Waxing Gibbous Moon: The Final Push Before Full Illumination

Waxing Gibbous Moon: The Final Push Before Full Illumination

The waxing gibbous moon begins around ten to eleven days after the new moon and carries us right up to the full moon. At this point in the lunar cycle, everything is building - the light, the energy, the anticipation, and the momentum behind your intentions. You’re almost there.

Your energy levels will start to grow with this part of the lunar cycle. You’re almost there - so almost there - but not quite. There can be impatience around this time of the lunar journey - be patient and trust that all the support you need surrounds you.

It’s a phase where many people feel a mix of excitement and restlessness, as if something big is just around the corner.

Many people find they don’t sleep in the nights before the full moon. This is because the moon simply wants you to make it over the finish line. That heightened sensitivity, the buzzing mind, the feeling of being “wired” - it’s all part of the energetic swell leading into full illumination.

This phase holds all the potential and power of your dreams. Notice where you have been procrastinating, not giving your dreams the required effort, or you have slipped out of good habits or fallen out of alignment with what you want.

The waxing gibbous light shows you where you can refine, recommit and readjust so that your intentions can reach their full expression.

Under this phase it’s also likely that what holds you back will come rushing to the surface so that you can be aware of it, so be mindful of the voice of doubt.

These nudges aren’t here to discourage you- they’re here to help you get clear, focused and ready.

Under the waxing gibbous moon:
• Give that last big lunar push of energy to get things done.
• Take note of challenges and difficulties.
• Practise patience and trust.

This is the final stretch. Keep going gently but steadily, trusting that everything is lining up exactly as it needs to.

Crystals for the waxing gibbous

• Malachite – will help you to find an inner power and the confidence to trust yourself and follow what you truly want. It will also help you to heal past wounds and leave behind what has been holding you back and keeping your heart closed.
• Howlite – will help soothe the emotions and quieten your inner critic, bringing compassion and patience. It is also a wonderful stone to help you drift into a deep sleep if the moon has been keeping you awake during this phase.