63 Magical Moon Quotes & Sayings

Here, I’ve gathered profound and beautiful sayings and quotes about the moon. They capture the untold fascination and symbolic power that emanates from it.

These words deepen the many facets of the moon as a symbol of our innermost desires, dreams, insights, and growth. Consider the secret-whispering night sun as a mirror of your own soul, and learn from its quiet wisdom. May these words accompany you on your own personal moon journey, offering new inspiration time and again.

1. The moon is a loyal companion. It never leaves. It’s always there, watching, steadfast, knowing us in our light and dark moments, changing forever just as we do. (Tahereh Mafi)
2. Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars. – Norman (Vincent Peale)
3. Look at the moon. It is beautiful. The silent silver hunter, the soul of a solitary poet. (Matsuo Basho)
4. The moon has no intent to cast its reflection in the water, nor does the water intend to hold it. (Zen Proverb)
5. The moon is the dream of the sun. (Paul Valéry)
6. The moon is the mirror of the sun; poetry is the mirror of life. (Joseph Joubert)
7. The moon is a piece of poetry in the prose of the night. (Jean Paul)
8. The stillness of the night and the gentle light of the moon are balm for the soul.
9. The moon is a faithful companion. It asks for nothing and walks with me, a friend to all solitude. (Erich Kästner)
10. The moon does not fight. It attacks no one. It does not worry. It does not try to crush others. It keeps to its course, but by its very nature, it gently influences. What other body could pull an entire ocean from shore to shore? The moon is faithful to its nature and its power is never diminished. (Deng Ming-Dao)
11. The moon is a friend who is always there, no matter how lonely we may feel.
12. The moon is a poem that rhymes itself anew every night.
13. The moon is a silver ship sailing across the sea of the night.
14. When the moon rises, anything becomes possible.
15. In the moonlight, the boundaries between dreams and reality blur.
16. The moon is a magician who awakens our imagination and sparks our creativity.
17. The moon is the comfort of the lonely and the companion of lovers.
18. The moon is a light that guides us through the night.
19. The moon is a silent companion who watches over our dreams through the night.
20. In the presence of the moon, our worries and fears fade away.
21. The moon is the mirror of our dreams and longings.
22. The moon is a riddle that fascinates and inspires us time and again.
23. Just like the moon reflecting on water, we find peace and clarity in nature.
24. Even on the darkest night, the moon gives us a glimmer of hope.
25. When the world sinks into darkness, the moon rises to comfort us.
26. The beauty of the moon reminds us of the magic of life.
27. In the moon’s glow, we find our way back to ourselves.
28. Just as the moon moves the tides, life’s rhythms move us.
29. The moon is the conductor of the night, making the stars shine.
30. The moon is the mirror of the soul at night.
31. The moon, like a Zen mind, simply reflects what is. – Anonymous
32. The moon is a poem that fills the silence of the night with words.
33. The stillness of the moon is the language of the soul.
34. Only in the moonlight can we see the true beauty of the world.
35. In the still of the night, the moon whispers tales of distant worlds.
36. A life without the moon’s poetry is like a night without stars.
37. The moon is comfort for all who feel lost in the darkness.
38. The moon is a dancer who makes the stars sparkle.
39. The moon proves that even in darkness, something can shine.
40. In the face of the moon, we recognize the fleeting beauty of the moment.
41. The moon is the poet who decorates the night with silver verses.
42. The moon’s poetry makes our hearts beat faster.
43. The moon is a gift reminding us that even in the darkest times, hope exists.
44. The moon is a smile from the universe, bestowed on us in the still of the night.
45. The moon is a mirror where we can recognize ourselves.
46. In the moonlight, our souls dance the dance of infinity.
47. The moon is proof that light exists even in darkness.
48. In the moon’s glow lies the magic that slumbers in all life.
49. The moon is the nightly guardian of our dreams and visions.
50. Under the moonlight, the secrets of the soul are revealed.
51. The moon is a poem written by the night.
52. The moon is the conductor of the nocturnal orchestra of stars.
53. The moon is a mystery waiting to be deciphered by us.
54. The moon is the magician of the night, painting the world in silver.
55. The secret of life lies hidden in the moon’s glow.
56. The moon is a masterpiece that nature recreates every evening.
57. The wisdom of the moon teaches us to flow with life’s tides.
58. The moon is a smile on the face of the night.
59. In the moon’s glow, we find the courage to walk our own paths.
60. The moon is the mirror in which the universe gazes at itself.
61. Each moon phase tells a different story of change and growth.
62. The moon teaches us the art of letting go and starting anew.
63. The longing for the moon is the longing for ourselves.

The moon is THE poetic symbol for comfort, companionship, inspiration, and hope. I have often sung its praises, admired it, and found solace in its glow here on these pages. Now, take in its depth in a new way and let its quiet presence touch you. Perhaps you’ll find the perfect companion for your next moonlit contemplation among these sayings. Or in one of my poems:

• Full Moonlight (Poem)
• Stranger to the Moon (Untitled Poem)
• Moon Haiku
• Moonlight / 2 (Untitled Poem)

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