The Waxing Gibbous Moon Ritual for September 17, 2024 is a powerful phase leading up to the Full Moon, and it represents a time of Refinement, Preparation, and Intuition in magical practice. Here’s what each of these concepts means during this phase:
Refinement
During the Waxing Gibbous phase, the energy is still growing, but it’s more focused than in earlier phases. Refinement refers to the process of fine-tuning your goals, intentions, and efforts. It’s a time to review your plans, evaluate your progress, and make any adjustments. In magic, this might mean revisiting a spell or ritual you’ve already started, clarifying your intentions, or making sure everything is aligned with your highest purpose. This is about perfecting your work so that it’s at its strongest when the Full Moon arrives.
Preparation
Preparation during this phase is all about getting ready for the Full Moon, which is when the energy is at its peak. This could involve gathering the tools or ingredients you’ll need for a major spell, focusing on your personal energy, and ensuring you’re in the right mindset for powerful work. You might also perform rituals to cleanse and charge your magical tools, clear your space, and ground yourself so that you’re fully aligned with the energy you’ll be working with. Think of it as setting the stage for success.
Intuition
The Waxing Gibbous Moon is an excellent time to develop your intuition. The growing lunar energy heightens your psychic awareness, making it easier to connect with your inner wisdom. This is a time to trust your instincts and pay attention to any intuitive insights you receive. Whether through meditation, divination, or simply listening to your gut feelings, this phase encourages you to hone your psychic abilities and tune in to subtle energies. It’s also an ideal time to work on enhancing your connection with spirit guides, deities, or the universe.
In Practice
When working with the Waxing Gibbous Moon, focus on refining your goals, preparing for powerful rituals, and trusting your intuition to guide you. Use this time to align your magical practice with your true desires, and you’ll find that the work you do now will pay off when the Full Moon energy culminates.
Waxing Gibbous Moon Ritual for Refinement, Preparation, and Intuition
Purpose:
To fine-tune your intentions, prepare for the Full Moon, and deepen your intuition, aligning yourself with the growing lunar energy.
What You’ll Need:
- White or silver candle (to symbolize the growing moon and clarity)
- Amethyst (for intuition and spiritual awareness)
- Clear quartz (for amplifying energy and refinement)
- Bay leaves (for wishes and intentions)
- Journal or paper and pen (for reflection)
- A small bowl of water (for intuition)
- Incense or essential oils (lavender or frankincense for relaxation and insight)
- Your wand or athame (optional for directing energy)
Ritual Steps:
- Cleansing the Space
- Begin by cleansing your ritual space. Light your incense or use essential oils to purify the area.
- As you cleanse, say:
“I cleanse this space with light and intention, making it pure for my work tonight.”
- Setting the Intentions
- Sit comfortably and light the white or silver candle.
- Hold the amethyst and clear quartz in your hands, closing your eyes. Feel the energy of the moon surrounding you.
- Say:
“Under the Waxing Gibbous Moon, I call upon the forces of refinement, preparation, and intuition. May my work be clear, focused, and aligned with my highest purpose.”
- Refinement: Fine-Tuning Your Intentions
- Take the journal or paper and reflect on the intentions or goals you’ve set earlier in the lunar cycle.
- Ask yourself: What adjustments or refinements can I make to better align my intentions with my true desires?
- Write down any insights or changes you want to make.
- Take a bay leaf, write your refined intention on it, and hold it between your palms. Visualize this intention clearly.
- Set the bay leaf aside for later.
- Preparation: Getting Ready for the Full Moon
- Now, prepare yourself and your space for the powerful energy of the upcoming Full Moon.
- Gently swirl your finger in the bowl of water, imagining the energy flowing and aligning.
- Speak these words:
“I prepare myself for the energy that grows, aligning my magic with the rhythm of the moon. I am ready for transformation.”
- If you have magical tools you’ll use during the Full Moon, place them in the moonlight or near the candle to charge them.
- Intuition: Deepening Your Inner Connection
- Hold the amethyst crystal close to your third eye (between your brows) to heighten your intuition.
- Spend a few moments in quiet meditation, focusing on the subtle messages from your inner self or spirit guides. Trust your intuition and let the answers come naturally.
- Once you feel connected, take another bay leaf, and write down any intuitive insights you’ve received.
- Burning the Bay Leaves (Optional)
- Safely burn the bay leaves you’ve written on, symbolizing your refined intentions and intuitive insights being sent out into the universe.
- As they burn, say:
“My intentions refined, my spirit prepared, and my intuition sharpened. I send these desires to the universe, knowing they will manifest in perfect time.”
- Closing the Ritual
- To close the ritual, thank the energies you’ve worked with: the moon, the elements, and your inner self.
- Say:
“I give thanks to the moon’s growing light, to the earth, air, fire, and water, and to my own inner power. The work is done, and I am aligned with the forces of the universe.”
- Extinguish the candle, knowing your magic is working.
- Reflect
- Spend a few moments journaling about your experience, any insights you received, and how you feel after the ritual.
After the Ritual:
As the Full Moon approaches, continue to focus on your refined intentions, prepare for more powerful rituals, and trust the intuitive insights you receive. You are fully aligned with the waxing energy and ready for the next phase of your journey.
Samantha Spillane is a witch, storyteller, and creative force who embraces the magic of life in all its forms. As a transgender woman with a background as a screenwriter, author, producer, director, and retired professional wrestler, Samantha brings a unique and powerful energy to everything she does. Having retired from the wrestling ring, Samantha now channels her intensity into her writing and magickal practice. When she’s not weaving spells or practicing her craft, you’ll find her playing guitar and drums, creating music that resonates with her passion for the arts. Samantha’s journey is a testament to the power of embracing one’s true self. As a cancer survivor and autoimmune warrior, she continues to push the boundaries of her craft, inspiring others to live boldly and authentically.