BOA - Member - Moon Phases

The phases of the Moon influence the power and efficiency of the magick work. Simply, there are two cycles and three phases during each cycle. These are the times used when working magick.


New	Waxing Crescent	1st Qtr	Waxing Gibbous	Full	Waning Gibbous	Last Qtr	Waning Crescent

	Waxing Moon
Time	From new moon to full (approx. 14 days)
Overview	The Moon is called Waxing when it moves from the period of the New Moon to the Full Moon. The Moon is growing and has a pulling in effect on all things exposed to her energy. This is the time of great psychic enhancements and effects.
Energies	Abundance wishes - New projects - Expansion - Increasing health and well being - New love affairs - Increasing knowledge and spirituality - Planting herbs - Fertility - Beginning long spells for such as mentioned.
Deities	Artemis, Branwen, Eriu, Nymph, Epona

	Waning Moon
Time	From full moon to dark moon (approx.14 days)
Overview	The Moon is called Waxing when it moves from Full Moon to New Moon. The psychic vibrations are still there, just lower and has the effect of pulling away on things. So, this is the best time for getting rid of anything you want nor need in your life.
Energies	Destructive magick - Remove low vibes in your home or work - Banish negative thoughts - Eliminate - Separate - Undo - Recede - Let go of the past and guilt - Start a weight program - Affirmative thinking - Cutting herbs and flowers - Release hostile or anger situations and emotions.
Deities	Callieach, Banshee, Hecate, Kali, Morrigan

	Full Moon
Time	Approx. 14 days after new moon
Energies	Best for the strongest psychic energies and can be used in any magick spells. Friutition, Manifesting goals, nurturing, passion, healing, strength, power.
Deities	Danu, Cerridwen, Gaia, Aphrodite, Isis

New Moon, No Moon or Black Moon

Is time for rest and attainment of desires. This is the best time to prepare for the new wishes and to form your requests very seriously. Take a break and give yourself a rest.