“The Moon Doesn’t Judge Me”
An Original Poem by: Axton N.O. Mitchell
The moon doesn’t judge
the darkness I bring.
I can lay out everything
my tangled weeds
my gnarled bits
the strange mechanics
that make me tick.
Even when unseen
I feel her energy linger.
In the hush of a new moon
she shows me
how we’re in tune.
The moon doesn’t judge
the weight of my shadow.
She feels it all
through every phase
and still she stays.
Learning her rhythm
is learning myself.
Each cycle
an act of self-love.
Harnessing lunar phases for spell work, intention, shadow work, and personal ritual
The moon is a mirror, a teacher, a timekeeper.
In witchcraft, we don’t just look at the sky. We move with it.
We listen, honor, and adapt the ebb as much as the flow.
Witchcraft is cyclical. So is healing.
And the moon, in all her shifting light, helps us shape our intentions to match the rhythm of nature.
Plan spells and rituals with intention Align with natural emotional tides Honor your energy rather than force it Deepen intuitive and psychic connection Understand shadow, surrender, release
This guide is your full breakdown of each moon phase. It explains how to work with it. It also highlights what kind of magic resonates best. A free, printable fill-in cheat sheet is included below.
The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days long. Each phase carries a unique magical energy. Most witches are familiar with the new moon and full moon. However, the in-between phases carry just as much sacred opportunity.
Magical Themes: beginnings, shadow work, silence, intention-setting
Elemental Vibe: Earth / Void
Good for: manifesting, cleansing, writing goals, resting before action
This is the womb of the moon cycle. A place of quiet potential. Your magic here is about seeds, not harvest.
Spell work ideas:
Write new moon intentions in your journal Cleanse your altar or home Banish old energy through smoke or salt Do low-energy shadow work or divination
Magical Themes: growth, curiosity, baby steps, beginnings
Elemental Vibe: Air
Good for: small spells, momentum, visualization, energy raising
This is the spark stage. Ideas take root. You’re not meant to leap, just stretch.
Spell work ideas:
Start a sigil activation Speak affirmations aloud Plant something (literal or symbolic) Choose one action toward a bigger dream
Magical Themes: decision-making, pressure, commitment, friction
Elemental Vibe: Fire
Good for: focus magic, inner conflict, obstacles, courage
This is the “choice” moon. The phase where resistance creeps in. Stay the course.
Spell work ideas:
Burn doubt in a fire-safe bowl Cast a spell for confidence or clarity Do physical movement to shake stuck energy Draw a boundary or cut off distractions
Magical Themes: refinement, momentum, adjustment, perfecting
Elemental Vibe: Fire/Water
Good for: abundance spells, attraction magic, improving results
This phase asks: Are you aligned? Are you prepared to receive? Tune your magic and your mindset.
Spell work ideas:
Abundance bowl or jar Gratitude journaling Spell bag for confidence or clarity Candle spell with fine-tuned intentions
Magical Themes: illumination, climax, power, deep emotion
Elemental Vibe: Water
Good for: charging tools, ritual work, manifesting, release
This is the height of lunar power. Intuition is sharp. Magic is amplified. Truth shines through.
Spell work ideas:
Full moon ritual for release Charging crystals and tools under moonlight Dance or howl to raise energy Perform high magic or deep ancestral work
Magical Themes: gratitude, wisdom, sharing, self-inquiry
Elemental Vibe: Water/Air
Good for: journaling, healing, teaching, dream work
This is the reception phase. You’ve cast your spell. What now? Reflect, integrate, rest.
Spell work ideas:
Gratitude altar Dream journaling Give an offering or teach someone Reflect on outcomes from your last spell
Magical Themes: release, endings, clarity, accountability
Elemental Vibe: Earth/Air
Good for: shadow work, cord cutting, clearing energy
This moon demands honesty. Time to let go of what’s not serving your path.
Spell work ideas:
Cut cords or bury written “goodbyes” Do heavy shadow work Banish toxic patterns with black salt Detox your space, altar, or habits
Magical Themes: rest, closure, surrender, ancestral guidance
Elemental Vibe: Spirit
Good for: sleep magic, healing, divination, dream work
The void returns. This is sacred rest, not failure. Reconnect with spirit, grief, truth.
Spell work ideas:
Divination with tarot or pendulum Sleep sachets or pillow spells Meditation with ancestors or deities Journaling on what still needs to soften
Want to track each moon phase in your own practice?
Download this moon phase cheat sheet for free:
👉Moon Chart Cheat Sheet👈 👉PayHip👈
Includes reminders for:
Multiple ways to celebrate and use each moon phase
✨ Keep it in your Book of Shadows, or keep it digitally.
The moon doesn’t demand perfection. She shifts, she darkens, she grows, she glows.
So do you.
You don’t have to be consistent to be powerful. You don’t have to track every phase to be valid.
But when you start moving with the moon, not just noticing her, but dancing with her you find rhythm. You find yourself. You remember.
And if nothing else, you remember this:
You’re not too late.
You’re right on time.
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There’s something deeply bittersweet about missing the moon.
Every time the full moon rises, I feel a tug at my chest. It is something ancient and soft. It calls me to pause. But most of the time I’m not lighting candles or laying out cloth under its glow. I’m under fluorescent lights instead clocked in doing the work that keeps me afloat.
Right now, I am sitting under the moon. I am charging my stones. I am not waiting until tomorrow. I am doing it now. This moment is already sacred because I am present. I will renew my intentions and affirmations again tomorrow night. I will continue to recharge these stones monthly under every full moon.
On my break, I held stones in my hands. I spoke like someone who already knows their magic is working. I whispered truths I’m ready to live in, not just hope for. I didn’t ask the moon for anything. I affirmed what is already happening. It is already becoming, already mine.
I set intentions for stability and creative expansion for momentum that doesn’t burn me out. I set intentions for clarity, protection, grounded joy, and long-lasting purpose. I set them not from a place of lacking but from a place of embodiment. I chose each phrase carefully. I viewed them not like a wish list but like an oath.
Because when we set intentions we’re not begging the universe we’re building it
We’re saying this is what I am becoming this is what already lives inside me this is what is inevitable because I choose to keep showing up
Two stones carried the heart of this moment for me Libyan Desert Glass and Moldavite.
Libyan Desert Glass, born of heat and impact, is the kind of stone that doesn’t whisper. It tells you that you are building something real. It’s not a stone of fast thrills. It’s about legacy. It’s about a long-term vision and foundations you can return to. That’s why I carry it. It reminds me that the slow, steady burn of my current work is establishing a foundation. This foundation is something my future self can stand on.
Moldavite that one needs its own moment.
Moldavite has been sensationalized by TikTok. It’s portrayed as a chaos crystal, a drama bomb, and a remedy for all bad things. There’s a belief that it also makes your exes vanish. But that’s not what it is, not really.
Moldavite doesn’t repel it calls. It protects. It is beautiful and powerful. It commands respect.
It amplifies what you set. If you pair it with panic, it will magnify panic. If matched with unresolved grief or bitter wishes, it magnifies those as well. Just take it all away, and you’ll see what it magnifies. That storm. That purge. That mess. It’s not because it’s evil, but because you told it to.
Moldavite is a stone of momentum. It says I’ll bring it faster, louder, and now. If you unintentionally focus on chaos, fear, or destruction, it will return that energy. It will echo back in ways that you’re not ready for.
So I use it carefully.
With Moldavite, I speak only what I want. I accelerate aligned growth and creative expansion. I gain spiritual clarity and purpose that doesn’t break me.
And it answers. Always.
If you’ve ever missed a full moon because life got in the way know this it still sees you.
And you can still make the moment sacred
Even if it’s in your work uniform Even if it’s between tasks Even if it’s just a whisper
It counts
You count
And the moon is still so so proud.
If you can’t perform your full moon ritual outdoors or at work, you can charge your stones differently. Set them on a windowsill during the full moon’s glow. The moonlight will reach them there. It will carry the energy you intend. Just focus on your intentions before you leave.
And if you miss the full moon altogether, a Selenite charging jar can gently cleanse and recharge your stones anytime. If you want to learn how to make one or buy a beautiful handcrafted jar, just ask . I can connect you with a friend who makes them.
