanced rituals. With high sexual energy this is is also beneficial for spells regarding fertility and sex magick.
Sagittarius- Fire Sign carrying strong intellectual influence is great at performing spells and rituals regarding legal issues, truth, education and protection.
Capricorn- Earth Sign suitable for performing magick concerning organisation, stability and ambition.
Aquarius- Use this energy for casting spells revolving around friendships, overcoming addiction, science , freedom, breaking bad habits, and psychic abilities
Pisces- Optimal time for mental magick such as telepathy, clairvoyance, lucid dreaming, divination, communications with spirits.
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