
The Waning Crescent Moon
The moon is barely visible now, just a delicate sliver resting against the dark sky. This is the Waning Crescent — the final phase of the lunar cycle, a time
A plain-English guide to the six core phases—New, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Full, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter—what each one means, and how to work with them day to day.
The moon is barely visible now, just a delicate sliver resting against the dark sky. This is the Waning Crescent — the final phase of the lunar cycle, a time
Half in shadow, half in light — the Last Quarter Moon appears as a mirror of the First Quarter, but its energy is very different. This is a time of
The moon still glows brightly, though a slice of shadow begins to return. This is the Waning Gibbous, the phase after the peak of fullness, when energy shifts from outward
The night sky is ablaze, every curve of the moon glowing in perfect light. The Full Moon rises in full splendor, casting a brilliance that can’t be ignored. This is
The moon swells nearly full, its light stretching wider across the night sky. This is the Waxing Gibbous — a phase of refinement, momentum, and steady building. The work is
Half in shadow, half in light — the First Quarter Moon is a picture of balance, yet its energy is anything but still. This is a phase of movement, decision,
A slim curve of light cuts through the darkness — delicate, subtle, and full of promise. This is the Waxing Crescent, a moon that doesn’t demand attention but invites it,
Every month, the moon disappears from view. The sky darkens, the familiar glow is absent, and for a brief moment, the night feels quieter, softer, more still. This is the