Witchy Rituals for Each Moon Phase: A Guide to Lunar Magic & Intention Setting

The Moon is more than just a glowing orb in the night sky—it’s a cosmic clock, a divine feminine guide, and one of the most powerful tools in your spiritual practice. Each phase offers a unique energetic portal to tune into your intuition, manifest your desires, and release what no longer serves you.

Ready to align your rituals with the rhythm of the Moon? Let’s break it down.

New Moon — The Void & The Beginning

Keywords: intention, stillness, planting seeds

The New Moon is a blank slate. This is when you set intentions and plant energetic seeds for the lunar cycle ahead. The energy is quiet, internal, and full of potential.

Ritual Idea:

• Light a black candle to honor the void

• Write down your intentions in a journal or on bay leaves

• Hold a piece of clear quartz or labradorite to amplify clarity and intuition

• Speak your desires out loud like a spell

Waxing Moon — Growth & Momentum

Keywords: action, alignment, building

As the Moon begins to grow, so should your energy. This is the time to take action on your goals, create new habits, and move forward with intention.

Ritual Idea:

• Create a mini vision board or daily ritual to support your intentions

• Carry citrine or green aventurine for abundance and motivation

• Light a candle dressed with cinnamon or rosemary for energy and progress

• Pull a tarot card each morning to stay aligned with your path

Full Moon — Illumination & Release

Keywords: clarity, magic, letting go

The Full Moon is your spotlight moment. Everything is heightened—your emotions, intuition, and energy. This is a time for celebration, truth, and deep cleansing.

Ritual Idea:

• Take a salt bath with herbs like lavender, rose, or mugwort

• Place your crystals and tarot deck under the moonlight to charge

• Write down what you’re ready to release—and burn it safely

• Use black obsidian or selenite for protection and clearing

• Light a white candle to call in peace and closure

Waning Moon — Reflection & Shadow Work

Keywords: healing, rest, review.

This is the winding-down phase. Use this time to slow down, journal, and check in with yourself. It’s ideal for shadow work, forgiveness, and energetic cord cutting.

Ritual Idea:

• Journal prompts: What patterns are holding me back? Where do I need more softness?

• Use amethyst or smoky quartz for emotional release

• Do a candle meditation with a soft flame—breathe in healing, exhale tension

• Practice mirror work with affirmations: I honor all parts of me, even the unseen.

Moon Magic Is Everyday Magic

You don’t need to wait for the "perfect" moon to connect with her power. The more you sync with her cycles, the more you’ll feel held by something ancient, wise, and deeply feminine. 🌙

Whether you're lighting a candle from your altar or meditating under moonlight with your crystals, know this: the Moon always comes back—and so can you.

Stay witchy, stay soft, and stay in tune.