The Waxing moon We define the waxing moon
as the phase of the moon
from the time the first
moon shows her silvery
crescent till the first
night of the full moon.
This is the time of month
that corresponds to the
maiden, and is in time
for planting,growing,
building,developeing,and
strengthening areas in our
lives the need attention,
as well as physical areas
such as an herb garden.The
waxing moon drawing the energy
into itself,pulling us up toward
her silvery glow. The waxing
phase is also the most auspicious
time of the month to do drawings,
bindings,and summoning spells,
such as,prosperity and protection
spells. 
The Full Moon The full moon is a time
for action,a time for
the fruits of our labors,
and a time for giving thanks
to the goddess for our
bountiful harvest.If at all
possible hold a ritual on
the night of the full moon
just to say thanks and keep
up the good work. The Waning Moon 
The Waning moon is the period
time withing the three days
of the dark moon,the counter
balance to the waxing moon
phase.The waning phase is a
time for pruning the harvest
in your garden,be it physical
or spiritual.This phase is the
time for banishing those unwanted
things in our livesbe it a boyfriend
or some lover, or some bad habit
we`ve developed.The crone shows
us the way to the land of the
dead during this time of month.
By taking her hand and accepting
that some things must die, we
are able to grow spiritualy. The Dark Moon 
The Dark Moon is that three
day period from the last silver
of the moon to the first maidenly
silver of moonlight, the moon hides
her face from us during this part
of the cycle.Use this period of
the month to examine your dark self
your shadow side.Some witches consider
this a time of rest from spell.Let
the crone lead you in studying
your dark side and in understanding
that this side of you is necessary
in order to have a balance in your
life.
THE WICCAN REDE
Author unknown Bide these Wiccan Laws you must
With perfect love and perfect trust
Live and let live
Fairly take and fairly give
Cast the circle thrice about
To keep all evil spirits out
To bind a spell every time
Let the spell be spoken in rhyme
Nine wood `neath and cauldron go
Burn them fast and then slow
Widdershins go by waning moon
Chanting out the baleful tune
When the Lady`s moon is new
Kiss her hands to her times two
When the moon rides at her peak
Then your heart`s desire seek
Heed the Northwind`s mighty gale
Lock the door and trim the sail
When the wind comes from the South
Love will kiss you in the mouth
When the wind blows from the West
Departed souls will have no rest
When the winds blow from East
Expect the new and set the feast
Nine wood `neath and cauldron go
Burn them fast then slow
Elderwood,the lady`s tree
Burn it not or cursed you`ll be
When the wheel begins to turn
Soon the Beltane fires will burn
When the wheel has turned to Yule
Light the log the Horned one rulse
Teaching flower bush and tree
By the Lady Blessed Be
Where the rippiling waters go
Cast the stone and truth you`ll know
When ye have and hold a seed
Harken not to other`s greed
With a fool no season spend
Or be counted as his friend
Merry meet and Merry part
Bright the cheeks and warm the heart
Mind the Threefold Law you must
Three times bad and three times good
When misfortune is anow
Wear the Star upon thy brow
True in love ye must ever be
Lest thy love be faulse to thee
These eight words be rede fulfill
And ye harm none do what thou will.
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