Moon Phases Altar Cloth

From generation to generation, rituals and ceremonies are handed over to find past, present and future. An altar cloth is predominantly there to protect the altar itself from any damage that might occur through the objects placed on it. Its secondary function is to increase the power or intention of any magical workings such as Tarot readings, gridding and spell work.

The Moon represents powerful feminine energy. It signifies intuition, birth, death, reincarnation, wisdom, and a spiritual connection.

Moon cycles are similar to the cycle of a seed as in,  the seed grows into a plant, blooms and dies.

Once we are attuned to the Moon, we can activate her innate powers and embody her natural traits of femininity, creativity, fluidity and change.

Moon Phases and Their Meanings: Your Quick Guide

New Moon

The Moon is positioned between the Earth and Sun so it cannot be seen from Earth. This moon phase signifies new beginnings.
 

Waxing Crescent Moon

‘Waxing’ means the Moon’s illumination is growing, and ‘Crescent’ means less than half of the Moon is illuminated. This moon phase signifies intention.

First Quarter Moon

Exactly half of the Moon is illuminated and the other half is shadowed. This particular moon cycle signifies decision making.
 

Waxing Gibbous Moon

‘Waxing’ means the Moon’s illumination is growing and ‘Gibbous’ means more than half of the Moon is illuminated. This moon phase signifies refinement.
 

Full Moon

The Sun illuminates the entire moon. This particular moon cycle signifies release and sealing of intention.
 

Waning Gibbous

‘Waning’ refers to the decreasing of the Moon’s illumination, and ‘Gibbous’ means more than half of Moon illuminated. This moon phase signifies gratitude.
 

Third Quarter

Exactly half of the Moon is illuminated and the other half is shadowed. We will see the opposite side than the First Quarter Moon. This moon phase signifies forgiveness.
 

Waning Crescent

‘Waning’ refers to the shrinking of the Moon’s illumination, and ‘Crescent’ means less than half of the Moon is illuminated. This particular moon cycle signifies surrender.

Size: approx 60cm x 60cm

Material: 100% Cotton.