Moon Phases

New Moon

The New Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon are conjunct in the same zodiac degree. This phase represents beginnings, fresh starts, and setting intentions. It is a time to plant new ideas and align inner will (Moon) with outer purpose (Sun).

Short Description:
The New Moon marks new beginnings in astrology, symbolizing renewal, intention-setting, and the start of fresh cycles. 🌑✨

Waxing Crescent Moon (Hilal)

Occurs after the New Moon when a small sliver of light becomes visible. Symbolizes growth, hope, and taking first steps toward intentions.

Short Description:
The Waxing Crescent Moon represents growth, courage, and first steps after the New Moon — a phase of building momentum and pursuing goals. 🌒✨

First Quarter Moon (İlk Dördün)

Occurs when the Moon forms a 90° square with the Sun. Symbolizes challenges, decision-making, and action. Requires effort to overcome obstacles.

Short Description:
The First Quarter Moon represents challenges, decisions, and action — testing intentions and taking concrete steps toward growth. 🌗✨

Waxing Gibbous Moon (Kambur / Büyüyen)

After the First Quarter, more than half illuminated. Symbolizes refinement, preparation, and aligning actions with goals.

Short Description:
The Waxing Gibbous Moon signifies refinement and preparation — adjust efforts and fine-tune actions before the Full Moon. 🌔✨

Full Moon (Dolunay)

Moon opposite the Sun, peak of the cycle. Symbolizes culmination, emotional clarity, and illumination.

Short Description:
The Full Moon represents culmination, emotional clarity, and illumination — intentions manifest and hidden truths emerge. 🌕✨

Waning Gibbous Moon (Kambur / Küçülen)

Occurs after the Full Moon as illumination decreases. Symbolizes reflection, sharing, and processing results.

Short Description:
The Waning Gibbous Moon signifies reflection, sharing, and processing results — evaluating progress after the Full Moon. 🌖✨

Last Quarter Moon (Son Dördün / Third Quarter)

Moon forms a 90° square with the Sun, three-quarters through the cycle. Symbolizes re-evaluation, release, and preparation for closure.

Short Description:
The Last Quarter Moon represents reflection, release, and adjustment — evaluate progress and prepare for the next New Moon. 🌗✨

Balsamic Moon (Waning Crescent / Son Hilal)

Occurs just before the New Moon, less than 45° behind the Sun. Symbolizes closure, healing, and preparation for new beginnings.

Short Description:
The Balsamic Moon symbolizes closure, healing, and preparation for new beginnings — a phase to release and reflect. 🌘✨

Planets and Signs

Moon

Represents emotions, instincts, subconscious mind, and inner needs. Governs how we respond emotionally and seek security.

Short Description:
The Moon represents emotions, instincts, subconscious patterns, and nurturing — showing how we feel and seek security. 🌙✨

Mercury

Represents intellect, communication, learning, and reasoning. Governs how we think, speak, and process information.

Short Description:
Mercury governs communication, intellect, learning, and reasoning — shaping how we think, speak, and process information. ☿✨

Venus

Represents love, beauty, relationships, values, and attraction. Governs affection, aesthetics, and harmony.

Short Description:
Venus governs love, beauty, relationships, and values — revealing how we express affection and seek harmony. ♀✨

Mars

Represents energy, action, drive, ambition, and assertiveness. Governs initiative, courage, and goal pursuit.

Short Description:
Mars represents energy, action, ambition, and assertiveness — showing how we pursue goals and handle challenges. ♂✨

Jupiter

Represents expansion, growth, abundance, luck, and higher learning. Governs opportunities, wisdom, and optimism.

Short Description:
Jupiter represents growth, expansion, luck, and higher learning — showing where we seek wisdom and personal development. ♃✨

Saturn

Represents discipline, structure, responsibility, limitations, and life lessons. Governs patience, maturity, and long-term effort.

Short Description:
Saturn represents discipline, structure, and life lessons — showing where patience and hard work lead to growth. ♄✨

Uranus

Represents innovation, change, rebellion, originality, and sudden insights. Governs freedom, individuality, and progressive ideas.

Short Description:
Uranus represents innovation, change, and individuality — highlighting where we seek freedom and embrace progress. ♅✨

Neptune

Represents intuition, dreams, imagination, spirituality, and idealism. Governs creativity, empathy, and inspiration.

Short Description:
Neptune represents intuition, dreams, spirituality, and creativity — showing where we seek inspiration and spiritual connection. ♆✨

Pluto

Represents transformation, power, regeneration, and deep psychological processes. Governs intensity, rebirth, and personal evolution.

Short Description:
Pluto represents transformation, power, and regeneration — showing where deep change and personal growth occur. ♇✨