does the moon make a difference in casting spells? In Wicca?

Question

just asking...

Answer 1

The phase of the moon depends on what type of spell or magic you are doing. For initiations, growing things, or starting new things, the waxing moon is best. For banishing spells the waning moon is best

Answer 2

Yes it can make a big difference. Dark of the Moon is a time NOT to cast spells...

Full Moon is a good time for almost anything, New Moon prosperity and new beginnings.

But this is something you should be studing yourself.

http://ladyoftheearth.com

Blessings,
Aviana

Answer 3

Traditional Wicca does have guidelines for what kinds of working should be done during the waxing and waning of the moon, as well as eclipses.

I cannot answer for what the non-initiated do.

Answer 4

Witchcraft: Witchcraft or the "craft of the wise" is the art and science of making magic and healing. It includes practices such as healing, herbology, astrology, meditation and shaping of psychic energy. Witchcraft is an active practice which requires the practitioner to become steadily more aware of self and of the world around him. It is a scientific approach to spiritual existence. Witchcraft as an art and science can be practiced independent of any particular creed or religion. The practices involved in Witchcraft are, in fact, compatible with most balanced life philosophies. Wicca: A mystery religion (lifestyle) which incorporates witchcraft and ritual. Wicca has become a broad-based term in recent years, due to the emergence of a large amount of publicly available material on the religion, and has come to encompass both Traditional Wicca and Eclectic or Solitary Wicca. Traditional Wicca: Wicca as an initiatory mystery path. This term is often equated to "British Traditional Wicca (BTW)" which refers to Wiccan groups and individuals who can trace their lineage to Gerald Gardner, Alex Sanders, or the New Forest Covens. There are other traditions of Wicca that maintain or have added to the basic elements of Wiccan ritual as designed by Gardner, and are initiatory mystery studies; I include those traditions under Traditional Wicca, but not under BTW. All Traditional Wicca covens include a focus on training and developing individuals to be clergy. Traditional Wicca training includes oral and hands-on training that can only be passed on by an initiated Wiccan. Eclectic Wicca In recent years there has been a surge of public information available about Wicca and Witchcraft. Many people new to the craft learn techniques and practices through self-study with these books, and practice "what works" for them as individuals. This type of practice is known as Eclectic wicca. Most Eclectic wiccans practice as solitaries, but some band together and form "covens", and may even develop a "tradition" based on their collective eclectic practices. While this is a perfectly acceptable situation for many people, someone seeking Traditional Wicca should check the lineage of the group before committing.

Answer 5

In my opinion, yes. And no.

Yes, if you choose to make lunar energies a factor in whatever spell you are doing -- your awareness of those energies, which change in nature as the moon changes phases, will affect your intent and therefore the quality and performance of your spellwork. For example, by doing spells for increase during the waxing moon and spells for decrease during the waning moon, you're "hitching your wagon" to the lunar engine, so to speak.

No, if you choose to disregard lunar influences and not invoke them as a factor in your magic. For example, it's perfectly possible to work effective magic for increase on the waning phase of the moon.

Answer 6

Eh... not exactly. Yes and no, really. But mostly no.

It is true that a lot of Wiccans choose to work particular types of magic on the night of a full moon or during waxing or waning, but with a good amount of purpose, it shouldn't make much of a difference.

Answer 7

it may... depends on if the moon is intended on being an influence to the spell or not.

Answer 8

yes.... if you want something banished from your life then you would want to do a spell under a waining moon. something to come to you... a waxing moon. see?

Answer 9

Yes, when it's full.

Otherwise, no

Answer 10

yah, www.everythingunderthemoon.net