Triple Moon Symbol: Complete Guide to the Goddess & Lunar Phases

By Nicole, Founder of Mystic Ryst

The Triple Moon symbol is one of the most recognizable and powerful symbols in modern paganism and witchcraft. Depicting three moon phases—waxing crescent, full moon, and waning crescent—this sacred symbol represents the Triple Goddess in her three aspects: Maiden, Mother, and Crone. The Triple Moon embodies the divine feminine, the cycles of life, and the power of lunar energy.

This symbol speaks to the eternal cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth. It honors the feminine divine in all her forms and reminds us that we contain multitudes—we are ever-changing, ever-evolving, moving through phases like the moon herself. The Triple Moon is a symbol of feminine power, wisdom, and the sacred cycles that govern all life.

This is your complete guide to the Triple Moon symbol—meaning, the Triple Goddess, and working with this sacred symbol.

What Is the Triple Moon Symbol?

The Triple Moon symbol consists of three moons in a row: a waxing crescent on the left, a full moon in the center, and a waning crescent on the right, representing the Triple Goddess and lunar cycles.

Symbol Components

• Left (Waxing Crescent): Maiden, new beginnings, youth
• Center (Full Moon): Mother, fullness, power, fertility
• Right (Waning Crescent): Crone, wisdom, endings, transformation

The Triple Goddess

Maiden

Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent to First Quarter
Life Stage: Youth, virginity (belonging to self)
Energy: New beginnings, innocence, potential, independence
Themes: Exploration, learning, freedom, self-discovery
Season: Spring
Colors: White, pink, light colors

Mother

Moon Phase: Full Moon
Life Stage: Adulthood, motherhood, peak power
Energy: Fertility, creativity, nurturing, abundance, fulfillment
Themes: Creation, manifestation, power, responsibility
Season: Summer
Colors: Red, green, gold

Crone

Moon Phase: Waning Crescent to Dark Moon
Life Stage: Elder, wise woman, post-menopause
Energy: Wisdom, death, transformation, magic, mystery
Themes: Endings, release, deep wisdom, death and rebirth
Season: Winter
Colors: Black, purple, deep colors

Triple Moon Meanings

Cycles & Phases

• Life's natural cycles (birth, life, death)
• Moon's phases and power
• Feminine cycles (menstruation, life stages)
• Eternal cycle of renewal
• All things have seasons

Divine Feminine

• Goddess in three aspects
• Feminine power and wisdom
• Women's mysteries
• Sacred feminine energy
• Goddess worship

Wholeness

• All aspects of self
• Past, present, future
• Mind, body, spirit
• Complete woman
• Integration of all phases

Goddess Triads

Greek/Roman

• Maiden: Artemis/Diana, Persephone
• Mother: Demeter, Selene
• Crone: Hecate

Celtic

• Maiden: Brigid (young)
• Mother: Danu, Brigid (mother)
• Crone: The Morrigan, Cailleach

Modern Wiccan

• Triple Goddess as one deity in three aspects
• Honored in rituals and celebrations
• Invoked for different needs

Using the Triple Moon Symbol

Wear as Jewelry

• Necklace for goddess connection
• Ring for daily reminder
• Earrings for lunar energy
• Bracelet for feminine power

Altar & Sacred Space

• Place on goddess altar
• Use in moon rituals
• Display for divine feminine energy
• Include in spell work

Tattoos

• Permanent goddess connection
• Honoring feminine journey
• Embracing all life phases
• Powerful personal symbol

Magical Work

• Draw in spells for goddess energy
• Use in moon magic
• Invoke Triple Goddess
• Feminine empowerment magic

Triple Moon Rituals

Honoring the Triple Goddess

1. Create altar with three candles (white, red, black)
2. Light each while invoking aspect:
3. - Maiden: "I honor the Maiden, new beginnings"
4. - Mother: "I honor the Mother, creative power"
5. - Crone: "I honor the Crone, deep wisdom"
6. Meditate on each aspect within you
7. Thank the Goddess

Full Moon Triple Goddess Ritual

1. Stand under full moon
2. Raise arms in Triple Moon shape
3. Say: "Maiden, Mother, Crone, I am all three"
4. Feel each aspect's power
5. Embrace your wholeness

Working with Each Aspect

Call on the Maiden For:

• New beginnings and fresh starts
• Independence and freedom
• Exploration and adventure
• Youthful energy and joy
• Learning and growth

Call on the Mother For:

• Creativity and manifestation
• Nurturing self and others
• Abundance and fertility
• Power and strength
• Protection and care

Call on the Crone For:

• Wisdom and guidance
• Endings and transitions
• Deep magic and mystery
• Transformation and rebirth
• Ancestral wisdom

Your Triple Moon Practice

Start today:

1. Get Triple Moon jewelry or art
2. Learn about Triple Goddess
3. Identify which aspect you're in
4. Honor all three aspects within you
5. Use symbol in moon rituals
6. Connect to divine feminine

Final Thoughts

The Triple Moon symbol is a powerful reminder that we are whole, complete beings who move through many phases. Like the moon, we wax and wane, grow and release, shine bright and rest in darkness. When you embrace the Triple Moon, you embrace all aspects of yourself and the divine feminine. You are Maiden, Mother, and Crone—all three, always.

Welcome to the Triple Moon. You are the Goddess.

Which aspect of the Triple Goddess resonates with you now? How do you work with this symbol? I'd love to hear!