MOON PHASE CORRESPONDENCES FOR MAGICKAL WORKINGS
Purchase a Magical or Witches' Almanac to keep up with the moon phases;
they can be found in the New Age section of almost any large bookstore and are fairly inexpensive.
New Moon Magic:
New Moon workings can be done from the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after.
The new moon is for starting new ventures, new beginnings.
Also love and romance, health or job hunting.
Waxing Moon Magic:
From seven to fourteen days after the new moon.
The waxing moon is for constructive magic, such as love, wealth, success,
courage, friendship, luck or health.
Full Moon Magic:
From fourteen to seventeen-and-a-half days after the new moon.
Prime time for rituals for prophecy, protection, divination.
Any working that needs extra power, such as help finding a new job or healings for
serious conditions, can be done now.
Also, love, knowledge, legal undertakings, money and dreams.
Waning Moon Magic:
From three-and-a-half to ten-and-a-half days after the full moon.
The waning moon is used for banishing magic, for ridding oneself of addictions, illness or negativity.
Dark Moon Magic:
From ten-and-a-half to fourteen days after the full moon.
The dark moon is a time for dealing with attackers, for exploring our darkest recesses and
understanding our angers and passions. Also bringing justice to bear.
FULL MOON OIL
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
Mix prior to a full moon. Charge in a clear container or vial in the light of the full moon.
Use to anoint candles or yourself for full moon rituals or just when you feel like you need
the moons energy.
MOON MAGICK
Spells and rituals honoring or involving the element of fire should be done when the Moon is in
either Aries, Leo or Sagittarius.
Spells and rituals honoring or involving the earth or earth healing should be done when the
Moon is in either Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn.
Spells and rituals honoring or involving the element of air should be done when the
Moon is in either Gemini, Libra or Aquarius.
Spells and rituals honoring or involving the element of water should be done when the
Moon is in either Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces.
The circle is a sacred place in which magic is worked, where Wiccans can meet with the god and goddess.
The word circle, may be misleading though. It is actually a sphere made of energy that encompasses all the
participants and the altar. The magic circle defines the ritual area, holds in personal power and shuts out all
distractions and negative energies. You can use objects on the ground to show the boundaries of the circle,
such as stones, flowers, branches and candles, or crystals. It is formed of personal energy which is visualized
as streaming from the body to form what looks like a bubble made of mist. Some Wiccans use tools such as
the Athame, to direct this power, some use their hands.
Once the energy is flowing through your fingertips or chosen tool, walk the circle three times
clockwise, envisioning the mist, or light or energy, whatever, trailing outward from you to form the sphere.
When the circle is complete, shut off the energy flow by shaking your hand or pulling it back into your tool..
Once the circle is cast, you are ready to perform your ritual, or magic.
The Moon continually moves through the Zodiac, and each sign has its own significance:
Aries - Good for starting things, but lacks staying power. Things occur rapidly, but quickly pass.
Taurus - Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter.
Gemini -Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence.
Cancer - Pinpoints need, supports growth and nurturance.
Leo - Showmanship, favors being seen, drama, recreation and happy pursuits.
Virgo - Favors accomplishment of details and commands.
Libra - Increases self-awareness, favors self-examination and interaction with others.
Scorpio - Increases awareness of psychic power. Ends connections.
Sagittarius - Encourages flights of imagination and confidence.
Capricorn - Increases awareness of the need for structure, discipline.
Aquarius - Favors activities that are unique and individualistic.
Pisces - Energy withdraws from the surface of life, hibernates within, secretly reorganizing and realigning.
MOON PHASE CORRESPONDENCES
Waxing Moon
The new moon through first quarter; spells involving healing, love, good luck,
sex related and any positive magic.
Full moon:
Spells involving fertility, spirit conjuring, increase psychic ability and dream spells.
Waning moon:
The full moon through the last quarter; destructive spells, hexes, reverse love spells,
ending bad relationships and undoing negative forces.
Moon in Aries: Spells involving authority, willpower and rebirth.
Moon in Taurus: Spells involving love, real estate, and money.
Moon in Gemini: Spells involving communication, public relations and travel.
Moon in Cancer: Spells involving domestic life and honoring lunar deities.
Moon in Leo: Spells involving power over others, courage, child birth.
Moon in Virgo: Spells involving employment matters, health and intellectual matters.
Moon in Libra: Spells involving court cases, partnerships and artistic matters.
Moon in Scorpio: Spells involving secrets, power and psychic growth.
Moon in Sagittarius: Spells involving publications, sports and the truth.
Moon in Capricorn: Spells involving career, political matters and ambition.
Moon in Aquarius: Spells involving science, freedom, personal expression, problem solving and friendship.
Moon in Pisces: Spells involving music, telepathy and clairvoyance.
MOON MAGICK
Waxing Moon Fertility Magic, Health
Magic, Planting Herbs, Beginnings
The waxing moon goes from black (new) to full.
As the moon grows, she will excert a magnetic pull on all things - strengthening energies.
Waning Moon Undoing Magic, Banishing, Receding, Separations and eliminations,
Best time to cut herbs and flowers. The waning moon is from full to black (new).
This is the time for ending relations with unwanted partners or situations.
This is a time for the inward journey of self, preparing for rebirth.
Full Moon High tide of psychic powers. Helpful in all types of magic
This is a powerful time where energy is in an abundance.
Magical rites are amplified as energy is in it's zenith.
Full moon magic works best in a seven day cycle - three prior, the night of, and three after.
Black (New) Moon No magic should be performed This is a witches Sunday of rest if you will.
We respect the moon cycle and the power she instills by resting on the Black Moon.
CREATE YOUR OWN MOON SPELLS
Because of the very nature of Magic, each working should be highly individualized and personal.
Even if following a traditional spell, it should be tailored to your specific needs to be most effective for you.
Understanding the basics of Spell Construction will enable you to formulate your own specific,
effective spells for any purpose you desire. Preliminary planning is necessary.
The very first step is to decide precisely what your desired end result is to be.
Before you can start, you must decide where you are going. You must be very explicit.
It is important, also, that you choose your time carefully. You should take into consideration
all Astrological implications, energy currents and Moon phases. The Moon is the astronomical
body closest to us and, therefore, has a profound influence upon us, it is very important to
choose a time when the Moon is in an astrological sign which is appropriate for your working.
For example: Aries/Action - Enthusiasm, Taurus/ Renewal - Sensuality,
Gemini/Communication - Curiosity, Cancer/ Emotion - Nurturing,
Leo/Vitality - Determined, Virgo/Organizing - Studious,
Libra/Balance -Cooperation,
Scorpio/Sexual - Philosophical,
Capricorn/Authority - Ambitious,
Aquarius/Innovation - Social, Pisces/Sensitivity - Idealistic.
Bear in mind that magickal workings for gain, increase or bringing things to you,
should be initiated when the Moon is Waxing (from Dark to Full); when the Moon is
Waning (from Full to Dark), it is time for magical workings of decrease or sending away.
The highest energy occurs at the Full Moon and, therefore, this is the most powerful time
for magical workings. The New Moon is the next most powerful time for Magic.
FULL MOON OIL
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
Mix prior to a full moon. Charge in a clear container or vial in the light
of the full moon. Use to anoint candles or yourself for full moon rituals
or just when you feel like you need the moons energy.
MOON WATER TONIC
Tonic waters containing the energies of the moon embody very powerful healing
benefits that bring about integral balance and wholeness throughout the body,
mind and soul. Clear quartz crystal catalyses the absorption of lunar energies as
well as amplifies the healing benefits.
Wait for a clear night, preferably on or right before the full moon.
Put your crystal in a clear glass and cover with one cup of purified water.
Check an almanac for the exact time of sundown on the day you have chosen.
At sundown, place the glass out of doors in a moonlit place (cover the glass with clear plastic wrap).
Remove the glass at dawn. The water is now filled with lunar potency.
Drink the moon water every morning to prepare your body, mind and spirit for the stress of the day