Moon Magic

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These are traditional magical moon powers

New Moon - Age 0 to 1 days. The moon is 0-45 degrees directly ahead of the sun, rises at dawn and sets at sunset. Magic should be performed between dawn and sunset. A new moon's power may be embryonic, you can be assured that the power ofany spell cast at this time will continue to increase in power as time goes on. Working with sun Goddesses such as Sekhmet, Vesta & Heartha or the God Ra will increase power. Work for self improvement, gardening,careers, romance.

Waxing Crescent Moon - Age 1 to 5 days The moon is 45 - 90 degrees ahead of the sun.The crescent faces East the gates of rebirth. The moon rises at mid-morning and sets after sunset. The crescent's greatest strength is at the midpoint. Work for animals, business, change, emotions, matriarchal strength.

First Quarter - Age 6 to 7 days. The Moon is 90-135 degrees ahead of the sun, rises at noon and sets at midnight. Sunset is the prime time for the waxing Moon. From the time a new moon is sighted, until it reaches the height of it's power as a full moon, the cycle is known as a waxing moon. The lunar power constantly increases during this time, and as such, it's an ideal time to cast a spell requiring the fulfilment of a request. The waxing moonis for constructive magic, such as love, wealth, success, courage, friendship, luck or health.

Waxing Gibbous Moon - Age 8 to 14 days. Moon is 135-180 degrees ahead of the sun. This is a time for patience and for drawing up energy for the coming full moon. Full Moon - Age 14 to 17.5 days. The moon is 180-225 degrees ahead of the sun. The moon rises at sunset and sets at dawn, therefore a midnight working (or when the moon is directly overhead) is best. Now the moon is at the height of itsstrength - spells cast at this time are ideal for completion. The Mother is represented by the full moon. Prime time for rituals for prophecy, protection, divination. Any working that needs extra power, such as help finding a new job or healings for serious conditions, can be done now. Also, love, knowledge, legal undertakings, money and dreams.

Disseminating Moon - Age 17.5 to 21 days. The moon rises at mid-evening and sets at mid-morning. The time of the souls (3am) would be the midpoint here. Banishing work starts now. Workings should focus upon addiction, decisions, divorce, emotions,stress, protection.

Waning Moon (last Quarter) - Age 21 to 24.5 days. The moon is 270-315 degrees ahead of the sun. The crescent shape turns westward, to the realm of death. The power of the moon is now waning, being drawn inside for later use. Cast spells now requiring resolution or for something to be concluded. The waning moon is used for banishing magic, for ridding oneself of addictions, illness or negativity.

Dark of the Moon - Age 24.5 to 28 days. The moon is 315-360 degrees ahead of the sun. The moon rises at 3 am and sets at mid-afternoon. Around 10am is the strongest pull of the dark moon. All the power of the moon is internalised, the strength is at it's peak, but is being withheld for later use. This is the time of the Crone.

Be cautious casting spells at this time as the power of the moon is strong yet unpredictable. The dark moon is a time for dealing with attackers, for exploring our darkest recesses and understanding ourangers and passions. Also bringing justice to bear.

Lunar Eclipses - There are two types of lunar eclipses, a partial eclipse and a penumbral eclipse of the moon. Just about any type of working would be good now as the moon and the sun in perfect union. Many Witches like to work with the Dark Goddess for long standing problems, while others lean toward the Shining Ones and fairy magic.

Moon Void of Course - The moon at this time is "between realms" when time is not time. Do not do any magical workings during the Moon Void of Course. In fact it is best to avoid making any important decisions or workings during this time. This is a time to relax.

The Sidhe Moon - is the second New Moon to occur in any one solar month. The Sidhe moon is considered to be the reflection of the New Moon in The Otherworlds.

The Blue Moon - is the second Full Moon to occur in any one solar month. The Blue moon is considered to be the reflection of the Full Moon in The Otherworlds.

Full moons 2008 According to the Witches Datebook 

Cold Moon Jan 22

Quickening Moon Feb 20

Storm Moon March 21

Wind Moon April 20

Flower Moon May 19

Strong Sun Moon June 18

Blessing Moon July 18

Corn Moon August 16

Harvest Moon September 15

Blood Moon October 14

Mourning Moon November 13

Long Nights Moon December 12

Chinese New Year 02/07/2008 Year of the RAT

THE EARTH RAT 1948 AND 2008

The Earth adds solidity to the Rat's personality. An Earth Rat is conventional and a good achiever who likes to establish roots early in order to make a secure future for himself and his family. These Rats have the typical Rat ingenuity and mental capacity, but a strong sense of reality often alludes them preventing them from going after anything that could be impromptu. Earth Rats are honorable and love to be stabilized. Slowly and steadily acquiring wealth gives them a sense of inner peace. Although they are capable of being stingy with their finances, they do possess warm feelings for their family and friends.

Link to Above Story

 If Candlemas [February 2] be mild and gay,

Go saddle your horses and buy them hay;

But if Candlemas be stormy and black,

It carries the winter away on its back.

The following information is from my farmers Alminac

Eclipses for 2008

THERE WILL BE FOUR eclipses in 2008, two of the Sun and two of the Moon. Solar eclipses are visible only in certain areas and require eye protection to be viewed safely. Lunar eclipses are technically visible from the entire night side of Earth, but during a penumbral eclipse, the dimming of the Moon's illumination is slight.

FEBRUARY 7: annular eclipse of the Sun. This eclipse will not be visible from North America.

FEBRUARY 20-21: total eclipse of the Moon. The entire eclipse can be seen from eastern and central North America. The Moon enters Earth's umbral shadow on February 20 at 8:43 P.M. EST, and the eclipse becomes total at 10:01 P.M. EST. Totality ends at 10:52 P.M. EST, and the umbral phase ends at 12:09 A.M. EST on February 21. The penumbral phase (only) will occur over western North America, at the time of moonrise; it will be difficult to see changes in the Moon's appearance.

AUGUST 1: total eclipse of the Sun. In North America, totality will be visible only from arctic Canada. The partial phase will be visible from extreme northeastern areas of North America, where the Sun will rise partially eclipsed.

AUGUST 16: partial eclipse of the Moon. This eclipse will not be visible from North America.

And the Seasons

Historically the Native Americans who lived in the area that is now the northern and eastern United States kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to the recurring full Moons. Each full Moon name was applied to the entire month in which it occurred. These names, and some variations, were used by the Algonquin tribes from New England to Lake Superior.

* The Harvest Moon is always the full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox. If the Harvest Moon occurs in October, the September full Moon is usually called the Corn Moon.

Full Moon Dates are based on Eastern Time. Because of time zone differences, the full Moons may occur on different dates in your region.

the interesting thing is that in this 10 year span there are only 4 "Blue Moon" dates

Other names: Imbolc, Imbolig, Imbolic, Candlemas, Oimealg, Briganatia, Lupercus, Disting, Lupercalia

Goddess: Brigit, Bride, all virgin/maiden goddesses

Symbolism: renewal, grown, purification, fertility, out with the old; in with the new

Energy: conception, initiation, inspiration

Symbols: Candles, bonfire, Brigid's Crosses, Bride's Beds, Priapic Wands (acorn-tipped), and Ploughs.

(Interesting point of note: In the Christian Calendar, this holiday is called Candlemas and all church candles are blessed for the year. The Virgin Mary is honored on this day.)
Today, this holiday is chiefly connected to weather lore. Even our American folk-calendar keeps the tradition of "Groundhog's Day", a day to predict the coming weather, telling us that if the Groundhog sees his shadow, there will be "six more weeks" of bad weather (i.e., until the next old holiday, Lady Day). This custom is ancient. An old British rhyme tells us that "If Candlemas Day be bright and clear, there'll be two winters in the year." Actually, all of the cross-quarter days can be used as "inverse" weather predictors, whereas the quarter- days are used as "direct" weather predictors. (Mike Nichols)

If Candlemas day be fair and bright,
Winter will have another flight.
If Candlemas day be shower and rain,
Winter is gone and will not come again.

Brightest Blessings

Welcome to my site. I guess the easiest way to introduce myself would be to preface some of my core thought's and feelings.

I am a solitary practioner. I seldom share my deepest knowlege, as I have been guided into the position of a "Watcher"

Now as for my core belief's it can be simply stated as

"The Christian religion is a parody on the worship of the sun,

in which they put a man called Christ in the place of the sun,

and pay him the adoration orginally paid to the sun."

~Thomas Paine  1737-1809