Moon Magick: Moon Phases & Astrology
For Pagans, it is far more than a heavenly body that might catch the eye. It's the moon's fullness shining through trees or brightly overhead. For many Pagans, she is the embodiment of the Goddess; she is Maiden, Mother and Crone. It is also an important source of natural energy that is essential in magick if you perform your spells and rituals at the right lunar phase. Performing spells during the wrong phase of the moon can seriously debilitate the spell, producing no result or possibly the wrong result. The Wheel of the Moon, is approximately 28 1/2 days long; waxing to Full Moon and waning to New Moon.
Waxing Moon means the moon is getting larger in the sky, moving from the New Moon toward the Full Moon. This is a time for spells that attract, and bring positive change; spells for love, good luck, growth, etc. This is a time for new beginnings, to conceptualize ideas, to invoke. At this time the moon represents the Goddess in her Maiden aspect; give praise to Epona, Artemis, or one of the other Maiden Goddesses. The period of the waxing moon lasts about 14 days.
Full Moon is when the moon has reached its zenith. It forms a perfect silvery sphere in the sky. This is a time for spells that transform; increase psychic ability, for fertility spells, and invocation of lunar goddesses. This is a time of strength, love, and power. At this time, the moon represents the Goddess in her Mother aspect; give praise to Cerridwen, Isis, or one of the other Mother Goddesses. The period of the Full Moon lasts from about 3 days before to 3 days after the actual full moon.
Waning Moon means the moon is decreasing in size, moving from the Full Moon toward the New Moon. This is a time for spells that banish, release, reverse, etc. This is a time to break bad habits or addictions, to end bad relationships. This is a time of deep intuition, and a time for divination. At this time the moon represents the Goddess in her Crone Aspect; give praise to Hecate, Morrigan, or one of the other Crone Goddesses. The period of the waning moon lasts about 14 days.
As the Wheel of the Moon continues on its never-ending course, the moon also travels through the different astrological signs, just as the sun does, only more rapidly. When the moon resides within the various signs, the sign influences the magickal aspect of the moon.
EARTH spells should be performed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Taurus, Virgo, & Capricorn.
AIR spells should be performed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Gemini, Libra, & Aquarius.
FIRE spells should be performed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Aries, Leo, & Sagittarius.
WATER spells should be performed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Cancer, Scorpio, & Pisces.
The Astrological Moon Phases:
Moon in Aries - is the best time to work magick involving leadership, authority, rebirth, spiritual conversion, or willpower. Healing rituals for ailments of the face, head, or brain are also done during this period of time.
Moon in Taurus - is the best time to work magick for love, real estate, material acquisitions, and money. Healing rituals for ailments of the throat, neck, and ears are also done during this period of time.
Moon in Gemini - is the best time to work magick for good communication, change of residence, writing, public relations, and travel. Healing rituals for ailments of the shoulders, arms, hands, or lungs are also done during this period of time.
Moon in Cancer - is the best time to work magick for home and domestic life. Healing rituals for ailments of the chest or stomach are also done during this period of time.
Moon in Leo - is the best time to work magick involving authority, power over others, courage, fertility, or childbirth. Healing rituals for ailments of the upper back, spine, or heart are also done during this period of time.
Moon in Virgo - is the best time to work magick involving employment, intellectual matters, health, and dietary concerns. Healing rituals for ailments of the intestines or nervous system are also done during this period of time.
Moon in Libra - is the best time to work magick involving artistic work, justice, court cases, partnerships and unions, mental stimulation, and karmic, spiritual, or emotional balance. Healing rituals for ailments of the lower back or kidneys are also done during this period of time.
Moon in Scorpio - is the best time to work magick involving sexual matters, power, psychic growth, secrets, and fundamental transformations. Healing rituals for ailments of the reproductive organs are also done during this period of time.
Moon in Sagittarius - is the best time to work magick for publications, legal matters, travel, and truth. Healing rituals for ailments of the liver, thighs, or hips are also done at this time.
Moon in Capricorn - is the best time to work magick for organization, ambition, recognition, career, and political matters. Healing rituals for the knees, bones, teeth, and skin are also done at this time.
Moon in Aquarius - is the best time to work magick involving science, freedom, creative expression, problem-solving, extrasensory abilities, friendship, and the breaking of bad habits or unhealthy addictions. Healing rituals for ailments of the calves, ankles, or blood are also done at this time.
Moon in Pisces - is the best time to work magick involving dreamwork, clairvoyance, telepathy, music, and the creative arts. Healing rituals for ailments of the feet or lymph glands are also done at this time.
