The moon takes about 29.5 days to go from new moon to full moon and back. Many people use the two turning points as fixed moments to pause: the new moon for setting intentions and the full moon for letting go. This guide covers moon rituals, the zodiac and the stones linked to each sign and month.
When is the next full moon?
See the next full and new moons in your own time zone.
Open the moon calendarThe moon phases in short
| Phase | What you see | Traditional theme |
|---|---|---|
| New moon | Dark sky | New intentions |
| Waxing moon | Growing light | Building, taking action |
| Full moon | Fully lit | Completion, release, gratitude |
| Waning moon | Shrinking light | Rest, clearing out |
Zodiac signs and elements
There are twelve signs in four elements: fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) and water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). See dates and traits in Zodiac signs: dates, elements and traits.
Stones for signs and months
Zodiac crystals follow your sign, and birthstones follow your birth month, so most people have both. Compare them in Zodiac crystals chart and Birthstones by month, or use the zodiac and birthstone finder.
Astrology and moon rituals are traditions. There is no scientific evidence that the moon or the stars affect personality or events.
All moon and astrology guides
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Birthstones by Month (Chart)
The modern birthstone for each month with color and affordable crystal alternatives, plus where the birthstone list comes from.
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Full Moon and New Moon Rituals in 4 Simple Steps
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Full Moon Names Explained: Wolf Moon to Cold Moon
The traditional name of each month’s full moon, where the names come from, and what Harvest Moon, Blue Moon and supermoon mean.
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Zodiac Crystals Chart: Stones for Every Sign
A chart of the crystals traditionally linked to each zodiac sign, why they are paired, and how zodiac crystals differ from birthstones.
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Zodiac Signs: Dates, Elements and Traits (Chart)
All twelve zodiac signs in one chart with dates, element, quality, ruling planet and traditional traits, plus what sun, moon and rising…