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Western Astrology · Glossary

Moon Phase

The current illumination stage of the Moon: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

What this means

In astrology, the Moon phase at birth and current transits influence emotional cycles and optimal timing.

In practice

In K A X A N T A, moon phase is one of the concepts The Architect cross-references when synthesising your reading. The western astrology engine surfaces it alongside seven other wisdom traditions so you can see how the same question reads through multiple lenses.

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