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For many Wiccans the Moon is the embodiment of the Goddess.  She is Maiden, Mother and Crone.  The Moon is an important source of natural energy that is essential to all forms of magick.  The wheel of the moon is approximately 28.5 days long, waxing to Full Moon (Esbats) and waning to New Moon.

 
THE WAXING MOON
 
This is the stage when the Moon is getting larger in the nights sky.  It is moving from the New Moon to the Full Moon.
 
Is a time for spells that attract, that bring positive change.  Also for spells involving love, good luck and growth.
 
It is a time for new beginnings and ideas.
 
At this time the Moon represents the Goddess in Her Maiden aspect.  Give praise to Goddesses such as Epona, Artemis and other Maiden Goddesses.
 
The period of the Waxing Moon lasts about 14 days.
 
 
 
THE FULL MOON
 
This is the time when the moon has reached its fullest peak, and forms a perfect silver circle in the nights sky.
 
This is a time for spells that transform, increase psychic ability, for fertility spells and invocation to lunar Goddesses.
 
This is a time of strength, love and power.
 
At this time the Moon represents the Goddess in Her Mother aspect.  At this time give praise to Cerridwen, Isis or one of the other Mother Goddesses.
 
The period of the Full Moon lasts for three days.
 
 
 
THE WANING MOON
 
This is the time when the Moon decreases in size, moving from the Full Moon to the New Moon.
 
This is a good time for spells involving breaking bad habits / addictions and to end bad relationships.
 
This is a time of great intuition.  It is a good time for divination.
 
At this time the Moon represents the Goddess in Her Crone aspect.  Give praise to Hecate, Morrigan or one of the other Crone Goddesses.
 
The period of the Waning Moon lasts for about 14 days.
 
 
 
STAR SIGN CORRESPONDANCES OF THE MOON
 
ARIES
- Moon in Aries is the best time for spells involving authority, rebirth, leadership, and healing spells of the face and head.
 
TAURUS
- Moon in Taurus is the best time for spells involving love, money, acquisition, and healing spells for the throat and neck.
 
GEMINI
- Moon in Gemini is the best time for spells involving writing, communication, travel, and healing spells for the arms, hands and lungs.
 
CANCER
- Moon in Cancer is the best time for spells involving the home and for honouring lunar Gods and Goddesses, and healing spells of the chest and stomach.
 
LEO
- Moon in Leo is the best time for spells involving authority, courage, fertility, and healing spells of the upper back, spine and heart.
 
VIRGO
- Moon in Virgo is the best time for spells involving employment, health, diet, and healing spells intestines and nervous system.
 
LIBRA
- Moon in Libra is the best time for spells involving justice, unions, balance (spiritual and otherwise), artistry, and healing spells of the lower back and kidneys.
 
SCORPIO
- Moon in Scorpio is the best time for spells involving power, psychic growth, sex, and healing of the reproductive organs.
 
SAGITTARIUS
- Moon in Sagittarius is the best time for spells involving travel, sports, truth, horses, and healing spells of the liver and thighs.
 
CAPRICORN
- Moon in Capricorn is the best time for spells involving organization, ambition, career, politics, and healing spells of the knees, bones, teeth and skin.
 
AQUARIUS
- Moon in Aquarius is the best time for spells involving science, freedom, friendship, breaking bad habits or addictions, and healing spells of the ankles, calves and blood.
 
PISCES
- Moon in Pisces is the best time for spells involving music, art, telepathy, dreams, and healing spells for the feet and lymph glands.

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