The Eight-Fold Moon Phase
The Norse people understood the natural cycles of the moon
and used them in their lives. They knew the waxing moon
was the time for building energy, while the waning moon
was the time for releasing it. Traditionally, from the new
moon to the first-quarter moon is a time to initiate and
build, to clarify your intention and expectation. From
the first quarter to the full moon is the time to cultivate
what you have created and to gather the energy needed
for its successful completion.
The full moon is called the High Moon, because it is then
that lunar energies are strongest. The last quarter of the
moon corresponds to harvest time, when you reap the rewards
of your efforts. The last quarter through the dark moon and
into the new moon is a time to explore the mysteries of life,
rebirth, and dreams.
When doing magic with runes, select those that correspond to
the specific moon phase or day of power on which you are working.
The following indicates the eight-fold moon phase cycle and how
it corresponds to the eight solar days of power, together with
the primary corresponding rune.
New Moon...Winter Solsitce...Jera
Crescent Moon...Imbolc...Algiz
First Quarter Moon...Spring Equinox...Berkana
Gibbous Moon...Beltane...Laguz
Full Moon...Summer Solstice...Dagaz
Disseminating Moon...Laghnassad...Thurisaz
Last Quarter Moon...Autumnal Equinox...Kenaz
Balsamic/Dark Moon...Samhain...Hagalaz
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