The waxing crescent is the first growth after the new moon. Intentions start to take root, and it's the moment to take the first small, practical steps toward them.
What the waxing crescent moon looks like
A thin sliver of light appears on the right side (in the Northern Hemisphere) in the western sky just after sunset, growing a little each evening.
Waxing Crescent moon rituals & magic
- Attraction, growth and abundance spells
- Money, luck and prosperity work
- Charging charms and tools for a goal
- Taking the first real action on your intention
Best avoided: Banishing and endings — energy is building, not letting go.
Next waxing crescent moon dates
- November 9 – November 17, 2026
- December 9 – December 17, 2026
- January 7 – January 15, 2027
- February 6 – February 14, 2027
Times are in UTC. See the full moon calendar.
