How many moon phases are there?

There are eight principal phases: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter and waning crescent.

How often is there a full moon?

A full moon occurs roughly every 29.5 days, so usually once per calendar month.

Lunar rhythm

Moon Phase Calendar

Follow the principal moon phases and the crystal that supports each one.

The moon phase calendar tracks the Moon's walk through its phases — from the new moon through the full moon to waning. Each phase carries its own character; this page shows real upcoming phases, not invented dates.

Upcoming

Upcoming moon phases

Real upcoming principal phases with a recommended crystal for each.

8
Jun
Last Quarter
Grounding
Amethyst
15
Jun
New Moon Principal phase
Calm
Blue Lace Agate
21
Jun
First Quarter
Energy
Rose Quartz
29
Jun
Full Moon Principal phase
Energy
Black Tourmaline
7
Jul
Last Quarter
Grounding
Carnelian
14
Jul
New Moon Principal phase
Calm
Moonstone
21
Jul
First Quarter
Energy
Rose Quartz
29
Jul
Full Moon Principal phase
Energy
Amethyst
6
Aug
Last Quarter
Grounding
Rose Quartz
12
Aug
New Moon Principal phase
Calm
Citrine
20
Aug
First Quarter
Energy
Black Obsidian
28
Aug
Full Moon Principal phase
Energy
Amethyst

FAQ

Moon phase FAQ

A moon phase is the shape of the Moon's lit portion as seen from Earth, cycling from new moon to full moon and back over roughly 29.5 days.