Dark Moon vs. New Moon – Endings, Beginnings, and the Power In Between

You’ve heard it before—“Manifest on the New Moon!” But what if that advice is more fluff than fact? In this episode of Not Every Witch, we’re cracking open one of the most misunderstood lunar truths: the difference between the Dark Moon and the New Moon. Spoiler alert—they are not the same. And if you’ve ever felt like your spellwork during the New Moon fizzles out faster than your last candle stub... you’re not alone. We’ll dig into: What the Dark Moon actually is (and why it’s not just “the night before the New Moon”) Why timing your spells with lunar phases matters How ancestral wisdom, astrology, and witchcraft all point to the same truth: magic has rhythm The real power of pausing before you plant—and why rushing into manifestation can backfire And how this particular lunation, with a Dark Moon moving from Pisces into Aries and a New Moon in Aries right before Taurus season, is the perfect time to release, reset, and rebuild Whether you’re a lunar witch, astro nerd, or just someone tired of vague advice with no backbone—this episode will give you the insight and clarity to align your magic with real cosmic timing. So grab your Cosmic Caffeine, and let’s stir the cauldron. Because some witches wait for the light... But Not Every Witch is afraid of the dark.