New Moon Magick is the Magick of Renewal, rebirth, and beginnings. Sun and Moon energies are combined in this phase to give great strength to new projects. Legend has it that in this phase, Diana, disguised as a cat, coerced her brother, Lucifer into her bed of passions. The queen of Witches, Aradia, is the result of this unusual union. As the new Moon signifies the conception of Aradia, she is always a willing participant in the Magick of her children. Now is also the time to give thanks for workings (both long and short term ) that have been successful. Banishments at the full and waning moons have most likely manifested by now. Offerings of milk and honey, or water laced with fertilizer for the plants outside (during the growing season), is appropriate. If in the season of sleep, then set out food for the small animals. Other goddesses employed at this time are Diana, Artemis, Astarte, and really any other maiden Goddess.
Ot the New Moon, the Moon rises at dawn and sets at sunset. For the best use of this energy, any Magick should be performed between dawn and sunset. This is not to say that you can't work at night, but to get the most punch for your spells,choose sometime that day.
Because of the combination of Lunar and Solar energy, Solar Goddesses are especially potent during this time. (sekhmet, Amaterasu, Vesta, etc.) This is also a wonderful time for Dragon Magick, or magicks regarding the Male/Female balance. Good examples of things to work for are Beauty, health, self-improvement, farms and gardens, employment, love and romance, and connections. A great time to bring abundance into your life, and seeking regeneration. This is the time of the Laughing Maiden and the Virgin Huntress.
Waxing Moon
Waxing Moon Magick is really three distinct kinds of Magick, the Crescent, First Quarter, and Gibbous Moon energies. We'll start with Crescent:
the crescent moon-time is when, shortly after the New (3.5 to 7 days), the moon begins to shine brighter with the points facing west. It is the symbol of the Maiden goddess, a ladle of love, manifestation, and abundance. It is the holy cup of Her hand, containing the mysteries to be showered upon her children. In the Mundane world, now is the time for gathering information, ideas, and laying a foundation for the project you have set in motion thruogh magick. Use small rituals and magickal techniques to help your mundane work along.
The Moon in this phase rises at mid morning and sets after sunset. the crescent's greatest strength would be at the midpoint (for which you'd have to check an almanac).
A great time for enhancing goals and projects. This is definitely a time for workings benefitting animals, business, change, emotions, and Matriarchal Strength. Aspecting Goddess archtypes is especially helpful for cultivating particular qualities you would like to instill into your life.
The First Quarter is the midpoint of the waxing moon. To most Witches, waxing means the process of building up. Now is the time to put on a little extra steam, freshen up a few things that are sagging, and push forward toward manifestation. Do a small ritual to continue success or bring it on a bit faster. If extra magickal guns may be needed, now's the time to use them.
The moon in this phase rises at noon and sets at midnight. Sunset is the perfect time for half moon energies. Dusk is auspicious for faeries and their energy. Altar devotions and offerings for the faerie folk in return for a favor work especially well during this time. A small trip to your outdoor shrine to perform a small ceremony and present a gift of milk and honey may be an order, no matter the season.
this phase lasts from 7 to 10.5 days after the New Moon. Great workings for this phase are those for courage, elemental magick, friends, luck, and motivation. Highten instinct and intuition. Full Moon Waning Moon Dark Moon
