Gaea's

Ideally, you should cast spells in harmony with the cycles of the moons to achieve the most effective results. The moon phases, what they mean and which spells are good to do during each phase are listed below:

The new moon is the beginning of the lunar cycle. The moon is completely in line with the sun and the earth so we see a dark sky with no visible moon. It’s a time of newness and rejuvenation. The new moon is the three days after the new face of the moon and includes the day of the new face of the moon. Spells for this period include new beginnings of any sort, beauty, health, personal improvement or new employment.

The waxing moon is the period between the new moon and the full moon. The “growth” of the moon encourages abundance so spellwork that requires growth should be done now.
Spells for this period specifically include courage, motivation, inspiration, friendship, increase, abundance or attracting good, elemental magick, healing or luck.

The Moon is at its most powerful when it is full so magic is at its most potent. Performing any positive spell at this time will achieve good results. As mentioned in an earlier blog, the full moon only occurs for one night out of the entire lunar cycle so it can be hard to fit it into your schedule although you can harness the energy of the full moon for about 2 days before or after the night the moon is truly full. Spells for this period include creative projects, love, romance, fertility, psychic abilities, making decisions, healing, guidance, and completion spells.

There is one full moon every month, but since the lunar cycle is a bit shorter than a full calendar month, full moon sometimes occurs twice in one month. The second full moon in any given month is called a blue moon.

The waning moon occurs after the full moon and is great for decreasing and banishing the effect of destructive influences as the full moon retreats. Spells for this period include the removal of things from your life, a good time for the casting out of the old ways, banishing bad habits or addictions, ending troubles and the removal of troubles and worries.

A blog about moon phases wouldn’t be complete without writing something about a dark moon.

The dark of the moon (or Dark Moon) is traditionally the last three days of the lunar cycle immediately preceding the new moon. It is the time when the night sky is notably absent the presence of the Moon. It is said that the power of life lay in the darkness of the moon. The dark phase of any cycle is that of transition between the death of the old and the birth of the new. The dark time is a time of retreat, healing and of dreaming of the future. The dark phase of the cyclical process is a phase of healing and renewal rather than one of fear and unknowing; a time of mystery, wisdom, and healing power. Spells for this period include healing, renewal, psychic spells. It is a good time to meditate on the inner self.

See also previous blog The Moon and magic

Related posts:

1. The Moon and magic
2. Once in a Blue Moon
3. Monday, day of the Moon
4. January 2010
5. September 2009
6. December 2009
7. August 2009
8. Wednesday, day of Mercury
9. Celtic Gods & Goddesses
10. October 2009
11. Performing Basic spells
12. Sunday, day of the Sun
13. March 2010
14. July 2009
15. Yule
16. February 2010
17. Zodiac Colours
18. Vernal Equinox – Ostara 21 March
19. Flying Across the Moon
20. Magical Zodiac – Capricorn

4 Responses to “Spellworking and the phases of the Moon”