Moon phases & their meaning
The moon's cycle is the rhythm of a witch's month: begin at the new moon, build as it waxes, celebrate at the full moon and release as it wanes.
New Moon
Setting intentions for the month ahead
Waxing Crescent
Attraction, growth and abundance spells
First Quarter
Courage, strength and confidence spells
Waxing Gibbous
Clarity, focus and study spells
Full Moon
Charging crystals, tools and moon water
Waning Gibbous
Gratitude and thanksgiving rituals
Last Quarter
Banishing and cord-cutting spells
Waning Crescent
Rest, sleep and dream work
Upcoming full moons
- Beaver Moon — Tuesday, November 24, 2026, in Gemini
- Cold Moon — Thursday, December 24, 2026, in Cancer
- Wolf Moon — Friday, January 22, 2027, in Leo