Every month Moon moves through the 12 signs of the Zodiac as seen from Earth, every two and a half days. Each sign has its own unique energyand influence on our lives and on the Moon’s magickal energy. The wise witch taps into the energy of the Zodiac signs as the Moon passes through, them as well as using the Moon’s phases to increase our spell’s potency.  

When the Moon makes its last major aspect before changing from one sign to the next, it is considered “Void of Course.” The Moon stops being void of course once it enters the next sign.

When we are experiencing a void moon, it’s a good time to relax, meditate and tap into our spiritual side. Self-care, a nap or a bath would be great because you can unplug and not worry about anything except your mental and physical health. Daydream and brainstorm ideas and open up your mind.

The moon can go void-of-course many times a week. She can even be void-of-course for a few minutes or a whole day!

So, the Moon turns Void of Course once every 2-1/4 days. Void periods of a few minutes to a few hours are not uncommon. 

Void Moons are like the Moon’s equivalent of a retrograde.

Many feel Void Moon’s are a lousy time to make magic.

I’d like to change the way folks think about the Void of Course Moon. 

When the moon is void of course, things can feel low-energy, liminal, or like you’re waiting for something to happen.

Trance, Automatic Writing, all methods of Divination , water Magick, Shadow work, Intuitive Magick are great for this time.

Some  recommend that folks treat this period in a similar fashion to a Dark Moon.

Void of Course moons are small but intense moments when we have the opportunity to engage in deep self-care which really translates to paying attention to what is working and is not working in our lives. It is almost like a Celestial magnifying glass is handed to You.

There’s a break in the drama during Void Of Course.

There is a subtle magic in the void of course Moon…these brief windows of time where the smallest things are nudging our fingers free from our ears.

It’s like a cosmic snow day. A time when the stars support us in our need to slow down, nurture ourselves, and hear the whispers of our wishes and dreams.

If used, these void periods can be a very effective way to get the cosmic energies to make life go more in your favor.

It is possible to use Moon Void-of-Course productively if you play it right. The VC interval can act as a cosmic loophole. Anything you would rather not be involved in or wish to put off? Make the arrangements during a VC. Need to have a difficult conversation with someone without long lasting repercussions? Have it during the void moon. Whatever it is you need to do but are unsure of, do not want to do, or wish to lessen the certainty of an unpleasant outcome, the void moon can be your friend.

When the Moon slips into the void, she is not lost, she is simply recharging, and when she emerges on the other side, we receive the gift of being able to see things in a new light.