Happy Monday!

Welcome to a new week—and a new lunar cycle.

Yesterday, we experienced the new moon in all of its glory. As the first of eight moon phases, the new moon occurs when the moon has 0% illumination from the sun.

Some would consider today’s moon to still be a new moon, as they count the day before and after as part of that particular phase. However, technically speaking, the new moon only lasts for a few hours. We have now moved into the waxing crescent phase.

Right now, the moon—which is less than a day old—only has 1% illumination from the sun, so you likely can’t see much of it in the sky. Here’s everything you should know about the current moon phase, including its symbolism and astrological impact.

Current Moon Phase: September 22, 2025

Today’s moon phase is the waxing

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