Up: [[Mystery]] Created: 2023-01-31 Updated: 2026-02-06 ![[Phases of the Moon - My Art.webp]] Different phases of the moon bring different energy. Yang energy is [[Symbolic Masculine]]. It’s outward facing, physical, doing energy. Yin energy is [[Symbolic Feminine]]. It is inward facing, introspective, being and allowing energy. Each phase lasts 3-4 days. The full cycle is 29.5 days. ## New Moon Yin Energy Ask yourself, "What am I ready and willing to begin?" But it's not the time to actually do it. It's a time for stillness, setting intentions, planning and preparing. Think of this time as a sacred pause — contemplative and inner-focused. The days before and after this can be very low energy. Think of the moon giving off no visible light as parallel to a darkening of our emotional landscape. Meditate, get more sleep, tidy your space, jot down new ideas ## Waxing Crescent Yin Energy Fresh energy, plan details, define intentions Start planting new seeds in the primary strength of the sign. Set up tools and materials ## First Quarter Yang Energy Overcome obstacles, get into action and move forward ## Waxing Gibbous Yin Energy Momentum builds. Nurture yourself and refine and align your plans. ## Full Moon Yang Energy Let go of what no longer serves. This is a time of peak energy and release. Ask yourself, "What am I ready to release?" Celebrate progress ## Waning Gibbous Yin Energy A time for reflection, gratitude, and preparation for the cycle to begin again. Able to eliminate negative aspects of your life through the positive characteristics of the sign. ## Last Quarter Yang Energy Nurture others, share blessings ## Waning Crescent Yin Energy Release and let go, rest, restore