As the moon begins to wane, its glowing face slowly fading into shadow, we are invited into a time of quiet release, deep reflection, and inner clearing. The waning moon—moving from full to new—is a powerful phase for letting go of what no longer serves us, dissolving attachments, and calling our energy back home.
This spell is crafted for witches, mystics, and soul-seekers who wish to align with the soft pull of the waning moon and work gently, yet powerfully, with its energy.
You Will Need:
- A black or dark purple candle (for release and protection)
- A small bowl of water
- A piece of paper and pen
- Dried rosemary or sage (for cleansing)
- A moonstone or obsidian crystal (optional)
- A fireproof dish or cauldron
- Quiet space under the night sky or by a window
- Your intention
- Your voice
The Spell: “Waning Wisdom: Let it Fall Away”
Step 1: Cleanse Your Space
Light your dried rosemary or sage and gently cleanse your space, your tools, and yourself. As the smoke rises, say: “With smoke and wind, I clear the way, Only truth and peace may stay.”
Step 2: Light the Candle
Set your intention clearly in your heart. Light the candle and focus on the flickering flame, letting it draw you inward.
Step 3: Write What You’re Releasing
On the paper, write down anything you wish to release—habits, thought patterns, emotional weight, toxic relationships, or doubts. Pour your truth onto the page without judgment.
Step 4: Moon Invocation
Hold your hands over the bowl of water. Speak aloud: “Grandmother Moon, now waning and wise,Help me shed these earthly ties. What no longer serves, I now release—Make space in me for deeper peace.”
Step 5: Burn and Release
Carefully burn the paper in your fire-safe bowl. As the flame consumes your written words, watch the smoke rise and say: “It is done, it is released, In the ashes, I find peace.”
Step 6: Water Blessing
Dip your fingers into the bowl of water. Anoint your forehead and heart. Imagine yourself renewed and protected. Place your crystal near the candle to absorb any lingering energy.
Aftercare & Integration
Leave your candle to burn safely until it extinguishes or snuff it with gratitude. Bury the cooled ashes in the earth, return the water to the soil, and take time to rest.
This spell is not about fixing, but about freeing. The waning moon reminds us that just as the moon makes space for the new, so must we. Honor the shadows, they too are sacred.
Blessed waning moon, dear one. May you walk lightly and love deeply as you let go. 