Moonrise Facts
The New Moon always rises at sunrise.
And the first quarter at noon.
The Full Moon always rises at sunset.
And the last quarter at midnight.
Dark Moon
The Dark of the moon is the time when the moon appears to be completely covered in darkness. This is a time of the Crone, the Dark Goddess Hecate and a time to banish negative energies from our lives. We gather together during the Dark Moon Esbat to honour and understand the darker mysteries of the Goddess. We accept that we do not know all the answers and that those things we need to learn will be revealed in time. The Dark of the Moon is also a good time for scrying and other methods of divination.
Names of the Dark Moon
January
Dark Quiet Moon
February
Dark Hunger Moon
March
Dark Seed Moon
April
Dark Planting Moon
May
Dark Ninth Moon
June
Dark Strawberry Moon
July
Dark Blessing Moon
August
Dark Harvest Moon
September
Dark Singing Moon
October
Dark Falling Leaf Moon
November
Dark Dead Moon
December
Dark Snow Moon
New Moon
A time for the recognition of the Goddess in her phase as an Infant
The time of the New Moon (the first two or three days the new crescent is visible) is a good time for celebrating new beginnings or doing magick, which involves growth (starting a diet, beginning a new course of study, etc.). Here the first light in the cycle of the moon begins and the Goddess is in her phase as a very young maiden ready to explore the new world.
Waxing Moon
A time for the recognition of the Goddess in her phase as maiden
As the Moon grows in light, the energies of growth come with her. The day of the Full Moon and the day or two just before the calendar day of the Full Moon are the best times for doing magick for bringing something to you (a new job, prosperity, good luck, etc.). During this time, we recognize the Goddess as the young maiden who searches for a partner with which she can become a new mother. The maiden is full of fresh energy and is anxious to sing and dance throughout the world.
First Quarter Moon
The First Quarter Moon means that the Moon is waxing (increasing in light) and is 50% to 75% illuminated. The First Quarter Moon rises around noon and sets around midnight and she can often be seen during the daylight hours in the afternoon. The Goddess associated with the First Quarter Moon is the Goddess Anunit.
The Moon is now brilliantly lit and growing quickly casting her light with strength, confidence and success. At New Moon the spells that we cast were in their infancy stage, but now magick has gained momentum along with the Moon. Our plans are solidifying and our inner visions are beginning to manifest in the physical plane.
First Quarter Moon energy brings forth excitement and enthusiasm; we are shining brightly like the Moon, but still have a long way to go. We may still be facing challenges, but they tend to stimulate and excite us. This phase is often called the "crisis of action" because now is the time to move forward, build momentum and take action. We feel that success is within our grasp, but our goal has not yet been achieved. Now is not the time to rest on our laurels, there is still work to be done before fruition at Full Moon. Your attention is still required to keep your goal moving in the right direction or your goal may slip away without you realizing it.
First Quarter Moon brings high energy and is an excellent time for planning, making decisions and organizing your life so that you can become more efficient and productive. Now is a good time to take on difficult or challenging projects that you have been putting off. It's also a good time to begin health or exercise programs, and to change your routine to get you on track and moving toward your goals. If you have confidence and self-esteem issues, the First Quarter is an excellent time to work on them. Remember that others are also feeling the dynamic energy of the First Quarter, so be aware that their energy will also be assertive, confident and decisive. Try to avoid conflict with others unless you wish to have a confrontation. Don't interfere with the progress of others and don't allow others to interfere in yours either.
First Quarter Moon magick includes growth and increasing, growth within a relationship, financial growth and gaining knowledge. This is a time of fertility so if pregnancy is desired, now is an exceptional time for magick towards that goal. It is a time of great communication, and is auspicious for business and legal matters as well as healing, love magick, and protection for couples,
"The New and First-Quarter phases, known as the light of the Moon, are considered good for planting above-ground crops, putting down sod, grafting trees, and transplanting." Farmer's Almanac 2014
Rowan Morgana 2014
Waxing Gibbous Moon
The Waxing Gibbous Moon appears to be pregnant, the Moon is perfectly round on the right side, but bulged out past half-way on the left. The Waxing Gibbous Moon contains and is gestating your hopes, dreams, wishes, and magick, until they are born at Full Moon.
The Waxing Gibbous Moon rises at mid-afternoon and sets at about three am.
?The Waxing Gibbous Moon
rises in the middle of the afternoon
and sets before well before sunrise.?
The most auspicious time for magick spells during this Moon phase is at 10 or 11 at night. Call upon night Goddesses such as Nuit or Star Goddesses to aid you in your workings.
During the phase of the Gibbous Waxing Moon you can continue to do waxing, drawing, increasing, or growth spells. The efforts made towards your goals at New Moon are brought to light. Moon energy is very strong as she moves towards the height of her strength at Full Moon. If your personal energies are low you can harness the Moon's energy to increase your magickal power and confidence. Growth may appear fast-paced and challenges or changes may occur. It is a good time to practice patience, and prepare for the Full Moon energies. It is also time to tie off loose ends. The Waxing Gibbous Moon can also be a time of gestation. It may appear as if action has paused, but it is still growing deep within the body of your magick.
Full Moon
A time for the recognition of the Goddess in her phase as mother and a time to celebrate the Goddess
The full moon is when the moon?s energy is at its peak. The Full Moon is the best time for consecrating tools, charging jewelry, working magick to bring something to you, and for raising energy for the Earth or other Healing. It is also traditionally the time when Wicca?s gather to celebrate the power of the moon through an Esbat ceremony. It is during this time that the Goddess becomes the strong mother figure who cares for the earth and all its creatures. This is truly a joyous time for celebration. Most Wicca?s celebrate the full moon with a special ritual called the Esbat. We give each moon a special name.
Names of the Full Moon
Names
Month
Other Names Used
Full Wolf Moon
January
Quiet, Snow, Cold, Chaste, Disting, Moon of Little Winter
Full Ice Moon
February
Storm, Horning, Hunger, Wild, Red & Cleansing, Quickening, Big Winter
Full Storm Moon
March
Seed, Moon of Winds, Plow, Worm, Lenting, Sap, Crow, Snowblind
Full Growing Moon
April
Hare, Seed, Planting, Budding Trees, Eostre Month, Pink, Green Grass
Full Hare Moon
May
Merry, Dryad, Bright,Flower, Frogs Return, Thrice-Milk Month, Joy, Planting
Full Mead Moon
June
Horses, Lovers',Strong Sun, Honey, Strawberry, Rose
Full Hay Moon
July
Wort, Moon of Claiming, Blessing, Fallow, Buck, Thunder
Full Corn Moon
August
Barley, dispute, Harvest
Full Harvest Moon*
September
Wine, Singing, Sturgeon, Moon When Deer Paw the Earth
Full Blood Moon
October
Harvest, Shedding, Falling Leaf, Ten Colds, Moon of Changing Season
Full Snow Moon
November
Dark, Fog, Beaver, Mourning, Mad, Moon of Storms,
Full Cold Moon
December
Oak, wolf, Moon of Long Nights, Big Winter, Moon of Popping Trees
Full Moon Correspondences
December Full Ice Moon
This is a month for thinking about the new year and forming plans and ideas to put into action during the coming months. Now is the time of endurance, death and rebirth. The Earth tides will soon turn towards the Sun, but for now we are still in darkness. Within the dark we may begin the personal alchemy of transformation. It is a time to strengthen our spiritual paths through contemplation and meditation. We shall remember our friends and family and many of us will reach out to the lonely and the needy through volunteering.
Nature Spirits ? Snow Faeries, Storm Faeries, Winter Tree Faeries
Herbs ? Holly, English Ivy, Fir, Mistletoe
Flowers ? Holly, Poinsettia, Christmas Cactus
Scents ? Violet, Patchouli, Rose Geranium, Frankincense, Myrrh, Lilac
Stones ? Serpentine, Jacinth, Peridot
Trees ? Pine, Fir, Holly
Animals ? Mouse, Deer, Horse, Bear
Birds ? Rook, Robin, Snowy Owl
God/dess ? Hathor, Hecate, Neith, Athene, Minerva, Ixchel, Osiris, Norns, Fates
January Full Wolf Moon
The month of January is a good time for beginnings and conceiving. Work spells for protection and reversing magick. Your energy levels are low during this month, and much is going on below the surface. It is a good time to work on personal problems that involve no one else.
Nature Spirits ? Gnomes, brownies
Herbs - Marjoram, holy thistle, nuts and cones
Colors ? Brilliant white, blue - violet, black
Flowers ? Snowdrop, crocus
Scents ? Musk, mimosa
Stones ? Garnet, onyx, jet, Chrysoprase
Trees - Birch
Animals ? Fox, coyote
Birds ? Pheasant, blue jay
God/dess ? Freya, Inanna, Sarsvati, Ch?ang-O, Sinn
February Full Ice Moon
The month of February is a time for spiritual purification and initiation. Take time to cleanse and purify yourself, your home, sacred space and property. Work spells for growth, healing, and self-love. Accept responsibility for past mistakes, forgive and make future plans
Nature Spirits ? House Faeries
Herbs ? Balm of Gilead, hyssop, myrrh sage, spikenard
Colors ? Light blue, violet
Flowers ? Wisteria, heliotrope
Scents ? Musk, mimosa
Stones ? Amethyst, jasper, rock crystal
Trees ? Rowan, laurel, cedar
Animals ? Otter, unicorn
Birds ? Eagle, chickadee
God/dess ? Brigid, Juno, Kuan Yin, Diana, Demeter, Persephone,
Aphrodite
March Full Storm Moon
The Full Moon in March is a time of exploration, growth and prosperity. Work magick for prosperity, luck and freedom from bad habits and/or oppression. March is also a time of balance between the Light and Dark, spells and meditations that work to break illusions so that you may see and accept the truth in your life are appropriate.
Nature Spirits ? Mer-people (Air & Water beings connected to spring rain & storms)
Herbs ? Broom, High John root, yellow dock, wood betony, Irish moss
Colors ? Pale green, red-violet
Flowers ? Jonquil, daffodil, violet
Scents ? Honeysuckle, apple blossom
Stones ? Aquamarine, bloodstone
Trees ? Alder, dogwood
Animals ? Cougar, hedgehog, boar
Birds ? Sea crow, sea eagle
Deities ? Black Isis, the Morrigan, Hecate, Cybele, Astarte, Athene, Minerva, Artemis, Luna
Source ? Moon Magick D.J. Conway
Waning Moon
A time for the recognition of the Goddess in her phase as Crone
The Waning Moon, especially the days just before the Dark of the Moon, are best for doing magick for removing something from your life (bad habits, stress, etc.) or for clearing out negative energies. This is the time when the moon?s energy is becoming weaker and the strength of the light of the Goddess is diminishing. This is a time of great wisdom for She has learned much in her journey from infant to wise crone and it is a time to learn from this wisdom by going within and communicating with Her. This is a time of personal reflection and inner guidance. Soon the light of the Goddess will fade completely before the cycle will begin again.
Source: http://sacredwicca.jigsy.com/moon-phases