The time between New and Full, as the moon seems to increase, we call a Waxing Moon. This is the time for "securing" magick.
The time between Full and New, as the moon seems to decrease, we call a Waning Moon. This is the time for banishing things.
The New Moon is used for growth, healing, moving forward and prayers for success offered.
New Moon: 0-3 days; Dawn to Sunset; Beauty, Health, Gardens, Jobs, Connections; Aradia
Cresent West: 3-7 days; Mid AM thru just after Sunset; Meditate for Abundance; Animals, Change, Emotions, Strengths; The Magdalens
First Quarter:: 7-10+ days; 12N-Midnight; Meditate for Success; Extra Steam; Courage, Luck, Motivation
Gibbous: Just before the full moon, 10-14 days; Mid PM - 3AM; Loose Ends; Patience
FM: 14-17/0-3 days; Sunset to Dawn; Meditate for Prophecy and Skills; Celebrate; Legends, Myths, Knowledge, Money, Wealth
Cresent East/Disseminating: 3-7 days; Mid Evening - Mid AM; Meditate on the removal of bad habits; Healing; Earth Mother
Last Quarter: 7-10 days; Midnight - 12N; Removal; Healing, Health; Family
Dark of the Moon: 10-14 days; 3AM - Mid PM; Obstacles Removed; Justice, Forgiveness, Change; Releasing; Hecate
The Dark of the Moon belongs to Hecate. Use her magick only as truly needed. This is the time usually when no magick is performed, the time of rest. Vision questing and seeking for vague, broad insight can be successful during this time.
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