LUNAR PHASES AS PORTALS

I have come to experience that the phases of the  Moon can optimize my own personal energy and meditation experiences, by working with her energy I can maximize my own potential through out the month/moonth and it changes with the energies of the seasons as well. I believe the Creator has put in place an energy portal within each phase of the moon, I believe the original meeting time between the people and their God has always been with the phases of the moon. Here is a good place for some guided meditation with the phases of the moon here. Using crystals in your meditation here

NEW MOON CRESCENT (waxing) This phase begins right after the Dark moon, and begins the Lunar month/moonth

This is a time to welcome a new burst of energy and power into your life. The energy of the New Moon Crescent  will help bolster your life and is vital for making of a stronger base and grounding. This portal brings in new beginnings, fresh starts ,optimism ,hope and faith.  New Moon liturgy  

FIRST QUARTER MOON

Is a time for gaining strength to complete your actions and decisions. Any obstacles or issues that arise during this time are easily overcome by concentration on drawing the energies of this portal. Re-evaluation of your actions and re-creation of your determination are supported at this time.The energies at this time help bring to light the strength of your energies and convictions placed on the decisions and efforts made toward whatever your goals. This is a fast paced time of growth where challenges and change collide, it's a time to harness this energy to maximize the power of the coming full moon. This portal helps with building, accomplishments,creativity, strength, growth and learning and positive transformation.

FULL MOON

This it the height of the Moon's power, it offers the most emotional,mental and physical power of the Moonth. This portal brings in abundance, harvest, wish fulfillment, manifesting desires and intention, achieving dreams and protection. This is a time of celebration, of acknowledging your accomplishments, especially those made since the last Full Moon. It is a time to give thanks for the blessings in your life to name what you are grateful for in your life, and to set your intentions for what you would like to achieve over the next month. This is a very powerful practice, especially when done each month.full moon meditation

FOURTH QUARTER MOON ( waning)

This is another opportunity to seize the energy of change, communication among others is heightened at this time. It enhances your understanding and connection to the messages.Exposing truths and ideas are supported at this portal.

This is a good time for introspection ,calm and understanding. A time of reflection on what has been accomplished so far. A good time to release judgement. This portal helps with letting go, clearing away, cleansing, shedding old patterns , undoing bindings, opening up problem-knots and making space.

DARK MOON this phase ends the month/moonth

When Dark/new the moon is between the sun and earth, energetically blocking or filtering the solar energies. The moon represents the shadow self which then stifles the light of spirit, thus the implosive quality of this alignment and its association with over-sensitivity and depression.

Little energy is needed to maximize the energy of the Dark Moon. It is a time for rest, concentration on the joy and letting go of the old cycle  of the moonth. It is should be a reflection on beginning of new goals to create, leaving behind of the decisions and matters that no longer have relevancy. This portals energy assist in resting, deep wisdom, letting things die away completely and contemplation of death. It is also a good time to acknowledge our emotions, especially the ones we tend to push aside .The simple act of allowing ourselves to feel those emotions, to sit with them rather than trying to fix them, can be very life affirming and healing. It is a time to be gentle with ourselves, allowing our emotions to speak to us and reveal their wisdom. You can sit quietly with yourself, light a candle, and allow yourself to express yourself in whatever way feels right. That could include drawing, writing, painting, journaling, singing, dancing, speaking, songwriting or soaking in a warm bath. The energies of the Moon will support you in doing this, and you might be surprised at your creativity.dark moon meditation

For an interesting graph on the effects of moon phases on our lives look at the bottom section of my blog. It was taken from here