First Quarter

Moon phases

I meet challenges with strength. Obstacles become stepping stones.

Tradition · Wiccan Modern

Correspondences

Colors
Primary
Red
Secondary
OrangeYellowBright white
Hex codes
Red
#E74C3C
Orange
#E67E22
Yellow
#F1C40F

Symbols and forms

Alternate Names
Half MoonWaxing Half Moon

Practice

Invocation Approach
Tone
Strong determined
Setting
Facing south or toward half moon
Time
Afternoon into evening
Visualization
Warrior stance, obstacle crumbling, half-light half-shadow showing the way
Words
Moon of Challenge, lend me strength. I break through what blocks my path to [intention].
Offerings
Red candleIronSpicy foodBlood safely offered

Nature and meaning

Deities
Goddesses
AthenaThe MorriganSekhmetDurgaFreya the Warrior
Gods
MarsAresTyrHorus
Aspects
Warrior aspect
Psychological
Supports
DecisivenessCommitmentFacing challengesDetermination
Emotional tone
Determined challenged active
Challenges
FrustrationConflictImpatienceAggression
Affirmation
I meet challenges with strength. Obstacles become stepping stones.

Details

Phase Number
3
Position in Cycle
Challenge point
Astronomical
Illumination range
25
49
Days after new
7
9
Sun moon relationship
90 degrees square
Visibility
Visible afternoon through midnight
Rises
Noon
Sets
Midnight
Energy
Primary
Action
Quality
Yang emerging
Direction
Pushing through
Intensity
Dynamic challenging
Movement
Overcoming obstacles
Timing
Duration
Approximately 3 days
Peak
Exact quarter
Magical window
Afternoon to evening
Correspondences
Element
Fire
Season equivalent
Spring equinox
Time of day
Noon
Life stage
Adolescence
Goddess aspect
Warrior maiden
Tarot
Major
The chariotStrengthThe tower
Minor
Fives and sevens
Zodiac affinity
Aries
Numerology
5
7
Stones
Primary
CarnelianRed jasperCitrineTiger eye
Secondary
BloodstoneGarnetSunstoneFire agate
Herbs
Primary
GingerCinnamonNettleThistle
Secondary
BasilBay leafDragon bloodHigh johnGalangal
Incense
Dragon's BloodCinnamonFrankincense (Boswellia Sacra)Copal (White)
Animals
RamHawkHorseLion youngWolf
Body
Focus
Action and challenge
Systems
MuscularAdrenal
Healing work
Active healing, surgery recovery (building phase), physical therapy
Note

Body ready for challenge—good for pushing through resistance

Magical Workings
Optimal for
Overcoming obstaclesDecision makingCommitmentActionStrengthCourageBreaking through blocksCompetitionMotivationDeterminationFacing challengesWillpower
Avoid for
RestPassive workingsReleasingEndingsGentle magic
Spell types
Obstacle removalStrength spellsCommitment ritualsCourage magicCompetition work
Ritual actions
Physical movementBreaking things symbolicallyDeclarationsWarrior poses
Practical Applications
Mundane activities
Tackling difficult tasksHaving hard conversationsMaking decisionsCommittingExercising intenselyCompeting
Self care
Physical exerciseFacing fearsTaking actionBreaking bad habits
Avoid
AvoidancePassivityProcrastination
Menstrual Correspondence
Phase
Late follicular
Energy
Peak estrogen high energy
Note

Physical energy at its peak—ideal for action

Keywords
ActionChallengeDeterminationCommitmentObstaclesStrengthDecisionBreakthrough

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