The moon phases will revolutionize your emotional understanding. We are all emotional people, and the moon’s gravitational pulls and pushes are a great influence to us. By following the lunar cycle, you are able to know when to stop and think, and hen to react. Let’s dive right into understanding the phases of the moon, but in particular, the waning moon.
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When to use a waning moon ritual
If you did not know, the waning moon means it is gradually getting darker and darker, until it is at the new moon phase. When the moon is in the waxing phase, it means it is growing more and more round, until it is at its most full and brightest. The best time to use a waning moon ritual would be during the waning phase. It is the time when we are preparing to let go of that which does not serve us and focus on the new beginnings that comes with the waning moon phase.
waning crescent moon spells
If you are looking for some waning crescent moon spells, check some of these below!
1. Waning crescent moon ritual for letting go
This is a spell that you could even use as a new moon ritual spell because the waning phase is the part of the lunar phase that leads toward letting go. This ritual spell is done from inside a bath, so make sure you have showered before you get into the water. This ensures the water is clean, and not putrefied with your sweat and dirt.
What you need before starting
· White candle
· Black candle
· Palo santo or sage
· Lighter or matches
· Himalayan or Epsom salts
· Essential oil, or fresh herbs
· Paper and pen
· Fireproof dish.
The steps
1. First you must cleanse the space with your sage or palo santo. This also includes cleaning the bathroom of any grime.
1. Take you shower while the bath is running.
2. Add the salts and the herbs to purify the water.
3. hen you get into the bath, initiate a meditative space
4. Ask your body and mind what is not working for you, and as you breathe out, imagine t leaving your reality. As you breathe in, imagine clarity filling your being
5. Light the black candle and imagine every negative thing that you must let goof – meditate on the color
6. Write down what you want to let go, and burn the paper. This is where the fireproof dish comes in.
7. Lastly, light the white candle and let it purify your thoughts.
2. Waning crescent ritual for De-cluttering
This ritual is for the time leading up to the new moon phase. One cannot let go of clutter in the mind if one is cluttered in their living space.
What you need before starting
· Black Bags
· will power
· Cleaning detergent
· sage or palo santo
The steps
1. As you go into each room that you want to clear of any clutter, you must make sure that you have attempted to clear your mind. Take three deep breaths and visualize a clean room, with open surfaces, and no clutter whatsoever.
2. Take your black bags and get ready to toss things out – this is not easy for some
3. IF you have not used something n three years, it is a good time to get rid of it – some people even say one year of not using it enough to consider throwing it away.
4. Once the clutter is gone, clean the room with your detergents
5. Burn the palo santo or sage and make sure you cleanse the room before you think you are finished.
3. Waning moon ritual for manifestation
This is a moon bath ritual. It does not mean running a bath full of warm water for yourself to enjoy, it means to bask in the light of the waning moon.
What you need before starting
· Palo santo
· White candle
· Paper and pen
· Empty jar, filled with clean water
The steps
1. Go outside and set up your sacred space by burning the palo santo, and lighting the white candle
2. Get into a grounded and meditative state by taking in three deep breaths
3. Do some expressive work with your per and pen, write down everything that you want to manifest into this world.
4. Bless the water by visualizing the energy of the moon coming down and into the jar in front of you
5. Bury the paper and then pour the moon water over the fresh dirt. Keep nurturing the seed you planted with your manifestations, and add some more of the moon after each day.
Waning moon spells for money
If you want to try out a waning moon spell for money, one of these might help you along your prosperity line.
1. Candle Magic for Money
For this ritual we need some green candles, because green is the color of prosperity.
What you need before starting
· Palo santo or sage
· Green candles and green stones (jade or emerald)
· Herbs for prosperity (cinnamon, ginger, or clover)
· Pen and paper
· Coin or a bill of money
The steps
1. Set up your sacred space and remember to cleanse it with your palo santo
2. Write your full name on the piece f paper, and create a sigil or a symbol that represents you being open to receiving money
3. Next you must write down the amount of money you want to receive.
4. Fold your paper with the bill or the coin inside
5. light the green candle and meditate with it while holing the green gemstones and the folded paper in both hands
6. Keep the paper in a hidden place, leaving the stones on top.
7. Let the candle burn until it has finished, do not blow it out, but be careful it does not fall over.
2. Waning Moon Affirmation Spell for Money
This is a spell that relies on you repeating the affirmation you have created in order to manifest your desires – in this case it is more money
What you need before starting
· Pen and Paper
· palo santo or sage
The steps
1. Get into your sacred space. this can be anywhere that you can sit quietly to contemplate and meditate.
2. Cleanse the air around you with palo santo or sage
3. Write down an affirmation that works for you, it must be centered around what you want to manifest. If you want to earn more money, or find a better paid job, then write it down in the present tense – as if you already have it.
4. Keep this visible, in a place that you are going to look at often.
5. Speak the affirmation three times every time you look at it
Waning gibbous ritual
The waning gibbous moon is the time for releasing and banishing. This time of the lunar cycle it is advisable to focus on waning gibbous spells that will protect your energy, cleanse your aura, detoxify your spiritual connection, or banish negative energies.
1. Waning gibbous moon ritual for Cutting Cords
If you have experienced a toxic relationship of any kind, it is always a good idea to banish their energy from your life or cut cords with that person spiritually or energetically. This prevents them from psychically attacking you or interfering with your energy.
What you need before starting
· Not much is needed for this ritual, just some palo santo to cleanse the space around you
· Meditation stones might also help, but they are not necessary
The steps
1. Cleanse the space around you with the palo santo, visualize the energy of the room to be pure – a pearl colored light works wonders.
2. Sit down and center yourself into the present moment.
3. Initiate your meditation by taking in three deep breaths.
4. Visualize yourself being connected to the universe above and around you, imagine the pearly energy connecting through the crown of your head from the collective above, let that light surround you.
5. Next, imagine the person you wish to banish of cut cords with, an imagine them in their own bubble of pearly light and send them off into the distance in your mind.
6. Do not to forget to send them with gratitude for the lessons you learned from them
2. Waning gibbous moon ritual for Self-confidence
This time of the lunar calendar is a great time to rebuild your self confidence. With a better belief of oneself, one will accomplish more.
What you need before starting
· Carnelian crystal, or any other that boosts confidence
· Palo santo
The Steps
1. All you need to do in this one is to cleanse the area around you with the palo santo
2. Next, center and ground yourself for meditation
3. Visualize yourself connected to the universe and the higher powers while holding the carnelian in your hand firmly
4. Imagine yourself doing all the things you are usually too intimidated to do, and doing it with confidence
5. Create an affirmation centered around not having fear
Waning moon banishing spells
Introduce this section with this phrase: “waning moon banishing spells”
1. Banishing Stone Spell
If there is someone who has seriously hurt you, and they refuse to leave you alone, you might want to try banishing them from your life. By no means does this mean you should wish them ill-harm, but it can’t hurt to make them leave you alone.
What you need before starting
· Banishing stone like a river stone that is large enough to write on
· Chalk or paint
· Palo santo
The steps
1. Cleanse the space you are doing the spell in
2. Cleanse the rock with the palo santo
3. Write the person’s name that you wish to banish, and imprint their energy into it, say:” River stone, you are now the embodiment of [person you wish to banish name]”
4. Meditate on the stone and visualize the person and yourself in two separate bubbles of pure white light
5. Make sure your intention is pure, regardless of any hurt you might still feel, no one should be wished upon badly because it will come back unto you three times
6. Under the light of a waning moon, throw the stone onto a road. This symbolizes a journey for that person, are relocating.
7. Sen them off with love, and wish them well.
2. Banishing Powder Spell
This spell is great, because you can make a batch of the powder and he use it whenever you feel necessary.
What you need before starting
· Collect some dirt from a road that is typically busy
· Ground black pepper
· Garlic powder
· Jar or a bowl
· Spoon
· White candle
The Steps
1. Add the dirt, black pepper, and the garlic powder to the jar
2. Stir them counter-clockwise
3. While you are stirring, say an affirmation out loud three times, “May [name of person] leave my space and find light somewhere else”
4. Put some of the powder onto a white candle – white represents purity
5. Burn the candle and visualize the person leaving your space and leaving you in peace.
Love spells for waning moon
Are you looking for some romance? Try out these love spells for waning moon period.
1. Honey Pot Love Spell
This is an age-old love spell that many witches have been doing for many generations.
What you need before starting
· Jar or pot of honey
· Rose quartz crystal
· Piece of paper and a pen
· Palo santo
The steps
1. Cleanse the space you are working in with the palo santo
2. Cleanse the paper and the pen, and then write the name of the person you want to be with on the piece of paper
3. Turn the paper at a 90-degree angle and then write your name
4. Fold the paper in half and then put it inside the jar of honey while visualizing yourself with that person
5. Add the rose quartz crystal to the jar as well
6. Close the jar, and lick your fingers, enjoy the sweetness
2. Pink Candle Love spell
This is a quaint spell that can easily be done. This spell relies on waiting for the flame to burn out, so make sure you get a pink candle that isn’t so big.
What you need before starting
· Pink candle
· Pink ribbon
· Sage or palo santo
· Pen and paper
The Steps
2. Sit under the light of the waning moon and cleanse the space with some sage or palo santo
3. Write the name of the person you want to be with name on the piece of paper, then write your name, then write your first name along with their last name.
4. Roll the paper up, seal it with the pink wax from the candle
5. Tie the ribbon around it to bind you two together
6. Imagine yourself and that person being deeply in love
Key takeaways on waning crescent spells & rituals
The waning moon phase is different from the waxing crescent moon, therefore, you will also not use waxing moon rituals during the waning phase. It is the time to set intentions for the new moon phase and also allow yourself to entertain the idea of a fresh start. If this is the first time you have considered doing a moon ritual, we hope you found the right one here! You can also read more about new moon vs full moon rituals.
If you are curious to know what type of waning moon ritual would be best for you, try our quiz here:
FAQs on waning crescent rituals
What should you do on a waning moon?
This is a time where you must focus less on your failures, and realize how much have achieved If you are too set on the negative things in your life, then you cannot progress forward with the
What does a waning moon symbolize?
The waning moon, or the last quarter moon, is the symbol of letting go and new beginnings.
How does the waning moon affect us?
It is a time when we cannot help but to go inward, and we start to focus on our thoughts and feelings. it is a time for decluttering our minds, and our living spaces.
What is a waning crescent moon good for?
The waning crescent moon is good for letting go of what no longer serves you. it is a time for focusing on the things holding back and removing them from your life. They are also great as a lead-in to the new moon phase of new beginnings – a perfect time to try some new moon affirmations.
Resources
· https://www.thelilithzone.com/waning-moon-ritual-for-letting-go
· https://hellogiggles.com/lifestyle/full-moon-new-moon-rituals/
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Jade Small
I am a creative and a wanderer. Mysteries and connections are what inspire me to write. While on my path, my purpose is to bring you information to help inspire you on your journey on this place called earth.
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