WANING CRESCENT MOON Diminishing crescent moon Darkness is a healing balm Dormant time for dreams Receptive to deep wisdom The veil is thin A glimpse of infinity Seed of future vision The Waning crescent or balsamic moon occurs from 10 1/2 days after the full moon up until the new moon. The moon rises in the dark hours of the morning and sets in the afternoon. Again we see the moon as a beautiful crescent but it is rapidly diminishing into darkness. Preparing for another 27 1/2 day lunar cycle. The Balsamic moon is a healing moon. It is time for dreams and visions. You are more in touch with your intuitive self. Spiritual understanding is closer now.