The Full Moon has passed, but her light still lingers — softer now, like the glow after fireworks fade. This is the Waning Gibbous Moon, a phase of gratitude, generosity, and wisdom-sharing.

The Moon reminds us that abundance is not meant to be held tightly. What we’ve received, we are invited to give back. This is a time of reflection, thanks, and sharing your light with others.

🌙 A Story from the Ancients

In Buddhist tradition, the days following the Full Moon were often reserved for teaching and sharing Dharma — the wisdom of the Buddha. The idea was simple: after receiving light, one must pass it on.

Among Celtic tribes, the days after the Full Moon harvest were spent feasting with neighbors, exchanging food, and telling stories. They believed gratitude kept the blessings flowing.

The Waning Gibbous whispers: “What you keep grows old. What you give stays alive.”

🌑 The Meaning of the Waning Gibbous

This phase symbolizes:
• Gratitude — recognizing the blessings in your life.
• Generosity — sharing wisdom, kindness, or abundance.
• Community — strengthening bonds through giving.

It invites us to ask: How can I pass the light forward?

✨ How It Shows Up in Our Lives

• In relationships: expressing appreciation to loved ones.
• In career: mentoring someone, sharing knowledge, or celebrating teamwork.
• In personal growth: journaling gratitude, reflecting on lessons learned.

The Waning Gibbous teaches that gratitude is not passive — it’s a practice that multiplies what we love.

🔮 Rituals for the Waning Gibbous

1.⁠ ⁠Gratitude Journaling 🌸

Write down 5 things you’re grateful for from the past cycle. Let them fill your heart before you sleep.

2.⁠ ⁠Thank-You Offering 💌

Send a message, letter, or small gift to someone who has supported you. The act of giving anchors gratitude in the real world.

3.⁠ ⁠Wisdom Sharing 🔥

Gather with friends or online community. Share one lesson or insight from this lunar cycle. Listen to others’ stories in return.

🌌 Affirmation of the Phase

“I give thanks and share my light.”

Repeat this affirmation whenever you feel fear of lack — it reminds you that gratitude opens the door to abundance.

🌙 Reflection

The Waning Gibbous reminds us that nothing in life belongs to us alone. Wisdom grows when spoken. Love multiplies when shared. Gratitude flows like a river — the more you release, the more it returns.

Ask yourself: Who or what am I grateful for right now, and how can I honor them?

💫 Next in the Moon Mysteries Series:
As the light fades further, we move into the Last Quarter Moon, a time for release and realignment — clearing space for what’s next.