#WaningGibbous

[ivysanctum]

🌖✨ The Waning Gibbous Moon: Time to Cut the Ties ✨🌖

Feeling weighed down by old patterns?

Witches know that the Waning Gibbous Moon is the perfect time to finally let go. Traditionally linked to the Crone aspect of the Goddess, this period invites deep reflection, purification, and the cutting of ties that no longer serve you. It's also a great opportunity to express gratitude for the lessons learned and the progress made. Use this phase to clean house and set the stage for postive change.

🕰️ Phase Duration: 4~6 days

🧙‍♀️ Ritual for Banishing Negative Attachments 🧙‍♀️

🕯️ Start with a black or gray candle—these colors are perfect for releasing and protection. Pair it with Amethyst for clarity and Obsidian for grounding. You can also (always) use a Black Tourmaline for protection.

🪄 Cast a circle to create a sacred space for your ritual and light your candle. Focus on the negative influences or habits you want to banish from your life. Picture them as weights tied to you and dragging you down.

Write down each of thes burdens on a piece of paper. Hold it and chant this incantation 3 times with intent:

🔥 By the waning Moon’s glow I release what must go As the flame burns These cords dissolve I am complete, I am free, New energy is called to me 🔥

Burn the paper in the candle’s flame and watch your troubles turn to smoke and dissolve. Scatter the ashes near a big plant or a tree, or bury them, as a final goodbye.

Close your ritual by thanking the energies supporting you and reflect on the space you’ve cleared for new, positive growth. 🌿

🌔✨ Elements associated with the Waning Gibbous Moon ✨🌔

These elements align with the Waning Gibbous Moon's themes of release, protection, and transformation. They support banishing rituals and can help you clear away what no longer serves you:

🕯️ Candle Colors: Use Black to banish negative energies and provide strong protection. Gray complements this by neutralizing and dissolving residual negativity.

💎 Crystals: Incorporate Obsidian for grounding and protection. Smoky Quartz transmutes negative energy into positivity. Black Tourmaline is the strongest crystal for shielding against negative influences, and Onyx helps with releasing old patterns and providing strength.

🌿 Herbs: Sage is ideal for cleansing and purifying. Mugwort enhances spiritual clarity and protection, while Rue helps dispel negative energy and offers an extra layer of protection.

🌬️ Incense: Burn Myrrh to deepen spiritual cleansing and purification. Cedar is also powerful for driving away negative energies and safeguarding your space.

🌿 Essential Oils: Cypress helps to release and transition. Pine renews and purifies, and Patchouli supports grounding and protection.

🎴 Tarot Cards: Use The Hermit for introspection and wisdom, Death to signify transformation and endings.

Incorporate these elements into your ritual to fully harness the Waning Gibbous Moon's energies, supporting your intentions for release and protection. 🪬

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#IVYSANCTUM

[parasidity]

Going through a transitional period

12/22

[drawingdownloreart]

The Shining Lady, full and pale, Begins to pull a midnight veil, On face both beautiful and scarred, And dance her way through burning stars. She bids her children hidden far, Among the chaos, strife, and war. Let go of anger, fear, and pain, And send it off as Lady wanes. #drawingdownlore #art #moon #luna #waningmoon #moonart #wicca #witchcraft #witchesofinstagram #waninggibbous #lunarmagic #moonmagick #moonmagic #watercolor #watercolorpainting #poetry #poem #letitgo #painting #illustration #series https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck4gvzyNmVh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jamiesonwolf]

It's so neat to see the Waning Gibbous moon! #moon #waninggibbous https://www.instagram.com/p/CnQhgpeOVNB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theos-library]

Here's a question you probably don't hear often. What is your favorite phase of the moon? mine is kinda basic but I love a full moon.

[thirdeyeala]

Journey through the moon’s phases: From new beginnings to full illumination. 🌑🌕

[j4z1212]

Waning Gibbous Feb. 27. 2024🔭🌝

[octoberboy1031]

A low and #haunting #moonrise! 🌖 #hellomoon #heavymoon #waninggibbous #moon #heavenholdsasenseofwonder #february #winter #night (at North Providence, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CobOQM2uQyD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mindhuestudio]

At this point, we’ve settled on the 3x for point sources, 1x for larger objects. I didn’t bother posting the telephoto Moon this time, it was still mushy. Waning gibbous here this evening, crunchy terminator encroaching on the eastern maria. I did contemplate getting up to see the lunar eclipse on Tuesday morning, but it just didn’t happen. Everybody’s clustered around Jupiter tonight, Callisto is the only easily visible moon, with Io just barely discernible on the left of Jupiter’s disc. Callisto-Io-Jupiter is what you can see, with Ganymede-Europa in there somewhere. Europa’s shadow is transiting, which would be nice if I had a stronger scope. And speaking of point sources, the slow but steady movement of the celestial spheres has brought a new friend into view — Mars! It’s reasonably bright and noticeable, and definitely red to the naked eye, but getting a proper color balance in this context is pretty much un-do-able. 🤣 #iphoneastrophotography #lunarphotography #themoon #20xbinoculars #shallowskyastronomy #galileanmoons #jupiter #io #europa #ganymede #callisto #mars #waninggibbous https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckw5iZospCV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[reflexletterpress]

At this point, we’ve settled on the 3x for point sources, 1x for larger objects. I didn’t bother posting the telephoto Moon this time, it was still mushy. Waning gibbous here this evening, crunchy terminator encroaching on the eastern maria. I did contemplate getting up to see the lunar eclipse on Tuesday morning, but it just didn’t happen. Everybody’s clustered around Jupiter tonight, Callisto is the only easily visible moon, with Io just barely discernible on the left of Jupiter’s disc. Callisto-Io-Jupiter is what you can see, with Ganymede-Europa in there somewhere. Europa’s shadow is transiting, which would be nice if I had a stronger scope. And speaking of point sources, the slow but steady movement of the celestial spheres has brought a new friend into view — Mars! It’s reasonably bright and noticeable, and definitely red to the naked eye, but getting a proper color balance in this context is pretty much un-do-able. 🤣 #iphoneastrophotography #lunarphotography #themoon #20xbinoculars #shallowskyastronomy #galileanmoons #jupiter #io #europa #ganymede #callisto #mars #waninggibbous https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckw5dL8uhFI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ivysanctum]

🌘✨ Embrace the Quiet Power of the Waning Crescent Moon ✨🌘

Do you feel it too? Like it's frggin' time to relax already after all the intensity and drama? The Waning Crescent moon (duration about 4~5 days) is the last phase in the decreasing moon period. And the final part of this phase - the last visible sliver of the moon, is sometimes referred to as the Balsamic Moon, derived from the Latin word balsamum, meaning "restorative" or "healing", and adopted into the astrological language. This period is connected to introspection, healing, and spiritual preparation.

And according to the ancient traditions, although the Waning Crescent moon still continues the Last Quarter moon’s theme of protection and banishing, and gives an opportunity to clear out any last remnants of negativity and protect oneself as the moon's light fades, this phase indeed focuses more on inner reflection, rest, healing, and preparation.

This quieter energy is about turning inward, connecting with the subconscious, mending old wounds, and preparing spiritually for the rebirth and new beginnings associated with the New Moon.

This aspect of the phase was less about active spellwork and more about spiritual maintenance: Meditation, cleansing, journaling, dreamwork, healing, etc. 🧘‍♀️

Additionally, many witches believe that during this phase, the veil between worlds becomes thinner, making it an ideal time for gaining insights through divination practices like tarot, runes, scrying, intuitive channeling, and more. 🔮

As the Dark Moon nears, nurture your spirit, reflect on your path, and prepare for the New Moon’s renewal. Let the Waning Crescent’s quiet power guide your spiritual journey.

🌘✨ Enhance Your Waning Crescent Moon Rituals with These Elements ✨🌘

These elements align with the Waning Crescent Moon's themes of introspection, healing, divination, and preparation for the new beginnings of the New Moon. Use them to deepen your rituals and connect with the energies of this phase:

🕯️ Candle Colors: Dark Blue for deep introspection and calming the mind, Grey for spiritual reflection and to neutralize and balance energies, Black for protection as you transition into the New Moon’s renewal.

💎 Crystals: Amethyst for spiritual insight and inner peace, Labradorite for protection and guiding inner work, and Selenite for clearing energy and aiding divination.

🌿 Herbs: Lavender for calming and soothing the spirit, Sage for gentle cleansing and protection, Lemon Balm for emotional healing, Mugwort for enhancing psychic abilities and aiding in divination.

🌬️ Incense: Sandalwood to ennhance meditation and spiritual connection, Frankincense for purification and healing, Myrrh for deepening spiritual insights during divination.

🌿 Essential Oils: Lavender for relaxation and healing, Chamomile for soothing and reducing anxiety, Cypress for transition and preparation for new beginnings, and Clary Sage for enhancing intuition and divination.

🎴 Tarot Cards: The Hermit for introspection and inner guidance, The High Priestess for deep intuition and spiritual connection.

I’ve also shared on the Last Quarter moon phase post the elements that are more associated with protection and banishing - still fitting this moon phase, and especially iits beginning - if you liked this one then you should check it out :)

Reblog this post if you find it useful and follow for more magick and witchy tips 💜

💫 Blessed be 💫

#IVYSANCTUM

[xelesteganda]

#WaningGibbous #Selenophile #Lunatic https://www.instagram.com/p/CkvgyK_JidICImyeTbZQDRhO-U-TZNHZui5cDQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[xsarahsunshinex]

✨More about how #April11th is going to be an amazing day!

🐐The #waninggibbous #moon in #Capricorn begins at 1:32pm EST emanating its #celestialenergy upon us. This is a time to embrace the power of #transformation and #renewal as Capricorn's earthy energy grounds us and the waning phase of the moon invites us to release what no longer serves us. The combo of these energies creates a potent cosmic cocktail, one that invites us to connect with our inner strength and power, as we move through the final stages of this lunar cycle.

🌖Under this moon, we are called to confront our deepest fears and limitations. This energy invites us to tap into our inner reserves of resilience and determination, to push beyond our perceived boundaries and embrace our full potential. The Capricorn energy imbues us with a sense of discipline and structure, helping us to stay focused and motivated as we work towards our goals.

🐟As this moon illuminates the night sky, we are reminded of the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and their consequences. This energy invites us to embrace our own authority and autonomy, to become the masters of our own destinies. It is a time to take stock of our lives and make any necessary changes, to ensure that we are on the path towards our highest good.

🌖Under the waning gibbous moon in Capricorn, we are also encouraged to connect with our inner wisdom and intuition. This energy invites us to trust in our own instincts, to listen to our inner voice, and to follow our own path. It is a time to tap into our own inner resources, to draw on our own inner strength, and to trust in our own abilities.

✨The waning gibbous moon in Capricorn is a time of transformation, renewal, and empowerment. As we connect with this cosmic energy, we are reminded of our own strength and resilience. It is a time to take responsibility for our own lives, to connect with the natural world, and to embrace our own power and authority. Let us bask in the ethereal energy of the waning gibbous moon in Capricorn!

#MoonInCapricorn #GroundingEnergy #Intuition #RadiantDisruption #JacksonMI #JacksonMichigan #MichiganAstrologers

[meteorologistaustenlonek]

Thanks to @WDEFNews12 viewer Ricky Broome of Summerville, Georgia, for a view of a recent #waninggibbous Moon... Monday's @LangleyRoofing #WeatherWindow #PictureOfTheDay.

Got #weatherpix to share? Go to wdef.com/photos

[eclipse89]

[railwayhistorical]

Waning Gibbous, Just

About 22 hours after my previous post, here’s a shot of tonight’s moon, 99.2% illuminated. Taken just ten or fifteen minutes after rising, this is much warmer—and flatter in shape—than last night.

One image by Richard Koenig; taken August 22nd 2021.