New Moon

Moon phases

An Earth moon phase, used for potential, darkness and void in the Ensoul Grimoire.

Tradition · Wiccan Modern

Correspondences

Colors
Primary
Black
Secondary
Dark purpleDeep blueSilver
Hex codes
Black
#000000
Dark purple
#301934
Deep blue
#00008B

Symbols and forms

Alternate Names
Dark MoonDead MoonConjunction

Practice

Invocation Approach
Tone
Quiet receptive
Setting
Darkness candlelight
Time
Midnight or just after sunset
Visualization
Void, pregnant darkness, seed in dark soil, potential coiled
Words
In this dark of the Moon, I plant the seed of [intention]. In darkness it gestates.
Offerings
SeedsBlack candleWritten intentions to buryDark wine

Nature and meaning

Deities
Goddesses
HecateKaliNyxLilithPersephoneCerridwenHelDiana
Gods
AnubisHadesPlutoCernunnosHermes
Aspects
Crone and dark goddess
Psychological
Supports
IntrospectionRestReleasing old patternsDreaming new visions
Emotional tone
Quiet contemplative withdrawn
Challenges
DepressionIsolationFear of unknown
Shadow work
Best time for shadow integration—darkness meets darkness
Affirmation
In the darkness, I plant seeds of transformation. What I envision now will grow.

Details

Phase Number
1
Position in Cycle
Beginning
Astronomical
Illumination range
0
2
Days after new
0
1
Sun moon relationship
Conjunction
Visibility
Not visible
Rises
Sunrise
Sets
Sunset
Energy
Primary
Initiation
Quality
Yin maximum
Direction
Inward seeding
Intensity
Quiet potent
Movement
Stillness before growth
Timing
Duration
Approximately 3 days
Peak
Exact conjunction
Magical window
Day before through day after
Correspondences
Element
Earth
Season equivalent
Winter solstice
Time of day
Midnight
Life stage
Conception death
Goddess aspect
Crone becoming maiden
Tarot
Major
The foolDeathThe high priestess
Minor
Aces
Zodiac affinity
ScorpioCapricorn
Numerology
0
1
Stones
Primary
ObsidianBlack tourmalineJetOnyx
Secondary
Smoky quartzApache tearLabradoriteBlack moonstone
Herbs
Primary
MugwortWormwoodPoppyCypress
Secondary
MyrrhPatchouliBelladonnaYew
For new beginnings
BasilBayCinnamonGinger
Incense
MyrrhCopal (White)PatchouliCypress
Animals
BatOwlBlack catSnakeSpider
Body
Focus
Rest and restoration
Systems
Hormonal resetImmune restoration
Healing work
Deep rest, ending treatments, preparing for new health regimes
Caution
Energy is low—avoid demanding physical work
Magical Workings
Optimal for
New beginningsSetting intentionsPlanting seeds metaphoricalStarting projectsIntrospectionShadow workDivinationBanishing final releaseRestMeditationPlanningVision workConception workDeath work
Avoid for
Manifestation of resultsHarvestingCelebrating completionHigh energy magicPublic workingsCharging tools
Spell types
Intention setting ritualsNew moon wishesSeed planting ceremoniesShadow integrationCord cutting finalDivination sessions
Ritual actions
Writing intentionsBurying seedsMeditationScryingRest
Practical Applications
Mundane activities
Journaling intentionsPlanning projectsRestFastingDetox beginningTherapy deep workCleaning out
Self care
RestDream workQuiet reflectionIntention setting
Avoid
Major launchesHigh visibility eventsDemanding activities
Menstrual Correspondence
Phase
Menstruation
Energy
Release and renewal
Note

Many women menstruate near the new moon when living naturally

Keywords
PotentialDarknessVoidBeginningSeedIntentionRestShadow

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