One page chock full of everything to do with the many phases of the Moon, from waxing to waning....to dark and void of course,
I'm going to give you a quick run through including the astrological signs that she passes through and which magick works
best when.....here is your crash course...your reference page for the many faces she shows us.
The Eight Phases of the Moon
from Silver Ravenwolfs "To Light a Sacred Flame"
NEW MOON
Rises at dawn, sets at sunset; for full use of these energies, stick to between this time period.
Moon is exact from the new moon until 3 1/2 days after.
Workings: beauty, health, self-improvement, farms/gardens, job hunting, love/romance, networking, and creative ventures
Purpose: Beginnings
Pagan Holiday: Winter Solstice
Goddess Name: Rosemerta's Moon
Goddess Energy: Goddesses of growth
Offering: Milk and Honey
Theme: Abundance
Rune: Fehu for abundance, Kenaz for openings, Gebo for love
Tarot Trump: the Fool
CRESCENT
Rises at mid-morning, sets after sunset; best magickal effects between these times.
Moon is 3 1/2 to 7 days after new moon.
Purpose: the movement of the thing
Pagan Holiday: Imbolc
Goddess Name: Brigid's Moon
Goddess Energy: water goddesses
Offering: Candles
Theme: Manifestation
Rune: Berkana for beginnings, Inguz for focus
Tarot Trump: The Magician
FIRST QUARTER
Moon rises at noon, sets at midnight; best effects between these times
Moon is 7-10 1/2 days after new moon
Workings: courage, elemental magick, friends, luck, and motivation.
Purpose: The shape of the thing
Pagan Holiday: Spring Equinox
Goddess Name: Persephone's Moon
Goddess Energy: air goddesses
Offering: Feathers
Theme: Luck
Runes: Elhaz for luck, Jera for improvement, Uruz for strength
Tarot card: Strength or the Star
GIBBOUS
Moon rises in mid-afternoon, sets around 3 am; best effects between these times
Moon is 10 1/2 -14 days after new moon
Workings: courage, patience, peace, and harmony
Purpose: details
Pagan Holiday: Beltane
Goddess Name: Nuit's Moon
Goddess Energy: star goddesses
Offering: Ribbons
Theme: Perfection
Runes: Ansuz for eloquence, Wunjo for success, Daguz for enlightenment
FULL MOON
Moon rises at sunset, sets at dawn; best effects between these times
Moon is 14-17 1/2 days after the new moon
Workings: artistic endeavors, beauty, health, fitness, change, decisions, children, competition, dreams, families, knowledge,
legal undertakings, love, romance, money, motivation, protection, psychic power, self-improvement.
Purpose: completion of a project
Pagan Holiday: Summer Solstice
Goddess Name: Sekhmet's Moon
Goddess Energy: fire goddesses
Offering: flowers
Theme: Power
Rune: Sowilo
Tarot Card: the Sun
DISSEMINATING
Moon rising at mid-evening, sets at mid-morning; best effects between these times
Moon is 3 1/2-7 days after the full moon.
Workings: addictions, decisions, divorce, emotions, stress, protection
Purpose: initial destruction
Pagan Holiday: Lammas
Goddess Name: Hecate's Moon
Goddess Energy: earth goddesses
Offering: grain or rice
Theme: reassessment
Rune: Thurisaz for destruction and defense, Elhaz for protection,
Tarot Trump: The Tower for destruction
LAST QUARTER
Moon rises at midnight and sets at noon; best effects between these times
Moon is 7-10 1/2 days after the full moon.
Workings: Addictions, divorce, endings, health and healing (banishing), stress, protection, and ancestors.
Purpose: Absolute destruction
Pagan Holiday: Fall Equinox
Goddess Name: The Morrigan's Moon
Goddess Energy: harvest goddesses
Offering: Incense
Theme: Banishing
Rune: hagalaz, kenaz for banishing, Naudhiz for turning, Isa for binding
Tarot Trump: Judgement
BALSAMIC (DARK MOON)
Moon rises at 3 am and sets at mid-afternoon, best effects between these times
Moon is 10 1/2-14 days after the full moon
Workings: addictions, change, divorce, enemies, justice, obstacles, quarrels, removal, separation, stopping stalkers and
theft.
Purpose: Rest
Pagan Holiday: Samhain
Goddess Name: Kali's Moon
Goddess Energy: Dark goddesses
Offering: honesty
Theme: Justice
Runes: Tiwaz for justice, Kenaz for banishing
Tarot Trump: Justice
These Eight Phases are often simplified into 4 :
Waxing
The phase from dark to full. This is the phase to work magick for growth/drawing or enhancement. It is a great
time for fresh starts, "new beginnings" spells, building, and financial prosperity magick. Developing psychism,
and increasing physical health and well-being can also be done at this time.
Full
The magick performed during the Moon's full phase has added energy and is most intense. Any magical effort, especially
difficult ones, can benefit greatly from the potency of this phase. Use the full Moon to amplify magical intent and to give
spellworking additional power.
Waning
The waning phase is the time when the moon is moving from full to dark. Suitable magick to perform at this time
includes elimination, seperation, and decreasing. It is good time to change bad eating habits, or removing yourself from
harmful / stressful relationships.
Dark
The dark phase of the Moon is often used for rest and relaxation. It is a good time for meditation, psychic power
enhancement, divination, and past life regression. Dark Moon energy also lends itself to where truth is an issue.
~ The moon completes its cycle every 28 days. ~
~ A Blue Moon happens when two Full moons occur in the same month. The second moon of the month is the Blue Moon. ~
January = Wolf Moon, Old Moon, Cold Moon
February = Storm Moon, Snow Moon, Bony Moon
March = Chaste Moon, Windy Moon, Worm Moon, Sap Moon
August = Wyrt Moon (green plant) , Green Corn Moon, Corn Moon, Fruit Moon
September = Barley Moon, Fruit Moon, Harvest Moon, Nut Moon
October = Blood Moon, Harvest Moon, Hunters Moon
November = Snow Moon, Frost Moon, Beaver Moon, Trading Moon
December = Oak Moon, Long Night Moon, Cold Moon, Snow Moon
Moon Sign Magick
~ Aries ~
Cardinal fire sign
Ruled by- Mars
Magick to work: protection, courage, beginnings, matters of self and personality
Good for starting new things, but lacks staying power. Things occur rapidly, but quickly pass. Particularly good for starting
financial or medical ventures. This moon is about the self and the ego and anything ruled by Mars -- knives and sharp things
(good time to buy or make that athame), strength, daring, courage, and lust. People tend to be argumentative and assertive.
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~Taurus ~
Fixed earth sign
Ruled by - Venus
Magick to work: peace, growth, money, personal financial matters, vehicles, benefits, possessions
A great time for anything concerning love or the arts.Things begun now do last, tend to increase in value, and become
habitual and harder to alter. Brings out an appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.Taurus is about values, possessions,
money, fertility, and Mother Earth.
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~ Gemini ~
Mutable air sign
Ruled by - Mercury
Magick to work: prophecy, wishes, relatives, communication, studies, writing
An inconsistent position for the Moon. A lot of talk. A good time to do two things at once.Things begun now are easily
changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communications, games and fun.
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~ Moon Child ~
Cardinal water sign
Ruled by - Moon
Magick to work: love, emotions, home, mothers, family, divination, psychic development or impressions
When the Moon is here, She is at Her most powerful, so it is a good time for important magick and divination. Stimulates
emotional rapport between people. Pinpoints needs, supports growth and nuturance. The Moon rules the home, children, emotions,
cooking, eating, and nurturing.
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~Leo ~
Fixed fire sign
Ruled by- Sun
Magick to work: sex, passions, pleasures, hobbies, love affairs, entertainment, sports, pets
Draws emphasis to the self, to central ideas or institutions, away from connections with others and emotional needs. Use
this moon to work with your stocks and bonds, creative arts, pets, hobbies, and romance. People tend to be melodramatic.
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~ Virgo ~
Mutable earth sign
Ruled by-Mercury
Magick to work: healing, health, work
The Virgin favors abstract thought and keen and critical intellect. Pay attention to details and all matters concerning
health and healing, nutrition, herbs, crafts, ethics, service to others, volunteering, and community needs. Use this Moon
for coven matters, or crafting altar tools or ritual accouterments
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~ Libra ~
Cardinal air sign
Ruled by- Venus
Magick to work: relationships, marriage, partnerships, legal matters
Increases self-awareness, favors self-examination and interaction with others, but discourages spontaneous initiative.
A good time for partnership matters and legal affairs. Use this Moon for balance and harmony -- especially romance
This Moon is about fertility, sex, death, and occult matters. Powerful magick can be done now; divinitory energy is very
high strong and ritual effects are long lasting. Increases awareness of psychic power. Precipitates psychic crises and ends
connections thoroughly. People tend to brood and become secretive under this Moon Sign.
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~Sagittarrius ~
Mutable fire sign
Ruled by- Jupiter
Magick to work: religion, metaphysics, long-distance travel, higher learning
Encourages flights of imagination and confidence. This moon sign is adventurous, philosophical, and athletic. Favors
expansion and growth.Warmhearted friendliness is in the air. Use intuitive gifts to work divination magick.
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~ Capricorn ~
Cardinal earth sign
Ruled by- Saturn
Magick to work: exile, banishment, business, career, reputation, father
This sign is a gateway to the land of magick and very powerful in obtaining what you need. Now you will find profound
wisdom. Develop strong structure. Focus on traditions, responsibilities and obligations. A good time to set boundaries. Beware
of negativity and depression. Exercise humility.
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~ Aquarius ~
Fixed air sign
Ruled by- Saturn
Magick to work: mysteries, secrets, friendships, hopes, dreams, groups and organizations
Rebellious energy. Time to break habits and make abrupt change.
Favors activities that are unique and individualistic, concern for humanitarian needs, society as a whole, and improvements
that can be made. Selfish independence is a problem with this impersonal Moon, as personal magick can boomerang with scattered
thinking. Express your flamboyance!
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~ Pisces ~
Mutable water sign
Ruled by- Jupiter and Neptune
Magick to work: dreams, good for magick of all kinds, inner development, karma, restrictions, secrets revealed, expanding
consciousness
A very fertile sign. That is the Moon that rules magick itself, so it is very powerful for prophecy, dreams, and deep
psychic work. Explore past lives and secrets. Find things you've lost. Mix potent elixirs, powders, and perfumes. Avoid getting
lost in fantasy. Keep your feet firmly on the ground.
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