After spending the majority of my Thanksgiving break binge watching the first two seasons of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, it brought me to writing about the relationship between witchcraft (my current fascination) and astronomy, in particular one specific astronomical object: the moon.
It is not an understatement when I say witches LOVE the moon. They learn how to harness the powers of each moon phase to enhance and amplify their powers and spells.
The new moon phase is seen as a fresh start. With the moon almost out of sight during this phase, it is the perfect time to do shadow work, or acknowledge the darker side of themselves, shadow selves. New moons are ideal for working with shadow sides and find positive ways to work with them.
During the waxing moon phase where the moon gets bigger and brighter, it is a good idea to practice sympathetic magic related to growth. meaning using symbolic reference to utilize the growth and brightening of the moon to grow and brighten things like career, confidence, love life, and overall improve the brightness of their lives.
The full moon is the most intense phase, and this intensity can be applied to any spell. Many witches take advantage of full moons by charging their crystals and making moon water. Charging crystals adds energy and increases their intensities, allowing them to work stronger and longer before needing to be cleansed again. Moon water can be used any way normal water would: watering plants, drinking, bathing, etc., but it cleanses the negative energies of whatever it is used on.
The waning moon phase where the moon gets darker and closer to new, is great for banishing work. This goes for banishing and negative feelings or unwanted negativities, insecurities, self-doubts, and of course people too.
Each phase of the moon holds special powers and allows for ideal spells relating to certain subjects. Witchcraft and the phases of the moon go hand in hand. In fact, it is probably more likely for someone practicing witchcraft to know the moon phase of each day even more than what day of the week it is.