Waxing Crescent to First Quarter
From now until the Full Moon is when the Moon experiences her adolescence and early adulthood. This is the Moon phase that is most like Spring. She is the Maiden. The Moon here is young, energetic, and flexible, the perfect Moon for magick that requires that sort of energy.
The waxing crescent moon phase is like the seed beginning to root.
The season of planting. Beginning of the in-breath. Nourish, support, and commit. Add more energy to your ideas and intentions from the New Moon.
Words for this phase: Begin, decide, energy, action, swell, take hold, foster
First Quarter Moon:
This moon phase is like the sprout.
The season of planting. Build on your intentions as your plan begins to become real. Create an action plan. Words for this phase: Emerge, reveal, deepen, strive, determination, expand, develop, advance, nurture.