Did You Know Friday…
The new moon, the dark moon, begins the two waxing quarters of the lunar cycle. Confusingly, however the crescent moon is often called the new moon, too. This second phase is identified with the maiden or virgin. She is described as a young and beautiful woman and is related to the goddess Artemis or Diana. The waxing moon is a time of beginnings and growth. It is traditional to plant herbs when the moon is in the signs of Pisces, Cancer or Scorpio.
Source
The Pagan Book of Days
Nigel Pennick
Witches Of The Craft® 