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Moon phase today

Tonight’s Moon

Today’s moon phase over the UK, the next new and full moon dates, and the crystals and ritual traditionally matched to this part of the cycle.

Thu 29 Oct · UK

Waning Gibbous

86% lit · day 19 of 29.5

The light is shrinking towards the next new moon. Traditionally a time to let go, declutter and rest.

Next full moon
Tue 24 Nov, 16:19 GMT
Next new moon
Mon 9 Nov, 21:57 GMT

Release and rest

Crystals for the Waning Moon

Traditionally chosen at this point in the cycle: Smoky quartz, Black obsidian, Amethyst, Selenite.

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Ten minutes

A waning moon ritual

  1. 1

    Write down one habit or worry you are ready to put down. Use: Magic Spell Candle - Protection

  2. 2

    Smudge the room with white sage, opening a window to let the smoke out. Use: Smudge Stick - White Sage & Ruda 10cm

  3. 3

    Hold a dark stone for a few slow breaths, then put it away until the new moon. Use: Black Obsidian Point - Mystic Story - Deep Purple

Never leave a candle or smudge stick burning unattended.

The next four weeks

Coming up

  1. Last QuarterMon 2 Nov
  2. New MoonMon 9 Nov
  3. First QuarterTue 17 Nov
  4. Full MoonTue 24 Nov

Dates are in UK time and calculated from the average lunar cycle, so they can be a few hours out.

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