Performing a spell at the optimal time in the lunar cycle will maximize your power. As your perform spells keep this magical element in mind: Each lunar cycle begins with a "NEW" phase when the moon lies between the sun and the earth so the illuminated side cannot be seen from the earth. The moon gradually "WAXES" until it has moved to the opposite side of the earth. When the moon has reached the far side of the earth, its lit side faces us in the the "FULL MOON" phase. It then begins to "WANE" until it reaches the "NEW MOON" phase again.
The proper phase of the moon is essential for working spells. The waning moon is time to put an end to a draining episode in your life, and the the New Moon is a time of new beginnings. Each full moon holds a little more meaning with a special message for each month:
Full Moon Names
Moon Goddess
Each moon phase has its own magickal correlation, you will have to learn how you and your magick react to each phase. Work in the increasing moon to pull positive things toward you, such as health, love, prosperity and abundance. It is a favorable time of new beginnings and blessings. The full moon is the time of celebration and attuning with the Goddess. This seven day phase covers the three days before the full moon, the day of the full moon and the three days following the full moon. It is a time of great power that increases all magickal endeavors. The decreasing moon is the time to push away unwanted situations from yourself. Removing obstacles is best done during a waning moon. Banishings and bindings should be worked in the dark of the moon; the day before a new moon, the day of the new moon and the day after the new moon.
Moon Lore
The proper phase of the moon is essential for working spells. The waning moon is time to put an end to a draining episode in your life, and the the New Moon is a time of new beginnings. Each full moon holds a little more meaning with a special message for each month:
Full Moon Names
- January's Hunger Moon: during the cold, harsh winters of the Northern Hemisphere, it was difficult to find food during January, thus the name hunger moon.
- February's Snow Moon: the snow is usually deepest this time of the year, hence the name Snow Moon. This is a good time to focus on your family, hearth and home.
- March's Sap Moon: because sap rises in March this moon is called the Sap Moon, it heralds the death of winter and the rebirth of nature. This is a good time to work on health and healing magick.
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Moon Goddess
Each moon phase has its own magickal correlation, you will have to learn how you and your magick react to each phase. Work in the increasing moon to pull positive things toward you, such as health, love, prosperity and abundance. It is a favorable time of new beginnings and blessings. The full moon is the time of celebration and attuning with the Goddess. This seven day phase covers the three days before the full moon, the day of the full moon and the three days following the full moon. It is a time of great power that increases all magickal endeavors. The decreasing moon is the time to push away unwanted situations from yourself. Removing obstacles is best done during a waning moon. Banishings and bindings should be worked in the dark of the moon; the day before a new moon, the day of the new moon and the day after the new moon.
Moon Lore
- A ring around the moon is a warning
- Transplant in a full moon and your flowers will be double their usual blooms
- The full moon in May is a sacred time for gardens and magickal gardening
- August 22, which is the first day of the sun sign Virgo is said to have a strong influence on plants for bountiful growth
- Wear a Moonstone while gardening; use a green crystal such as Tourmaline, Emerald or Aventurine if you do not have a Moonstone
- A garden full of lightening bugs has been blessed by faeries
- Ladybugs bring luck as well as being beneficial to your garden; a ladybug with spots on it is a faery pet.