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The moon is the ruler of our emotional and spiritual realm. Its phases influence not just the tides but also our energies and emotions. One of the most powerful phases is the waxing moon, a time when the moon is growing from new to full. This period is imbued with a unique energy that can be harnessed for personal growth, manifestation, and transformation. In this blog post, we’ll explore the spiritual associations of the waxing moon and suggest some rituals you can perform to align with its potent energy.
The Energy of the Waxing Moon:
This is the second major phase of the moon cycle. After the darkness of the new moon, we start to see the moon slowly grow in the sky. With the increasing light we also might feel an increase in energy and creativity. Here are some correspondences with the Waxing Moon:
- seasonal correspondence: spring energy
- generational correspondence: maiden energy
- cycle correspondence: follicular
- tarot correspondence: The High Priestess, The Magician, Wheel of Fortune
- associated activities and feelings:
- increased energy
- excitement
- hope
- creativity
- the beginning of an adventure
- manifestation themes: taking aligned action with faith it’ll all work out
Spiritual Associations of the Waxing Moon
The waxing moon the best time to tap into the energy of expansion and growth. As the moon’s light increases, it symbolizes the increase of our own energies and intentions. This phase is ideal for taking action on goals, starting new projects, and bringing ideas into fruition. Here are some key spiritual associations of the waxing moon:
- Growth and Expansion: Just as the moon grows in light, this phase encourages us to grow in our endeavors, knowledge, and personal development.
- Manifestation: The waxing moon is a powerful time for manifesting desires. It’s the perfect period to focus on what you want to attract into your life.
- Action and Initiative: With the moon gaining strength, it’s a signal for us to take action and be proactive in pursuing our goals.
- Positivity and Optimism: This phase carries a positive and optimistic energy, making it easier to focus on positive outcomes and maintain a hopeful outlook.
Rituals for the Waxing Moon
Starting about 7 days after the new moon and throughout the next week until the Full Moon use this list to work with the increasing energy of the moon.
- Reflect on the vision board and intentions you created during the new moon – make sure they still feel aligned
- Do the ‘hard’ tasks during the waxing moon
- Take action
- Tap into your creativity
- Call in more of what you want (ex. call in abundance, energy, creativity)
- Start a new adventure
- Ask yourself what the next version of you would do?
- Call in support
- Call in healing
- Call in focus
- Charge your crystals
- Start new good habits
- Persevere
- Do something exciting
- Learn something new
- Do research
- Plan for the waning moon
- What does freedom feel like to you?
- Plant seeds (literally or figuratively)
- Move your body
- Start a gratitude practice
The waxing moon is a time of powerful, positive energy that can help you manifest your desires and achieve your goals. By aligning your spiritual practices with the moon cycle, you can harness its energy to create movement in your life. Whether through taking action on your intentions, creating vision boards, charging crystals, practicing affirmations, or planting seeds, embracing the waxing moon’s energy can lead to profound personal growth and transformation.
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