The moon has long had spiritual meaning to people all around the world. Our moon controls the tides, rains, waters, and seasons and is a guiding light in the sky that brings peace and inner knowledge.

The moon often represents the realm between our conscious and unconscious and its phases hold much meaning to many people in our world. Throughout the month, our moon cycles through 8 different phases.

It is the last of the mon phases that we are going to discuss today - the Waning Crescent Moon. Today we plan to find out more about this phase of the moon and its spiritual meaning allowing you to prepare for it and learn how to make the most out of it.

The Waning Crescent Moon

Once the moon has reached its full state, it begins to recede once more and reduce to a new moon. The waning crescent is the phase just before the new moon, and is characterised by a thin crescent. Where the waxing crescent brings with it a wealth of new opportunities and optimism, a waning crescent brings a sense of surrender and reflection.

During the waxing crescent you may want to take on a new challenge or project, but towards the end of the lunar cycle when the waning crescent descends it is time to reflect on your thoughts and experiences and prepare for a fresh start once the new moon is reached.

The science of the waning crescent

The phases of the moon are magical to beyond but their scientific background is simple. When the moon is new it means that the sun and the moon are both aligned at the same side of the earth and as such the side of the moon that faces our planet is not illuminated. As the moon waxes, the amount of light reflecting off the moon increases and this means we see more of the moon as it moves toward its full state. As the moon wanes, it moves back into alignment with the sun and we see increasingly less of the moon as time shifts. The waning crescent is a small slither as it is close to being aligned with the sun once more.

The Spiritual Meaning of The Waning Crescent Moon Phase

As the moon moves from alignment with the sun and waxes; the spiritual meaning of this is new opportunities and optimism. The change we see in the moon as it moves away from the sun represents an opportunity for us to shift and change within our own lives.

But what about when the moon wanes?

As we pass the full moon and the light begins to fade we notice a shift inward toward reflection and contemplation. Where our energy is focused outward during the waxing cycle of the moon, when the moon is waning we turn our energy inward as the light fades and look toward personal growth.

The spiritual difference between a waxing and a waning moon is broad and during the waning moon you will want to reflect on your life, consider the changes you have made, and whether these changes have had a positive or negative impact on you. It is important during the waning crescent that you take on an observer role toward your own life - not taking action but rather taking an overview of your life and discerning which areas of your life are in harmony and which areas feel strained.

During the waning moon, it is very important to honour your accomplishments as well as look favourably at your strengths. Personal growth is a huge central force during the waning cycle and in order to move forward and create new opportunities for yourself, you must first look back and reflect to see how far you have come.

The waning moon phase is a low energy phase and as the moon moves through its last crescent; it is important to sit back and recognise yourself as a person in full. For example, you can explore your habits, negative thoughts, and stresses that may have plagued you in this time and identify their causes and their reasons. Once you have done this you can start working toward changing these habits in the new moon phase and beyond.

The main benefit of the waning crescent spiritually is the ability to connect with oneself and feel fresh and aware when the new moon arrives.

Born on a waning crescent moon

When we want to understand the impact of lunar cycles on our lives and the way we live; it is important to explore which phase of the moon we were born under and how this impacts our spirit. If you are born under a waning crescent moon you are much more likely to be an insightful and imaginative individual.

The waning crescent is the last lunar phase before the new moon and this means it is the most aged and wise. As such, those born under a waning crescent moon are often much wiser and more in touch with their spirituality than others.

If you are born under a waning moon you are more likely to have an active imagination and be able to express yourself through art, music, and writing. Creative individuals are often those born under a waning moon as they are more introverted and connected with themselves. You will likely have a strong work ethic and the ability to be successful in life.

The low light of the waning moon births the best conditions for an active imagination which is why you will have no problem being creative and expressive throughout various media. You likely will lean towards artistic vocations and unique hobbies as well as eccentric behaviour.

Those born under a waning moon are caring individuals and often are a source of advice and comfort for those around them. You may find yourself as the wisdom giver and mediator of your group and this is in line with your deeper view of the world. (Capture the moon phase you were born)