Yesterday was the new moon. The full moon is in approximately two weeks. (I haven't looked up the date yet.) Tradition states that you begin something on the new moon and work up to the full moon, the culmination. Going from the new moon to the full moon is a time of increase. That's when the moon is said to be waxing. Going from the full moon the new moon is a time of decrease, when the moon is waning.
There are people who, if they want their hair to grow faster, will get it cut on a new moon. If they want to inhibit its growth, they cut it on a full moon. The same applies to weight. If you want to lose weight, utilize the energy of the moon and begin a diet on a full moon because the energy is waning.
As mentioned, some of it is lore and some of it is based on scientific fact. I'll be sure to remind everyone a day ahead next time when there will be a new moon.![]()
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