The Dark Moon on the 19th April is in the sign of Aries
Aries Magical Properties:
Action, taking risks, power, authority, initiative, leadership, rebirth, willpower, renewal, independence, new projects, job ventures, fast moving, opportunity, creativity, strength, courage, lust, new projects, related to money.
Moon phase dates in April
20th: New Moon in Taurus
21st: Waxing Crescent in Taurus
22nd: Waxing Crescent in Gemini
25th: Waxing Crescent in Cancer
27th: First Quarter in Leo
29th: Waxing Gibbous in Leo
30th: Waxing Gibbous in Virgo
Dark Moon Magic
Contemplation, inner work, rejuvenation, beauty, health, personal improvement, planning, plotting and looking ahead. A time of introspection, self-analysis and reflection. This is really ‘you’ time, make the most of looking after and doing things for yourself. Relax, rest and recuperate. Meditate, contemplate and just ‘be’. It is a total introvert time of the Moon. Clear your head, get some clarity and gain some perspective. It is kind of like a quiet peaceful pause, before the whole Moon cycle starts again.
Plants for the Dark Moon
Ash, Benzion, Burdock, Cypress, Dandelion, Dittany, Elder, Frankincense, Hawthorn, Hazel, Heather, Jasmine, Mugwort, Myrrh, Oak, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Saint John's Wort, Scullcap, Tansy, Thistle, Willow, Woodruff
How do you work with the Dark Moon?
Sources:
Beneath the Moon by Rachel Patterson
Astro-seek.com
I'll be doing my first ritual for Hecate tonight
For me the dark moon is the last chance (and I think the best time) to release anything and everything you don't want to take into the new moon with you.