Quick Specs
- Brand: D.J. Conway / Llewellyn Publications
- Type: Paperback book
- Size: 10.4″ x 7.4″ x 1″
- Size/Quantity: 10.4 x 7.4 x 1 inches, 309 pages
- Best for: Lunar ritual practice, moon phase spellwork, moon goddess lore
Moon Magick and the Tradition of Lunar Practice
D.J. Conway’s Moon Magick, published by Llewellyn, is one of the most thorough surveys of lunar practice in modern Wiccan and pagan literature. Conway draws from Celtic, Greek, Egyptian, and Norse traditions to map the moon’s mythological identity across cultures, naming specific goddesses such as Selene, Arianrhod, Cerridwen, Isis, and Hecate alongside their moon-phase associations. This breadth makes the book valuable for any practitioner who draws from multiple traditions in their lunar work.
Conway organizes the material around the moon’s eight phases: new, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, full, disseminating, third quarter, and balsamic. Each phase receives its own spellwork, ritual timing guidance, and magical correspondences. This granular approach goes beyond the simpler waxing-full-waning framework found in many beginner texts, giving intermediate practitioners a more nuanced calendar for timing their workings with precision.
Spellwork, Rituals, and Practical Lunar Applications
The book’s practical section includes over 200 spells and rituals organized by magical intention, from love and abundance to protection, healing, and psychic development. Conway also covers moon water preparation, lunar bathing rituals, moon gardening, and the use of silver and white candles in lunar rites. These techniques are presented with enough context that practitioners can adapt them to their own working style rather than follow scripts verbatim.
Conway is candid about sourcing. She acknowledges where traditions have been reconstructed and where her instructions reflect modern Wiccan synthesis rather than unbroken historical lineage. That honesty is a strength for the reader who wants to understand what they are actually practicing. Paired with the lunar calendar appendix, this book functions as a year-round reference for any practitioner who keeps the moon central to their practice.
How to Use Moon Magick by D.J. Conway
Getting started with Conway’s lunar practice framework.
- Map the moon phases to your calendar
Read Part One first to learn Conway’s eight-phase lunar framework. Cross-reference phase dates with a moon calendar, then mark new, full, and dark moon dates for the coming two months so you can plan rituals ahead of time.
- Select spells by phase and intention
Use the index to find spells matching your current moon phase and magical goal. Conway groups workings by intention across phases, so a money spell under the waxing moon and a release spell under the waning moon each have their own section.
- Build a dedicated lunar altar
Set a small shelf with silver and white candles, a bowl of moon water, and an image of your chosen moon goddess. Keep the book nearby during ritual. Acknowledging the current phase at each new and full moon deepens the practice steadily.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I keep Moon Magick in stock because it goes deeper than most lunar primers and holds up as a reference long after a practitioner leaves beginner territory. Conway’s cross-cultural coverage of moon goddesses is genuinely useful for anyone building a lunar devotional practice from multiple traditions. Browse my Wicca and paganism books for companion titles, and explore my moon products collection for candles, oils, and tools to pair with the rituals inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
Moon Magick works well for intermediate practitioners who already understand basic circle casting and elemental correspondences. Beginners benefit from reading Cunningham’s Wicca first, then using Conway to deepen lunar timing and spellwork.
Conway covers all eight phases: new, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, full, disseminating, third quarter, and balsamic. Each phase gets its own magical correspondences and recommended working types, which is more granular than most lunar books.
Conway covers Selene, Arianrhod, Cerridwen, Hecate, Isis, Diana, and others from Greek, Celtic, Egyptian, and Norse traditions. She maps each goddess to lunar phases and magical attributes, giving practitioners a comparative mythology reference.
The book contains more than 200 spells and rituals organized by intention and moon phase. Topics range from love and prosperity to psychic development and protection, with seasonal moon rites and a lunar calendar appendix included as well.
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