Not my area of expertise, but found this:
Many of the ancient traditions such as the worship of the Earth and the Moon Mother, have been carried down through families and are still practised today. Wicca is a derivative of the word wise, witches were the wise ones.
https://witcheslore.com/bookofshadows/witches-workshop/witchway/5461/
The Moon in Wicca religion is highly revered. She is a primary Pagan Goddess.
the phases of the Moon are important to Witches, especially when it comes to doing ritual or working magick.
https://www.wicca-spirituality.com/moon-wicca.html
https://www.learnreligions.com/lunar-deities-2562404