lunation
noun
lu·na·tion
lü-ˈnā-shən 
: the period of time averaging 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, and 2.8 seconds elapsing between two successive new moons
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The best time to charge crystals for the full moon is during the night of the lunation and the nights surrounding it.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
More importantly, the energy of this lunation invites you to let go of fears or mental blocks that have been holding you back.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
This lunation also reminds you that rest is essential to sustaining your ambitions.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The beginning of a brand-new lunar cycle, this lunation is ideal for setting powerful intentions around your public persona and long-term goals.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
More importantly, the energy of this lunation invites you to let go of fears or mental blocks that have been holding you back.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
This lunation also reminds you that rest is essential to sustaining your ambitions.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The beginning of a brand-new lunar cycle, this lunation is ideal for setting powerful intentions around your public persona and long-term goals.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Lunation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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