Moon Phases:

This mini guide will help to give you direction on what to be doing during each moon phase, as well as what is the best crystal practice during that phase.

New Moon:

• New moon, new you! Great time to re-evaluate new ideas and set intentions 

• Start planning and shaping those new ideas 

• First steps in manifesting 


Waxing Crescent

• Start the momentum around what you have begun with the new moon-
• Dive into those new intentions that were set and really be curious

• Feel the flow of moving forward with what you are discovering
• Meditate and focus on those set intentions

First Quarter:

• If you’ve had strong feelings or intentions that you’d like to manifest into the psychical realm now’s the time!
• Great time for making informed decisions

• Make big moves

• Time to work

Waxing Gibbous:

• Review all that you have learned and the actions you’ve taken
• What has worked? What hasn’t?
• Regroup, refocus, and refine your path
• Have patience and be kind to yourself

Full Moon:

• Celebrate! You have done a complete cycle
• Reflect at what you have learned and rejoice!
• Give into the flow of receiving all that you have accomplished and the fruits that have come from your cycle of planning and action
• Rest, receive, and observe yourself with others
• Practice self-love and respect

Waning Gibbous:

• Share what you have learned
• Take a break from taking action
• About connection with others and reflection
• Collaborate & Learn

Third Quarter:

• Release
• Let go of all the highs and lows you have experienced throughout month
• Look at your life as a whole
• Be kind to yourself
• Ask for help

Waning Crescent:

• Be still
• Take care of yourself
• Make time for reflection
• Prepare for the new cycle ahead

What the moon means in each element:

Water:

The theme when the moon is in a water sign is SELF-CARE. When in Cancer, surround yourself with supportive people or groups that make you feel loved and cared for. Great time to relax at home by taking a bath or journaling. When in Scorpio, take care of your sexuality and sexual needs, whether being intimate or feeling confident and sexy in new clothes. Scorpio is a great time to research and dive deep into something. Also, can be a good time great time to forgive people and yourself for anything that has been bothering you. When in Pisces, it is a great time to focus on your dreams- where and who do you want to be? How do you want to feel in your life? Meditate, do nothing, relax, dream. 


 

Earth:

The theme when the moon is in an earth sign is PRODUCTIVITY. When in Taurus, it is a great time to count your money, regulate finances, treat yourself to a spa day whether out or at home. Buy yourself a little gift. When the moon is in Capricorn, it is a great time to get busy planning. Capricorn helps us with the energy of prioritizing; make goals, let go of what is not working, make a new plan, start work on an important project or endeavor. A moon in Virgo means it is time to clear out all that is not working. Organizing your home and de-cluttering are great things to do while the moon is in Virgo- also, energy clearing or even clearing out your phone of people with the wrong vibes. 


 

Air:

The theme when the moon is in an air sign is CONNECTION. When the moon is in Gemini, it is a great time to check facts, read a new book, learn a new skill, sign up for school or a course, or join a debate group. Be around other people and discuss what you’ve learned or are learning and get further insight. Socialize! Call people you haven’t called in a long time and tell them what you are up to and ask what they have been up too. When the moon is in Aquarius, it is a great time to network and focus on expanding. Great time to focus on a purpose or community with the same goals and visions as yourself. Take action and make connections for either work or a desired cause that you are passionate about. When the moon is in Libra it is a good time to communicate with those that you have been avoiding and clear the air. Get closure or settle and right wrongs or miscommunications with the justice energy of Libra. Libra can help with adjusting balance and fairness in your relationships.

 

Fire:

 

The theme when the moon is in a fire sign is ACTION. When the moon is in Aries, be bold, be a leader (even if it is just to yourself and taking charge your own life), make moves, forge ahead in your plans! Perhaps even start a new workout routine either at the gym or at a yoga studio. When the moon is in Leo go out and have fun with activities. Leo helps us socialize, be the center of attention, dance, sing, be creative, plan a fancy dinner (or just attend one), and look great while doing anything you do. When the moon is in Sagittarius make travel plans, dive deep into other philosophies or cultures, lose yourself in groups of people, and be generous perhaps with charity or mission work.

 

 

Best Crystals and Crystal Practices with each Phase:

 

New Moon Crystals:

 

• Labradorite
• Aquamarine
• Snowflake Obsidian
• Rainbow Fluorite




These crystals help in manifestation practices making thoughts clear.  Helping you connect heart to mind or mind to a higher state of consciousness – whichever help you may seek. These will help you set new intentions with a clear mind, aura, and heart.

 

Waxing Crescent Crystals:

 

• Rose Quartz
• Lepidolite


 

 These crystals help to destress your mind, and your heart. Bring in an abundance of self-love and self-compassion. These will help you be kind to yourself and take the time for self-care.

 

First Quarter Crystals:

 

• Carnelian
• Tigers Eye
• Green Aventurine
• Bloodstone

 

These crystals will help you have confidence, feel motivated, feel re-vitalized and have the courage to start working on the intentions you set during the new moon.

 

Waxing Gibbous Crystals:

 

• Citrine
• Sodalite

 

These crystals will aid in the amplification of abundance and mindfulness at this time.

 

Full Moon Crystals:

 

• Peach Moonstone
• Snowflake obsidian
• Amethyst

These are powerful crystals for harnessing the intense energy of the full moon. Incorporate one of these stones into your full moon routine.  

Waning Gibbous:

• Clear Quartz
• Selenite

These crystals are good for self-reflection- as the waning gibbous moon phase is a time for examining the areas of your life you are satisfied with while expressing gratitude. This is a very important phase, as practicing gratitude brings abundance in the future.

Third Quarter:

• Black Tourmaline
• Scolecite

The third quarter moon is all about letting go of the past, while being open to new experiences in the future. Use these crystals in energy cleansing practices during this phase.

Waning Crescent:

• Bloodstone

The use of bloodstone crystal at the time of a waning crescent moon phase is beneficial in purification. Use bloodstone at this time to manifest pure intentions into the psychical world.