the 8 phases of the moon: utilise the magick of each phase into your life.
The moon is not just here for aesthetic purposes, it has a magickal and purposeful influence on our life. We are connected to her, just as we are connected to Mother Nature. Everything in life is connected. To become more in tune with your path, purposes, and fulfilment, you can actually use the moon as a tool to create the life that you dream of.
The moon consists of 8 phases: the new moon, the waxing crescent moon, the first quarter moon, the waxing gibbous moon, the full moon, the disseminating moon, the last quarter moon, and the balsamic moon. Or some people like to break it up into 4 phases: the new phase, the waxing phase, the full phase, and the waning phase.
There is actually one more phase that many witches, pagans, astrologers, and the like, utilise- it is the dark moon phase, which is before the new moon. I will cover this phase also in this blog post.
“The secret is to make wishes and set intentions in tune with the moon’s cycles.”-’Moonology’ by Yasmin Boland.
When you tune in, set intentions, and take action according to the current moon phase, miracles and magick begin to happen!
Read on to learn about the basics of each moon phase, and how you can begin to utilise it’s magick!
“Manifesting with the moon’s cycles as a cosmic timer dramatically boosts our chances of becoming accomplished conscious creators and deliberate manifestors.” - Excerpt from ‘Moonology’ by Yasmin Boland.
the new moon phase
The new moon phase is a time to start fresh. It is the beginning of the cycle. There is excitement and/or anticipation in the air. This phase begins 1 to 3.5 days after the balsamic moon phase, when the moon is between the earth and the sun. The three days after the new moon are the most powerful days for rituals, meditations, self-reflection, and setting intentions.
Keywords: Dream, Manifest, New Beginnings, Planting Seeds, Setting Intentions.
Activity Phase: Reflective (Ideating)
Hormonal Phase: Menstrual
Energy: Yin (Subtle, Quiet, Feminine, Peaceful, Introverted)
Season: Winter
A Time For:
Taking ownership of your manifestations,
Focusing on what you do want,
Inner reflection & processing,
Physical rest,
Self care,
Energy recharging,
Connection to the universe,
Receiving ideas from the ether,
Just being,
Meditation,
Intuitively feeling for the next direction,
Seeing the bigger picture,
Being open to new opportunities.
Try To Avoid:
Focusing on what you don't want,
Drama,
Toxic social environments,
Social challenges,
Tasks that require high energy,
Multitasking,
Putting plans in action,
Hustling,
Being in crowds,
Making impulsive decisions,
Quitting something that you love.
Mantras For The New Moon Phase:
"I am blessed".
"My dreams are seeking me".
"I have a life filled with abundance".
"I am *insert who you want to be* already".
"I already have *insert what you want*".
"Anything is possible!"
the waxing crescent moon phase
The waxing crescent moon phase is a time to explore your dreams. This phase begins 3.5 to 7 days after the new moon phase. The moon will look like a growing 'D' shape to the people in the Northern Hemisphere, and a 'C' shape to the people in the Southern Hemisphere.
It is time begin to taking inspired and courageous actions on your dreams.
Keywords: Courage, Focus On Detail, Faith, Conceptualise, Set In Motion
Activity Phase: Reflective (Ideating)
Hormonal Phase: Menstrual
Energy: Yin (Subtle, Quiet, Feminine, Peaceful, Introverted)
Season: Winter
A Time For:
Taking ownership of your manifestations,
Think of what you do want,
Setting clear goals from your intentions,
Reading your new moon intentions out loud daily,
Visualising your dreams coming to fruition,
Keeping your faith,
Physical rest,
Self care,
Energy recharging,
Connection to the universe,
Receiving ideas from the ether,
Meditation,
Seeing the bigger picture,
Be open to new opportunities.
Try To Avoid:
Thinking of what you don't want,
Drama,
Giving up on your dreams,
Putting limitations on yourself,
Toxic social environments,
Social challenges,
Tasks that require high energy,
Multitasking,
Putting plans in action,
Hustling,
Being in crowds,
Making impulsive decisions,
Quitting something that you love.
Mantras For The Waxing Crescent Phase:
"I know what is right for me".
"I am powerfully manifesting my desires".
" My choices and actions are taking me to my desired results!"
The First Quarter Moon Phase
The first quarter moon phase is a time to commit. This is when the moon looks like a 'half moon'. A 'D' shape in the Northern Hemisphere, and a backwards 'D' shape in the Southern Hemisphere. This phase begins 7 to 10.5 days after the new moon phase. Challenges may arise during this phase. It is the universe checking in with you to see if your intentions are what you truly desire. If they are, don't give up! If they aren't- let them go!
Keywords: Action, Challenges, Commitment, Momentum, Confidence, Working Towards, Focused
Activity Phase: Dynamic (Action)
Hormonal Phase: Follicular
Energy: Yin into Yang (Creating Balance, Tug of War, Up and Down)
Season: Spring
A Time For:
Actioning ideas & intentions,
Starting new projects,
Launching businesses,
Medium impact exercising,
Getting stuff done,
Planning & prioritising,
Logical thinking,
Structured routines & learning,
Decision making,
Confidence & independence,
Seeing the bigger picture,
Be open to new opportunities,
Let go of any projects or obligations that are holding you back from achieving your ideal life,
Being flexible.
Avoid:
Losing your cool when something doesn't go to plan,
Toxic social environments,
Social challenges,
Quitting something that you love,
Clinging onto old intentions that you are no longer passionate about,
Being stubborn,
Being too much in your head,
Losing faith.
Mantras For The First Quarter Phase:
"I choose my thoughts wisely".
"I choose my actions wisely".
"I have the courage to keep going".
"My thoughts, feelings & actions are powerful."
The Waxing Gibbous Moon Phase
The waxing gibbous moon phase is a time to stay on course. The shape of the moon looks like it is 'pregnant'- not quite perfectly round. Which represents the coming of the full moon, and the birth (or harvest) of your dreams (or signs that your dreams are coming). This phase begins 10.5 to 15 days after the new moon phase.
Keywords: Adjust, Hone, Tweak, Refine, Align, Edit, Patience
Activity Phase: Dynamic (Action)
Hormonal Phase: Follicular
Energy: Yin into Yang (Restoring Balance, Tug of War, Up and Down)
Season: Spring
A Time For:
Tweaking your plans,
Adjusting your routines,
Actioning ideas & intentions,
Editing & refining projects,
Medium impact exercising,
Getting stuff done,
Stamina,
Planning & prioritising,
Logical thinking,
Structured routines & learning,
Decision making,
Confidence & Independence,
Seeing the bigger picture,
Be open to new opportunities,
Being flexible.
Avoid:
Being impatient,
Giving into your fear,
Giving up on your dreams & projects,
Losing your cool when something doesn't go to plan,
Toxic social environments,
Social challenges,
Quitting something that you love,
Being stubborn,
Being too much in your head,
Laziness.
Mantras For The Waxing Gibbous Moon:
"I am unstoppable!"
"I trust the universe."
"I trust in divine timing."
"I trust the path that I am on."
The Full Moon Phase
The full moon phase is a time to celebrate! The shape of the moon is perfectly round and fully illuminated! Everything seems like it is centre stage. The 'good' and the 'bad'. It is the results of what has been manifesting and/or signs that your manifestations are coming to materialise. This phase begins 15 to 18.5 days after the new moon phase.
The full moon illuminates areas in your life that need your attention and focus. Sometimes this is positive and sometimes it may feel overwhelming. Be mindful of your mental health so that you can remain grounded. But feel free to act boldly and release your inhibitions.
Keywords: Gratitude, Results, Shedding, Illumination, The Peak, Fruition
Activity Phase: Expressive (Social)
Hormonal Phase: Ovulation
Energy: Yang (Masculine, Passion, Fierce, Extroverted)
Season: Summer
A Time For:
Socialising,
Networking & making connections,
Having fun & celebrating,
Heartfelt communications,
Gratitude & appreciation,
Acceptance & understanding of others,
Visiting family,
Patience & flexibility,
Being free,
Public speaking & group activities,
Releasing what no longer serves us & replace with gratitude,
Forgive those who have caused you harm or hurt.
Avoid:
Not expressing & meeting your own needs,
Overcommitting to something or someone,
Using the heightened energy to become anxious & overwhelmed,
Emotional detachment,
Saying things that you regret in the heat of the moment,
Being ungrateful,
Being stubborn,
Being impatient.
Mantras For The Full Moon Phase:
"My intuition is on point!"
"Look how far I have come!"
"I am an inspiration."
"I am reaching my highest potential."
"I am truly blessed."
The Disseminating Moon Phase
The disseminating moon phase is a time to breathe. The moon looks like it is starting to 'deflate like a balloon'. This phase begins 3.5 to 7 days after the full moon phase. A lot of energy has been expended and you will want to feel like resting.
Keywords: Relax, Accept, Re-Group, Rest
Activity Phase: Expressive (Social)
Hormonal Phase: Ovulation
Energy: Yang (Masculine, Passion, Fierce, Extroverted)
Season: Summer
A Time For:
Going easy on yourself,
Accepting what is,
Sharing what you have learnt with others,
Releasing what no longer serves us & replace with gratitude,
Forgive those who have caused you harm or hurt.
Excitement led creativity,
Acknowledging our shadow,
Downloads from the ether,
Heartfelt communications,
Listening to your intuition,
Creative flow,
Visualising goals & dreams,
Avoid:
Starting something new,
Hustling,
Not expressing & meeting your own needs,
Overcommitting to something or someone,
Using the heightened energy to become anxious & overwhelmed,
Emotional detachment,
Trying to hold onto what no longer serves you,
Too much work and not enough play.
Mantras For The Disseminating Moon Phase:
"I release myself from regrets and guilt".
"I let go of which no longer serves me".
"I banish negativity from my life".
"I forgive those who caused me harm and hurt".
The Last Quarter Moon Phase (or Third Quarter)
The last quarter moon phase is a time to reorientate ourselves. The shape of the moon is a 'D' shape in the Southern Hemisphere, and a backwards 'D' shape in the northern hemisphere. This phase begins 7 to 10.5 days after the full moon phase. What didn't work for us has been shown to us. It is time to re-orientate ourselves.
Keywords: Balance, Trust, Release, Let Go, Re-Evaluate, Acknowledge Abundance, Give back
Activity Phase: Creative
Hormonal Phase: Luteal
Energy: Yang to Yin (Gradually slowing down, preparing for hibernation)
Season: Autumn
A Time For:
Releasing what no longer serves us & replace with gratitude,
Forgive those who have caused you harm or hurt,
Excitement led creativity,
Acknowledging our shadow,
Nesting & organising,
Tidying & decluttering,
Making space for the new,
Magick making,
Downloads from the ether,
Heartfelt communications,
Listening to your intuition,
Creative flow,
Visualising goals & dreams,
Avoid:
Starting something new,
Hustling,
Not expressing & meeting your own needs,
Overcommitting to something or someone,
Using the heightened energy to become anxious & overwhelmed,
Emotional detachment,
Trying to hold onto what no longer serves you,
Too much work and not enough play.
Mantras For The Last Quarter Phase:
"I am capable of setting boundaries".
"I can achieve balance".
"I can resist what is not right for me".
The Balsamic Moon Phase
The balsamic moon phase is a time to release what no longer serves us. The shape of the moon is a 'C' shape in the northern hemisphere , and a backwards 'C' shape in the Southern Hemisphere. This phase begins around 10.5 days after the full moon phase.
Keywords: Soothe, Nurture, Heal, Surrender, Trust
Activity Phase: Creative
Hormonal Phase: Luteal
Energy: Yang to Yin (Gradually slowing down, preparing for hibernation)
Season: Autumn
A Time For:
Accepting what cannot be,
Surrendering to the universal energies,
Releasing what no longer serves us & replace with gratitude,
Forgive those who have caused you harm or hurt,
Let go of those who keep hurting you (and won't stop),
Excitement led creativity,
Acknowledging our shadow,
Nesting & organising,
Tidying & decluttering,
Making space for the new,
Magick making,
Downloads from the ether,
Listening to your intuition,
Creative flow,
Visualising goals & dreams,
Avoid:
Starting something new,
Hustling,
Not expressing & meeting your own needs,
Overcommitting to something or someone,
Using the heightened energy to become anxious & overwhelmed,
Emotional detachment,
Trying to hold onto what no longer serves you,
Too much work and not enough play.
Mantras For The Balsamic Moon Phase:
"I can rest when I need to".
"I don't need to have everything worked out'.
"I have leant from my past events".
"I have grown from my past events".
The Dark Moon Phase
"The dark moon is the waning crescent moon right before the new moon. "It's also called the balsamic phase of the new moon," explain mbg's resident astrologists, the AstroTwins. It's referred to ask "dark" because it's barely visible and not reflecting much light at all back to Earth—plus it's a time many of us will be feeling dark as well." - https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/dark-moon
Keywords: Dark, Soothe, Nurture, Heal, Surrender, Trust
Activity Phase: Creative
Hormonal Phase: Luteal
Energy: Yang to Yin (Gradually slowing down, preparing for hibernation)
Season: Autumn
A Time For:
Acknowledging our shadow- shadow work,
self care,
house care,
cleaning & decluttering,
making space for the new,
magick making,
downloads from the ether,
listening to your intuition,
visualising goals & dreams,
Avoid:
Not expressing & meeting your own needs,
Overcommitting to something or someone,
Hosting anything,
Socialising,
Starting anything new,
Impulsiveness.
Mantras For The Dark Moon Phase:
"Where there is darkness, their is light".
"My inner light will guide me".
"My darkness is a blessing. It is my teacher."
"My inner darkness is just as important as my inner light".
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog post. I hope it was helpful to you. Please feel free to share and like it if you liked it.
REFERENCES:
'Moonology' by Yasmin Boland
'Moon Magic: for higher wisdom' by Herron Publishing
'Moonology Diary" by Yasmin Boland
'Magic of I- Diary' by The Magic Of I
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Blessed be.
Cassie x
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