Moon phases are so popular that they’re even a tattoo design nowadays. The Moon reflects powerful feminine energy. It represents wisdom, intuition, birth, death, reincarnation, and a spiritual connection.
Moon cycles are very much alike to the cycle of a seed: the seed grows into a flower, then blooms, and then dies.
Once we accord ourselves to the Moon, we can activate our innate powers and embody its innate qualities of fluidity, creativity, femininity, and change.
In addition, the moon represents our deepest personal needs. We can use the knowledge and energy of the Moon’s cycle, to make a better connection to ourselves.
Each phase of the Moon’s phase has a unique visual characteristic and spiritual meaning. Its cyclical course additionally signifies the rhythm of life within us.
Check our quick guide to the different phases of the Moon and their meanings.
8 Lunar Phases and Their Meanings:
1. New Moon
The Moon is located between the Earth and Sun so it cannot be seen from Earth. This moon phase represents new beginnings.
2. Waxing Crescent Moon
‘Waxing’ signifies the Moon’s illumination is growing, and ‘Crescent’ means less than half of the Moon is illuminated. This moon phase represents intention.
3. First Quarter Moon
To be precise, half of the Moon is illuminated and the other half is under shadow. This particular moon cycle signifies decision-making.
4. Waxing Gibbous Moon
‘Gibbous’ means more than half of the Moon is illuminated. This moon phase represents refinement.
5. Full Moon
The Sun illuminates the entire moon. This particular moon cycle represents release and sealing of intention.
6. Waning Gibbous
‘Waning’ refers to the decreasing of the Moon’s illumination. This moon phase signifies gratitude.
7. Third Quarter
To be precise, half of the Moon is illuminated and the other half is shadowed. This is the opposite side of the First Quarter Moon. This moon phase signifies forgiveness.
8. Waning Crescent
‘Waning’ refers to the shrinking of the Moon’s illumination, and ‘Crescent’ means less than half of the Moon is illuminated. This particular moon cycle represents surrender.
Follow the Moon Phases and Attune Yourself to Her Glitter
As the closest astronomical body to us, the Moon has a powerful influence on us as spiritual bodies. The Full Moon offers the most profound energies that we can absorb, while the New Moon is the next most powerful energy.
One way to connect to each moon phase energy and influence is to use the Moon’s energy to help set our intentions and get out of negativity.
The Moon’s cycle is 29.5 days and it appears as a full life-cycle. Each phase of the Moon has a different meaning and rhythm to the body.
Once we are accorded to the Moon and its cycles, we can activate its innate powers and embody its distinctively powerful attributes.