While co-creating with the team over at Divine Spark, I came to realise that there is a lack of emphasis on how to work with phases of the moon in simple, practical and accessible ways. Now, you and I are tied into the Moon more than any other planetary body. If the human body is comprised of seventy percent water and if the moon is capable of affecting the tides, it must affect us on a physiological and therefore on an emotional level- correct? The other planetary bodies have their effects on a material and also on a symbolic and an unconscious level, but nothing is going to pull at us quite like the Moon.
To work with the phases of the moon, you don’t have to use rituals or stick crystals in any orifices, and indeed I would recommend that you do not until you really know what you are doing and have had a strong practice of daily meditation for at least a year. Observing these cycles and working with them in patient, non-obtrusive and not necessarily dramatic ways is an excellent way to begin working with your own life energy in conscious connexion to the cosmos.
Now, those of you with gardening mothers and gardening grandmothers will know the simple wisdom of planting and gardening by the Moon phases. This is probably the oldest knowledge that we have- and it is still being handed down the generations to this day. Isn’t that amazing?
THE NEW MOON:
In connexion to gardening, the New Moon is planting time. It is the same in our day to day life as well. Here we put something new into the soil, which we have previously prepared. We don’t necessarily need to start pushing and shoving to start anything at this point- but we set our intention during this phase of the moon.
At the time of the New Moon, take a little time to think about what you would like to start fresh. What can you build on from your past experiences, that will help you move forward in an empowered way?
THE WAXING CRESCENT MOON:
Now this is the time in which things start to grow, and this is the time at which you nurture the growth. It might need a little helping hand- but remember, the best gardeners are not the ones who interfere too much with the soil or the growing process. Nature, and the cycles around you that are larger than your conscious desires are wiser than what you know at present. Let it do its work!
At the time of the waxing crescent Moon, look to your growth, acknowledge and nurture it. What do you have around you that is contributing to your success, what might you need to adjust in the future?
THE FIRST QUARTER MOON:
The first quarter phase of the moon represents a challenge and a turning point. This is when the Sun is square the Moon in astrology- the signs occupy the same modality, but in different elements. Adjustments will need to be made!
At the time of the first quarter Moon, look to where you may need to make a shift in direction. This can be a major shift, or it can be simply a minor shift in thinking. Look to where there are clashes in your life, and see what they are teaching you.
THE WAXING GIBBOUS MOON:
The waxing gibbous phase represents an energy that is being drawn to completion. We are drawing close to the Full Moon, and the energy is like that of late pregnancy- the pressure is on! Something new is on the horizon, and also a release. Here, we take stock and we work towards completion.
At the time of the waxing gibbous Moon, look towards any final preparations needed to welcome in the new. Self care is essential!
THE FULL MOON:
Yippee! This part is fun. The Sun is opposite the Moon, so we have a dance of polarities happening. As with birth and with harvest, one thing must be released in order for a new to be brought into birth and fruition. This is a time to offer forth gratitude for what has been received, and to acknowledge the hard work that has been done over past cycles during the phases of the moon.
At the time of the Full Moon, welcome in the new and release the old! Cut ties with what has been holding you back, releasing that energy into the Earth with reverence and respect. We don’t dump our waste just anywhere when we are working in a way that is mindful of our future.
THE WANING GIBBOUS MOON:
After the Full Moon we continue to release during these phases of the moon. This is the point of gardening, and of life in general, where we clear waste and debris from our lives. Here we start to prune away what no longer serves us.
The waning gibbous moon is a point of relative harmony between the difficulty of the Full Moon and the final quarter Moon. Use this time to gently shed excessive burdens.
THE FINAL QUARTER MOON:
At the final quarter, we continue our journey of release. Here, we will be challenged to make a turning point that separates us from what no longer serves. Here the Sun and Moon are square once again, but here the obstacle points us towards release and not completion.
The final quarter Moon represents a certain parting of the ways. Here, you might be challenged to make a decision. Divination can be helpful in giving you insight on which way to turn.
THE WANING CRESCENT MOON:
Just before the Moon enters its liminal dark phase/ New Moon phase, the waning crescent moon grants us the cutting power of the sickle! At this point our energy is waning, and we are challenged to go within and cut cords with what might be draining our energy.
The waning crescent Moon is the cosmic grass-cutter which lays low all that is no longer needed. A wise gardener knows how to turn these trimmings into compost- gather your energy in preparation for the dark phase.
And so the cycles move and turn during the phases of the moon. Remember, the most powerful swimmer is not the one who swims against the current- but the one who swims with it. The simple magick of observation and co-creation with the rhythms of Nature has been responsible for some of humankind’s most stunning acheivements. Anyone can work with this, all it takes is patience, humility and the courage to look up xxx
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