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🌖🌖 Waning Gibbous Moon Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F316

The moon after a full phase.

Released in First introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010, the 🌖 emoji represents the waning gibbous phase of the moon, which follows the full moon.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🌖 Waning Gibbous Moon emoji represents the moon during its waning gibbous phase, which occurs after the full moon and before the last quarter. It shows that the moon is beginning to lose its fullness, symbolizing a time of gradual decrease or transition."

Symbolism

  • Transition: The waning gibbous moon represents the transition from fullness to a new phase, highlighting change and reflective times.
  • Calmness: Associated with calm energy and reflection at night, it evokes tranquility and peaceful nights.
  • Cyclical Time: The moon's phases remind us of the cyclical nature of time and life events, symbolizing rhythm and repetition.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • When discussing nighttime or celestial events, 🌖 adds a touch of moon magic to conversations.
  • Use this emoji in reflecting on personal growth, transition, or letting go, symbolizing the waxing and waning of emotions, energy, or time.
  • Perfect for night-themed messages, dream-like scenarios, or to mark a moment for peaceful contemplation.

Usage Examples in Conversation

The sky looks so beautiful tonight 🌖. Let’s take a walk and admire the moon!
As a new chapter begins, I’m letting go of the past 🌖.
It’s that time of the month when I love to gaze at the moon 🌖 #WaningGibbous
Feeling so calm under the waning moon 🌖. Time to reflect...
Good night, everyone! May your dreams be as peaceful as the moonlit sky 🌖.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • The 🌖 emoji can be used in conversations about nighttime, reflection, or phases of life, but it may not suit discussions about the new moon or beginnings.
  • Generally meant to convey transition or peace, avoid using 🌖 in aggressive or fast-paced contexts where calmness isn't appropriate.
  • Pair 🌖 with other celestial or nature emojis like 🌙 or 🌟 to create dreamy or reflective themes.

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