New moon: positioned between the Earth and Sun so it cannot be seen from Earth;
~signifies new beginnings~
~signifies new beginnings~
Waxing Crescent: 'Waxing’ means the Moon’s illumination is growing, and ‘Crescent’ means less than half of the Moon is illuminated;
~signifies intention~
~signifies intention~
First Quarter: Exactly half of the Moon is illuminated and the other half is shadowed;
~signifies decision making~
~signifies decision making~
Waxing gibbous: 'Waxing’ means the Moon’s illumination is growing and ‘Gibbous’ means more than half of the Moon is illuminated;
~signifies refinement~
~signifies refinement~
Waning gibbous: ‘Waning’ refers to the decreasing of the Moon’s illumination, and ‘Gibbous’ means more than half of Moon illuminated;
~signifies gratitude~
~signifies gratitude~
Third quarter: Half of the Moon is illuminated and the other half is shadowed;
~signifies forgiveness~
~signifies forgiveness~