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🌒🌒 Waxing Crescent Moon EmojiUnicode: 1F312
A crescent moon emoji.
Released in Introduced to Unicode in 2010, listed under Unicode version 6.0, and officially added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The 🌒 Waxing Crescent Moon emoji represents the phase of the moon following the new moon, where a sliver of the moon is illuminated. It often conveys calmness, night settings, transitions, and the beginning of new cycles. It can also symbolize hope and small, gradual growth."
Symbolism
- The beginning of a new cycle or change, as it's the phase following the new moon.
- Mystery or subtle beauty, evoking the quiet calm of nighttime.
- Personal growth and hope, symbolizing the first stages of incremental progress.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Talking about nighttime or stargazing.
- Describing personal growth or gradual progress.
- Setting a mystical or calm mood in conversations.
Usage Examples in Conversation
The sky looked so beautiful tonight! 🌒
Feeling like I’m moving in the right direction, slowly but surely 🌒.
Let’s watch the stars and the moonrise tonight 🌒.
New beginnings are ahead, just like the waxing crescent 🌒.
Such a peaceful night 🌒, no worries at all.
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it to represent cosmic events or celestial beauty.
- Avoid using it in highly energetic or cheerful conversations, as it evokes calm and serenity.
- Mix it with other moon phase emojis 🌑🌓🌕 to track or describe the moon cycle.
Related Emojis
Last Quarter Moon Face
The quarter moon shown with a face, usually representing observation or reflection.