On the third day after the New Moon, the crescent moon appears to take the shape of a bow. Some covens use this time for ritual work, especially for rituals based around new beginnings and starting new endeavors.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...