What You Really Should Know about Moon Phases
If you have been following my journey for a while, it is no surprise to you that I am super into the moon. If you are new around here, I am definitely a spiritual mama. This goes way back to when I was a young girl. I was always super into “woo woo” things without even knowing it.
I loved the idea of fortune telling, rocks & crystals, the full moon, and just all things magic. Fast forward 20 years later and I am still that little girl – just now armed with the internet to do TONS of research and find other soul sisters.
A few years back, I put together a small “lady’s night in” party during the July full moon. I laid blankets on my lawn for us to do yoga. Afterwards, we had a light dinner and drinks around my outdoor fire pit. It was really fun, and I have been dying to do another full moon get together, on a bigger scale.
If you are a newbie when it comes to the moon, I am going to share some very simple and straight forward information for you! The moon cycles have a notable effect on our lives, and if you start to pay attention, you may start to notice.
My favorite facts:
Health care workers confirm that emergency calls are heavier around a full moon.
Ancient civilizations would plant crops according to moon phases.
It’s a scientific proven fact that the moon and ocean tides correlate.
Moon Phases 101
New Moon
The very first sliver of light in the sky
Promotes new beginnings, endeavors, and relationships
Plant the seeds of ideas during this phase to be harvested later
A great time plan a party
Waxing Moon
The moon is growing in size during this phase
Promotes increasing things in your life
Focus on learning new things, making money, or communicating with people
A great time to pursue getting a party ready, checking off to-do’s, and DIY projects
Full Moon
The moon is completely illuminated
Promotes the most powerful time of the month
This is a time of activity, celebration, and fulfillment
Having a party during this time is ideal
Waning Moon
The moon is decreasing in size
Promotes release, letting go, and completion
A great time to “break-up” with anything not good in your life
Not an ideal time for planning or celebrating, this is a time to rest
Dark Moon
The two or three days when the moon is not visible at all
Promotes reflection
Focus on what you have already accomplished and what you want to accomplish next
A great time to brainstorm ideas for your next party
As you can see, each phase has its own meaning. I often consider the moon phases when planning parties, trips, new endeavors, and time off. Because the Full Moon is the best phase for celebrating, I love the idea of having an easy DIY Full Moon Party that you can celebrate with your friends as often as you would like. I have almost always found that when I am antsy to socialize, the full moon is approaching.
July 20th is Moon Day and I have big plans for showcasing a really fun Full Moon Pizza Party. So, before that premieres, I wanted to do a blog post on all things moon related to get everyone in the spirit! Check in on Instagram next week for lots of inspiration on hosting your own Full Moon Party.
