{"id":391,"date":"2023-01-14T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abithas.us\/blog\/?p=391"},"modified":"2024-06-29T17:13:23","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T17:13:23","slug":"moon-cycles-and-meanings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abithas.us\/blog\/moon-cycles-and-meanings\/","title":{"rendered":"Moon Cycles and Meanings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Moon represents powerful feminine energy. It signifies wisdom, intuition, birth, death, reincarnation, and a spiritual connection. The cycle of the Moon is similar to the cycle of a seed: the seed grows into a flower, then blooms, and then dies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once we are attuned to the Moon, we can activate her innate powers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moon also represents our deepest personal needs. We can use the knowledge and energy of the Moon\u2019s cycle to better connect to ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each phase of the Moon\u2019s cycle has a unique visual characteristic and spiritual meaning. Her cyclical course also signifies the rhythm of life within us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Moon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Moon is positioned between the Earth and Sun so it cannot be seen from Earth. This phase signifies new beginnings. (3 DAYS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waxing Crescent Moon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Waxing\u2019 means the Moon\u2019s illumination is growing and \u2018Crescent\u2019 means less than half of the Moon is illuminated. This phase signifies intention. (5.25 &nbsp;DAYS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First Quarter Moon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exactly half of the Moon is illuminated and the other half is shadowed. This phase signifies decision making. (1 DAY)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waxing Gibbous Moon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Waxing\u2019 means the Moon\u2019s illumination is growing and \u2018Gibbous\u2019 means more than half of the Moon is illuminated. This phase signifies refinement. (5.25 Days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full Moon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sun illuminates the entire moon. This phase signifies release and sealing of intention. (3 DAYS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waning Gibbous<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Waning\u2019 refers to the decreasing of the Moon\u2019s illumination and \u2018Gibbous\u2019 means more than half of Moon illuminated. This phase signifies gratitude. (5.25 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Third Quarter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exactly half of the Moon is illuminated and the other half is shadowed. We will see the opposite side than the First Quarter Moon. This phase signifies forgiveness. (1 DAY)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waning Crescent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Waning\u2019 refers to the shrinking of the Moon\u2019s illumination and \u2018Crescent\u2019 means less than half of the Moon is illuminated. This phase signifies surrender. (5.25 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Moon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Moon is positioned between the Earth and Sun so it cannot be seen from Earth. This phase signifies new beginnings, and the cycle begins again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attune To Her Glow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the closest astronomical body to us, the Moon has a powerful influence on us as spiritual bodies. The Full Moon offers the most profound energies that we can absorb, while the New Moon is the next most powerful energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One way to connect to this energy and influence is to use the Moon\u2019s energy to help set our intentions and clear negativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Moon\u2019s cycle is 29.5 days and it represents a full life-cycle. Each phase of the Moon has a different meaning and rhythm to the body.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Moon represents powerful feminine energy. It signifies wisdom, intuition, birth, death, reincarnation, and a spiritual connection. The cycle of the Moon is similar to the cycle of a seed: the seed grows into a flower, then blooms, and then dies. 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