How long does each lunar phase last?

Each phase lasts approximately 3-4 days within the 29.5-day lunar cycle.

What is the main purpose of the 8 phases?

The 8 phases represent different archetypal energies from initiation through completion and transformation.

Yes. Birth times between phases may fall into transition periods, blending two phase archetypes.

Peter Kolomiets

|March 16, 2026|Updated Apr 12, 2026|10 min read

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