The Phases Of the moon

A Journey with Artemis, Selene & Hecate

In the vast tapestry of myth, the Moon is not a single face, but a triad of divine feminine forces. She appears to us in three forms, each illuminating a different aspect of our inner and outer journey:

• Artemis, the Maiden, goddess of the hunt and the untamed wild - embodies the waxing crescent: the fresh impulse of life, instinct, and new beginnings.

• Selene, the Mother, rides her silver chariot across the night sky in her fullness, radiating the power of embodiment, nurture, and full emotional presence.

• Hecate, the Crone, cloaked in mystery, walks with torches at the crossroads, guardian of the waning moon, the hidden realms, and deep inner wisdom

Each New Moon is a gathering point – the sacred stillness where the three meet in silence and whisper their question:

“What within you is ready to be born…and what must die for it to grow?”

The Meaning of the New Moon

The New Moon marks the beginning of a lunar cycle, when the Sun and Moon align in the same zodiac sign, creating a conjunction – a moment of seeding.

The phase is dark to the eye, but potent with possibility. It is not a time of action, but of intention – a time to listen inward, plant the seeds of desire, and align with what wants to emerge in your soul and in your life.

In the two weeks following the New Moon, the Moon waxes, growing in light and strength. This is a sacred window for cultivating the intentions you have set – tending them like seedlings, watching what grows, and adjusting as needed.

What to Look for in Your Natal Chart

Which house is the New Moon falling in?
This tells you what area of your life is being activated.

•Which planets or points are forming aspects with the New Moon?
Aspects to personal planets will make this New Moon especially impactful.

What is the Moon’s ruler?
The planetary ruler gives insight into how to work with the energy. (for example,
if the New Moon is in Cancer, look to the Moon’s position in your natal chart).

The Lunar Triad’s Invitation

Artemis

Artemis asks: “Where are you ready to reclaim your instincts and move forward unafraid?”

Selene

Selene asks: “Can you nurture what truly matters – without apology?”

Hecate

Hecate asks: “What must you leave behind to cross the next threshold?”

Together, they call us to align with the rhythms of nature - to listen inward, and to honour the sacred spiral of growth, fullness, release, and rebirth.

So, when the sky darkens at the New Moon, do not fear the quiet. Step into it. The Moon is not gone – she is gathering herself.

And so may you.

Walking with the Full Moon: A Journey with Artemis, Selene & Hecate

As the Moon swells in the sky, casting her silver light across the earth, the Lunar Triad stirs once more – but this time, they rise in illumination.

• Artemis, the wild huntress, now stands still on the mountain’s peak. No longer chasing, she watches – alert, discerning, clear.

• Selene, the luminous mother, shines at her most radiant, pouring emotional insight and revelation upon the earth like moonlight on still water.

• Hecate, the wise crone, holds her torches high – not to light the way forward, but to show what has been hidden in shadow.

At the Full Moon, these goddesses ask not to seek more – but to see clearly what has grown from the seeds we once planted.

The Meaning of the Full Moon

The Full Moon is a moment of culmination, clarity, and emotional illumination. It marks the halfway point in the lunar cycle – when the Moon, now in direct opposition to the Sun, becomes fully visible.

In the sky, the Moon reflects the light of the Sun – but in the soul, she reflects the truth of your journey. Whatever has been building since the New Moon now comes to light. Sometimes what is revealed is beautiful; other times challenging – but always, it is honest.

This is a time for: • Revelation • Integration • Emotional release • Ritual and recognition

What to Look for in Your Natal Chart

• What house is the Full Moon lighting up? This shows where you are being asked to see clearly - and possibly release.

• What planets is the Full Moon making aspects with? Look especially for oppositions and conjunctions – these will intensify emotions and revelations.

• What is the polarity at play? Every Full Moon sits on an axis – the Sun in one sign, the Moon in the opposite. This illuminates a dynamic of tension and balance you are working through. (For example, Aries-Libra: self vs. others, Virgo-Pisces: order vs. surrender).

The Lunar Triad’s invitation

• Artemis asks: Where do you need to step back and see clearly – without chasing or grasping?

• Selene asks: What truth are you ready to feel, honour, and integrate fully into your being?

• Hecate asks: What no longer serves you – and must be laid to rest to grow further?

The Full Moon is not simply a time of magic – it is a mirror. She reflects your progress, your lessons, and your soul’s longing to evolve.

Under her light, you are asked to see, to feel, and to release – so the spiral may turn again.