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Dark of the Moon - The Dark of the Moon (or Dark Moon) is traditionally the last three days of the

Lunar cycle, immediately preceding the New Moon, and the time when the night sky is notably

absent the presence of the Moon. George  notes that: “The earliest peoples understood that the

power of life lay in the darkness of the moon.” “The purpose of the dark phase of any cycle is that

of transition between the death of the old and the birth of the new. The dark time is a time of

retreat, of healing, and of dreaming of the future.” i.e. the fallow times preceding outbursts of

creativity and growth.

“Most of us do not realize we all have many dark phase times in our lives, and that these are

naturally occurring periods in any life cycle. We fail to understand that endings are the

precursors to new beginnings; thus when our life rhythms move us into and through these dark

phases, we are ignorant of what is actually happening.”  It is the grandeur of Death and Rebirth,

not merely an ending with the proverbial ride off into the sunset.

“The dark phase of the cyclical process is a phase of healing and renewal rather than one of fear

and unknowing; a time of mystery, wisdom, and healing power -- all gifts of the Dark Moon

Goddess.” 

“There is less energy available for outer activities and meeting the expectations of others,

because the purpose of the dark phase is for focusing on the inner dimensions of our bodies and

minds. If we can learn to attune ourselves to the natural rhythms of ebb and flow in our lives, we

can use the intrinsic function of the dark times for healing and renewal. When we resist this

inward motion in our psyche, then anxiety, stress, and fear are more likely to take hold of our

emotions.”

“The Triple Moon Goddess, in her new, full, and dark phases, was a model for the feminine

nature in her entirety as maiden, mother, and crone. In her original worship the Dark Goddess,

as the third aspect of this lunar trilogy, was honored, loved, and accepted for her wisdom and for

her mystery teachings of renewal.”
Spells: Healing, renewal, psychic spells. A good time to meditate on the inner self.

References:
 Demetra George, Mysteries of the Dark Moon, The Healing Power of the Dark Goddess, Harper

San Francisco, 1992.

( Moon-free, twilight-free viewing time is the best time to observe the  stars because the moon light and twilight will not interfere with observing these faint objects.)