Using the Moon in Spellwork

Wiccan ritual and celebration is generally done in concordance with the phases of the moon.  High rituals and important spells are cast during the full moon.  The full moon radiates the most energy and lends the most power to your spellcasting.

The waning moon is important in spell casting when you are looking for the energy to be drained from something or when you are waiting for something or something to go away.  As the moon slowly disappears over the course of two weeks, so will the troubles that you wished away.

When you are looking for completion or something to come to fruition, start your spellwork during the new moon when there is no moon.  As the moon waxes to full, so will the progress of your wishes.