||✧.* A guide to moon phases for shifting *.✧||
DISCLAIMER: what's written in this post does NOT mean you can shift only in some phases of the moon, and not in others. You can always shift. This post is for those people that would like to use the moon's energy to aid them on their shifting journey.
🌑 New Moon or Dark Moon — NEW BEGINNINGS 🌑
New beginnings
Positive changes
New ideas
The New Moon brings renewal and regeneration, and it's the best time to begin a new habit. It's a more introspective time and represents new beginnings as you plant seeds for the future, inviting you to take on challenges, to set intentions and begin implementing changes that will lead to powerful results.
This phase is very good for shifting, along with the Full Moon, especially for those who are new to it, since aiding in change is its main characteristic, but also to start building intention to shift.
🌒 Waxing Crescent — SET INTENTIONS 🌒
As energy is rising, the Waxing Crescent if the best time to set new intentions and goals for your journey. Now that you know what you want, you can start planning how to move towards it.
This includes thinking of your DR, new scenarios, writing down manifestations and so on. It may be good to make a vision board or start a manifestation journal.
🌓 First Quarter — TAKE ACTION 🌓
Now the action starts to happen.
It's likely that you will face some challenges in this phase, but do not waver: it’s a time for pushing forward. It is a test of commitment to the initial goals and allows you to understand where you came from and where you need to go.
The First Quarter Moon is a perfect time to assess your intentions and decide what part of your plans needs to be revised.
🌔 Waxing Gibbous — REFINE 🌔
This is the moment to refine your goals, intentions and ideas. If what you started under the New Moon is going well, this phase rewards your hard work. If you're having problems, you should take a step back, reassess, or reach out for assistance.
If you want, try new methods, search for new strategies and affirmations, and most importantly set a healthy mindset.
🌕 Full Moon — HARVEST ENDEAVORS 🌕
Highest energy
Increased psychic ability
Best time for shifting
The Full Moon is the phase with the highest energy of all, a time to harvest the intentions and wishes of past moons. Everything you worked for will now pay off. Since this is the culmination of everything that you’ve started since the new moon, it’s advisable to take the day to rest.
Plus, your psychic abilities may be more awake, so listen closely to what you intuitively want to shed, let go of, and release.
The best time to shift, along with the New Moon.
🌖 Waning Gibbous – INTROSPECT 🌖
Energy is fading, time to take a step back and look at everything you accomplished. Acknowledge that your efforts in the past month have been worth it: not matter the outcome, you're now one step forward in your journey. Give yourself the appreciation you deserve.
🌗 Last Quarter – LET GO 🌗
The Last Quarte Moon is a good time to work on overcoming any obstacles you are dealing with. This is a cycle that can be quite empowering, as you're letting go and releasing all of the things that you want to get rid of from the Full Moon. Rethink, get rid of things that don't help you (such as methods or strategies that don't serve you well enough). Work on affirmations and meditation, try to pinpoint what could be getting in the way of your shifting journey.
🌘 Waning Crescent – SURRENDER 🌘
At the end of the cycle, it is time to rest. Don't run yourself, calm down and practice self-care.
It's a good time for reflection and introspection. What have you learned, gained, and seen since the New Moon?
