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Moon Phases
The Moon is the most important to witches. We draw on her power for lunar magic. We cast our spells in accords with her cycles. The Moon has always been perceived as female. She mirrors the stages of our lives: "Maiden", "Mother" and "Crone". 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, that sign influences the magical aspect of the moon.

EARTH (attributed to the North and feminine)
spells should be preformed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.
AIR (attributed to the East and masculine)
spells should be performed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.
FIRE (attributed tothe South and masculine)
spells should be performed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
WATER (attributed to the West and feminine)
spells should be performed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

Moon Phases

New Moon
The Moon's unilluminated side is facing the Earth. The Moon is not visible (except during a solar eclipse).This occurs when the Moon lines up between the Earth and the Sun.New Moon workings can be done from the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after. The new moon is for starting new ventures, new beginnings. Also love and romance, health or job hunting.

Waxing Crescent (illumination is increasing)
The Moon appears to be partly but less than one-half illuminated by direct sunlight.From seven to fourteen days after the new moon.The waxing moon is for constructive magick, such as love, wealth, success, courage, friendship, luck or health.

First Quarter (illumination is increasing)
One-half of the Moon appears to be illuminated by direct sunlight.

Waxing Gibbous (illumination is increasing)
The Moon appears to be more than one-half but not fully illuminated by direct sunlight.

Full Moon (completely illuminated)
The Moon's illuminated side is facing the Earth. From fourteen to seventeen-and-a-half days after the new moon. Prime time for rituals for prophecy, protection, divination. Any working that needs extra power, such as help finding a new job or healing for serious conditions, can be done now. Also, love, knowledge, legal undertakings, money and dreams.

Waning Gibbous (illumination is decreasing)
The Moon appears to be more than one-half but not fully illuminated by direct sunlight. From three-and-a-half to ten-and-a-half days after the full moon.The waning moon is used for banishing magick, for ridding oneself of addictions, illness or negativity.

Last Quarter (illumination is decreasing)
One-half of the Moon appears to be illuminated by direct sunlight.

Waning Crescent (illumination is decreasing)
The Moon appears to be partly but less than one-half illuminated by direct sunlight.

NOTE
Dark Moon or No Moon sad really just unseen)
From ten to fourteen days after the full moon. The dark moon is a time for ridding oneself of bad habits, Binding spells, for exploring our darkest recesses and understanding our angers and passions. Also bringing justice to bear. (not recommended)

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