Magic of the Moon
What is the Magic of the Moon?
Since time began, we have been using the Moon to live our lives by – to tune into the Earth’s natural rhythms – to use the magic of the moon phases for living, growing crops, magic rituals, health and so much more.
Moon Basics
The Moon completes a full orbit around the Earth every 29.5 days. The phases of the Moon are:- New Moon
- Waxing Moon (when the Moon gets bigger in the sky, a narrow crescent growing from right to left)
- Waning Moon (when the Full Moon is decreasing in size, moving back towards the New Moon, gradually changing to a decreasing crescent from right to left)
- Gibbous Moon is the period beween the first quarter and Full Moon and between the Full Moon and last quarter.
During the New Moon phase the position of the moon means no light is reflected off the Sun, so it is not visible at all.
The Full Moon appears 14 to 15 days after the New Moon and appears as a glorious glowing white circle in the night sky. This phase reflects the maximum amount of light from the Sun.
Each full moon of the year has a name
The Full Moon and New Moon phases can also affect people in varying degrees - from feeling happy and full of energy to being exhausted, depressed and nervous! Many people sleep quite badly (if at all) during or coming up to either of these Moon phases.
Moon Magic
The magic of the Moon is an essential and important part of the Wicca religion. Magic rituals are by and large performed by the moon phases which are known as the Maiden (waxing), the Mother (full) and the Crone (Waning) – all believed to be the faces of the Goddess.
The New Moon is excellent for spells that are related to starting new projects, increasing abundance and healing.
The Full Moon is good for healing rituals, protection spells and finishing off projects.
The Waning Moon is perfect for clearing, cleansing, banishing and divination spells.
The three nights before the New Moon are known as the Dark of the Moon. As energies are uncertain and unpredictable at this time, casting spells in this period is not advised - with one exception! It has long been believed that planting an acorn in the Dark time of the Moon ensures that you will receive money in the near future
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Magic of the Moon Spell No. 1 (Magic Moon Water)
Leave a jug of spring water out in the light of the Full Moon. This water is excellent for washing your face to impart beauty and purity and can also be used to energetically cleanse crystals and imbue them with the magic of the Full Moon.
Magic of the Moon Spell No. 2 (Prosperity Spell)
Magic of the Moon Spell No. 1 (Magic Moon Water)
Leave a jug of spring water out in the light of the Full Moon. This water is excellent for washing your face to impart beauty and purity and can also be used to energetically cleanse crystals and imbue them with the magic of the Full Moon.
Magic of the Moon Spell No. 2 (Prosperity Spell)
What you need:
Silver coin
Cauldron or pot
Half fill the pot with water and drop a silver coin into it. Position the pot or cauldron so the light of the Full Moon shines onto the water. Gently sweep your hands above the surface, symbolically gathering up the Moon's silver.
While you are gathering the Moon’s silver, say:
La Luna, beautiful Lady of the Moon, bring to me your wealth right soon. Fill my hands with silver and gold. All you give, my hands can hold.
Repeat this chant three times. When you are finished, pour the water upon the Earth. This is most effective done during the Full Moon.
Silver coin
Cauldron or pot
Half fill the pot with water and drop a silver coin into it. Position the pot or cauldron so the light of the Full Moon shines onto the water. Gently sweep your hands above the surface, symbolically gathering up the Moon's silver.
While you are gathering the Moon’s silver, say:
La Luna, beautiful Lady of the Moon, bring to me your wealth right soon. Fill my hands with silver and gold. All you give, my hands can hold.
Repeat this chant three times. When you are finished, pour the water upon the Earth. This is most effective done during the Full Moon.
Magic of the Moon Spell No. 3 (Moon Wish Spell)
To ask for your heart's desire, draw the symbol of the Waxing Moon in a pure beeswax candle with a rose thorn. Light the candle, and with your eyes fixed upon the flame, concentrate on your heart's desire being granted by the Goddess Moon. When this thought is firmly in your mind, whisper softly: "Goddess Luna, mother of all love and light, grant me my heart's desire (say exactly what you wish for). Grant my wishes, fulfill my heart's desire. Shine on me tonight." Blow out the candle flame, but hold the image of it in your mind's eye for as long as possible. As you think of the candle's flame, know for sure that your wish has been heard. Within the space of one lunar cycle, your heart's desire should be granted.
Gardening with the Moon
It makes sense therefore that man has been using the magic of the Moon and her phases to get the maximum benefits from his crops and garden stock.
Use the time of the New Moon to plant seeds of plants that appear above ground, whose seeds appear outside the plant, such as broccoli, cauliflower, spinach and grains.
The second quarter and particularly a couple of days before the Full Moon appears, is the optimum time to plant crops which grow above ground and whose seed is inside the plant, such as tomatoes, peppers, melons and beans.
The Full Moon and Waning Moon is perfect for planting bulbs, flower seed and root crops such as carrots, potatoes and onions. It’s also a great time for transplanting plants.
The period just before the New Moon is an inactive one, being best for harvesting, pruning, transplanting and cutting grass.
Flowers and Plants connected with the Moon
Acanthus: The acanthus plant is said to have grown around the pot placed on the grave of a young girl in the ancient Greek city of Corinth, and was so beautiful growing around the pot, the architect which spotted it was inspired to create the Corinthian column, known throughout the world.
Daisy: Representing innocence and also is the plant of St. Mary Magdalene. Spring is said to have truly arrived when you can place your foot on twelve daisies.
Honeysuckle: Devotion, generosity, sweetness, fidelity.
Hyssop: Cleanliness and used for fending off evil spirits and energies.
Iris: Wisdom, valour, inspiration, ardour, faith and hope. Named after Iris, the Goddess of the Rainbow, who was a messenger on Mount Olympus.
Moonwort: A fern with legendary properties including: raising the dead, opening locks and unshoe-ing horses that tread on it. If gathered by the light of the Moon, magical properties will abound.
Myrtle: Love, marriage, beautifully scented. It is said that if a myrtle bush is planted either side of the door, love and peace will forever be in the household.
Poppy: Consolation, moderation.
Speedwell: The name is derived from the story concerning a young girl (later canonized as St. Veronica) who wiped Jesus Christ’s face with Speedwell flowers on his journey to Calvary. As a result of this, healing properties were transferred to this lovely plant.
Wallflower: Constancy, sweetness, delicacy.
Water Lily: Purity of heart, charm.
White Lily: Purity, modesty, innocence. Chinese symbol of abundance.
Willow: Dreams, enchantment, wisdom and healing. Particularly associated with Moon Magic, especially willow wands.
Astrological Moon Magic
Moon in Aquarius: Spells involving science, personal choices, friendship.
Moon in Pisces: Spells involving telepathy and clairvoyance.
Moon in Aries: Spells involving power, authority, willpower and renewal.
Moon in Taurus: Spells involving love, property, and finances.
Moon in Gemini: Spells involving travel, communication and personal connections.
Moon in Cancer: Spells involving home and hearth and all moon deities.
Moon in Leo: Spells involving authority, strength and courage, and fertility.
Moon in Virgo: Spells involving health, education and career.
Moon in Libra: Spells involving legal matters, artistic talent and business partnerships.
Moon in Scorpio: Spells involving psychic development, magic and personal power.
Moon in Sagittarius: Spells involving the written word, integrity and motion.
Moon in Capricorn: Spells involving drive and ambition, politics and financial gain.
A bit more
The moon's energy is cool, silvery-bright, and feminine. It has been known since ancient times that the moon has an affect on the tides on lakes and the high seas, on plant growth, animals, and human behavior. The moon rules over the life-giving liquids of our own bodies, such as the menstrual cycle and the cardiovascular system.
As the moon affects us physiologically, the energy of the lunar cycle fluctuates our emotional responsiveness and our psychic energies. Thus, it is for this reason that the moon has a direct influence on magical and spiritual workings. This is why focused emotion energizes magic. It is, in fact, redirected energy.
Because of the cyclical nature of the month, the timing of magical workings (spells) should be cöordinated to that phase of the moon that is in harmony with the intent or purpose of the spell. This timing in spellcraft has been acknowledged for centuries, possibly going back to the magic performed in the temples of ancient Egypt. The moon itself is a sacred symbol of the Egyptian Goddess, Isis, The Great Magician.
In utilizing the most appropriate lunar phase, you effectively provide the most advantageous energy needed to execute appropriate spells. Remember, a moon rise can occur in daylight. So, never think that spellcraft is restricted to night!
Below, the phases of the Moon are discussed.
The Waxing Crescent Moon
The waxing moon is on a journey to brightness, from after the dark moon (or new moon) to the full moon.
The moon first appears as a thin crescent moon sliver and progresses in size and brightness. The crescent is on the right side of the moon.
This period is especially favorable in matters concerning growth, protection, healing, advancement, abundance, to increase knowledge, spirituality, and fertility. This is the time for spells dealing with new beginnings of every nature or to draw something to you, in personal life as well as in business and finance. It is also the best time to plant seeds and new plants.
The Full Moon
The Full Moon is when the moon is completely in the sun's light and appears in her round silvery luminance. This is when the sun, Earth, and moon line up in that order and on the same line. That is, the sun and moon are on opposite sides of the Earth, so the moon appears as a full, round, brilliant disc.
It is during the full moon is when lunar energy is at its most intense. This ffects the ocean tides, animals, plant growth, and human behavior. Magic workings are especially potent at this time. This is always the preferred time for positive spells, particularly those most difficult.
The Waning Crescent Moon
The waning moon is when the Moon declines in size from just after the Full Moon to just before complete darkness.
The moon first appears with large brightness and gradually decreases into a large crescent with continues to diminish until only a thin sliver of crescent moon is left. The crescent is on the left side of the moon.
This period is especially favorable in matters concerning banishings, separations, endings, eliminations, reversals, . This is the time for spells related to the unwanted, relationship endings, relief of stress, the riddance of disease, ailments, and bad habits. It is also the appropriate time for house purification, and cleansings.
The Dark Moon
The Dark Moon (or New Moon) is when the moon is completely dark. This is when the sun, moon, and Earth line up in that order and on the same line. That is, the moon is between the Earth and the sun, so it appears completely dark to us, as if it disappeared.
As the moon moves in conjunction with the sun, rising in the morning and crosses the sky, unseen, during daylight. This meansthere is no moon in the sky during the night. Thus, this is the darkest night of the month. In the countryside on a starless night , you cannot see your hand before your face. It is complete and absolute darkness,like being in a void of perception.
But within this perceptual isolation, is mystery and wonder. When the spirit can realize the possibility of unrealized potential. On this day the moon moves in conjunction with the sun, rising in the morning and crosses the sky, unseen, during daylight. Many Crafters use the dark moon as a rest period, for regeneration, meditation.
The Moonrise Poem
Just like the sun, the moon rises and sets every day. The time of moonrise depends on the phase of the moon. It rises about 25 to 65 minutes later each day than the previous day. Therefore, the moon is out during daytime as often as nightime.
In magic, the presence of the moon is always desirable as it serves to boost magical energy. So, the following poem not only serves to provide a rhyme to help us remember when moonrise occurs but also goes to show that magic is forever cöordinated to the moon's divine phases. Daytime is as magical as the night!
The Dark Moon always rises at sunrise,
The First Quarter at noon,
The Full Moon always rises at sunset,
And the Last Quarter at midnight.
The First Quarter at noon,
The Full Moon always rises at sunset,
And the Last Quarter at midnight.
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