Waning Crescent

Moon phases

A Water moon phase, used for rest, surrender and healing in the Ensoul Grimoire.

Tradition · Wiccan Modern

Correspondences

Colors
Primary
Deep purple
Secondary
BlackIndigoDark greySilver
Hex codes
Deep purple
#301934
Black
#000000
Indigo
#4B0082

Symbols and forms

Alternate Names
Balsamic MoonDark Crescent

Practice

Invocation Approach
Tone
Whispered surrendering
Setting
Complete darkness or pre dawn
Time
Pre dawn or deep night
Visualization
Dissolving into void, seed preparing in darkness, crone at cauldron
Words
Ancient Moon, I surrender to the darkness. I rest, I release, I prepare.
Offerings
SilenceSleepDark offeringsAncestor offerings

Nature and meaning

Deities
Goddesses
HecateHelBaba YagaKaliThe Morrigan
Gods
AnubisThanatosMorpheus
Aspects
Crone at threshold
Psychological
Supports
SurrenderRestPreparationIncubationAncestral connection
Emotional tone
Quiet withdrawn dreamy
Challenges
DepressionExhaustionFeeling lost
Affirmation
I surrender to sacred rest. In darkness, new life prepares.

Details

Phase Number
8
Position in Cycle
Surrendering
Astronomical
Illumination range
25
1
Days after new
24
29
Sun moon relationship
Less than 45 degrees behind
Visibility
Visible pre dawn eastern sky
Rises
Pre dawn
Sets
Afternoon
Energy
Primary
Surrender
Quality
Yin deepening
Direction
Inward dissolving
Intensity
Quiet deep
Movement
Returning to void
Timing
Duration
Approximately 4 days
Peak
Day before new moon
Magical window
Pre dawn
Correspondences
Element
Water
Secondary element
Aether
Season equivalent
Late autumn
Time of day
Pre dawn darkness
Life stage
Death transition
Goddess aspect
Crone
Tarot
Major
The hermitThe moonThe hanged man
Minor
Fours
Zodiac affinity
PiscesScorpio
Numerology
9
0
Stones
Primary
JetObsidianApache tearLodestone
Secondary
Smoky quartzBlack moonstoneNuummiteShungite
Herbs
Primary
PoppyMugwortValerianPassionflower
Secondary
WormwoodElderWillowCypressYew
Incense
MyrrhPoppyMugwortCopal (White)Benzoin
Animals
OwlBatMothBlack catRaven
Body
Focus
Rest and healing
Systems
All systems resting
Healing work
Rest, recuperation, preparing for renewal, hospice, palliative care
Note

Body needs deep rest—honor exhaustion

Magical Workings
Optimal for
RestHealingDeep releaseShadow workPreparation for newAncestor workDeath workDream workPsychic developmentMeditationHermit workSurrender
Avoid for
Major workingsHigh energy magicManifestationNew beginningsPublic work
Spell types
Surrender ritualsDream incubationAncestor communicationRest blessingsPreparation ceremonies
Ritual actions
Deep meditationSleep and dreamAncestor altarsSurrender prayersPreparation
Practical Applications
Mundane activities
RestingSleepingDreamingMeditationHealingTherapyPreparing for new cycleClearing final debris
Self care
Deep restDream workMeditationSurrender practicesQuiet time
Avoid
Major initiativesHigh energy activitiesPublic appearances
Menstrual Correspondence
Phase
Pre menstrual
Energy
Withdrawal preparation
Note

Body preparing for release—honor the need for retreat

Keywords
RestSurrenderHealingShadowPreparationVoidAncestorsDreams

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