Have you ever looked at a beautiful full moon and felt like you could be doing more with her magick? Every time I see the full moon I want to appreciate it, and use her ethereal energy. Well, today I’m going to show you how to sync your shifting routine with the moon cycle.
The Moon Cycle
Scientifically, the moon (or lunar) cycle is about 29 and a half days. So, it takes the moon 29.5 days to journey around the Earth. During this journey, the reflection of the sun on the moon appears differently to us on Earth. The moon phases are these different reflections.
There are 8 phases in the moon cycle:
- New moon
- Waxing crescent
- First quarter
- Waxing gibbous
- Full moon
- Waning gibbous
- Last (or third) quarter
- Waning crescent
Side Notes:
- Waxing means before the full moon, waning means after the full moon.
- Crescent means it’s less than half (crescent shape), gibbous means more than half (bulbous).
Fun Facts about the Moon
- The moon rotates counterclockwise around the earth, like most planets in our solar system.
- The moon can be in different zodiac signs.
- We associate different vibes, emotions, and daily tasks depending on which of the zodiac signs the moon is in. It only stays in each sign for about 2 days.
- There are actually 13 zodiacs around the Earth. The 13th is called Ophiuchus: The Serpent Bearer. When the Babylonians made the 12-month calendar, they chose to ignore it.
- Each full moon also has a name attached to it, depending on the month (February is a snow moon).
- Supermoons occur when a full or new moon falls during the closest point in the moon’s orbit to Earth. The full moon can appear up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter. Supermoons generally appear three or four times a year, always consecutively.
Spiritual Meaning of the Moon Cycle
Each phase of the lunar cycle has its own meaning. You can use the lunar cycle to manifest, achieve goals, or even shift realities by following the spiritual practices during each phase.
Here is the basic meaning of each phase:
- New moon: Set intention, self-care.
- Waxing crescent: Planning, setting goals relevant to your intention.
- First quarter: Take action on your plan.
- Waxing gibbous: Adjust if needed, and keep moving with intention.
- Full moon: Fruition and manifestation, goals being achieved, heightened psychic abilities/intuition. It’s a good time for divine practices and celebrations.
- NOTE: The full moon has a peak time when it’s completely full, but your manifestation can come just as easily a day or so before or after the exact full moon. The energy is high for a few days.
- Waning gibbous: Appreciate, reflect on, and express gratitude for your blessings.
- Last (or third) quarter: Releasing what no longer serves you, to make room for new growth.
- Waning crescent: Slow down, forgive if needed, think about next steps.
How to Shift Realities with the Moon Cycle
In my mind, here’s the best way to use the moon cycle to shift:
- New Moon: Choose your DR. Relax and slowly consume media about your DR (read script, watch the show, read the book, etc.). No effort, just chilling and getting into the vibe.
- Waxing crescent: Review your shifting routine and/or method, or create one. Set your intention to shift to the DR you chose. Make it a goal if you want: “I will shift to MHA during the full moon on February 1, 2026.” Setting a date can help make it feel real, and keep you motivated and on task.
- First quarter: Start practicing your routine. If you need to visualize your DR, start practicing so it gets clearer. If you need to enter the void, start meditating. Try out different guided meditations and see what works best, or make your own.
- Waxing gibbous: Keep practicing and adjusting as needed. Also, keep reading/watching media about your DR (if that helps you – it does for me!).
- Full moon: Shifting time!! Do your routine and shift to your DR. Trust in yourself and your intention – we’re manifesting baby!!!
- Waning gibbous: Appreciate and reflect on your progress, your shifts, and all your blessings. If you shifted, fantastic! Appreciate this wonderful ability that we all have. If it didn’t work this time, that’s okay! Appreciate this wonderful ability that we all have. We can visit other realities. What a dream come true!!
- Last quarter: Release what no longer serves your shifting journey. Old habits (2020 shifttok, hey!), negative thought patterns, and biases. You can cleanse yourself, journal, or follow a guided meditation to release negativity.
- Waning crescent: Slow down and do some self-care. Do whatever you need to do in order to recharge your batteries and reset.
Summary
The moon is a great source of power, especially for magickal practices like shifting and manifesting. Why not live with the moon and bask in her glory? She believes in you, and so do I!
To know what phase the moon is in, either look outside, or search it up. The Farmer’s Almanac website works great! Remember that the dates may vary depending on where you live because of time changes.
Okay my moon goddesses and gods, I’ll see you in the next one!
