The Eight Phases of the Moon
The Moon, the Queen of the night and starship of the Goddess Mother, is the most influential planetary body in the sky.
Our response to her power is deeply embedded in us.
She comes to us with a history:the representation of her major phases is still replicated today and is~and is used to symbolize the convenant of the Great Goddess. Her eight phases relate to the solar cycle of Pagan sabbats, and the symbology is analogous, as both start with the absence of light and march forward singing the same song.
The New Moon Phase
At the begininng of the Moons cycle, she slowly emerges from under the beams of the Sun, where she has been resting and gaining energy for the coming journey. The Maiden is setting the stage and magick is afoot!



The Crescent Moon Phase
In the crescent Moon phase, she appears in the sky like a slim harvest sickle.
Her curve mimics the round bell of the capital letter D. With the faintest of light in
the sky, this moon is poised for action, energizing new projects with fresh power,
and offering new challenges. This phase is related to the Sabbat of Imbolc





The First Quarter Phase
Seven days after the New Moon, the first Quarter Moon can add balance and considerable magick to endeavors that burgeon with life. The waxing phase is the time to plant your seeds, be they ideas or moonflowers. You'll feel a drive to get a move on,
to let go of the past, and be agressive in working new spells.
Half of the Moon is light and half is dark, just like the Quarter Day, Eostre of Spring Equinox, which divides the day into equal halfs of light and dark.





The Gibbous Phase
Gibbous is a wonderful medieval word that describes the hunchback swee of
the lady Moon as she moves from Maiden to Mother. It's time to evaluate the new
growth, eliminating what doesn't work, and finding more successful ways of doing things. Refine goals, and prepare for the work of the Full Moon. The Gibbous Moon
indicates that the most powerful time for working magick is about to peak. This
phase is related to the Sabbat of Beltane.