🌕 A GUIDE TO MOON PHASES & RITUALS 🌑
Let’s get one thing straight: the moon isn’t just a beautiful orb lighting up your 2am existential walks. She’s a cosmic timekeeper, a glowing metronome for your spiritual rhythm and maybe even your new best celestial friend!
🌝Because… the moon totally gets you! 🌊💫
Let’s rewind; way, way back, like 4.5 billion years ago, when Earth got into a galactic fender-bender with a rogue planet named Theia. The result?
A massive cosmic collision that birthed our queen, aka the Moon. The impact tilted Earth’s axis just right to give us tides, seasons and the ultimate lunar sidekick.
Pretty dramatic, right? But the Moon isn’t just a pretty face in the night sky. She’s a powerhouse of gravitational magic, pulling on oceans and influencing literally everything; from the way plants grow to your sudden urge to cry at 2am dog TikToks.
Because here’s the tea: humans are basically squishy water balloons (about 60% water, to be exact) and if the Moon can move entire oceans, you better believe she’s making waves in you too. Mood swings, sleep rhythms, weird dreams, energy highs and lows and even menstrual cycles; it’s not just 'in your head’, it’s in your body, syncing up with celestial rhythms older than civilisation itself.
Ancient cultures knew this. They honoured the Moon’s cycle in sacred ceremonies, planting and harvesting by her phases, dancing under her glow long before artificial light drowned out the stars .
Today? We’re just picking up where they left off: setting intentions, lighting candles, charging our crystals (and let’s be real, our nervous systems) and syncing back into lunar flow like the magical moonbeams that we are.
Ready to moonwalk through the phases and rituals? 🚀🌑 Let’s go. 👇
🌑 New Moon | The Cosmic Blank Slate
Ah, the new moon: invisible, mysterious and buzzing with potential. This is your spiritual reset button. Like a freshly sharpened pencil or a brand new notebook, it’s full of what could be. Think: intentions, not to-do lists. Wish quietly, plant metaphysical seeds and avoid multitasking if you can. Rituals here are all about stillness, journaling and whispering your wildest dreams into the cosmic inbox.
🔮 Try This: Write down three intentions, burn some bay leaves and hide your phone for an hour. You’re welcome.
💎 Crystal Companion: Moonstone; the ultimate stone for new beginnings. Its calming, feminine energy supports intuition, balance and dreamwork, making it the perfect guide through the darkness of the new moon.
& Labradorite; the ultimate stone for new beginnings. It sparks inner magic, heightens intuition and protects your energy while you explore the unknown. Think of it as a cosmic flashlight.
🌒 Waxing Crescent | Baby Steps and Big Hope
She’s back! A sliver of light peeking in like the moon is low-key checking on your progress. This phase is all about movement: small actions, tiny courage. It’s time to do something (anything!) that supports the intention you set. Even if it’s just Googling ‘how to make passive income while foraging mushrooms.’
🕯 Ritual Idea: Create a mood board, light a candle, or do one thing you’ve been procrastinating. Momentum is magic.
💎 Crystal Companion: Green Aventurine; known as the 'Stone of Opportunity’, it brings luck and opens the heart to optimism and possibility, perfect for those hopeful first steps.
& Citrine; crystal of manifestation and confidence. Citrine energizes your goals, boosts creativity and encourages action without overwhelm. Like sunshine in stone form.
🌓 First Quarter | Make or Break, Baby
This moon phase is a call-out. It’s like the universe going: ‘Sooo… you still serious about those goals?’ Expect tension, decisions and maybe a tiny meltdown. That’s fine! Conflict fuels clarity. This is a great time for assertive rituals: think boundaries, boldness and saying ‘no’ with your whole chest.
🖤 Do This: Write a letter to fear and then shred it dramatically. Bonus points for dramatic music.
💎 Crystal Companion: Carnelian; fiery stone of motivation and boldness. It lights a creative fire in you and helps you push past self-doubt. Great for saying yes to progress and no to fear.
& Tiger’s Eye: the stone of grounded confidence. Tiger’s Eye helps you make clear decisions, trust your instincts and stay centered in the face of challenge.
🌔 Waxing Gibbous | Almost There, Don’t Flake
The moon is nearly full and so are your to-do lists, emotions and cosmic potential. This phase is all about refinement. Tweak the plan. Revisit your ‘why.’ Add glitter to your ritual if needed. It’s a perfectionist’s moon; be gentle, not obsessive.
✨ Spiritual Hack: Re-read your intentions and upgrade them. You’re evolving, your dreams should too.
💎 Crystal Companion: Citrine; the ultimate manifesting crystal. Citrine keeps you energised, focused and confident as you refine your goals. It’s also great for motivation without burnout.
& Amazonite; balances ambition with calm. Perfect for perfectionists who need to trust the process and go with the flow while staying committed to their vision.
🌕 Full Moon | Big Mood, Big Magic
Cue the dramatic music. The full moon is loud, luminous and a little unhinged; in the best way. It’s a time of release, celebration and psychic WiFi at full bars. Your rituals? Think bonfires, moon baths, wild dancing, charging crystals and … crying (the good kind). Let it all out. Especially what no longer serves you.
🔥 Must Try: Write down what you want to release and burn it safely. Or howl. Howling works too.
💎 Crystal Companion: Clear Quartz; the energy amplifier. Perfect for charging under the full moon, cleansing your aura, and boosting whatever intentions you’re working with.
& Amethyst; helps with emotional release and spiritual protection. Keeps the vibe elevated, especially if things feel a little too full-on.
🌖 Waning Gibbous | The Spiritual Hangover
After the emotional rave of the full moon, this phase is for gratitude and integration. What did you learn? What did you let go of? This is the “morning-after matcha latte” of moon phases. Your rituals now should feel nourishing, not performative.
🧘 Ritual Vibe: Gratitude journaling, slow stretching, or making soup. Trust the power of rest.
💎 Crystal Companion: Lepidolite; the ultimate calm-down crystal. High in lithium, it soothes nervous energy, helps with emotional balance and supports rest and reflection.
& Smoky Quartz; gently grounds you and clears away lingering emotional fog. Perfect for spiritual clean-up and post-ritual integration.
🌗 Last Quarter | Edit, Prune, Simplify
Like that one friend who tells you the harsh truth but always has snacks, this phase is about honest evaluation. Are your intentions still relevant? Is it time to let go of something (or someone)? The energy is crisp, a little stern, but productive AF.
🌬 Pro Tip: Declutter. Your closet. Your calendar. Your emotional inbox. Burn sage, then go clean your bathtub.
💎 Crystal Companion: Black Obsidian; the ultimate truth-teller. Helps reveal what needs to go, fast. Perfect for shadow work, clarity and energetic cord cutting.
& Fluorite; clears mental clutter and supports focus. Ideal for organising both your thoughts and your sock drawer.
🌘 Waning Crescent | Float and Forgive
This is spiritual exhale time. Gentle endings. Cosmic exhalation. It’s the quiet, reflective breath before the new cycle. Your rituals should be soft, sleepy and sacred. No pressure. Just presence.
💤 Do Less: Meditate, nap, take a salt bath, or stare at the moon and just be.
💎 Crystal Companion: Blue Chalcedony; brings serenity and softness to the heart. Perfect for forgiveness work and quiet reflection.
& Lepidolite; the lullaby stone. Calms anxiety, supports deep rest and eases transitions. A gentle friend when you're winding down.
Listen, moon magic is messy magic.
You don’t have to get it perfect. You don’t have to do a full-blown ritual with crystals alphabetised by intention. The moon is a rhythm, not a rulebook. Tune in when you can, dance when you feel it and trust that even in darkness, you’re being pulled toward your own light.
Now go charge that water, whisper to the sky and let the moon keep time with your magic. 🌙✨
Angela Xx
