Honouring the rhythm of the moon in your sacred practice
The Moon has always been more than just a celestial body — she’s a timekeeper, a guide, a mirror. In divination, she isn’t just something we see in the sky — she’s something we feel in the body, in the cards, and in the quiet spaces between questions.
Each phase of the moon holds unique energy, and that energy can shape the messages you receive during readings. Whether you’re working with tarot, oracle, pendulums, or any other intuitive tool, tuning into the lunar cycle can add richness and rhythm to your practice.
Why the Moon Matters in Divination
The moon’s cycle is a journey — from darkness to fullness and back again. It mirrors the natural cycles of beginnings, growth, release, and rest that we all experience.
By aligning our readings with the moon’s energy, we:
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Deepen our connection to natural rhythms
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Choose timing that supports the type of insight we’re seeking
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Honour the ebb and flow of our own intuitive power
Let’s walk through each phase and explore how it can influence your divination work.
🌑 New Moon – Intention & Possibility
The sky is dark, and the energy is soft but potent. The new moon is a blank canvas — a time for planting seeds, setting intentions, and quietly calling in what you’re ready to grow.
💫 Best for:
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Tarot spreads around goals, beginnings, or new cycles
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Pendulum work to narrow down intentions
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Journaling and single-card pulls to ask: What wants to begin?
🌒 Waxing Moon – Growth & Action
As the light builds, so does your momentum. This is a time for movement, planning, and nurturing your intentions into reality.
💫 Best for:
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Readings focused on progress, motivation, or opportunity
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Spreads that ask: Where should I take action? What’s gaining power?
🌕 Full Moon – Illumination & Clarity
The moon is at her peak — bright, bold, and revealing all. Emotions are heightened, energy is expansive, and insights can be loud.
💫 Best for:
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Deep, layered tarot or oracle spreads
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Shadow work or revelation-focused questions
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Divination that uncovers what’s been hidden
Ask: What’s being illuminated? What am I ready to see clearly?
🌖 Waning Moon – Reflection & Release
As the light begins to fade, the focus turns inward. The waning moon invites you to let go of what’s no longer needed — thoughts, habits, or even expectations.
💫 Best for:
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Release spreads, cord-cutting, or endings
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Readings that ask: What is complete? What can I let go of with love?
🌑 Dark Moon – Rest & Inner Vision
The day or two before the new moon is the dark moon — not always counted as a separate phase, but energetically powerful. This is deep stillness, rest, and inner vision.
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Meditation, dreamwork, or scrying
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Letting your tools rest and recharge
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Asking: What wisdom lies in the quiet?
Weaving the Moon Into Your Practice
You don’t have to wait for a full moon to do a deep reading, or a new moon to set goals — but understanding how each phase supports different kinds of questions and energy can bring a new level of alignment to your practice.
💡 Try this:
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Create custom spreads for each moon phase
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Keep a lunar divination journal to track what emerges each cycle
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Use moon-themed decks or altar items to bring the energy in visually
Because when we divinate with the moon…
We’re not just asking the cards — we’re asking the cosmos.
With deep roots and an open heart,
Sarah x