The powers of the moon phases are ancient knowledge of a great many cultures around the world, the same ancient knowledge is presently used in the Pagan and Wiccan communities. The phases of the moon each have their own unique energies which can be tapped into through rituals and magick. Rituals and spells for banishing, removing and decreasing problems, dealing with addictions, negativity, anger etc. take place from after the full moon until the new moon especially during the dark moon.the 3 days and nights of the dark moon are the most powerful times. Rituals and spells for increasing growth, new projects, gaining things takes place from the new moon to the full moon. The 3 days and nights of the full moon are the most powerful times. The Moon has traditionaly been connected with the three aspects of the triple Goddess.. Maiden(from new moon to full moon), Mother(full moon), Crone(Full moon to New Moon), there is also another aspect not readily mentioned and that is the Entrantress, or the Temptress (dark Moon). Rituals and spells always work better when they are done in sync with the proper moon phases. By doing this you combine the natural energy with you own energy and power.