Last Updated on July 9, 2022 by Wishbonix
Use Moon Signs to time your Spells and Magic
In contrast to the sun, which takes a year to go through all 12 signs of the zodiac, the moon only needs one month.
Therefore, the moon “touches” all the zodiac signs for two to three days each month. The moon thus addresses the respective quality and brings different usable energies with it.
An important starting point for determining a magically favorable day for your spell-work is the zodiac sign in which the moon is at different times.
For example, a Moon in Virgo would be ideal for rituals related to communication. If the moon is waxing in Virgo, it’s a perfect time to improve communication; on the other hand, if the moon is in the waning phase, you should focus your work on letting go of communication problems or ban blockages.
Moon in Aries
Magical Energy
Action, enthusiasm, fighting laziness, self-confidence.
Favored rituals on Aries Days in the Waxing Moon Phase
Strengthening of personality, leadership skills, willpower, increasing your own energy to start projects or to support new things. Supporting things that you want to achieve, removing obstacles, enforcing your own will, breaking blockages, and general protection spells. Also, for studies, learning, success, self-confidence, etc.
Favored rituals on Aries Days in the Waning Moon Phase
Clearing obstacles, enforcing your own will (against others), breakthrough blockades, fighting laziness, and resolving self-doubt.
Things that can stand in the way of rituals with a Moon in Aries
Impatience, lack of care, impulsive decisions.
All of these statements apply to every day the Moon is in Aries.
However, remember that the energies are particularly potent and powerful shortly before a Full Aries Moon or an Aries New Moon.
Personality traits of people born with Moon in Aries
They will go after what they want with the utmost energy and passion, but beware, they are quick-tempered, and they will become bored and lose interest quite quickly. This is especially true if the person does not demonstrate the same passion as you do.
Moon in Taurus
Magical Energy
Pleasure, sensuality, acquiring possessions, stability.
Favored rituals on Taurus Days in the Waxing Moon Phase
Prosperity, real estate (buying and selling), love, joy, growth, stability, material matters, rituals for giving thanks, preserving and protecting what has been achieved, and physical and psychological issues.
Favored rituals on Taurus Days in the Waning Moon Phase
To let go of excessive self-criticism, curb harmful anger, for real estate sales, all rituals against unwanted weight or addictive behavior.
Things that can stand in the way of rituals with a Moon in Taurus
Expectations, too specific wording, lack of flexibility.
All of these statements apply to every day the Moon is in Taurus.
However, remember that the energies are particularly potent and powerful shortly before a Full Taurus Moon or a Taurus New Moon.
Personality traits of people born with Moon in Taurus
They are like the majority of all Taurus; they are in the pursuit of pleasure, with strong physical appetites and desires. They do not want to be rushed or feel obligated into personal relationships. Furthermore, they may forgive but never forget and can remember an insult for a long time, even years. They are realistic, stable, and materialistic, even though they are uncompromising in their ways and others.
Moon in Gemini
Magical Energy
Communication, the agility of the mind, and further education.
Favored rituals on Gemini Days in the Waxing Moon Phase
Desires in the areas of communication, attracting attention, striving for change, advertising, and public relations, etc. To promote moving or short trips and creativity, painting, and artistic work, for self-expression and self-confidence. For debates and reconciliations.
Favored rituals on Gemini Days in the Waning Moon Phase
Discussions and reconciliation, removing communication blocks and problems. Fighting self-doubt and curbing volatility. A great time to start projects that should be completed (successfully) as quickly as possible.
Things that can stand in the way of rituals with a Moon in Gemini
Thoughtlessness, volatility, (self-) doubt.
These statements apply to every day on which the Moon is in Gemini.
However, remember that the energies are particularly potent and powerful shortly before a Full Gemini Moon or a Gemini New Moon.
Personality traits of people born with Moon in Gemini
They are rapid and versatile, though they act in ways they think others want them to. Though intelligent, they can be prone to overanalyzing and rationalizing things. They know how to please others by their actions and words but have difficulty pleasing themselves.
Moon in Cancer
Magical Energy
Fulfillment of wishes, desire for children, bringing order to emotions, finding love.
Favored rituals on Cancer Days in the Waxing Moon Phase
Protection rituals for family matters, the home, fertility, favoring pregnancy, and childbirth. To compensate for sharp fluctuations in feelings, fight melancholy, and work with feelings (reinforce/let go/wake up). To find a new love or to support freshly awakened feelings as they grow.
Favored rituals on Cancer Days in the Waning Moon Phase
To balance fluctuations in emotions and feelings, and to fight melancholy and doubts. To reduce feelings someone has for you, or reduce the feelings you have for someone else because they are not being reciprocated.
Things that can stand in the way of rituals with a Moon in Cancer
Mood swings, moodiness, self-pity.
All of these statements apply to every day the Moon is in Cancer.
However, remember that the energies are particularly potent and powerful shortly before a Full Cancer Moon or a Cancer New Moon.
Personality traits of people born with Moon in Cancer
Though they are very creative and artistic due to their influence from others, it is hard for them to call opinions their own. They are dedicated to doing their own “thing” by accomplishing their own personal goals. They are maternal, sensitive, and reflective, yet they are quite vulnerable, especially emotionally.
Moon in Leo
Magical Energy
Zest for life, joy, courage, strength, demeanor, charisma, and sexuality.
Favored rituals on Leo Days in the Waxing Moon Phase
Rituals for social status, self-confidence, or courage, arouse enthusiasm, gain influence, self-expression, passion, and adventure. A superb time for love spells, with or without firm intentions.
Favored rituals on Leo Days in the Waning Moon Phase
To reduce problems with self-esteem, to fight doubts about your own decisions, rituals against low motivation, melancholy, sluggishness, or dependency, or to break unrealistic expectations of yourself.
Things that can stand in the way of rituals with a Moon in Leo
Overconfidence, presumption, lack of critical faculties, high spirits.
All of these statements apply to every day on which the Moon is in Leo.
However, remember that the energies are particularly potent and powerful shortly before a Full Leo Moon or a Leo New Moon.
Personality traits of people born with Moon in Leo
Like all Fire signs born in the moon, they have a forceful desire to turn their feelings and emotions into the physical. They are very stubborn, even though they are quite idealistic and are capable of substantial personal sacrifice. Not only that, but they are creative, confident, and fun-loving, but they are also quite materialistic, and love self-indulgence, and are known for being a braggart.
Moon in Virgo
Magical Energy
Reason, calculation, weaning, defection, purification.
Favored rituals on Virgo Days in the Waxing Moon Phase
Professional, career, decision-making, for intellectual skills, to improve health. When you have to “fix things up,” aim for regular channels and desire to promote professional and personal development.
Favored rituals on Virgo Days in the Waning Moon Phase
Against illness, for weaning, defection, purification, cleaning. The waning Virgo moon is highly beneficial if you have to “fix things,” strive for order, or want to leave something behind that brought restlessness or chaos into your life. On the contrary, you can weaken exaggerated meticulousness or restrict perfectionism and self-sacrifice.
Things that can stand in the way of rituals with a Moon in Virgo
Meticulousness, vindictiveness, addiction to criticism, complicated thinking.
All of these statements apply to every day the Moon is in Virgo.
However, remember that the energies are particularly potent and powerful shortly before a Full Virgo Moon or a Virgo New Moon.
Personality traits of people born with Moon in Virgo
Like other earth signs, they are dedicated to pleasure and the pursuit of desires. They are known to make many friends thanks to their sympathetic nature and adaptability. However, they are also known to be exploited because of this.
Moon in Libra
Magical Energy
Balance, equilibrium, relaxation, regeneration, connection.
Favored rituals on Libra Days in the Waxing Moon Phase
Justice, for equal relationships, settling disputes to bring things into balance (including inner balance), the justice system, concluding contracts, supporting legal processes, love, and favoring marriages. Gaining (back) respect, bringing truth to light.
Favored rituals on Libra Days in the Waning Moon Phase
Settlement of disputes, defense against injustice, stopping defamation,
reducing your prejudices, compensating for strong emotional fluctuations, losing weight, and reducing negative influences from others.
Things that can stand in the way of rituals with a Moon in Libra
Indecisiveness, fickleness, lack of stamina.
All of these statements apply to every day the Moon is in Libra.
However, remember that the energies are particularly potent and powerful shortly before a Full Libra Moon or a Libra New Moon.
Personality traits of people born with Moon in Libra
In relationships, they require that their partner be physically and intellectually equals, or they lose compatibility quickly. They are expert strategists and problem solvers; however, they can be overindulgent and inconsistent with personal situations and conflicts.
Moon in Scorpio
Magical Energy
Confrontation with your own weaknesses, contact with the hidden, exploring your past and future, black magic to cause harm.
Favored rituals on Scorpio Days in the Waxing Moon Phase
Changes, fundamental changes, spiritual growth, divination, solving or sealing secrets, helping with sexual problems, spell-casting, and exorcisms. To ward off unwanted things, let go of old problems and issues, and defend yourself, if necessary, with resistance. Black magic issues (to protect or to use), contact with the deceased, or the other world.
Favored rituals on Scorpio Days in the Waning Moon Phase
Let go of past lovers and relationships, remove curses, resolve sexual problems, banish obsessions, reduce jealousy, seal secrets, overcome grief, and black magic to cause loss or separation.
Things that can stand in the way of rituals with a Moon in Scorpio
Uncompromising, anger, suspicion, overreaction.
All of these statements apply to every day the Moon is in Virgo.
However, remember that the energies are particularly potent and powerful shortly before a Full Virgo Moon or a Virgo New Moon.
Personality traits of people born with Moon in Scorpio
Though they are often known to lead and be followed by their emotions, they are highly motivated, loyal, and creative. They also have unbelievable willpower and will push themselves to surpass any adversary. They work extremely hard to control others’ emotions and actions that they never master their own.
Moon in Sagittarius
Magical Energy
Confidence, reorientation, making decisions, setting the course, long-term planning, commitment, and foresight.
Favored rituals on Sagittarius Days in the Waxing Moon Phase
Working on life goals and desires, rituals that have to do with the truth, to bring things to light, for success in sporting activities, favoring long trips or large relocations (to other cities or countries).
Favored rituals on Sagittarius Days in the Waning Moon Phase
Banish distraction, recognize false friends (and let go of them), weaken your arrogance, reduce physical impairments, fight the fear of failure, end aimlessness, and reduce the consequences of making the wrong decision.
Things that can stand in the way of rituals with a Moon in Sagittarius
Excessiveness, always thinking yourself right, arrogance.
All of these statements apply to every day on which the Moon is in Sagittarius. However, remember that the energies are particularly potent and powerful shortly before a Full Sagittarius Moon or a Sagittarius New Moon.
Personality traits of people born with Moon in Sagittarius
Like many fire signs born in the moon, they are very romantic and idealistic, while they desire to turn all of their feelings into the physical. They are very outspoken and cheerful, though they are very concerned with making an impression on others, even if it means acting and not being themselves.
Moon in Capricorn
Magical Energy
Evaluating the current state, questioning concepts and values, and letting go.
Favored rituals on Capricorn Days in the Waxing Moon Phase
Banishing evil spells, dissolving curses, warding off black magic and harmful magic, separation rituals, breaking blockages, protection, and banishing spells. Promotion of ambition, aspiration, concentration, political activities, and election campaigns.
Favored rituals on Capricorn Days in the Waning Moon Phase
Banishing evil spells, terminating old behavior patterns or fears,
Eradication of self-performed spells, separation rituals, and break-up spells, to break blockages or curses.
Things that can stand in the way of rituals with a Moon in Capricorn
Fears (of failure), melancholy, trepidation, depression.
All of these statements apply to every day the Moon is in Capricorn. However, remember that the energies are particularly potent and powerful shortly before a Full Capricorn Moon or a Capricorn New Moon.
Personality traits of people born with Moon in Capricorn
They are extremely occupied and dedicated to getting what they want and their own way, accomplishing personal goals above all. They crave the spotlight and attention. Not only that, but they have a problem when it comes to dealing with anger and negative feelings as they tend to harbor this negativity, which can lead to depression.
Moon in Aquarius
Planetary Magical Energy
Dissolve outdated ways of thinking or behavior, and develop further.
Favored rituals on Aquarius Days in the Waxing Moon Phase
For all rituals related to creativity and art, expressiveness, friendship, freedom, problem-solving, increasing intuition, and spiritual training. Meditation and visualization are particularly easy on Aquarius days.
Favored rituals on Aquarius Days in the Waning Moon Phase
Let go of problems, resolve disputes, remove creativity blocks, unravel deadlocked plans or strategies, and break up relationships.
Things that can stand in the way of rituals with a Moon in Aquarius
Unexpected things during the ritual can cause chaos.
All of these statements apply to every day on which the Moon is in Aquarius. However, remember that the energies are particularly potent and powerful shortly before a Full Aquarius Moon or an Aquarius New Moon.
Personality traits of people born with Moon in Aquarius
Aquariuses are known to be sympathetic even though they are not very sentimental about paying attention to others and their feelings, giving the impression that they do not care and are apathetic to others’ emotions.
Moon in Pisces
Magical Energy
Complexity, profundity, and intuition are strengthened and thus facilitate empathy and contact with the spirit world or angelic beings.
Favored rituals on Pisces Days in the Waxing Moon Phase
Promotion of musical and artistic activities, expansion of consciousness, meditation, clairvoyance, (prophetic) dreams, prophecies, and rituals to disguise in order to make something go away silently, or to end without much fuss.
Favored rituals on Pisces Days in the Waning Moon Phase
To banish recurring dreams. Exaggerated helpfulness or the destructive tendency to be exploited by others is fought in the waning Pisces Moon.
Things that can stand in the way of rituals with a Moon in Pisces
Absent-mindedness, lack of concentration, tiredness, thin skin.
All of these statements apply to every day the Moon is in Pisces. However, remember that the energies are particularly potent and powerful shortly before a Full Pisces Moon or a Pisces New Moon.
Personality traits of people born with Moon in Pisces
They are very spiritual and artistic, though they can be quite susceptible to others’ needs and wants. They have excessive emotions, which tend to get them into trouble, along with their need for extreme overindulgence.
The Moon Signs and Astrology
Many beginners in astrology believe that the only importance is their Sun Sign, which is only partly true. You cannot know your entire astrological horoscope without knowing both the Sun sign and the Moon sign, indicating exactly where all the celestial bodies were positioned at the time of your birth. It is said that the Moon sign describes the person’s most inner qualities, from your emotions to your fears and vulnerabilities, as well as all traits and qualities that would be determined through your Moon sign. Even if you are not entirely aware of your deepest, most substantial feelings and emotions, your moon sign will give insight into all of these. Both your Sun and your Moon sign will help the astrologer get the best possible insight into your horoscope, which will help you get to know your true personal self.