What you need to know to start your lunar journey…
The 8 Moon Phases
During each lunar month there are eight key moon phases. Each phase is like a checkpoint to keep us on track during our journey. Each phase helps us to focus on the ebb and flow of energy, from the high energy during a Full Moon to the waxing and waning energies throughout the cycle.
By working alongside this cosmic energy we can become more attuned to the Moon and our own inner emotions and connections. The link below will look in more detail at intention setting and reflection during each of the moons phases to help you to become more in tune to cyclical living.
Using the table below you can see at a glance what each of the Moon's phases signify and in brief what you can take as inspiration to reflect upon.
|
Moon Phase |
Signifies |
Reflection prompt |
|
New Moon |
New beginnings and fresh starts, a time to attract all things positive. |
What do I want to change in my life to move forward on a positive journey? |
|
Waxing Crescent Moon |
Intention and preparation to achieve your goals. |
Do I have all the tools I need (physically or mentally) to support me in achieving my goals? |
|
Waxing First Quarter Moon |
Decision making, building momentum and getting things moving. |
Do any of my intentions need tweaking? |
|
Waxing Gibbous Moon |
Refinement, patience and trust in your intentions. |
Am I finding anything difficult right now that could be stopping me in my journey? |
|
Full Moon |
Release and the sealing of intention. |
What do I need to release? What is no longer serving me? |
|
Waning Gibbous Moon |
Gratitude and thanks for all the positives. |
What conversations do I need to have to share my feelings and emotions? |
|
Waning Last Quarter Moon (also known as Third Quarter Moon) |
Forgiveness and release. A time for completion. |
What do I need to release ready for the new lunar cycle? |
|
Dark Moon/Waning Crescent Moon |
Surrender - healing and closure. |
How can I cleanse my mind, body and surroundings? |
Your Moon Calendar highlights each of the phases throughout the year, making it easy to keep track of where we are in the lunar cycle.
The link below goes into much more detail on each different phase of the moon and reflection prompts on how to fully harness the energies of the moon at different points in its cycle.