The moon, or the month, as it is called in the common people, has always attracted a person, attracted with its mystery, she and her ability to change size and shape were given a mystical meaning. The various phases of the moon have their own meaning in astrology, and in magic, and in religion, and in science.
As a night luminary, the Moon does not actually shine, and this has been proven many centuries ago. What a person sees in the sky at night is the reflection of the sun's rays from its surface. As the Moon moves in space relative to the Earth and the Sun, it changes its shape, going from growing to waning. Each of the three phases of the visibility and glow of the moon in astronomy and astrology corresponds to the calendar value of the lunar day. In mysticism and magic, these phases have their own names, they correspond to the rituals and beliefs allowed in a particular period. The lunar phases and scientists from various fields did not bypass their attention, and they all interpreted its changes as the perspective in which it is visible from the Earth.
How to determine the "age" of a month
Almost every person is fascinated by the night sky illuminated by the Moon, and he observes with interest the changes in the outlines of this night star, but not everyone knows how to determine in what phase the Moon is at a given moment and even have no idea what the “young month” means..
There are many interpretations of this expression regarding the Moon. But, in essence, it means that the night star is just beginning to emerge from the shadow of the planet Earth, and only a small part of its surface is accessible to the rays of the Sun. During this period, from the Earth, one can observe only a thin semicircular strip with pointed edges facing to the left, in the form of a semicircle from the letter R.
In religious terms, the young month symbolizes the beginning of a new period. The phase of the young month, according to church canons, is most successful for baptism, weddings, tonsure as monks and taking vows.
In various astrological calendars, a young month contributes to growth and formation, and it is during this period that it is best to change something in your life, for example, a place of work or residence. Even cosmetic procedures carried out during the growing moon phase will be of the greatest benefit, and plant seeds planted in the soil will give friendly shoots that will bring a large harvest.
In magic, during the period of the birth of the month and its growth, various rituals are carried out, conspiracies for a love spell and improvement of the financial situation are read on the young moon, and other magical actions are performed.
Other meanings of the expression "young month"
The growing moon is very popular not only among astrologers, among fans of black or white magic and religious ministers, but also among lyric poets. You can find many examples among the works of the classics, where a lover compared himself or the object of his passion with a young month, or where a person suffering from unrequited love shared his sorrows with the incipient moon.
In the common people, this epithet was awarded to beloved children, young talents, on whom great hopes were pinned, so unusually beautiful boys and girls were called.
