Certain phases of the Moon produce unique energies which can be trapped by humans through rituals large and small. In simple terms, spellworking for banishing, decreasing, or removing problems takes place from after the Full Moon until the New Moon, with the day or night of the New Moon being strongest. Spellworking for increase, growth, and gain takes place from after the New Moon until the Full Moon, with the day or night of the Full Moon being the most powerful. This use of Moon magick is ancient, and it still works.

But actual Moon magick is a little more involved than this simple explanation. The Moon month has traditionally been connected with the three aspects of the Triple Goddess: Maiden {Crescent Moon}, Mother {Full Moon}, Crone {Dark Moon}. These three aspects are further joined by specific energy paths: waning {decreasing}, and waxing {growing}. There are thirteen Moon months in a calendar year. Each Moon month is directly connected with a different type of seasonal energy flow. With the Goddess coming into Her own once again, the Moon is being more openly recognized for Her influence and importance in the lives of humans.

So, of what use is watching the Moon and Her phases? Being aware of the Moon and Her influences upon your life can save you a lot of frustration, time, and wasted energy. The Crescent, sometimes called the New Moon, is a time for introversion, of starting new projects and plans, and making personal changes in general. It is an excellent time for self-examination in everything from your love life, career, moving into a new house, and breaking habits, to spiritual intentions. The Full Moon, the most powerful phase, is a time of extroversion, high-energy tasks, and work with other people.

There are benefits to being in tune with the Moon as well. By cutting your hair and nails during a waxing Moon, they will grow back stronger and faster. Planting by the Moon has been known for centuries; certain plants grow better when planted during certain phases. There are Moon sign almanacs, that give you all the information on this you need.

We can't escape the influence of the Moon and Her powers, even if we don't consciously believe in them. The collective unconscious, or universal mind, still holds all the old information from our past lives and those of our ancestors. The Moon knowledge of all those ancient civilizations still can affect our subconscious thinking, and our lives, in subtle ways. Each human, however, can learn to deliberately access this portion of the mind through deep meditation and , therefore, be more aware of how it is influencing life. Add this to the fact that the physical Moon affects our bodies and emotions, and it seems rather absurd not to work with the flow of power instead of against it. Life is difficult enough. Why not use Moon magick to smooth the path a bit?