The moon changes its appearance each month based on its position in relation to the Sun and Earth.

Throughout the cycle the Moon goes from being a complete shadow to fully illuminated. This is called a phase.

Today the Moon is in a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before sunrise in the western sky.

Waxing Crescent

If you’re ready to take on the challenges that are brewing right now, then the upcoming waxing crescent moon is the phase for you! Whether you’re tackling a pile of home improvement projects, starting a conversation with your boss, or finally adopting, this is the time to make your dreams a reality.

A small sliver of the moon is visible during this phase, allowing us to see Earthshine, which occurs when the dark part of the Moon becomes illuminated by the Sun. This phenomenon has a unique spiritual meaning and can be incredibly healing, too!

The phases of the moon offer a great way to deepen your spiritual practice. They also help you connect with nature and the cycles she teaches us about.

Waxing Gibbous

The Waxing Gibbous Moon is an intermediate phase between a First Quarter Moon and a Full Moon. It is a very bright moon that shines from sunset through the night until it sets just before sunrise.

The waxing process is when the portion of the Moon’s surface that’s illuminated by the Sun gradually grows fatter. It’s also known as a “waxing crescent” or “sprinkling moon.”

In the Northern Hemisphere, the left side of the moon is lit up during the waxing phases, while the right side of the moon is in darkness. The same percentage of the Moon’s surface is illuminated during a Waxing Gibbous Moon as during a New Moon.

The Waxing Gibbous Moon is a time to take stock of what you want out of life, make the necessary changes, and begin a new chapter. This is a very powerful lunar phase and you’re likely to feel inspired, creative, and energized.

New Moon

The moon appears as different shapes in the sky depending on its ‘phase’, from new Moon to full Moon via ‘waxing’ (growing) and ‘waning’ (shrinking) moons. These phases are determined by the relative positions of the Sun, Earth and Moon in the orbital cycle that they travel around Earth every month.

The moon’s orbit is tilted with respect to Earth’s. This means that the moon doesn’t pass directly between Earth and the sun during a new moon, which is why we don’t see a total solar eclipse at this time of the month. Instead, the full moon phase is when the Moon’s orbit brings it right between the Earth and the Sun, causing a partial or complete solar eclipse.

Full Moon

The moon phase tomorrow will be the full Moon, which occurs when the Moon is lined up exactly with Earth’s orbit. When this happens, the full Moon is called a supermoon, because it is at its closest point to the Earth for this orbit.

As a result, it looks brighter than usual. This full Moon is also the Snow Moon, since it falls on a Winter Solstice night.

What’s more, this Moon is the smallest full moon of 2023. That means it’s in a far part of its orbit, so it will appear smaller to you than normal.

Use the time around the full Moon to rest and reflect. You can even draw a healing bath and gather your favorite salts, crystals, and candles to connect with lunar energy. It’s a good time to set intentions and make them come true!