Moon Magick

There are many sources of energy for magickal folk to tap into on our planet but no source is as powerful as our moon. Today, we will be covering the phases of the moon and how each phase will improve and/or increase the power of your spell casting abilities.

• New Moon: With a new moon, we aren’t talking about the series of Twilight movies however rad they may be. No, the new moon also known as the “virgin moon” brings with it new beginnings; optimistic of heart, mind, body and spirit; increases in hope or faith; new employment; personal improvement such as increased health and beauty. For spells regarding any of the above, use the energy that the new moon gives us to harness your spell.

Contrary to popular occult belief the new moon is not called the crescent moon. There are only two kinds of moon phases that involve crescents and they are the new crescent and the old crescent. It is strongly encouraged, that as an informed practitioner, your sources remain accredited and knowledgeable of the natural world while researching how best to conduct your magickal self.

• New Crescent: The new crescent moon harnesses the same attributes of magick as the New Moon but the energy received from the moon will be less powerful for the above mentioned topics because at this phase the moon is ready to move into its first quarter.

• First Quarter: The first quarter moon can be a very powerful phase if you harness your energy appropriately. This phases brings forward increased motivation and improved resilience in the face of stress or adversity.

• Waxing Gibbous: The waxing gibbous brings about unexpected (or expected) opportunities involving new acquirement or increased monetary flow. During this moon phase, it would be very beneficial to approach wishes or hopes for social improvements. Also, spells performed during this phases should encourage healing; inspiration; improved friendships; or be used when conducting elemental magick (magick using water, earth, fire, air, spirit).

• Full Moon: The full moon is, hands down, the most powerful and potent moon phase because it allows the spell caster to harness all of its natural energy. Positive spells will be very likely answered during this moon phase. However, scheduling the full power of the full moon may not fit into your schedule.

Again, contrary to popular occult belief, you cannot harness the power of the full moon before or after the full moon has manifested. This defeats the entire purpose of there being a full moon phase. If you want the most potent spell then you’re going to have to pencil the full moon phase (that one night ONLY) into your cluttered schedule or you will NOT receive the same effect.

• (full moon continued) – Specific spells during the full moon should be ones involving: improved fertility, the occurrence/acquisition of love, artistic endeavors, psychic spells or improvement of psychic abilities, spells towards completion, making hard decisions.

• Waning Gibbous: With the waning gibbous we see the disappearance of the full moon from our sky. During this moon phase it is good to perform spells involving cleansing. For example, casting out old ways, removing bad habits, removal of troubles, removal of anxiety, or even ending bad relationships.

• Last Quarter: The last quarter moon phase, much like the new crescent, acts with the same attributes towards spells as its preceding waning gibbous. Unlike the waning gibbous, however, spells encouraging change will be more potent during this time.

• Old Crescent: Spells that are particularly specific to an old crescent are ones involving acceptance or clarity. For example, if you have recently lost a loved one, performing a clarity spell first then closing with an acceptance spell will help encourage you to move towards acceptance in the future.

Please note that the opportune practitioner to have success in “moon magick” is one that has advanced beyond the basics of spell casting. Regardless, moon magick largely taps into the element of spirit having only the desired effect when its leader is of sound judgement and mind. If you begin a spell with doubt, it will not be successful or it will go awry.