At Each Of The Phases Of The Moon
Rituals are performed in each of the phases of the moon – the full moon, the dark or new moon, the waning and waxing moon.
The Full Moon – The moon is full when it forms a perfectly round sphere and its light shines brightly in the night sky. The full moon actually spans a period of roughly three days before and three days after. Some say, this is the perfect time for transformation and fertility spells, for purging spells that will release those things that may be inhibiting spiritual growth. The full moon represents the Goddess as Mother.
The New (or Dark) Moon – This moon is hidden as it is directly between the Earth and the Sun. During this phase of the moon, some say, rituals are held that involve new beginnings, birth, re-birth and new undertakings. It is a time for the shadow self – looking within, meditating and introspection.
The Waxing Moon - Because this moon grows larger from right to left, it is sometimes called the right hand moon, resembling the crescent curve of the thumb and index finger on the right hand. This phase of the moon, lasting about 14 days, some say, is the time for rituals that draw things to you, bringing you growth, positive change, harmony, peace, protection, healing and love. The Waxing Moon represents the Goddess as Maiden.
The Waning Moon – This moon decreases in size from right to left and is sometimes called the left hand moon because of the resemblance of the crescent curve of the thumb and index finger on the left hand. This phase also lasts 14 days and as some say, it is the time for banishing negativity and disease, breaking bad habits, dissolving destructive addictions and relationships and using one’s deep intuition to learn what must be banished from our lives. The Waning Moon represents the Goddess as Crone.
This year – 2010, these are the nights on which the phases of the moon will occur:
Full Moon New Moon Waxing Moon Waning Moon
Saturday, January 30 Friday, January 15 Saturday, January 23 Thursday, January 7
Tuesday, March 2 Sunday, February 14 Monday, February 22 Friday, February 5
Tuesday, March 30 Monday, March 15 Tuesday, March 23 Sunday, March 7
Tuesday, April 27 Wednesday, April 14 Wednesday, April 21 Tuesday, April 6
Tuesday, May 25 Friday, May 14 Thursday, May 20 Thursday, May 6
Saturday, June 26 Saturday, June 12 Saturday, June 19 Friday, June 4
Tuesday, July 27 Sunday, July 11 Sunday, July 18 Sunday, July 4
Tuesday, August 24 Tuesday, August 10 Monday, August 16 Tuesday, August 3
Tuesday, September 21 Wednesday, September 8 Wednesday, September 15 Wednesday, September 1
Tuesday, October 19 Thursday, October 7 Thursday, October 14 Friday, October 1
Tuesday, November 23 Saturday, November 6 Saturday, November 13 Saturday, October 30
Tuesday, December 21 Sunday, December 5 Monday, December 13 Sunday, November 28
Monday, December 28
As you may well know, there are lunar energies other than the waxing and waning moons – the phases of the moon within each cycle, the special moons – the Harvest Moon, the Black Moon and the Blue Moon – and Lunar Eclipses all influence the lives and affairs of men and women.
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