moonphases

When the moon is waning (from full to dark) it is time for banishing . The three days before the New Moon is known as the Dark of the Moon, this is a time to rest and recoup energy. When the moon is waxing (from dark to full) This is the time for constructive, creative magicke.

Moon Phase Correspondences for Magical Workings

	Full Moon - rituals for prophecy, protection, divination. Spells that needs extra power, spells for guidance or healing can be done now. Also, love, knowledge, legal undertakings, money and dreams.
	Waning Moon - From three-and-a-half to ten-and-a-half days after the full moon.The waning moon is used for banishing magick, for ridding oneself of addictions, illness or negativity.
	Dark Moon Magic - From ten-and-a-half to fourteen days after the full moon. The dark moon is a time for ridding oneself of bad habits, Binding spells, exploring our own darkest recesses and bringing justice to bear.
	New Moon - workings can be done from the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after. The new moon is for starting new ventures, new beginnings. Also love and romance, health or job hunting.
	Waxing Moon - from seven to fourteen days after the new moon. The waxing moon is for constructive magic, such as love, wealth, success, courage, friendship, luck and health.

Moon Phases and Elemental Magic

The Moon travels thru the Signs of the Zodiac just as the Sun does. Approximately every two and a half days she moves from one sign to the next.

Spells should be preformed when the Moon is in one of the appropriate Astrological signs governed by that Element. Llewelyn Publishes an awesome Witches Calender that contains this information. Each Zodiac sign corresponds to one of the four Elementals - Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Each Element has a corresponding Magickal Herb.

EARTH

Moon in Taurus: Spells involving love, real estate, and money.
Moon in Virgo: Spells involving employment matters, health and intellectual matters.
Moon in Capricorn: Spells involving career, political matters and ambition.

AIR

Moon in Gemini: Spells involving communication, public relations and travel.
Moon in Libra: Spells involving court cases, partnerships and artistic matters.
Moon in Aquarius: Spells involving science, freedom, personal expression, problem solving, friendship.

FIRE

Moon in Aries: Spells involving authority, willpower and rebirth.
Moon in Leo: Spells involving power over others, courage, child birth.
Moon in Sagittarius: Spells involving publications, sports and the truth.

WATER

Moon in Cancer: Spells involving domestic life and honoring lunar deities.
Moon in Scorpio: Spells involving secrets, power and psychic growth.
Moon in Pisces: Spells involving music, telepathy and clairvoyance.