We all know that Witches love the moon and harnessing the power of each moon phase can amplify your workings and make for some amazing results!
Even if you don’t identify as a Witch, most humans feel a great connection to our Earth’s natural satellite.
Considering the moon controls the tides, and up to 60 percent of the adult human body is water, it makes sense that the various stages of the moon affect us in some way. Just ask a Police Officer what their shift is like on a full moon!
Some people mistakenly think that you need to wait for a Full Moon to harness the moon’s energy. The good news is, that all the moon’s phases can be used to give your work that little something extra. But remember, as a Witch, it is you that is the one in charge. Your focus and intent are the catalyst for everything you do, but it never hurts to equip yourself with magickal lunar knowledge and learn how to harness the energy of each moon phase.
To find out what each phase of the moon is at any one time, you can use a variety of lunar websites or moon tracking apps. I use the app ‘Moon’.
As you can see from the screenshot above. the moon is currently in it’s Waning Phase.
The Waning Moon is the time period where the moon is getting darker again, moving from a Full Moon back to a New Moon.
This Waning Moon phase is great for banishing work or for cutting cords with a past lover, toxic friendships or unfulfilling jobs.
However, you don’t always need to banish a person from your life entirely, as some of the most effective banishing work you can do are spells to rid yourself of feelings for someone you know is bad for you, any insecurities you may have or self-doubt about yourself or your abilities.
You can use the Waning Moon phase to make a list of all your fears and insecurities and dispose of it, either by burying it (I would only do this if you wrote insecurities down on something biodegradable, such as a bay leaf, so as not to contribute to littering), burning it (but please be careful and practice proper fire safety precautions) or even flushing it down the toilet (again, please only use material that can safely be flushed)!!
As we move towards the New Moon, through the Waning Moon Phases, it is a great time to start working on a New You!!
Melusina The Green Witch 