Working with the Moon

Why follow the phases of the moon? Each phase brings with it unique energy, which repeats every moon cycle. If you follow the moon cycle, and track your own energy during each phase, you may be surprised to see how you sync up together. After all, the moon affects the tides, and we are almost 80% water!

(A print of this moon phase chart is available in my online shop!}

The new moon brings with it fresh, new energy, since it’s the beginning of the moon cycle. The energy of the new moon is one of inward reflection, and this is a great time to set intentions for the upcoming moon cycle.

The full moon brings with it outward expansive energy. It’s all about harvesting what you’ve cultivated in the first two weeks of the moon cycle, and releasing what is no longer serving you. It’s a good time to check in with that intention you set on the new moon, and decide if it needs to shift in any way.

And each of the phases in-between the full and new moons have their own unique energy. Take a look at each and decide which ones you might want to honor with some sort of ritual or reflection. Everyone interacts with the moon in their own unique way, and there is no right or wrong way to follow it’s cycles.

astrology and the moon

Now, let’s add another layer to following the moon phases - the astrological energy of this celestial being! As the moon moves through each phase, it also moves through all twelve astrological houses, each infusing their particular energy into the moon.

The above Wheel of the Year chart is a good visual reference for this phenomenon, but basically: when the sun is in a particular sign, the new moon during that sun sign always matches with the sun (so, a new moon during the Aries time of year will always be in Aries). Alternatively, the full moon during each astrological phase will be in the sign directly opposite that sun sign (so, for Aries, the full moon will be in Libra).

Spring
Aries
March 21 – April 19

Taurus
April 20 – May 20

Gemini
May 21 – June 20

Summer
Cancer
June 21 – July 22

Leo
July 23 – August 22

Virgo
August 23 – September 22

Fall
Libra
September 23 – October 22

Scorpio
October 23 – November 21

Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21

Winter
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19

Aquarius
January 20 – February 18

Pisces
February 19 – March 20

Each sign brings with it unique energy, and I love to work with these energies when I pull tarot spreads on each full and new moon.

This chart shows the full and new moon energies, but the moon moves through a new astrological sign every few days. If you are working with other moon phases, it is helpful to look up what phase the moon is in for that particular phase (for this, I really like to reference the iLuna app!)

full and new moon tarot spreads

Interested in trying out working with the moon phases and tarot for yourself? I have a digital download available in my shop that includes all 24 full and new moon tarot spreads for the year! The tarot spreads in this booklet have been designed to work with the energy of each particular astrological sign, and whether that energy is affecting the full or new moon.

You can snag one for yourself here:

Full & New Moon Tarot Spreads

$14.00

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Whether you use tarot in tandem with the moon, or some other personalized ritual, it can be a fun marker for the days and weeks (outside of our standard Gregorian calendar) that you might find feels even more accurate than traditional dates. Try tracking how you feel through one complete moon cycle, and see if you sync up with any of the phases and their unique energies!