Now that the facts and figures have been taken care of we can carry on.
The Moon has a special place in almost every culture on Earth, from the Cave Men & Women to the People of Earth 2009.
In some cultures the Moon is worshiped as a force for good and in others as a force for evil. I guess it just depends in which hemisphere you were born in and what your beliefs are. For now though we will be just dealing with the Ancient Celtic people (of Ireland and Scotland) and the Ancient Britons.
The Moon is closely connected with the Goddess in her triple aspect as Maiden, Mother, Crone. This is often depicted as the symbol above.
The First Phase: The moon is Waxing or Growing, this is the Goddess in her Maiden form, Young, impetuous but growing in Knowledge and Understanding. In Earth years it would account for the years 0-29.
The Second Phase: The moon is Full (lasts for about three days). This is the Goddess in her Mother form, |