The Waxing Moon

Waxing moon phases (southern hemisphere view)

Theme: Growth
Goddess Aspect: The Maiden

Herbs: Aloe vera, mugwort, poppy, white rose

The waxing moon is a great time for starting new projects and relationships. It’s a good time for beginnings, things that will grow to fullness in the future. Try workings for prosperity, protection, and consecration.

Waxing Crescent

Indigenous (Noongar) Name: Marongorong

Sabbat: Quickening (Imbolc)

First Quarter

Indigenous (Noongar) Name: Bangal

Sabbat: VernEx (Ostara)

Waxing Gibbous

Indigenous (Noongar) Name: Kabbul

Sabbat: Floralia

In the Garden

During the waxing moon, sap rises and growth above the soil is favoured:

This is the best time to sow and plant anything that yields a harvest above-ground, eg leaves and flowers.
During the waxing crescent, sow leafy vegetables, and plants grown for their edible flowers/seeds.
Re-pot plants during the waxing moon to help them recover and grow better.
Lawns also grow well when planted during the waxing moon.
It’s best not prune plants during the waxing moon.