Moon Series Class 3

The First Quarter Moon

Waxing Crescent + First Quarter + Waxing Gibbous

Appearance: When the Moon becomes visible again, it’s called the waxing Crescent. It then turns into First Quarter Moon where half of the moon is illuminated followed by the Waxing Gibbous phase.

  • Waxing means that it is growing.
  • Crescent refers to the curved shape.
  • Gibbous means having the observable illuminated part greater than a semicircle and less than a circle.

Theme/energy:

  • A call to action 
  • Work toward the goals that are right in front of you
  • Planting seeds for growth
  • Setting intentions
  • Reaching out of your comfort zone
  • Taking risks
  • Experimenting
  • Making decisions
  • Organizing
  • Finalizing plans and ideas
  • Working out kinks
  • Editing, preparing, refining

First Quarter Moon phase supports:

  • Encourages positivity and faith
  • Take action on any of your projects, goals, or aspirations. 
  • Meditate with a citrine crystal to bring forth an abundance of creativity.
  • Initiating conversations
  • Setting up appointments
  • Experimenting with your style 
  • Make decisions, devise action plans and clarify goals at this time.
  • The clearer your vision, the more likely you’ll make it happen.

Pro Tips when working with the Moon:

    • Get creative!
    • Keep an open mind. Always. 
    • Do your own research and use your intuition when selecting or gathering items to use.
    • Journal everything, Ev-er-ry-thing! you want to or may want to use and why. (Think magical Grimoire!)
    • Match the mood/theme of the phase and your personal goals when selecting tools. 
    • Choose what corresponds with the astrological sign that the new moon is in at the time of your ritual.
    • Choose items support your intentions that you will be working on to help boost the energy of your ritual. 
    • Remember that your intention is powerful! Adding elements that correspond with Earth, Air, Water and Fire will pack an extra punch.
    • Set up an alter or workspace and include something that represents each of the elements to help you stay focused. Set the mood! 
    • Go outside or by a window to enjoy the energy of the moon! 

Keep in mind the following is just a basic list to help you create your own New Moon rituals and personal moon study time.

Herbs:  When using herbs for your magical use, you can pick up herbs that match the mood of the phase and your personal goals. If you have an absolutely favorite herb/oil I would always recommend adding it! If you love it, then it raises your vibration- in turn helping you to manifest your goals and intentions! Intuition and joy will always top what any book/teacher/guru says!  Don’t be afraid to get creative! Also, there are many herbs that have more than one property! Lavender for example can be used for protection as well as love!

    • cleansing – sage, rosemary and lavender 
    • protection – garlic and mint
    • love – damiana, cinnamon and coriander
    • business –  ginger and dill
    • intuition – chamomile

Crystals: These can be mixed and matched depending on your intention. You could also use the crystal that corresponds with the astrological sign that the new moon is in at the time of your ritual. Just like herbs, many crystals have multiple properties- just do your research or follow what lights you up!

    • Labradorite
    • Smoky Quartz
    • Black Obsidian
    • Moonstone
    • Citrine
    • Clear Quartz
    • Carnelian
    • Blue Kyanite
    • Rhodonite
    • Pink Opal
    • Lapis Lazuli

The following is an example of what your notes might look like. This will help you to focus and get specific:

Date/time/Month

First Quarter moon is in ____. (astrological sign)

Mood/energy/theme of this moon phase is ____.

My intention for this moon ceremony/ritual is ______. 

Crystals that support:

  • working with the current moon  _____.
  • this astrological sign  _____.
  • my mood/energy/theme for this ritual/ceremony are _____.
  • specific day of the week _____.
  • the illumination of what I need _____. 
  • anything else you can be specific about to help you focus more

Herbs/essential oils that support:

  • working with the the current moon are _____.
  • this astrological moon sign are  _____.
  • my mood/energy/theme for this ritual/ceremony are _____.
  • specific day of the week _____.
  • what I want to release/call in_____. 
  • anything else you can be specific about to help you focus more!