1. New Moon
- Called Neomenia, it was associated with new begginings and rejuvenation.
- It influenced the human mind, making people more susceptible to change, inspiration and creativity.
2. Full Moon
- Called Selene or Panselinos, it was believed to be the most powerful phase.
- It was connected with emotions and intuition.
- It was thought that under a full moon, people's emotions were heightened, leading to increased passion, sensitivity and even madness (hence the term `lunacy` derived from Luna, the Roman name for Moon)
3. Waning Moon
- Known as Minoiymeno, it signified a period of reflection, introspection and releasing.
- It was believed that during this phase, the influence of the moon on human emotions diminished, allowing for a more rational an logical state of mind.