THE WAXING CRESCENT MOON:    As the moon emerges from the darkness of the New Moon phase, the Waxing Crescent appears as a delicate sliver in the night sky, symbolizing growth and renewal. In ancient mythology, this phase often represented new beginnings and fresh opportunities. In Greek mythology, Artemis, the goddess of the hunt and wilderness, was often associated with the Waxing Crescent, her silver bow shining alongside the moon as she embarked on new quests and guided nature's flourishing. This phase is a time for planting seeds, both metaphorically and literally, as it heralds the start of a new lunar cycle and invites us to embrace growth and transformation.