By Eron Vito Mazza
Let’s talk about moon magick—the ancient, sparkly, surprisingly chill practice of syncing your energy with the moon’s natural rhythm. People have been doing it for thousands of years. Now it’s your turn to charge your intentions, align your vibes, and maybe cry a little under the stars. Let’s go.
The moon has been humankind’s magical BFF since the dawn of time. It pulls oceans, inspires poetry, and occasionally wreaks havoc on sleep schedules. But more than that—it’s a cosmic timekeeper, a powerful source of feminine energy, and a symbol of intuition and transformation.
Think of it like a glowing celestial life coach. One who’s always on schedule and never charges a consultation fee.
Each moon phase has its own vibe—and if you learn to work with them, they can seriously level up your magick. Here’s the cheat sheet:
- New Moon: The goth girl of the moon cycle. Dark, introspective, and perfect for setting intentions. This is when you plant your metaphorical seeds.
- Waxing Moon: Things are growing, baby. Time to take action, build momentum, and water those little intention-seeds.
- Full Moon: The drama queen. Big energy, big emotions. Use it to manifest, celebrate, or do a full-moon howl with your coven (or your cat).
- Waning Moon: Time to release. Cleanse your space, your inbox, your ex. This is the moon’s way of saying “Let that shit go.”
You don’t need a $40 candle blessed by a Himalayan owl priestess to do moon magick. That said, a few tools can add flair:
- A candle (any color, just maybe not pumpkin spice bacon).
- A journal or scrap of paper.
- Crystals, if you’ve got them (moonstone, clear quartz, and selenite are A+ moon buddies).
- A glass of water to make moon water (literally just leave it under the moon overnight. Boom. Potion).
Here’s a simple, zero-pressure way to dip your toe in:
- Find a cozy, quiet spot. Light a candle, if you’ve got one.
- Think about something you want to welcome into your life.
- Write it down. A few words or a whole paragraph—your choice.
- Close your eyes and visualize the moon beaming her magical energy down on your wish. Picture it already happening. Do this for as long as you like.
- Blow out the candle or tuck your note under your pillow. Done! You’re officially a moon witch.
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And poof! Just like that, you’ve just cast your first moon spell (or at least seriously considered it), and honestly? That’s iconic. Moon magick is an empowering, playful, and deeply personal practice. It’s not about rules—it’s about rhythm, ritual, and a little bit of stardust.
Use a moon app or just look up to track the phases. She’s always on time.
Keep a moon journal to reflect on how you feel each phase. Patterns = power. Don’t overthink it. There are no magick police. Be kind to yourself. Magick isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection. Happy zapping!
Eron Vito Mazza is the author of The Living Lenormand, and is the host of the podcast The Witching hour with Eron Mazza.
