Magic and Moon Phases

Moon phases are important to Witches who look to the phases of the moon to provide them with guidance, balance, prosperity, success and love in their life.  Casting spells based on the phases of the moon can help you stay organized and bring order to your magic.

To give you an idea of how the phases of the moon are used in rituals, the following is a basic outline of the different types of moon spell you can take part in during the different moon phases:

New Moon Magick

The new moon is for starting new beginnings or ventures.  It is also a time for health, love, romance or job searching.  You can cast moon spells in reference to the new moon from the day it begins up until three and a half days after it starts.

Waxing Moon Magic

The waxing moon is for constructive magic purposes, and includes moon spells for love, success, wealth, friendship, courage, health or luck.  The waxing moon occurs approximately seven to fourteen days following the new moon. The waxing moon is the best time for ‘positive’ or ‘white’ magic. This magic brings something.

Examples of positive magic:

• a love spell
• a spell which helps to find work
  
• a spell which helps to find a partner
  
• a spell which helps crops
  
• a fertility spell
  
• a spell which gives us new energy or courage

Full Moon Magic

The full moon is the ideal time for performing rituals for protection, divination and prophecy.  Anything in one’s life that requires extra power such as healing for a serious ailment, finding a new job, etc. should be done during this phase.  Other moon spells to be cast at this time include love, legal undertakings, knowledge, dreams and money.  The full moon occurs fourteen to seventeen and a half days from the new moon.

Waning Moon Magic

The waning moon is the time to banish magic, and rid oneself of any negativity including illness and addictions.  The waning moon occurs three and a half, to ten and a half days from the full moon. The waning moon is the best time for ‘negative’ magic. This magic helps to get rid of something.

Examples of negative magic:

• A spell which helps release you from an addiction
  
• A spell which helps you shed excess weight
  
• A spell which helps keep an enemy away

Dark Moon Magic

The dark moon is the phase designated for dealing with enemies.  It is also a time to uncover our darkest emotions and understand our passions and angers.  Moon spells cast during this stage are often associated with justice.  The dark moon occurs ten and a half, to fourteen days from the full moon.

Now that you know the basic gist of the different phases of the moon, something else you may want to consider making part of your moon spells experience is full moon oil

Full Moon Oil

This is oil used to anoint candles or oneself during a full moon ritual.  It can also be used during times when the energy of the moon is needed for moon spells.  This oil need to be made before the full moon, and consist of the following ingredients:

• 13 drops of sandalwood essential oil
• 9 drops of vanilla essential oil or extract
• 3 drops of jasmine essential oil
• 1 drop of rose essential oil

If you find the idea of casting moon spells intriguing, you will need to purchase a Magical or Witches’ Almanac in order to keep up with phases of the moon.  You will be able to find one of these almanacs in a specialty occult store, or in the “New Age” section of a large bookstore both locally or online.