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Table of Contents
- 1. New Moon – Seeds of Intention
- 2. Waxing Moon – Growth & Attraction
- 3. Full Moon – Manifestation & Release
- 4. Waning Moon – Banishing & Cleansing
- 5. Dark Moon – Rest & Shadow Work
- 6. Lunar Eclipse – Accelerated Change
- 7. Moon in the Zodiac Signs – Elemental Alignments
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Moon Phase Correspondences: Align Your Rituals with the Lunar Cycle
1. New Moon – Seeds of Intention
- Best for: setting intentions, starting new projects, planting spiritual seeds.
- Key correspondences: white candle, clear quartz, jasmine oil, bay leaf.
- Actionable ritual: write a one-line intention on a bay leaf and burn it at midnight.
2. Waxing Moon – Growth & Attraction
- Best for: drawing opportunities, boosting confidence, building momentum.
- Key correspondences: green or gold chime candle, citrine, rosemary, cinnamon.
- Actionable practice: dress a green candle with cinnamon oil and light it each evening to amplify abundance work.
3. Full Moon – Manifestation & Release
- Best for: charging tools, full moon bath, gratitude rituals, releasing what no longer serves.
- Key correspondences: silver or white candle, moonstone, lavender, selenite.
- Actionable ritual: prepare a bowl of water under moonlight, add a pinch of salt, and wash your crystals.
4. Waning Moon – Banishing & Cleansing
- Best for: cord cutting, clearing stagnant energy, breaking bad habits.
- Key correspondences: black candle, obsidian, sage or palo santo, black tourmaline.
- Actionable practice: write what you want to release on a small piece of paper, fold it in black cloth, and bury it away from your home.
5. Dark Moon – Rest & Shadow Work
- Best for: introspection, divination, journaling, deep inner healing.
- Key correspondences: deep purple or charcoal candle, amethyst, mugwort, labradorite.
- Actionable ritual: light a charcoal candle, brew mugwort tea, and journal prompts about your fears or recurring patterns.
6. Lunar Eclipse – Accelerated Change
- Best for: releasing karmic ties, major life shifts, amplifying manifestation work by two.
- Key correspondences: red or dark blue candle, hematite, dragon’s blood incense, selenite.
- Actionable practice: avoid starting something new; instead, create a “letting go” list and burn it safely during the eclipse window.
7. Moon in the Zodiac Signs – Elemental Alignments
- Know the sign: Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) favor bold action; Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) enhance emotional work.
- Key correspondences per element: Fire – red/pyrite; Earth – green/salt; Air – yellow/feather; Water – blue/silver bowl.
- Actionable tip: before any ritual, check the current moon sign and adjust your
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