MOON PHASES
On this page you will learn.....
- What the phases are
- When they occur and what that means
- The correspondents to those phases
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The Moon is an important source of energy, which is why many of our spells and rituals revolve around the Moon and the phase it is in. Certain spells should be performed during certain Moon phases in order to produce the correct result. A few suggestions for spells will be pointed out under the headings of each phase, but the best way to discover what spells work best during what phase is to experiment for yourself. Most people divide the Moon phases into four categories that consist of New Moon, Waxing Moon, Waning Moon and the Full Moon. I will also provide a more detailed list directly after the first one, for those of you who wish to go into a little more detail. Listed below the definitions will be a series of Moon correspondences that will help you with your spells, affirmations, and rituals. I've added a section on Days of the Week that you can link to from here. Good luck and Blessed Be.
The Four Moon Phases
The New Moon:
It is when there is no Moon in the sky at all
Spells for the New Moon can be performed three days before and three days after the New Moon
These spells usually include dedications, change and new events in your life
The Waxing Moon:
It is when the Moon is getting larger in the sky
The period for a Waxing Moon lasts until three days before the Full Moon
Spells that attract positive change, new beginnings, luck, love and growth are good during this time
The Full Moon:
This is when the Moon has reached its full capacity in the sky
This is a time for spells that transform, increase psychic ability and fertility
The Waning Moon:
It is when the Moon is decreasing in size
This is a time for spells that involve reversal, removal, banishing and release
Detailed Moon Phases
New Moon:
Spans from the day of the New Moon until three days after
Health, gardening and farming, job hunting, love, romance
Crescent Moon:
Spans from three days after the New Moon until the seventh day
Change, emotions, animals, business
Waxing Moon:
Spans from the seventh day until the tenth day after the New Moon
Motivation, luck, courage, friends
Gibbous Moon:
Spans from the tenth day until the thirteenth day after the New Moon
Patience
Full Moon:
Fourteen days after the New Moon
Change, decisions, children, competition, dreams, love, protection, money, self-improvement, healing
Disseminating Moon:
Spans from the third day after the Full Moon until the seventh
Addictions, health, divorce, stress, protection
Waning Moon:
Spans from the seventh day until the tenth day after the Full Moon
Change, obstacles, enemies, justice, quarrels, removal, separation, stopping theft
Moon Astrological Correspondences
The following list is here to tell you what spells should be performed during what astrological correspondence of the Moon. If you are anything like me, you have a horrible memory and couldn’t possibly remember when the Moon is in Cancer or Capricorn. That’s why an astrological calendar or almanac would be a handy tool. That way you will be prepared for the next phase and have a spell ready for when it comes.
Moon in Aries: authority, rebirth, leadership, courage, confidence; healing of the face and neck
Moon in Taurus: love, money, romance, acquistion; healing of the neck and throat
Moon in Gemini: communication, writing, freeing of mind blocks, travel; healing of the arms, hands and lungs
Moon in Cancer: the home, honouring Gods and Goddesses; healing of the stomach and chest
Moon in Leo: authority, courage, fertility, children; healing of the upper back, spine and heart
Moon in Virgo: employment, health, success; healing of the nervous system
Moon in Libra: justice, unions, balance, artistry; healing of kidneys and back
Moon in Scorpio: power, psychic growth, sex; healing of the reproductive organs
Moon in Sagittarius: travel, sports, truth, honesty; healing of the thighs and liver
Moon in Capricorn: organization, ambition, career, politics, direction; healing of the teeth, skin, bones and knees
Moon in Aquarius: science, freedom, friendship, addictions; healing of the calves, ankles and blood
Moon in Pisces: art, dreams, music, poetry; healing of the feet
Many of the correspondences listed here are similar to ones that you will find on other websites. I have tried many of these and have had great success, but again I urge you to experiment on your own. If you have any suggestions for other correspondences that you have tried and have been successful, e-mail me and I will add them to my list. Many bright blessings to you.
The Twelve Full Moons of the Year
A Full Moon occurs once every month, hence why we have twelve. If there is ever a month that contains a second Full Moon, that Moon is called a Blue Moon. So techinically we have thirteen Moons. Listed below are the twelve months of the year and their specific Full Moons. Each has its own name and identity… again this information can be used in spells, affirmations and rituals. Good luck!
January
Wolf Moon
February
Storm Moon
March
Chaste Moon
April
Seed Moon
May
Hare Moon
June
Dyad Moon
July
Mead Moon
August
Wort Moon
September
Barely Moon
October
Blood Moon
November
Snow Moon
December
Oak Moon
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