The Moon exudes a cool, feminine, silvery-feeling energy that rules the life-giving waters of our planet — the rains, tides, and dew — as well as those in the physical body, such as menstrual cycles and other bodily fluids. She also rules all emotional responses. Raw, properly focused emotion energizes magick. For this reason, many practitioners work in conjunction with a phase of the Moon's cycle that is in harmony with their magickal intent.
Waxing — This phase occurs when the Moon grows from dark to full. In this phase, the Moon provides the proper energy for magickal efforts requiring growth or enhancement. It is a good time for beginnings, fresh starts, and new love, and is of benefit in building businesses, friendships, partnerships, and financial prosperity. The waxing phase also provides suitable conditions for planting herbs, developing psychism, and increasing physical health and well-being. To seal spells performed during the waxing Moon, use this chant or one of your own choosing:
"Oh, Maiden Moon, now hear my plea:
Hearken, hearken unto me!
As you grow, my spell enhance --
And power its magick with Your dance."
Full — The Moon's energy is most intense when She reaches abundant fullness. Any magickal efforts, especially difficult ones, can benefit greatly from the potency of this phase. Use the full Moon to amplify magickal intent and to give spellworkings additional power. To seal spells performed during the full Moon, use this chant or one of your own choosing:
"Abundant Mother, Moon so bright
Hear my plea upon this night.
Your fertile power lend this spell;
Make it potent, strong, and well."
Waning — The shrinkage of the Moon from full to dark is called the waning phase, and it offers an energy suitable for recession, peaceful separation, or elimination. Use the waning Moon to end undesirable eating patterns, break bad habits, or to remove yourself from dysfunctional partnerships or stressful situations. Its energies favor any magickal effort requiring decrease or removal. To seal spells performed during the waning Moon, use this chant or one of your own choosing:
"Oh Aging One of grace, now hear:
With your guidance, this spell steer.
Remove all blocks and hesitation,
And take it to its destination."
Dark — Some practitioners use this phase as a period of rest. They find it useful for regeneration, relaxation, and gathering for the creative phase of the waxing Moon. Others prefer to use it for meditation, psychic power enhancement, or for delving into past life memories to help them better understand current difficulties. Dark Moon energy also lends itself to divination and matters where truth is an issue. To seal spells performed during the dark Moon, use this chant or one of your own choosing:
"I call on You, Oh Crone so wise --
One Who rules the darkest skies.
Come and be my treasured Guest,
And aid me on this magickal quest."
As the Moon continues on its neverending course,
it travels through the different astrological signs, just as the sun
does, only more rapidly. When the Moon resides within the various signs,
that sign influences the magickal aspect of the Moon.
Moon in ARIES — Spells and rituals involving authority, rebirth, and leadership, as well as the face and head.
Moon in TAURUS — Spells and rituals involving love, money, and acquisition, as well as the throat and neck.
Moon in GEMINI — Spells and rituals involving communication, writing, and travel, as well as the arms, hands, and lungs.
Moon in CANCER — Spells and rituals involving the home and honoring lunar deities, as well as the chest and stomach.
Moon in LEO — Spells and rituals involving authority, courage, and fertility, as well as the upper back, spine, and heart.
Moon in VIRGO — Spells and rituals involving employment, heath, and diet, as well as the intestines and nervous system.
Moon in LIBRA —
Spells and rituals involving justice, unions, balance (spiritual or
otherwise), and artistry, as well as the lower back and kidneys.
Moon in SCORPIO — Spells and rituals involving power, psychic growth, and sex, as well as the reproductive organs.
Moon in SAGITTARIUS — Spells and rituals involving travel, sports, truth, and horses, as well as the liver and thighs.
Moon in CAPRICORN — Spells and rituals involving organization, ambition, career, and politics, as well as the knees, bones, teeth, and skin.
Moon in AQUARIUS — Spells and rituals involving science, freedom, friendship, and
breaking bad habits or addictions, as well as the calves, ankles, and
blood.
Moon in PISCES — Spells and rituals involving music, art, telepathy, and dreams, as well as the feet and lymph glands.
SOURCES: Everyday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living by Dorothy Morrison, Moonsmuses.com, and unknown