The waxing gibbous is for refinement. The goal is in sight; this is the time to fine-tune, study, and make sure everything is ready before the full moon.
What the waxing gibbous moon looks like
More than half the moon is lit and it's almost full, visible from the afternoon well into the night.
Waxing Gibbous moon rituals & magic
- Clarity, focus and study spells
- Communication and truth work
- Refining and strengthening ongoing spells
- Divination to check you're on track
Best avoided: Starting something brand new — finish and polish what's already growing.
Next waxing gibbous moon dates
- November 17 – November 24, 2026
- December 17 – December 24, 2026
- January 15 – January 22, 2027
- February 14 – February 20, 2027
Times are in UTC. See the full moon calendar.
