Many people track the New Moon for setting intentions and the Full Moon for "releasing" habits, using the lunar cycle as a psychological tool for personal growth. Summary of Moon Phases
A lunar calendar is a timekeeping system based solely on the monthly cycles of the Moon's phases. lunar calendar
The moon is between the Earth and Sun (invisible). Waxing Crescent: A thin sliver starts to appear. First Quarter: Half of the moon is illuminated. Waxing Gibbous: Increasing toward full. Full Moon: The entire face is illuminated. Waning Gibbous: Decreasing in light. Last Quarter: The opposite half is illuminated. Waning Crescent: Fading back into the New Moon. Many people track the New Moon for setting
This is a strictly lunar calendar used to determine the dates of religious observances. Since it is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, the start of Ramadan moves "backward" through the Gregorian year annually. 3. The Hebrew Calendar Waxing Crescent: A thin sliver starts to appear