Full Moon vs New Moon: What’s the Difference in Magic?
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When you’re starting out in witchcraft or moon magic, it can feel a little overwhelming trying to figure out what each moon phase means — especially the new moon and the full moon. Both are powerful, but they serve very different magical purposes.
So how do you know which one to work with — and when?
Let’s break it down in a way that’s simple, intuitive, and easy to start using in your practice.
The Full Moon: A Time of Power, Release, and Illumination
The full moon is the moon at her brightest — full of energy, light, and magic. This is the moment of peak power. It's when your intentions have built up and reached their climax, and anything hidden is brought to the surface.
Use the full moon for:
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Releasing what no longer serves you
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Cutting energetic cords
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Completing or celebrating intentions
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Charging crystals and tools
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Divination, dreamwork, and spiritual downloads
Magical tools to support you:
Amethyst Cluster Necklace — for intuitive clarity
Selenite Tower — to cleanse and charge your crystals
Spell Bottles Collection — use one as a symbolic anchor for release or manifestation
The New Moon: A Time of Rest, Intention, and Planting Seeds
The new moon is dark — a time of quiet, stillness, and possibility. There’s no light yet, but the energy is rich with potential. This is the time for new beginnings and setting intentions for the cycle ahead.
Use the new moon for:
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Setting fresh intentions
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Starting new projects
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Journaling and visualisation
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Rest, reflection, and planning
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Quiet inner work
Helpful items to use:
Natural Quartz Cluster Necklace — for amplifying new intentions
Protection Spell Kit — to create a safe container for your new beginnings
Witch’s Ward Protection Oil — anoint candles or yourself for energetic shielding during this sensitive time
Quick Summary
| Moon Phase | Energy | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | Peak, illuminating, expressive | Release, cleansing, divination, celebration |
| New Moon | Quiet, inward, fertile | Intention setting, new beginnings, rest |
How to Use the Moon in Your Practice
You don’t need to do anything elaborate. Even just lighting a candle and setting a clear intention during each moon phase can create powerful momentum in your life.
Want to go deeper? Try:
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Creating a moon altar with something symbolic like the Deep Blue Moss Agate Moon or a Crescent Moon Trinket Dish
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Wearing moonstone jewellery to stay energetically in tune — like this Moonstone Crescent Moon Necklace
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Charging crystals with moonlight
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Journaling your intentions and progress
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Using moon oils or spell tools tied to your goals
Final Thoughts
The moon offers a natural rhythm for working magic — one that’s gentle, powerful, and deeply intuitive. Whether you’re letting go under the full moon or planting dreams with the new moon, you’re syncing your energy with something ancient and wise.
Start simple. Follow the cycle. And trust that each phase brings exactly what you need.