Waning Gibbous Meaning and magickal uses
Also called Disseminating moon
The first days after full, for gratitude, sharing, reflection and gentle release.
- Planet
- The Moon
- Timing
- About days 16-21 after the new moon
How to use it
- Gratitude list
Write down what went well this cycle and who helped you along the way. Send at least one thank-you message before the last quarter, and notice how gratitude softens the urge to hold on.
- Teach what you learned
Share something useful you learned this month with a friend or study group. Passing knowledge along is a traditional way to honor this sharing phase.
Works well with
Substitutes
History and folklore
After the full moon, the lit part of the Moon begins to shrink from the right side, as seen from the Northern Hemisphere, and it rises later each night. Some astrologers call this the disseminating moon, from a word meaning to scatter seed, because it is a time to share what the full moon revealed. Witches traditionally use the waning gibbous for gratitude, teaching, reflection and beginning to let go. The light is still strong, but the mood turns from growth toward wisdom and gentle release.
The first days after full, for gratitude, sharing, reflection and gentle release.
- Intentions: Cleansing, Wisdom, Peace
- Planet: The Moon
- Timing: About days 16-21 after the new moon
How to use it
- Gratitude list. Write down what went well this cycle and who helped you along the way. Send at least one thank-you message before the last quarter, and notice how gratitude softens the urge to hold on.
- Teach what you learned. Share something useful you learned this month with a friend or study group. Passing knowledge along is a traditional way to honor this sharing phase.
Works well with: The Moon, Blue Candle, Gray Candle, Amethyst, Chamomile
Folklore
After the full moon, the lit part of the Moon begins to shrink from the right side, as seen from the Northern Hemisphere, and it rises later each night. Some astrologers call this the disseminating moon, from a word meaning to scatter seed, because it is a time to share what the full moon revealed. Witches traditionally use the waning gibbous for gratitude, teaching, reflection and beginning to let go. The light is still strong, but the mood turns from growth toward wisdom and gentle release.
Linked to Waning Gibbous
Crystals and Stones
Herbs and Plants
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