Goddess Moon

Moon Phase Types

Phase Types

New Moon

Conjunct, 0° ahead of the sun

New Moon rises and sets with the Sun.
Sun and moon are conjunct (0 degrees apart). They are conjunct every time there is a New Moon. Moon will remain in its New phase until it travels 45 degrees away from the sun, then it will go into its crescent phase. Moon is invisible two days before and two days after it is New. Old cycles end and new ones begin. We engage in new beginnings, start new activities, and have a feeling of immense possibility. The New Moon is the Moon of Illumination. During this phase we are spontaneous, on a journey of self-discovery. Our energy is emerging. We form our intentions for the month, trusting in our ability to reach our goals. We plant seeds to represent our manifesting intentions.
Keywords: Inspiration, Subjective, Instinct, Receptive, Spontaneous, Impulsive, Seed, Emergence

Phase Type: Instinctual

Moon is beginning her phase, intuitively and spontaneous

Waxing Crescent Moon

Semi-square, 45° ahead of the sun

Moon rises mid-morning and sets before midnight.Crescent Moon is an instinctive time of discovery. Within a few days of the New Moon a tiny crescent appears and the Moon is said to be waxing or growing in light until it is fully visible. The Moon of Expansion marks a time when things begin to take shape in our lives. It is time to clarify our intentions and plan for action. Guided by the bright light of our good intentions we strive toward our goals.
Keywords: Assertive, Aspirations, Sprout, Breakthrough, Expansion, Striving

Phase Type: Independent

Moon is pulling away from the sun, striving to become herself

Waxing First Quarter
Halfmoon

Square, 90° ahead of the sun

Rises at noon and sets at midnight.

First Quarter Moon is a waxing moon 90° ahead of and in square aspect to the sun. This moon creates tension due to the square aspect (90° aspect). The “family” of square aspects (square 90°, semi-square 45° and sesquiquadrate 135°) are challenging and create tension. The Moon of Change marks a time when we meet obstacles and clear them to build new foundations. We assess our progress and maintain our focus with courage.
Keywords: Crisis in Action, Growth, Motivation, Independence, Will

Phase Type:

Struggling

Moon is half the way to becoming her brilliant self

Waxing Gibbous Moon

Sesquiquadrate, 135° ahead of the sun

Moon rises in late afternoon and sets around 3 am.
Moon is in her gibbous phase, a time of adjusting and waiting. The term Gibbous means almost full, from Latin gibbus meaning “hump.” This is a time to get “over the hump,” referring to difficulties and obstacles we must get through during this phase. The Moon of Adjustments marks a time when we discriminate, analyze, and refine to find better ways to meet our needs and get things done. We focus on giving energy to whatever is needed to make our dreams come true.
Keywords: Analysis, Bud, Details, Evaluate, Adjustments, Self-overcoming

Phase Type: Analyzing

Moon takes a long hard look at herself

Full Moon

Opposition, 180° ahead of the sun

Moon rises when the Sun sets and sets at dawn.
Sun and Moon are in opposition to each other. The Full Moon is visible at sunset, setting at dawn. The Full Moon period lasts for four days, providing enlightenment and psychological breakthrough. The Moon of Flowering marks a time of abundance and fulfillment. In the spirit of celebration, we develop harmonious relationships.
Keywords: Completion, Fulfillment, Lunatic, Flower, Illumination, Relationship-oriented

Phase Type:

Illuminating

Moon is in her fullness, beautiful and radiant

Waning Disseminating Moon

Sesquiquadrate 135° behind the sun

Moon rises mid-evening and sets before noon the next day. Disseminating Moon, also called Waning Gibbous is a moon phase when we want to demonstrate or share our wisdom and knowledge, a time of teaching or disseminating information. The Fruiting Moon marks a time of bearing the fruits of our wisdom. We share our experiences and exchange learning, expressing ourselves and enlarging our mission by including others. We make contributions with a selfless spirit.
Keywords: Disseminate, Caring, Share, Fruit, Demonstrate, Selfless spirit

Phase Type:

Demonstrating

Moon teaches her mysteries

Waning Last Quarter Moon

Square 90° behind the sun

Moon is half dark, and decreasing in light, gaining momentum towards the dark New Moon.

Phase Type: Transcendent

Moon withdraws and speaks in mysterious languages

Waning Balsamic Moon

Semi-square 45° behind the sun

This Waning Moon represents a break in consciousness. We are at the end of the lunation cycle, feeling and sensing our way into the depth of our cosmos.

Phase Type:

Dreamy

Moon turns inward, relies on intuition and feels stillness

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