Moon Magick Grimoire
Waning Crescent
Rest, release, surrender, and prepare.Meaning
The Waning Crescent Moon is a time of deep rest, release, and surrender. The cycle is ending, and this phase invites you to let go of what no longer serves you—mentally, emotionally, and physically. Honor what you’ve learned, clear your energy, and prepare for the New Moon and a brand new beginning.
Core Correspondences
Planet
- Moon
Element
- Water
Colors
- Deep Purple
- Indigo
- Silver
- Black
- Gray
Crystals
- Amethyst
- Black Tourmaline
- Labradorite
- Smoky Quartz
- Clear Quartz
- Obsidian
- Selenite
Herbs
- Mugwort
- Lavender
- Chamomile
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Calendula
- Parsley
Candle Colors
- Deep Purple
- Black
- Indigo
- Silver
- Gray
Magick & Ritual Work
Magical Uses
- Release what no longer serves you
- Shadow work & inner healing
- Journaling & emotional release
- Cord cutting & energetic cleansing
- Meditation & deep rest
- Ending projects & chapters
- Gratitude & self-care
- Prepare for the New Moon
Ritual Ideas
- Write a release list & burn it safely
- Take a cleansing bath with sea salt
- Meditate on letting go & surrender
- Journal about what you’re releasing
- Use banishing or cord cutting rituals
- Cleanse your space & tools
- Rest, restore, and honor your energy
- Set gentle intentions for new beginnings
Deities & Offerings
Deities
Hecate · Kali · Morrigan · Selene · Nyx · Lilith · Baba Yaga · Hel
Offerings
Honey · Wine · Milk · Lavender · Herbal tea · Incense · Dark fruits · Black or purple flowers · Sea salt · Cool water
Additional Correspondences
- Time
- Late night
- Direction
- West
- Day
- Monday
- Animals
- Owl · Cat · Bat · Raven · Snake
- Body
- Subconscious · Dreams · Intuition · Immune System
- Tarot
- The Hermit · Eight of Cups
- Numbers
- 4 · 8 · 13 · 16
- Zodiac
- Scorpio · Capricorn · Pisces
- Trees
- Elder · Cypress · Yew · Pine
- Metals
- Silver · Lead
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