The New Moon is the first sliver of the moon that we can see after the Dark Moon period when the sun is not visible.  Because the moon and sun are in conjunction during the dark moon period, the new moon is visible during the day. Modern calendars often call the Dark Moon the New Moon and so the two terms are often used interchangably. When we speak of the New Moon in a certain sign, we’re usually talking about the Dark Moon. During the dark period, the moon and sun are in the same sign but once the moon is visible, it may (or may not) have moved to a different sign.

The first sighting of the new new moon crescent marks the first day of the month for many lunar calendars including the Hebrew Calendar which names this day Rosh Hodesh, and the ancient Greek calendar which calls it Noumenia. The Muslim work Hilal marks the first crescent moon to begin their liturgical month.

Magickally, the New Moon and waxing period are good times to work drawing and increase spells.

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