Moon Phases & Magick

The glorious moon. It is worshiped and revered by all who follow Pagan paths. It's beauty is constantly changing, and fascinating to watch. It seems to follow you across the sky as you walk. And looking at her through a telescope is incredible. I absolutely adore watching the moon as it passes through the branches of the trees outside my window. If you haven't taken a good long look at the moon lately, then get out there, and you'll see what I mean. A full moon is also known as the time that Witches celebrate esbats. Esbats are rituals performed to celebrate and honor the moon, as well as the various deites associated with her.

You can easily put together a ritual or spell for your moon workings with all the information provided in this section as well as using the references, and information on other ones, such as how to cast a circle. If, for some reason, you've chosen not to take the free Witchcraft 101 course, you'd still benefit greatly from taking "The Moon" lesson of the course, and have some fun too!!

Fragrances ruled by the Moon

Stones ruled by the Moon

Lunar Phases, 2008

March 14 -1st Quarter
21- Full Moon
29 - Last Quarter

April - Full Moon
12- 1st Quarter
20 - Full Moon
28 - Last Quarter

May 5 - New Moon
12 -1st Quarter
20 - Full Moon
28 - Last Quarter

June 3 - New Moon
10 1st Quarter
18 - Full Moon
26 Last Quarter

July 3 - New Moon
10 1st Quarter
18 - Full Moon
25 - Last Quarter

August 1 New Moon
8 - 1st Quarter
16 Full Moon
23 Last Quarter
30 New Moon

September - 7 1st Quarter
15 - Full Moon
22 - Last Quarter
20 - New Moon

October 7 - 1st Quarter
14 - Full Moon
21 - Last Quarter
28 - Full Moon

Novermber 6 - 1st Quarter
13 Full Moon
19 Last Quarter
27 New Moon

December 5 - 1st Quarter
12th - Full Moon
19 - Last Quarter
27 - Full Moon

Magick and the Phases of the Moon

Full Moon

The full moon is a time called an esbat. It is very common for a Witch to perform a full moon ritual. It's a great time to call upon or work with Lunar Goddesses via ritual. While you can really perform any type of spell on the full moon, here are some of the more popular spells done on the full moon. Increasing psychic abilities, transformations and prophetic dreams, scrying, beauty, health and fitness, change and decisions, families, healing, love and romance, motivation.

Waning or Dissemenating Moon - 3 to 7 days after Full Moon

This is a good time to do magick spells involving removing curses, hexes, ending any bad relationships, removing negative obstacles, overcoming bad habits, stress, protection.

Last Quarter - 11 to 14 days after Full Moon

This is a good time to do magick spells involving kicking addictions of all kinds (like smoking), divorce, health and healing, stress, protection. A good time for communicating, relsoving inner personal conflicts and working on creative projects.

Waxing Moon (from dark to full)

This is a good time to do magick spells involving healing, love, growth and wealth, starting a garden, entering a new business venture, marrying, studying, making herbal medicines.

Newmoon

This is a good time to do magick spells involving the Crone aspect of the Wiccan Goddess & God, as well as other dark dieties, curse or hex breaking, organization, and reflection.

Fragrances ruled by the Moon

Balm, Coconut, Eucalyptus, Gardenia, Irish Moss, Jasmine, Lily, Lily of the Valley, Lotus, Magnolia, Meadowsweet, Myrrh, Pine, Poppy, Roses, Sandalwood, Water Lily, Wintergreen.

Stones ruled by the Moon

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Bloodstone, Geode, Lodestone, Mother of Pearl, Moonstone, Olivine, Pearl, Sapphire, Selenite, Silver, Tourmaline, White Chalcedony.

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