Collection: Waxing Moon Ritual Items

The Waxing Moon is the period of time when the Moon’s light is growing. This comes in three phases: the Waxing Crescent, when the Moon is sickle-shaped; the First Quarter, when the Moon appears to be half-full; and the Waxing Gibbous, the convex stage when the half-Moon grows a round belly.

This lunar phase lasts between 11 and 13 days. It corresponds with the season of spring, the theme of expansion, and the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.

A Waxing Moon is a period of growth. Imagine the unfolding of spring, when seemingly every corner of the Earth is crawling with life. Snow thaws. Birdsong swells. Light, food, and energy become more ample and accessible.

Similarly, hormone and energy levels rise during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. During this phase, the body, like the spring-swathed Earth, gathers its power to enter a season of fertility and production.

As such, the Waxing Moon brings a rush of momentum and vitality to the seeds she nurtures. Channel this lunar energy into workings for growth, attraction, prosperity, and vision-realizing.

Practices to align your energy with the Waxing Moon: intentional body movement (try walking, dancing, climbing, swimming, or yoga); creative projects; experiences that bring you joy.