THE EIGHT (8) PHASES OF THE MOON...

 

1. The NEW Moon Phase:
The New Moon celebrates the rebirth of light. This is when the sun
and moon are in the same place or they are in the same degree of the
same sign. New Moon workings can be done from the day of the new moon
to three and a half days after. The new Moon always rises at sunrise,
and the first quarter at noon, for full use of these energies stick
to this time period. The New Moon is the time of new beginnings for
your life. An excellent time to do magick for the conception and
initiation of new projects. The New Moon is used for growth, healing,
moving forward and prayers for success offered. The New Moon is used
for personal growth, beauty, health, self-improvement, farms and
gardens, job hunting, love and romance, networking, creative
ventures, healing, the blessing of a new project or venture etc..
If done correctly success should be obtained by the first Full Moon. Conjunct to Earth, 0 to 10 degrees apart.

2. The Crescent Moon Phase:
The Crescent Moon is poised for action, it energizes in your life new
projects with incredible power and offers new challenges for you.
Moon rises at midmorning, sets after sunset; for full use of these
energies stick to this time period. This phase is related to the
Imbolc Sabbat.. Workings for: Animals, business, change, emotions,
matriarchal strength.

3. The First Quarter Phase or Waxing Moon:
Seven days after the New Moon, this phase can add balance and
considerable magic to something that is new in your life. Moon rises
at noon, sets at midnight; for full use of these energies, stick
between this time period. The waxing phase means it's time to plant
your chosen seed. The First Quarter Phase will help you get a move
on your life and to let go of your past. WAXING MOON: This is a good
time for "securing" magick. When it moves from New Moon to Full
Moon. If you wish to gain something, do your magick during a waxing
moon. A time of beginnings, health and healing, psychic awareness,
beauty fertility and all magickal workings. This moon has a "pulling
in" effect. Good for love, increasing wealth and health and all
things positive, courage, elemental magick, friends, luck, and
motivation. Square to Earth or 90 degrees apart. Open end of the crescent is on the left.

4. The Gibbous Phase:
This moon phase is used to evaluated the new growth in your life and
eliminating what doesn't work. Moon rises in mid-afternoon, sets
around 3 A.M.; for full use of these energies, stick between this
time period. The Gibbous phase let's you know that the most powerful
time for magic is almost at it's peak. Workings: Courage, patience,
peace, and harmony. This phase is related to the Sabbat of Beltane.

5. Full Moon Phase:
The Full Moon (180 - 224 degree's) reflects the golden glory of my
being (Vampyress). This phase lights the sky for ritual or
planting. Moon rises at sunset, sets at dawn; for full use of these
energies, stick with this time period. A good time for magick of all
kinds, including protection, love, healing, Artistic endeavors,
beauty, fitness, change, decisions, children, competition, dreams,
families, health, knowledge, legal undertakings, romance, money,
motivation, psychic power, self-improvement, purification, psychic
awareness and travel. Oils and herbs (crystal's too) will be
energized if bathed in the Full Moon's light. Full moon magick is
used for Banishing unwanted influences in your life, Protection
Magick, Divination, Planning, Releasing and working backward in time.
The best Full Moon magick can be conjured for seven days: The 3 days
prior to the full moon, the night of the Full Moon itself and 3 days
after the Full Moon. Combine efforts to complete your short termed
projects at this time. The full Moon always rises at sunset. This
phase is the last of the big energy in this cycle available for
growth, so use it! Opposition from the Earth--180 degrees apart.

6. Disseminating Moon Phase:
The Disseminating Moon indicates that it is time to start drawing in
or "letting go". Moon rises at mid-evening, sets at mid-morning; for
full use of these energies, stick between this time frame. As the
moon starts to shrink, it is time for you to mature. Meditate on the
removal of bad habits; Healing; Earth Mother Workings: Addiction,
decisions, divorce, emotions, stress, protection. This phase is
related to the Sabbat of Lammas.

7. Third Quarter Phase or Waning Moon:
The Third Quarter Moon is still very powerful and wise, but no longer
fruitful. This Moon continues to power banishing rituals, ridding
illness, negative thoughts and bad, bad habits. (grin) Now is the
time to weed the negative out of your life and out of your garden (if
you have one). WANING MOON: When it moves from Full Moon to New
Moon. The psychic vibrations are still there just lower and have the
effect of "pulling away" on things. The best time for getting rid of
anything in your life. The time for banishments of habits,
addictions, disease and negative thoughts. Jealousy, guilt, and hurts
are released under the waning moon. If you want to lose something
(bad habits, negative energy...) do your magick during the waning
moon. Also destructive magick, banish negativity, separation. ***If
you must do an increase spell during the waning moon, get a black
candle and burn it for at least 15 minutes first to create a vacuum
to draw what you want into it. It won't work as well, but try it if
you are desperate! Square to Earth or 90 degrees apart. Open end of the crescent is on the right.

 8. Balsamic Moon Phase:
The Balsamic Moon phase provides the days needed to go inside
yourself and find out what drives your love and hatred, so you can
understand them and move on. Moon rises at 3 A.M. and sets at mid-
afternoon; for full use of these energies, stick between this time
frame. You must prepare yourself for the rebirth of the next cycle,
even if you feel out of touch with everyone else. Workings:
Addictions, change, divorce, enemies, justice, obstacles, quarrels,
removal, separation, stopping stalkers and theft. This phase is
related to the Samhain Sabbat.

***VOID MOON--This time can be found by consulting an ephemeris and happens every few days for a whole day or just a few mins...this is the movement of the Moon from one sign to another, when it staggers in its orbit around the Earth...for the few minutes, it does not have much effect on us. If the Moon is Void for several hours or a day, this is the time to become spiritually centered. Doing magick is OK if it is for YOUR centering and grounding. Like it's higher octave, Mercury Retrograde, anything that you do during the Void Moon in the mundane world will usually need to be done over again. This is not a time to sign documents, make life-changing decisions or make major purchases. People will act "loony" or there will be hidden agendas in your dealings with others. This is the time to sit back, meditate and recuperate your strength for the Moon's journey into the next sign when the natural order of things will return yet again.