The moon is the most powerful source of energy for the practicing
Wicca. The position and phase are considered one of the main deciding factors in determining when to celebrate or use Magick.
New Moon (Dark of the Moon)
The time to examine what is hidden
Waxing Moon (increasing to full)
The time to concentrate on growth
Crescent moon
Time for change and emotions
First quarter
Courage and elemental magiks
Gibbous (almost full)
This moon is good for works of patience and peace
Full Moon
Strongest power for invocations
Psychic energy is at it's peak, good time for divination and
prophecy
Last Quarter
Endings, divorce, breaking addictions
Waning Moon (decreasing toward the dark)
Time to banish or let go
Break spells or release bad habits
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| new | waxing
crescent | first
quarter | waxing
gibbous | full | waning
gibbous | last
quarter | waning
crescent |
