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The Moon - History, Ritual and more
The Moon. For Wiccans, it is far more than a heavenly body that might catch our
eye as we drive home late at night, its fullness shining through trees or brightly
overhead. For many Wiccan, she is the embodiment of the Goddess, she is
Maiden, Mother and Crone. It is also an important source of natural energy that is
essential in magick, if you preform your spells and rituals at the right lunar phase.
Preforming spells during the wrong phase of the moon can seriously debilitate the
spell, producing no result or possibly the wrong result. The Wheel of the Moon, is
approximately 28 1/2 days long, waxing to Full Moon and waning to New Moon.
Waxing Moon means the moon is getting larger in the sky, moving from the New
Moon towards the Full Moon. This is a time for spells that attract, that bring
positive change, spells for love, good luck, growth. This is a time for new
beginnings, to conceptualize ideas, to invoke. At this time the moon represents
the Goddess in her Maiden aspect, give praise to Epona, Artemis or one of the
other Maiden Goddesses. The period of the waxing moon lasts about 14 days.
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Full Moon is when the moon has reached its zenith, it forms a perfect silvery
sphere in the sky. This is a time for spells that transform, increase pyschic ability,
for fertility spells and invocation to lunar goddesses. This is a time of strength,
love and power. At this time the moon represents the Goddess in her Mother
aspect, give praise to Cerridwen, Isis or one of the other Mother Goddesses. The
period of the Full Moon lasts from about 3 days before to 3 days after the actual
full moon.
Waning Moon means the moon is decreasing in size, moving from the Full Moon
towards the New Moon. This is a time for spells that banish, release, reverse. This
is a time to break bad habits or bad addictions, to end bad relationships. This is a
time of deep intuition and a time for divination. At this time the moon represents
the Goddess in her Crone Aspect, give praise to Hecate, Morrigan or one of the
other Crone Goddesses. The period of the waning moon lasts about 14 days.
As the Wheel of the Moon continues on its never ending course, the moon also
travels through the different astrological signs, just as the sun does, only more
rapidly. When the moon resides within the various signs, the sign influences the
magickal aspect of the moon.
EARTH spells should be preformed when the moon is in one of the astrological
signs governed by that element: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.AIR spells should be
preformed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that
element: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.FIRE spells should be performed when the
moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Aries, Leo,
Sagittarius.WATER spells should be preformed when the moon is in one of the
astrological signs governed by that element: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.
Moon in ARIES is the best time for spells involving authority, rebirth, leadership;
healing spells of the face and head.
Moon in TAURUS is the best time for spells involving love, money, acquisition;
healing spells for the throat and neck.
Moon in GEMINI is the best time for spells involving communication, writing,
travel; healing spells for the arms, hands, and lungs.
Moon in CANCER is the best time for spells involving the home and for

honoring lunar gods and goddesses; healing of the chest and stomach.
Moon in LEO is the best time for spells involving authority, courage, fertility;
healing of the upper back, spine, heart.
Moon in VIRGO is the best time for spells involving employment, health, diet;
healing of the intestines and nervous system.
Moon in LIBRA is the best time for spells involving justice, unions, balance
(spiritual and otherwise), artistry; healing of the lower back and kidneys.
Moon in SCORPIO is the best time for spells involving power, psychic growth,
sex; healing of the reproductive organs.
Moon in SAGITTARIUS is the best time for spells involving travel, sports, truth,
horses; healing of the liver and thighs.Moon in CAPRICORN is the best time for
spells involving organization, ambition, career, politics; healing of the knees,
bones, teeth, skin.
Moon in AQUARIUS is the best time for spells involving science, freedom,
friendship, breaking bad habits or addictions; healing of the calves, ankles, blood.
Moon in PISCES is the best time for spells involving music, art, telepathy,
dreams; healing of the feet and lymph glands.
In magick, timing is very important. In the calendar are listed the times of the
New Moon, Full Moon and when it enters a new quarter, as well as the times
when the moon enters the various astrological signs, but these times are general
Eastern Standard Times. For those residing in the United States, an accurate
listing of the Full and New Moon, Sun and Moon rises and sets, as well as times
of Planet rises and sets, I highly recommend checking outThe Old Farmer's
Almanac Home Page. This page can be very helpful, especially for those of us
that don't have a clue what the difference is between a degree and a minute.
Explore the page and you will also find some of the most interesting tidbits of
Americana. Enjoy.
Lady Luna, Diana, Selena...

and a thousand other names
Goddess of Silver Love
Shine upon me in your fullness
Turn my darkness into light

I draw you down...within...

that I may share your wisdom
with my sisters,
my brothers of the earth.
I offer you my prisms, my amulets
and I beseech you,
charge them with power
that only you can emit.
Hear me,
Goddess of the Moon!
Reveal to me the mysteries
Of starlight and moonbeams
Of Universal Light
Of faeries and gnomes and angels
This is my will.
So shall it be done.
Spellwork by Lunar Phase
Abundance: waxing to full moon.
Addictions (TO END): waning moon.
Artistic Creations: waxing to full moon.
Bad Habits (to break): waning moon.
Bad Luck (to reverse): waning moon.
Beauty and Health: full moon.
Bindings: waning moon.
Blessings: full moon.
Career Advancement: waxing moon.
Communication: full moon.
Curses, Hexes (to break): waning moon.
Divinations: waxing and full moons.
Energy Raising: waxing moon.
Exorcisms: waning moon.
Fear (overcoming): waning moon.
Fertility Rituals: waxing and full moons.
Forgiveness: new moon.

Friendship: waxing moon.

Garden Planting Spells: waxing moon.
Goals (attainment of): waxing to full moon.
Good Luck: waxing moon.
Growth (of an kind): waxing moon.
Harmony: waxing moon.
Happiness: waxing and full moons.
Healings (to increase health): waxing moon.
Healings (to end sickness): waning moon.
House Blessings: full moon.
Inspiration: waxing and full moons.
Intuition: full moon.
Jinx-Breaking: waning moon.
Judgment: waxing and full moons.
Liberation (to free oneself from something): waning moon.
Love Magick: waxing and full moons.
Love Spells (to reverse): waning moon.
Lunar Goddess Invocations: full moon.
Money Matters (to increase wealth): waxing moon.
Negativity (to banish): waning moon.
Nightmares (to banish): waning moon.
Obtaining (things and goals): waxing and full moons.
Omens: full moon.
Overcoming: waning moon.
Peace (to end hostility, war): waning moon.
Power: waxing and full moons.
Prophetic Dreams: full moon.
Protection: waxing moon.
Psychic Powers (developing, strengthening): full moon.
Quests: new moon.
Real Estate (to buy): waxing moon
Real Estate (to sell): waning moon.
Sexual Desires (to stimulate, increase): waxing moon.
Shapeshifting: full moon.
Spirit Conjurations: full moon.
Strength: waxing moon.

Teaching: waxing and full moons.

Transformations: full moon.
Travel: waxing moon.
Unions (marriages, business partnerships): waxing and full moons.
Weatherworkings (to bring forth): waxing moon.
Weatherworkings (to quell): waning moon.
Weight Gain: waxing moon.
Weight Loss: waning moon.
Wisdom (to increase): waxing and full moons.
Wish-magick: waxing and full moons.
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Moon Meaning
Moon Meaning
Each Full Moon has a different meaning and magickal purpose. Because of
this, it is a good idea to plan your Full Moon Rituals to work with the
meaning and purpose of the Moon. The Full Moon is also a traditional time
for divinations of all kinds, as the power of the Moon aids in such work.
November ~ Snow Moon: Plan for a ritual to work on ridding yourself of
negative thoughts and vibrations.
December ~ Oak Moon: Plan for a ritual to help you remain steadfast in
your convictions.
January ~ Wolf Moon: Plan a ritual of protection around your home and
family.
February ~ Storm Moon: Plan a ritual to ask the Old Ones for help in
planning your future.
March ~ Chaste Moon: Plan a ritual to help fulfill your wishes is
appropriate.
April ~ Seed Moon: Plan a ritual to physically plant your seeds of desire in
Mother Earth.
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May ~ Hare Moon: Plan a ritual to reaffirm your goals.

June ~ Dyad Moon: Plan a ritual to balance your spiritual and physical
desires.
July ~ Mead Moon: Plan a ritual to decide what you will do once your goals
have been met.
August ~ Wort Moon: Plan a ritual to preserve what you already have.
September ~ Barley Moon: Plan a ritual of Thanksgiving for all the Old
Ones have given you.
October ~ Blood Moon: Plan a ritual to remember those who have passed
from this world, and be sure to make an offering to them.
If you want to gain something (friendship, money, job, intelligence) do your
magick during the WAXING MOON (when the moon is getting full)
If you want to lose something (bad habits, negative energy) do your magick
during the WANING MOON (when the moon is getting small)
The FULL MOON is a good time for magick of all kinds, for the full moon
brings great power to all magick.
The NEW MOON is useful for starting new ventures.
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By Professor D.
Fellow Pagans: There was an article in Discover Magazine recently and the
lead article was entitled "What should we do with the moon?" Apparently,
space engineers are busy trying to decide what to do with the moon.
The big candidates are:
1) mine it,
2) put factories on it, and
3)send tourists there.
Preferably, all three.
The arrogance of this question "What should we do with the moon?" is so
incredible that it leaves me speechless (well, nearly -- then I found my voice).
The Moon is our Goddess -- beautiful and real, ruling the night. Imagine a
factory on one corner, a large mine on another, and tourists golfing on it on a
third. Would we lose our Goddess then?
For me, I wouldn't lose the Goddess, because she is everywhere, but I would
lose a profound symbol of her presence.
Furthermore, the Moon and Sun would no longer be symmetrical, celestial
orbs ruling their respective skies. And in an important sense when this
happens to the moon, I will lose a part of the Goddess because if she is
everywhere, then she is in the Moon and when we spoil it like we've spoiled
Yellowstone, Denali, the Himalayas, the Rockies, Antarctica, the rain forests,
then we will be spoiling her and losing her to human greed.
We will have to find Her elsewhere. Assuming She wants to be found by us.
The irony in all this is that though paganism is so human, being in many
ways the first human religion, mining the moon is also so human. It is what
we do. We would mine the universe if we could.
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With our science and technology we are like gods and goddesses, yet we use
our powers to make air conditioned strip malls the size of small countries.
We are so beautiful and ugly at the same time. How can we be pagans and
not cry at what we are about to do to the Moon (in the next 100 years)? How
can we be pagans and not weep at our travesties. Yet, how can we be pagans
and not human?
It's the other part of being human that makes us pagans: being reverential
towards all life and Nature, loving our fellow flora and fauna, gasping at the
beauty of the stars. Humans are both entrepreneurs and spiritual seekers -- a
laughable combination until you see it played out in front of your own eyes.
We will lose the Moon. It is going to be forever changed. Somehow knowing
that Alan Shepard hit a golf ball on the moon and astronauts rode around in
a dune buggy on it hasn't changed it for me -- those first astronauts we
explores -- they symbolized the best the human race had to offer.
But putting a MacDonald's on the Moon is very different. We will lose a part
of our night sky, our sacred sky. The human race is going to do its best to
buy and sell Nature -- a goal that is completely antithetical to being pagan --
at least for me. Will we lose our Goddess?
This is the question "Which part of our humanity will win out, the
entrepreneur selling the heavens, or the spiritual wanderer who is not lost,
but only seeking?"
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Blue Moon
Blue Moon
About Blue Moons

Blue moon?
When you ask someone: "what is a blue moon?" the chances are ten to one
that you'll get the answer: "When you have two full moons in one month". If
we use this definition, then we have a blue moon approximately ever 2.7
years. Having two blue moons per year is extremely rare, the full moon then
skips a month. This happens only three to four times per century. Two blue
moons per year always fall in January and March, as Febuary with its 28
days is the only months short enough to not contain a full moon. This year
1999, we have two blue moons.
Definitions
The second full moon in a month has just the same color as always. It does
not turn blue at all. So why do people call this a blue moon? Can the moon
really turn blue? There are several definitions of 'blue moon'.
Two of them are currently still in use,
1. Four hundred years ago, if someone said, "He would argue the moon was
blue," it would be understood as, "He'd argue that black is white."
2. Also long ago, 'blue moon' was synonym for 'absurd'. "When the moon
turns blue", would be similar to the expression "when pigs fly". It was so
absurd that it would never happen.
3. In astronomy, we have a blue moon when certain types of dust and smoke
from volcanoes or forest fires absorb red light. When this happens, the moon
and the sun get a blue tint. This however is a very rare phenomenon. It
happened in 1883 when the Indonesian volcano Krakatoa exploded, in 1927
when a late monsoon in India set up conditions for a blue moon and in 1951
when huge forest fires in Alberta threw smoke particles up into the sky.
4. The phrase "once in a blue moon" means, that an event is fairly
infrequent, but not quite regular enough to pinpoint.
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5. There are popular songs in which "blue moon" is a symbol of sadness and
loneliness.
6. In recent years, the less scientific, but more popular definition of the blue
moon has become widespread, namely that it is the second full moon within
one month. This new meaning has mainly become popular through the
Trivial Pursuit game in 1986. Ever since this definition has been the most
widely used.
So which version is correct?
Officially, the third definition, the astronomical one, is correct. The sixth
definition, the two full moons in one month variety, may appeal to many
people, but has no roots in folklore. But as this popular definition is now so
widely used, it doesn't make sense to ignore it in favour of the astronomical
description. When people claim that the 'second full moon' definition is
wrong, then they are technically correct. Language is a dynamic medium
however. So when enough people use a false expression, it will in time
become correct. Therefore, at this moment, it is not more than logical to state
that a 'blue moon' is a rare astronomical phenomenon, but also an occurence
of two full moons within one month.
This article was based on:
"The rising of the bogus blue moon" - Terence Dickinson
"Folklore of the 'Blue Moon'" - Philip Hiscock

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Healing By The Moon
Healing By The Moon
There are many different ways to give and receive healing. A laugh, a hug,
even a pat on the back or soothing tone can provide healing to someone in
need. In today's environment of high medical bills, expensive prescriptions
and invasive procedures, many people are looking to 'alternative medicines'.
But you might take note at just how many of these 'new alternatives' are
actually ancient healing methods or simple 'home remedies' your grand
mother used to provide. No matter what you chose to believe, nothing should
take the place of a visit to your doctor when problems arise. Holistic healing
methods are designed to assist in treating the 'whole' person and not just the
physical ailment most medical treatments deal with.
Those who carry Raven Medicine also carry a heavy responsibility to
Spirit.Raven is the messenger of magic from the great void where all
knowledge waits for us. He is also the symbol of changes in consciousness, of
levels of awareness and of perception. He carries the mark of the
shape-shifter. He is the carrier of healing energy from distances. Those of
you who have asked for messages of light and healing and prayer on this list
have asked for raven medicine. What all of this means to us in the
modern-day world is that raven medicine gives you the ability to get inside
another's head and heart, and to understand them from the inside out, so to
speak. You can "become" that other person because of the depth of your
understanding of them, and it is not necessary to be in their physical
presence for that to happen. Spiritual healers and counsellors who are
skilled in their abilities are using raven power for they have a depth of
understanding and empathy not shared by all. Because of this power, they
have the ability to actually alter another's perception and behavior. They are
able to work real magic in bringing peace, healing and understanding to
others. Here is the heavy responsibility, and the dangers, in raven medicine.
As with all things, these powers can be used for dark purposes. It enables the
carrier to manipulate and coerce others into doing their will to the detriment
of the other. This medicine can be used for selfish and self-serving purposes
for the ego and greed of the carrier. Because of the power of the levels in
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understanding others, a practitioner of the black arts can use raven for
destructive purposes. If you carry raven medicine, you must always use it in
the light for the highest and best interests of others. You must use it for the
good and well being of others, and never for your own selfish motives even
though you may be tempted when times are bad. Raven medicine demands
that you walk in the light in all things. That's heavy with responsibility for
your own thoughts and deeds.
Work your magic in the light -- you are Raven.
HEALING...??
The most common ~ understanding~ of healing is to have
discomfort....diminish so it does not .. interfere with...... day to day living.
This leads us to think that healing is just about the physical body and
conclude that if our bodies are giving us less trouble we might think of
ourselves as healed.
How many of us have had friends or acquaintances that although they may
be physically fit but they are unhappy, frustrated, and many times even feel
helpless about an event ... or situation .... or relationhip. Sometimes they even
collapse with heart attacks or unexpected illnesses.
Consider then......healing is about more........ than just .......relieving
symptoms...... in the....physical.....body....Looking at the picture to the right
.... allow your imagination to open to the possibility .... that the moon shows
your emotions ... and it is impacting and touching the other 3 parts of you ....
your soul (spirit - light blue center star) ..... and becomes solidified in your
mind (1 solid dark blue star)your body (2nd dark blue star). It is easy to see
how we continue to go ... round and round ... isn't it??
EMOTIONS
Emotions - EXPRESSED OR DENIED OR WITHHELD
When emotions or feelings come we get the idea that the feelings will
interfere with what our mind says we need to do in that moment or we use
the feeling to say or do what we lack the courage to do kindly or we suppress
the feeling completely and ignore it.

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Each of these will stop the ability to understand what the feelings and
emotions offer.
WHAT FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS OFFER are: one thing only
.. C L U E S ..
TO WHAT WE ARE T H I N K I N G !!!!!

Once you know what you are thinking and you discover it is not fair or
nurturing or someone elses thought and not yours and is not in agreement
with what you think...
YOUCANCHANGEIT!!!
THOUGHTS
Thoughts seem to run rampant though your mind, IT IS ONLY IDEAS

INITIALLY YOU HAVE A CHOICE ABOUT WHAT THOUGHT YOU
MAKE SOLID.
SOUL (SPIRIT - THE DIVINE ESSENCE OF YOU
Soul - the living forever part of each of us that speaks to us all day BUT ..
very softly, very kindly, very gently .... the Goddess/God force part of us we
were born with THIS PART OF US ONLY COMES WHEN WE INVITE IT
TO HELP US IN MOMENT TO MOMENT EXPERIENCES.
WHAT COMES FIRST???
Where do we begin to create heath, happiness and healing?
BY IDENTIFYING THE BELIEF OR THOUGHT that brings the upset and
USING OUR POWER OF CHOICE ... right then.....to replace that thought
with one THAT IS FAIR AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH the unconditional
loving and accepting part of us.

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So...Healing begins when we feel a feeling, identify the thought that brought
the upset.... and REPLACE THE THOUGHT IMMEDIATELY
These upsets, challenges and frustrations keep our energy very low.

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Moon Cord
Moon Cord
Moon Cords
The idea behind moon cords is to embrace and preserve specific attributes of
moon power which are available during a specific moon phase. These
attributes are directed into a length of cord and held there byknots; thus the
attributes are available to the witch at any time. For example: you may wish
to perform some magick which is appropriate to the waxing moon.
Ideally, you would be wisest to wait until after the moon is new to utilize the
most compatible energies for your work. But what if you have good reason
not to wait, and what if in linear time the moon is actually waning? No
problem, if you have prepared a new moon cord, you can draw upon the new
moon power at any time of any month. You can prepare a cord during each
phase of the moon, and thus, have available to you the power of each phase.
However I strongly suggest that you use the cords only when absolutely
necessary, and try to work with the phases of the moon in the sky whenever
you can.
TO PREPARE A MOON CORD:
Use a length of colored wool, or embroidery thread about two feet long. You
can have five different colors if you prefer and prepare five cords: new,
waxing, full, waning and dark. Or you can simplify matters and use three
colors for three cords: new and waxing combined, full ( alone ),waning and
dark combined. I find it sufficient to work with three.
To prepare a cord during the appropriate Moon phase, Light your goddess
candle and sit at your altar or work table- or go outside. State alignments,
and call on that aspect of the goddess who rules the phase you wish to put
into the cord. This is called charging the cord. Thus for the new and waxing
call upon Diana; for the full call upon Selene, for the waning call upon
Hecate. It's a good idea to use your athame for this, as the process is related
to drawing down the moon. In a sense, you are drawing her down for each
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phase to enter your cord, so you may draw a pentagram over the face of the
moon, or over the candle flame which represents her, and trace a line of
power from the moon or flame into your cord, stating words of power.
"By the one power.
Working for and through me
I hereby call upon you, Diana,
To enter this cord with your power
to charge this cord
enter this cord
for the good of all
and according to free will
for the work of positive magic only
To aid me in my work
at the appropriate times,
According to your will
as these knots are tied."
Then tie nine knots in the cord, placing them equidistant from one another
and use the ninth knot to tie the cord into a circle. then add:" So mote it be"
Place this circle on the altar encircling your Goddess candle, and leave it
there for awhile, meditating if you wish on the phase of the moon with which
you have charged the cord. When you feel your work is complete, wind the
cord into a compact little entity and enclose it in a tiny pouch or box. This is
kept on the altar. It is best kept near your own tools.
When you work with a moon cord either hold it in your hand or place
around your goddess candle, as you do specific magic for which you need it's
aid. When you are finished, put it back in it's holder. You may take it out
and hold it under the moon during it's name phase, to recharge it, but this is
not absolutely essential. There is no drain on moon power, such as with a
battery. The power is in the moon cord to stay.
Meaning Of The Moon

Moon Cord
Blue Moon
Healing By The Moon
Lunar
Moon Magick
Moon Poems
The Void Moon
Moon Song
Days & Months
Moon Gardening
Moon Ritual
New Moon Ritual
Dark Moon Ritual
Full Moon Ritual
Wicca
Opressed Pagan
Goddess/God
Book of Shadows
Altar & Tools
Sabbats
Magick
Dream Magick
Covens
Soul
Dates & History

Moon Cord
Burning Times
Spells
Aura's & Chakras
Aromatherapy
Chants & Songs
Divination
Devotions
Runes & Ogham
Incense
Avalon
What Are Faeries?
Psychic Power?
Herbs
Astral Projection
Colors
Reuse Trash
Soaps
Fascinating Facts
Satan
Egypt
Cats

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Lunar Moons
WOLF MOON
The fearsome nocturnal animal represents the "night" of the year.
Wolves were rarely seen in England after the 12th century. To each Lunar
month the ancients assigned a name in accordance with the nature of the
activity that took place at that time.
The Moon of deepest Winter is the Wolf Moon, and its name recalls a time
when our ancestors gathered close around the hearth fire as the silence of the
falling snow was pierced by the howling of wolves.
Driven by hunger, wolves came closer to villages than at any other time of
the year, and may have occasionally killed a human being in order to
survive.
The wolf in northern countries was at one time so feared that it became the
image of Fenris, the creature of destruction that supposedly will devour the
world at the end of time. The Christian version of the myth would leave it at
that, but the myth continues.
Like the wolf in the fairy tale of Little Red Ridinghood, which preserves the
full idea of the myth but is used only to frighten children, the wolf is slain;
and the grandmother, like the world, is brought forth once more.
As the light of the new-born year slowly increases and the Wolf Moon waxes
full, it is a good time to look back upon that which has just ended and learn
from our experiences. Bid the past farewell and let it go in order to receive
the year that has just been born.
Learning to let go of that which we would cling to is one of the greatest
secrets of magick.
STORM MOON
A storm is said to rage most fiercely just before it ends, and the year usually
follows suit.
The Moon following the Wolf Moon is the Storm Moon.
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a solitary ritual, or simply blow Her a kiss, bear in mind the magick of this
night and the nature of the storms of February.
Unlike the boisterous storms of the light half of the year, which are
accompanied by the clashing of thunder and the flinging of lightning bolts,
the storms of February come in silence.
They blanket the world in coldness in keeping with the nature of the dark
half of the Wheel of the Year.
But beneath the blanket of cold and silent snow, Nature rests, as we do when
in the realm of the Spirit that is called death; and like those in the world of
Spirit, Nature prepares for life anew.
CHASTE MOON or SEED MOON
The Antiquated word for pure reflects the custom of greeting the new year
with a clear soul.
The Moon following the Storm Moon is the Chaste Moon.
Like Diana, chaste Goddess of the Moon, all of Nature at this moment is pure
potential waiting to be fulfilled.
The Goddess has many forms:
The maiden pure and lovely as the snow of February, the seductive
enchantress of the night, or the Crone ancient and wise.
As the Goddess can change Her form according to the Moon or according to
Her will, ever renewing Herself, ever beginning again, se can we, Her
children, always begin again by discovering new potential within ourselves.
When you cast the Circle of the Chaste Moon, when the candles have been lit
and the incense burned, look deep within yourself to discover what potential
lies there waiting, like the Maiden, to be fulfilled.
As it is the time for the planting of seeds on the material plane, so may it be
time to do so on the psychic planes as well. On the night that the Seed Moon
(another name for the Chaste Moon) of March is full, cast your magick
Circle.
Then before the rite has ended, select the spiritual seeds you would like to
plant.
They may be seeds of wisdom, seeds of understanding, or seeds of certain
magickal skills.

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Then by an act of will, plant these seeds in the fertile soil of your
subconscious mind with the firm commitment that they will be nurtured and
cultivated in the months that lie ahead, so that they will grow and flower and
bear fruit.
HARE MOON
The sacred animal was associated in Roman legends with springtime and
fertility.
As the Hare Moon of April waxes full, observe the rabbits leaping and
playing, carefree in their mating and joyful in their games, and as you cast
your Esbat Circle and joyfully dance the round, feel within your heart the
carefree nature of the wild creatures that are also children of the Old Gods.
DYAD MOON
The Latin word for a pair refers to the twin stars of the constellation Castor
and pollux.
This time of the Sacred Marriage of the God and Goddess is the Dyad Moon,
the time when the two become one, when all things meet their opposites in
perfect balance and in perfect harmony.
As you cast your Circle this night of the Dyad Moon, adorn it with apple
blossoms, and light candles of white.
When the sacred round has been danced, sit a moment and reflect. Seek
harmony in all things.
As the dark half of the Wheel of the Year balances the light, as heat balances
cold, recall the words of the Goddess, "Let there be beauty and strength,
power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence, within
you."
And then before the rite is ended, if it is appropriate, become one with your
working partner, physically as well as spiritually.
MEAD MOON
During late June and most of July the meadows, or meads, were mowed for
hay.
After the spectacular flowers of May have passed and the bees have gathered
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gathered.
In ancient times much of this honey was made into a drink called mead by a
fermentation process similar to that of making wine.
The "Moon in June" is the Mead Moon.
Mead has been considered to have magickal and even life-restoring
properties in many of the countries of ancient Europe, and it was the drink
of many of the great heroes of legend.
The legendary figure Robin Hood, who is accepted historically as being a
composite of several peasant leaders during the reign of King Richard I, is
also generally accepted by Pagans as being one of us.
One reason is that Robin was a popular Witch name, and also because he
was always described as being dressed in green, symbolic of the Green Man
of Sherwood Forest. Lincoln green, which is made from woad, the dyestuff
used by the Picts of ancient Britain and the Druid priestesses, is also a color
that symbolizes, historically, the Pagan peasantry. Among the articles
robbed from the rich by Robin Hood are "met and met." This probably
means "meat and mead."
In the myth of Odin, one of His quests is for the Poetic Mead of Inspiration,
which He returns to the realm of the Gods where it belongs, but a few drops
fall to Earth, and this may be had by anyone who can find them.
On the night that the Mead Moon waxes full, after the Circle has been cast
and dancing done, fill the cup with mead (if it is available), sweet wine, or an
herb tea sweetened with honey. Sip the sweet drink and sit quietly and make
yourself a vessel ready to receive the inspiration of the higher realms.
Become a mead cup ready to be filled, not with the brew of everyday life but
with the clear, bright liquid of illumination. Every time this ritual is
performed, even if there are no immediate results, you are becoming a more
perfect vessel for divine inspiration.
If the night of the Mead Moon is very close to the Summer Solstice, the
results of this exercise can be very powerful. If the Mead Moon is full on
Midsummer Night, then the priestess into whom the Moon is Drawn should
be prepared.

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WORT MOON
When the sun was high, the worts (from the Anglo-Saxon wyrt plant) were
gathered to be dried and stored. As the Wort Moon of July waxes full, this is
the time for gathering of herbs.
The word wort is old Anglo-Saxon for "herb."
When the magickal herbs have been gathered and hung to dry, the time of
the Wort Moon is the time to give thanks to the spirits who dwell in the herb
garden, and to leave them an offering.
Perhaps as you place an offering in the moonlit garden, they will whisper to
you other secrets of herbal magick.
ARLEY MOON
Persephone, virgin goddess of rebirth, carries a sheaf of barley as a symbol
of the harvest.
One day at mid-month we realize that the robins and wrens that were
nesting nearby have simply vanished.
Their lovely songs have been replaced by the shrill calls of the bluejays, who
were so silent during the nesting season. As August progresses the days are
still hot but nighttime temperatures are beginning to cool, and the late
afternoon thunderstorms that bring the cooler air also bring about the
ripening of tomatoes.
In the fields and meadows and along roadside snow there are wild herbs to
be gathered.
There are goldenrod, Queen Anne's lace, and milkweed - all awaiting the
natural dyer who can extract from them tan, green, and bright yellow
respectively, for dyes and for natural inks for talismans.
Among the medicinal herbs to be collected at this time is boneset, which does
not help broken bones to heal but is a febrifuge that was used as a remedy
for "Breakbone Fever" in the 1840s.
Milkweed pods with their silken fluff, goldenrod, and wild grasses and grains
gathered now will be dried in time to adorn the altar at the Autumnal
Equinox.
As the aromatic herbs begin to fill the rafters in the dry heat of the attic, and
the braids of onions and garlic fill the cool darkness of the root cellar, the
golden grain and yellow corn ripen in the fields under the waning August

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Sun. To the Ancients this was the Barley Moon, a time to contemplate the
eternalness of life.
Just as we are descended from the first woman and the first man, who
descended from the Gods, so is the grain of the bread that we eat descended
from the first grain ever gathered. By ritually eating the Lammas bread we
are participating in a chain of events that stretches back through time to the
Gods themselves.
And here before us in the ripening fields is the promise of the future.
Everywhere there is abundance in the herb garden, the vegetable garden, the
field, and the orchard.
The pantry shelves are lined with glistening glass jars that are filled with
colorful fruits and vegetables preserved for Winter days; quarts of red
tomatoes, cucumbers in slices or spears, dark red beets with cloves and
cinnamon sticks, the yellow of corn, the orange of carrots - a feast for the
eyes as well as the palate.
The house is filled with delightful aromas as pickling spices are added to
crocks of brine and exotic chutneys simmer on the stove.
But the time of abundance is drawing to a close.
The fireflies of June and July have given way to katydids, whose scratchy
calls to one another fill the evening air of August with the promise of frost in
six weeks.
HARVEST MOON or WINE MOON
The moon nearest the Autumnal Equinox brings a feast from the yearly
harvest to the table.
Since wine was, and is, such a sacred fluid, the Pagans of old naturally
named this Lunar month the Wine Moon.
As you celebrate the night of the Full Wine Moon and dance the magickal
round in the moonlit Circle, pour some white wine in a silver cup. Before the
rite is ended, if possible, catch Her reflection in the liquid, then take a sip.
As the Moon-blessed wine casts its inner glow, sit quietly and feel your own
spirit, of which the wine is a symbol.
As the body is stilled and the spirit soars, feel on this night of magick a sense
of the kind of transformation that takes place during true spiritual initiation.
Today the term Harvest Moon is applied to the Full Moon nearest to the
Autumnal Equinox.

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This is because, it is said, in other times when harvesting was done by hand,
as the days grew shorter farmers were able to work into the night in the
brightness of Her light.
BLOOD MOON
Marking the season when domestic animals were sacrificed for winter
provisions.
At this time of year the abundance of fruit and vegetables begins to slow.
It is a time when our ancient ancestors gathered what they could store and
then supplemented their Winter diets either by hunting wild animals or by
slaughtering domestic ones.
So this Lunar month is called the Blood Moon.
As you cast the Esbat Circle on this moonlit Autumn night and fill the cup
with blood-red wine, know that you will be joined in the sacred dance not
only by the unseen presence of departed friends and family so close at this
time of year, but also by the spirits of animals as well, perhaps of those that
have died so that we may have food.
In this age of assembly line slaughterhouses and meatpacking plants, it is
especially appropriate that on this night of the Blood Moon we who are on
the Pagan path ritually ask the understanding of our animal sisters and
brothers, bless them, and bid them merry meet, merry part, and merry meet
again.
SNOW MOON
Time heralds the dark season when the Sun is at its lowest and the first snow
flies.
As the Winter Sun wanes and the Snow Moon waxes full, cast your Circle in
the warm glow of candlelight.
Salute the Moon in Her snowy whiteness and breathe in the coolness of Her
light.
Become as still as this Winter night, and know that the activity of the warm
light months is behind us.
Ahead are the dark months of the year.
The Spirit is most active when the body is most still.

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OAK MOON
The sacred tree of the Druids and the Roman god Jupiter is most noble as it
withstands winter's blasts.
The Full Moon nearest the Winter Solstice is the Oak Moon, the Moon of the
newborn year, the Divine Child. Like the Divine Child who is born to die and
dies to be reborn anew, the ancient Oak has its trunk and branches in the
material world of the living, while its roots, the branches in reverse, reach
deep into the Underworld, symbolic land of the Spirit.
As the roots probe downward into the grave-like darkness of the Earth, its
branches grow ever upward toward the light, to be crowned by sacred
Mistletoe.
At this most magickal time of the year, as the light of the old dying year
wanes and the Oak Moon waxes to full, cast your Circle wearing Mistletoe in
your hair.
Let this token remind you that like the Oak, we too dwell simultaneously in
two worlds - the world of physical matter and the world of Spirit.
As you invoke the Goddess of the Moon, ask that you become ever more
aware of the other side of reality and the unseen forces and beings that are
always among us.

Meaning Of The Moon
Blue Moon
Healing By The Moon
Moon Cord
Moon Magick
Moon Poems
The Void Moon
Moon Song
Days & Months

Lunar Moons
Moon Gardening
Moon Ritual
New Moon Ritual
Dark Moon Ritual
Full Moon Ritual
Wicca
Opressed Pagan
Goddess/God
Book of Shadows
Sabbats
Magick
Dream Magick
Covens
Soul
Dates & History
Burning Times
Spells
Aura's & Chakras
Aromatherapy
Chants & Songs
Divination
Devotions

Lunar Moons
Runes & Ogham

Incense
Avalon
What Are Faeries?

Psychic Power?
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Moon Magick
Moon Magick
Moon Magick
The accumulation and direction of the subtle forces of the moon, is one of the
arts of Witchcraft. Moon magic is a personal art, even though there are basic
guidelines. In ancient times, witches held the position of the Moon
priestesses/priests. In coastal regions, and upon islands, witches were also
Sea Priestesses/Priests. The use of water from the sea was an important
aspect in Moon Magic (salt being a crystal form). The "charging" of water,
and the release of the "charge" through evaporation, was an important
aspect. So too was the soaking of woods and herbs in sea water, which were
later dried, and burned as incenses and offerings.
The use of Portals to gain access to the Lunar Realms, and the building of
magical images there, is a very important aspect of Moon Magic. The actual
"essence" of the power used in Moon Magic, originates out among the stars.
The Sun draws in the stellar influences and transmits them into our Solar
System. The Planets within our System absorb this energy which then
merges with their own vibrations or energies. The Planets, in turn, then
emanate a composite energy within our Solar System. Each Planet's energy
or vibratory pattern is unique, and influences other planetary bodies and
forces, within each planet's sphere of influence. This is the basis of Astrology
and Planetary correspondences in Magic (this is how and why it works). The
Moon is the focal point of power upon the Earth. The Moon absorbs,
condenses, and channels all of these forces, which are then carried to our
Planet, upon the Lunar Light Spectrum.
Agrippa, a 15th Century magician, understood these principles when he
wrote "...but the Moon, the nearest to the heavenly influences, by the
swiftness of her course, is joined to the sun, and the other planets and stars,
as a conception, bringing them forth to the inferior world, as being next to
itself, for all the stars have influence on it, being the last receiver, which
afterwards communicates the influence of all superiors to these inferiors,
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and pours them forth upon the Earth..."

Aradia, the Holy Strega, told her followers to seek the Moon above all others,
for the purposes of Magic. In the closing prayer of the Full Moon Ritual, we
find these words which Aradia's followers were later to have written:
" O' Goddess of the Moon...teach us your ancient mysteries... that the Holy
Strega spoke of, for I believe the Strega's story, when she told us to entreat
Thee, told us when we seek for Knowledge, to seek and find Thee above all
others".
Agrippa understood this also, when he wrote, "Therefore. her (the moon)
motion is to be observed before the others, as the parent of all
conception......hence it is, that without the Moon intermediating, we cannot at
any time attract the power of the superiors..." What Agrippa spoke of, is
what witches have known for Ages: The Moon is the focal point of power
upon the Earth. Without the Moon we cannot make use of the Universal
Forces beyond her.
In Moon Magic, the ritual altar is the focal point for the Lunar forces which
are drawn upon. Women are the vessels for Lunar Energy, receiving and
directing the magical force. Men can also become lunar vessels, but women
are much better suited (as their biology is more attuned to the Moon's
Cycles, than are men's biology).
The Moon altar is placed facing the West Quarter. The altar itself should be
round, but a square or a rectangle is OK. In the center of the altar, place a
bowl of saltwater. A white sea shell is then set into the center of the bowl. As
this is done, whisper the name of the Goddess who rules the current phase of
the Moon, under which you are working. The new moon belongs to Diana
(De-ah-nah), the Full Moon to Jana (Jah-nah) and the waning Moon to
Umbrea.
Around the bottom of the bowl. set nine white shells, forming a crescent
(horns upward, as in a smile). If the magic is for the gain of something, place
the shells from right to left. If the magic is for the removal, or loss of
something, then place the shells from left to right.

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As each shell is placed, chant the name of the Goddess who presides over the
goal of the magical influence you desire. Matters concerning "beginnings"
are under Diana. Matters involving "forces", energies, or powers are under
the influence of Jana. Matters of Death, decline, and stagnation are ruled by
Umbrea.
Censers of Moon Incense are placed around the bowl, upon the altar,
forming a triangle (so you have 3 incense containers forming a triangle, with
the Moon Bowl in its center). A reversed triangle (V) is formed for
manifestations desired upon the physical plane. Upright triangles (A) are
formed for manifestation upon the astral plane.
During the magical work, the energy is focused into the altar bowl (or moon
bowl, as it is often called). The solitary method is to "enchant" the water.
Begin by passing your right hand, palm down, over the bowl in a clockwise
manner. Perform nine passes, then do the same with your left hand. You will
need to create a Chant which will serve to describe your intent. It can be a
simple rhyme, or whatever you want. As you chant, blow gently upon the
water slightly disturbing the surface. Formulate the incantation to be as
descriptive as you can, about what you desire.
Once you have spoken the incantation into the bowl, it is time to release the
"charge". One technique for this is to boil the water, and observe the steam
as it evaporates. Boil it until all of the water is gone. As the steam rises up,
repeat your incantation, and watch the steam as it moves upward. It is
carrying off your magic, so that it may take effect. Think this as you watch it
(thoughts ARE things).
Another very old method is to pour out the contents of the bowl into a
stream, or river. As you do this, you recite a simple rhyme spell, such as : "
Water to water witch's spell. I give this stream to speed it well"

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Meaning Of The Moon
Blue Moon
Healing By The Moon
Moon Cord
Lunar
Moon Poems
The Void Moon
Moon Song
Days & Months
Moon Gardening
Moon Ritual
New Moon Ritual
Dark Moon Ritual

Moon Magick
Full Moon Ritual

Wicca
Opressed Pagan
Goddess/God
Book of Shadows
Sabbats
Magick
Dream Magick
Covens
Soul
Dates & History
Burning Times
Spells
Aura's & Chakras
Aromatherapy
Chants & Songs
Divination
Devotions
Runes & Ogham
Incense
Avalon

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PAGAN MOON
The Goddess binds us together,
In Her Love and Wisdom.
The spirit of the Earth
Binds us together,
In it’s beauty and balance.
Our Spirits know no fear,
Or self-loathing, or a wrathful God,
We are of a Spirit of Freedom,
And acceptance, and community.
We are Pagans.
The Old Way is Our Way.
We seek that which is the First Way.
We are Proud to be One
With the Earth, The Creatures,
Time, and Life.
Our strength comes from All things around us,
We are Pagans.
Blessed Be the Pagans-
Wiccan, Druid, Norse,
Strega, Shaman, Healer,
Faerie, Celtic, Witch…
The Goddess binds us- All- together,
In Her Love and Wisdom.
We are Pagans.
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It draws us near
It's energy strong
It's calming sight
In evening's song
A bird takes wing
A hunter's call
The Earth's alive
Beasts great and small
The Power of the Moon can hold a spell
The ebbing tides, the waves that swell
The Power of the Moon both full and new
It steals your heart
This dance of night
It frees your soul
Within it's light
Time has no place where shadows bloom
The darkness shines with the Power of the Moon
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I lay here waiting for you, under the full moon. Swim with me in the waters of
Anwnn.
Come to me and shine under the full moon.
Let my touch cleanse you, when you drink from me let me fill you with Divine
Light.
You have called me down to you.
I am the Moon.
You, the child of ancient times.
You the child of heavenly times, sing with me, dance with me.
Won't you swim with me? Blessed Be to you my child times three,
May the Magick swirl around thee, three times three.
I am the Moon Goddess, time for you decide who you will be........
Blessed Be.

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FULL MOON POEM
"When the moon rides on high
As she crosses the sky,
And the stars on her gown trail behind.
Then we wiccans below,
Are with love all aglow,
Just to see her so brightly enshrined.
On the night of Full Moon,
As we sing to the tune,
Of the Lady who watches above,
We raise high our song,
As she glides by so strong,
And we bask in the light of her Love"
Meaning Of The Moon
Blue Moon
Healing By The Moon
Moon Cord
Lunar
Moon Magick
The Void Moon
Moon Song
Days & Months
Moon Gardening
Moon Ritual
New Moon Ritual
Dark Moon Ritual

Moon Poems

Full Moon Ritual
Wicca
Opressed Pagan
Goddess/God
Book of Shadows
Sabbats
Magick
Dream Magick
Covens
Soul
Dates & History
Burning Times
Spells
Aura's & Chakras
Aromatherapy
Chants & Songs
Divination
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Runes & Ogham
Incense
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The Void of Course Moon
There is a great deal of talk in astrological circles about the Void Of Course
Moon, and it is easy to see how the topic is filled with confusion.
After all, there are many people teaching there own definitions of this term,
and teaching them as facts, and so their students go out into the field armed
with (they are sure) the 'correct' meaning for the Void Of Course Moon.
What we need to do is seperate the definitions into two categories:
1. What is the traditional definition....the one the ancients used?
2. What are the definitions based upon modern astrologer's theories and/or
observations?
Traditional Definitions
I found a very nice instance of the traditional definition in Anthony Louis'
"Horary Astrology":
"The Moon or any planet is "void of course" when it makes no major
Ptolemaic aspects before leaving its sign.
Firmicus Maternus refers to the void of course planet as traveling in an
aspect vacuum.
The five major aspects used to make this judgement are Ptolemy's
conjunction, sextile, square, opposition and trine."
Al H. Morrison studied the Void Of Course Moon for over 45 years, and his
conclusion was that the Moon was Void after its last Ptolemaic aspect to the
Sun or one of the planets, and that the semisextile, quincunx or other minor
aspect could not save the Moon from being Void. (He also concluded that
neither Chiron nor the asteroids could stop the Moon from being Void
either.) Al's research supported the traditional definition.
Modern Approaches
Mark Lerner, Editor/Publisher of "Welcome To Planet Earth" magazine,
hoping to start a dialog on the subject, wrote in the Gemini/Cancer 1995
issue of that magazine, "Why only utilize the major aspects from the days of
Ptolemy?
Why not include the quintile, semi-square, sesquiquadrate and inconjunct
aspects?
Now that we've discovered the three outer planets (during the last 214 years)
and they are included in modern Void Of Course work, why not add Chiron,
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the Four Main asteroids and other bodies?
Where is the logic in this?" He then goes on to ask why we don't include the
four angles, and the arabic parts.
In the same issue, Gregg Castellucci writes, "Technically, the Moon is "void
of course" if it will not make any further major aspects to other planets
before leaving a given sign. Quite often, in mundane and horary astrology, a
void of course Moon does point to an apparent lack of momentum in the
situation at hand.
But what about the less obvious, the so-called "minor" aspects? Can these be
tossed aside, disregarded? Is there a subtle difference between the Moon that
will yet complete one of these before changing signs and the truly void of
course Moon that will make no aspects whatsoever? The minor aspects are
less obvious, both to the eye and in their expression.
When the Moon is void of course except for such an aspect, this may indeed
indicate a lack of objective momentum, apparent direction or conscious
purpose.
The minor aspect will, however, point to perhaps less obvious but
nevertheless related matters that are yet to be encountered before the overall
situation can be declared as having been fully experienced or truly spent."
Also in the same magazine, Alex Miller-Mignone writes, "To suggest that the
Moon is somehow impaired while still forming its Crescent phase semisquare
the Sun seems to be ludicrous."
And in a recent message about President Clinton's Inauguration (right here
on our own festival list) Carole says, "The Moon is not, as it turns out,
void-of-course.
In the chart for the start of the oath of office at 12:05:15 EST, Washington
DC, the Moon is in the second house at 28GE15. It makes a quincunx to
Jupiter at 29CP47 in the 10th house." She does not say that, according to her
definition, a quincunx counts....she just states her viewpoint as an absolute
fact.
The Current Landscape
I've done a lot of polling among astrologers on this subject. Some stick to the
traditional view, and say that their own experiences back this up. Some
modify this definition by including only two other aspects, the semi-sextile

and the inconjunct (quincunx), believing that all aspects involving multiples
of thirty degrees should be considered...and they also say that their personal
observations back them up.
There are some who add the semi-square and sesquiquadrate also, but draw
the line there. And finally, we have the astrologers who include all of the
quintile family and the septile family in their defintion. (I have yet to find an
astrologer who will include such aspects as the Nonagen (40 degrees) or the
Johndro aspect (165 degrees), but perhaps some of our readers will volunteer
that they do.)
Everyone can't be correct....either the quincunx keeps the Moon from being
Void, or it doesn't; either the Moon's influence changes when after the last
Ptolemaic aspect even if there is still a semi-square, or the Void doesn't begin
until that aspect has passed as well.
And either the Moon is Void when it makes no further aspects to the Sun
and planets but still aspects Ceres, or else Ceres saves it from being Void too.
What is the truth?
Some Premininary Suggestions
I don't have an absolute answer, although I sure wish I did. Certainly, I have
my own theory, which I will close this article with.
But first, I would like to make two suggestions:
1. When teaching students about the Void Of Course Moon, or writing on
the subject, would astrologers please, PLEASE teach the traditional
definition. If they also want to include their own view, or the view of their
favorite teacher or writer, that is fine.....but then distinguish between them?
I am not asking you that you abandon your definition...just don't teach it as
the traditional or only one, please?
2. If you teach or write about a non-traditional definition for the Void Of
Course Moon, it would help immensely if you include clear examples of
exactly how the minor aspect saved the Moon from being Void...or how the
square to Chiron kept it from being Void. If you can show us your reasoning,
perhaps we will be convinced.

Some Lines of Thought
OK, now for my views on the subject.
Many of you know that Al H. Morrison was not only my mentor, but my
friend, and so his work on this topic greatly influenced my thinking...I can't
deny that.
I see the Moon as being polar opposite of Saturn, as Cancer is opposite
Capricorn.
Since this is the case, they work as a team.....and in order to understand one,
you need to comprehend them both.
For example, the Moon's cycle of 28 days parallels Saturn's cycle of 28
years....and the progressed Moon cycle IS 28 years. Saturn rules structures,
limits, and order.
It is safe, secure, reliable.....and while not exactly the most exciting, it helps
to enhance our survival in the world by giving us walls to keep the 'bad' stuff
out....and to keep us in our 'cribs' until we are mature enough not to need the
walls anymore.
The Moon rules cycles, day-to-day needs/hungers, routines.
While it, too, is not in itself exciting, it also helps to enhance our survival by
providing us with food, and teaching us habits that we can rely on, integrate
into our psyche, and then do without thinking (such as 'look both ways
before you cross the street.')
The Moon's major aspects.....the conjunction, sextile, and the other
Ptolemaic ones.....are represetative of the major signposts/landmarks along
its monthly journey.
Each is a clearly marked out event, helping to define the structure of that
lunar cycle.
As such, each major aspect can be said to be to some extent Saturnian, in
that it gives definition to that moment in time. (Yes, even the trine, because it
is a clear, easily distinguishable marker.) I see these aspects as the 'box'
containing the package known as the current moon cycle.
When the Moon makes a semi-sextile, or quincunx, the influences are much
more subtle. Gregg said that himself. They are harder to see, more difficult
to put your finger on, and as such are not clear definers of that lunar cycle.
Perhaps these aspects are the packing in the box that keeps the contents

from rattling? (LOL) But seriously, they are transition aspects, but not clear
lines of demarcation. And the other aspects....quintile, bi-septile....are even
more subtle. All these aspects are very real...and their influence does appear
around us after the Moon goes Void...but they are not the ones that shape
and mold our day to day existence.
When the Moon goes Void, events go off in unplanned directions, and the
minor aspects are there to add some color, some flavor, while on the way.
When the Moon aspects the Sun, or a planet from Mercury out through
Saturn, this is a clear marker as well.
These bodies also help define the cycle's meaning, being potent points of
power that.
At first I thought that Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto....all being beyond
Saturn...shouldn't save the Moon from being void. But my experience has
shown that they do...that a major aspect to one keeps the Moon from being
Void.
My only explanation is that perhaps, while they are beyond Saturn
themselves, they are nevertheless major steps on a journey, and so even their
aspects have a Saturn nature. More on those three in a minute.
Ceres and Juno are worthwhile bodies to study in a chart....but they are
finely focused influences.
Like the type of siding used on a house, which adds to the value and utility of
the structure, but is definitely not the walls, ceiling or floor, the smaller
bodies add details to the particular cycle, but do not serve to define the
nature of it.
Even Chiron, which has shown itself to be a powerful force for balance and
healing, is not one of the bodies that contributes to the cycle's structure.
(Perhaps it is because Chiron is a comet, not a planet, and focuses more on a
process rather than an event, that it does not nullify the Void of Course
Moon.)
I have a vision of the Moon, while making Ptolemaic aspects, as a kind of a
clock, ticking away, measuring, working within the structure the aspects
create.
After the last of these aspects, I perceive the rest of the Moon's path while in
that sign as outside of Saturn.....outside of routine, outside of the predictable,
beyond controllable...where time seems bent into all kinds of odd shapes.

In fact, the Void time seems to be ruled by Uranus, Neptune and
Pluto....check out the way things go off into uncharted directions during the
next Void period. I'm not sure I understand how a Moon square Uranus
keeps the Moon from being Void, yet the Void time feels in part like Uranus
is in control of the moment. Perhaps it is the aspect itself which keeps
Uranus-on-out in check, keeping events somewhat under control.
Well, that's my two cents......just a personal theory.....not claiming I've
discovered the absolute truth!
Meaning Of The Moon
Blue Moon
Healing By The Moon
Moon Cord
Lunar
Moon Magick
Moon Poems
Moon Song
Days & Months
Moon Gardening
Moon Ritual
New Moon Ritual
Dark Moon Ritual
Full Moon Ritual
Wicca
Opressed Pagan
Goddess/God
Book of Shadows

Sabbats
Magick
Dream Magick
Covens
Soul
Dates & History
Burning Times
Spells
Aura's & Chakras
Aromatherapy
Chants & Songs
Divination
Devotions
Runes & Ogham
Incense
Avalon
What Are Faeries?

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Moon Song
Moon Song
I raise my arms in greeting As She slips up through the night,

The rounded Moon of Mystery,
A glowing silver disk of light.
My spirit answers to Her call And longs for wings to fly,
That I might seek Her secret place Whose symbol is the sky.
A place of hidden secrets, Of sacred Mysteries old,
A place I knew in other times, In temple wisdom no more told.
I struggle to remember All the things I learned before, The forgotten
Myseries of the Moon, The goddess and Her lore.
Although my arms reach skyward, I turn inward toward Her voice.
I tread the inner labyrinth, Trusting in my choice.
"Seek not without, but deep within."
The words are soft and clear.
"Keep faith with Me for thirteen months, The Mother's Sacred Year."
I watch Her through Her cycles, As I did in lives before, And follow down
Her moonbeam path To the secret, inner door.
By DJ Conway
Meaning Of The Moon
Blue Moon
Healing By The Moon
Moon Cord
Lunar
Moon Magick
Moon Poems
The Void Moon
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Days & Months

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New Moon Ritual
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Full Moon Ritual
Wicca
Opressed Pagan
Goddess/God
Book of Shadows
Sabbats
Magick
Dream Magick
Covens
Soul
Dates & History
Burning Times
Spells
Aura's & Chakras
Aromatherapy
Chants & Songs
Divination
Devotions

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Moon Proverbs & Theories
Moon Proverbs
Pale Moon doth rain,
Red Moon doth blow,
White Moon doth neither
Rain nor snow.
Clear Moon, frost soon.
A dark mist over the Moon is a promise of rain. The heaviest rains fall following the New and the Full Moons The Full
Moon eats the clouds away. A New Moon and a windy night. Sweep the cobwebs out of sight. A Red Moon is a sure sign of
high winds. And should the Moon wear a halo of red, a tempest is nigh. Many rings around the Moon signal a series of
severe blasts. A single ring around the moon that quickly vanishes heralds fine weather. When the New Moon holds the
Old Moon in its arms,(ring around the New Moon) disasters occur at sea. Sharp horns on the Sickle Moon indicate strong
winds. When the moon's horns point up, the weather will be dry. When the Moon's horns point down, rain spills forth.
Blunt horns on a Crescent Moon presage a long spell of fair weather.
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Bizarre Moon Theories
#1 A common belief in the sixth century BCE was that the Earth was a flat disk floating on a vast expanse of water. The
Greeks took this once step further, believing that the heavens formed a dome above, and the underworld formed a second
dome below. A sphere, after all, is much more pleasing to visualize than a half-sphere.
Anaximander of Miletus (611 BCE) also held this belief, but tried to explain the heavens even further. His theory was that
the sphere around the Earth was encased in fire contained in tubes. These tubes needed vents, which were the stars seen
at night.
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He tried to fit the Moon into this wild theory as well. Claiming it was a very large tube vent, he said that it constantly
changed shape, creating the lunar phases. It seems that he had no explanation as to why the Moon appeared solid with
fixed features such as craters.
#2 Johannes Hevelius made several contributions to astronomy, but is best known for becoming one of the first men to
produce an atlas of the Moon. Produced in 1647, his atlas named the various features of the Moon's surface. Even though
his system was superseded by Riccoioli's in 1651, his atlas was very accurate for its time. Unfortunately, rumor has it that
his original engraving on copper was melted down to make a tea set.
#3 In 1824 Franz von Paula Gruithuisen theorized that the Moon's craters were formed by the impact of other
space-going bodies. Before that, in 1822, he reported observing a city on the Moon. He claimed to see fantastic artificial
works created by "lunarians" This city was supposedly protected by extensive fortifications. The "city" later turned out
to be irregular ridges and jagged peaks.
#4 Sir Wiliam Herschel firmly believed in lunar inhabitants. In 1789, in his journals, he reported seeing many odd things
regarding the Moon. Herschel also saw towns, forests, and roads on the lunar surface. He even went so far as to say he
saw a circus! Weirdly enough, his son, Sir John, was later used in a huge Moon alien hoax in 1835.
#5 In 1835 a debt-ridden newspaper, the New York Sun, got a boost from a major hoax. Reporter Robert Locke made up
a story of unbelievable proportions, yet people ate it up hook, line, and sinker.
He claimed to have information from a good source that a Sir John Herschel had discovered a civilization on the Moon
made up of bat people with yellow skin. Animals and plants, up to 130 species, had also been found. Moon alien fever
raged through the general population. A group of ministers even made plans to Christianize their new neighbors! Finally,
some Yale scientists traced Locke down and forced him to admit fraud.
#6 On a night in October 1939, a weather balloon caught fire and hit the ground near Strafford, Missouri. The next day,
the local paper announced that the Moon had crashed and burned on a nearby highway. Not everyone believed it this
time, especially when the Moon mysteriously reappeared in the sky that night.
#7 In 1942 a Mr. Weisberger declared that the geological formations visible on the Moon weren't really there at all. He
said that what we were seeing was nothing more than disturbances in the super-thick atmosphere around the Moon.
#8 A man named M. K. Jessup theorized that pygmies traced their lineage back to Atlantis. Claiming that they were
clever, he said that they had invented space ships. When Atlantis was in its last days, these pygmies supposedly jumped in
their spaceships and moved to the Moon. These, he said, were the UFOs people were reporting.

#9 In 1951, a Mr. Ocampo spread wild statements saying that the craters on the Moon were the result of two powerful
races who destroyed themselves with nuclear weapons of incredible force. #10 Also in 1951, George Adamski, using a
small telescope in his back yard, reported that the Moon was being used as a base of operations by aliens. He claimed to
observe their comings and goings regularly.
In 1952, Adamski said that he met a real Venusian in California. He published his story, and naturally people believed it.
#11 Howard Menger published a book in 1959 claiming that he made regular trips to the Moon on an alien space craft.
He even had photos to prove it. His photos, however, were quite out of focus. #12 In a book, Don Wilson claims that
NASA is covering up alien activity on the Moon. He takes his claims a step further by saying the Moon is a hollow alien
spacecraft. What he doesn't say is why they parked it here.
Meaning Of The Moon
Blue Moon
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Moon Cord
Lunar
Moon Magick
Moon Poems
The Void Moon
Moon Song
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New Moon Ritual
Dark Moon Ritual
Full Moon Ritual
Wicca
Opressed Pagan
Goddess/God
Book of Shadows
Sabbats
Magick
Dream Magick
Covens
Soul
Dates & History
Burning Times
Spells
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Days & Months
Days of the Week and The Full Moons

Monday - represents the moon, Hectate rules, white and violet, cancer sign,
spells for healing, psychic development, travel, visions, love, and home,
Gather herbs on this morning, ylang ylang oil
Tuesday - Mars, red, Sagittarius sign, spells for fire, energy, physical
strengh, channeling spirits, and courage, rose oil
Wednesday - Mercury, yellow and orange, Gemini and Virgo signs, spells on
commerce and trade, knowledge, wisdom and divination, sandalwood oil.
Thursday - Jupiter, blue, Aries and Scorpio signs, spell for prosperity, love,
socail status, good fortune, tool concecration, business, violet oil
Friday - Venus, Freya rules, green, Taurus and Libra signs, spells for
growth, love, fertility, beauty, lust, friendships, pleasuree and meditation,
jasmine oil
Saturday - Saturn, brown and black, Capricorn and Aquarius signs, spells
for healing injury, binding, grouding, protection, stability and saving money,
ylang ylang oil
Sunday - Sun, Apollo rules, yellow and gold, Leo sign, spells for wealth,
health, friendship, protection, fortune, harmony, sucess, frankinsence oil
MONTHS
January Moon - Wolf Moon

Feburary Moon - Ice Moon - Imbolc 1st
March Moon - Storm or Worm Moon - Ostara 20 -23rd
April Moon - Growing or Pink Moon
May Moon - Hare or Flower Moon - Beltane 1st
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June Moon - Mead or Rose Moon - Litha 20 - 23rd

July Moon - Hay or Buck Moon
August Moon - Corn Moon - Lammas 1st
September Moon - Harvest Moon - Mabon 20 - 23rd
October Moon - Blood or Hunters Moon - Samhain 31st
November Moon - Snow or Beaver Moon - New Year 1st
December Moon - Cold Moon - Yule 20 - 23rd
From Dec 24th (winter soltice) to June 23rd (summer soltice)the Gods rule
and the days will get longer and longer. The longest day being June 23rd.
From June 24th to Dec 23rd the Goddess rules and the days grow shorter
and shorter; the shortest being Dec 23rd.
Meaning Of The Moon
Blue Moon
Healing By The Moon
Moon Cord
Lunar
Moon Magick
Moon Poems
The Void Moon
Moon Song
Moon Gardening
Moon Ritual
New Moon Ritual
Dark Moon Ritual
Full Moon Ritual
Wicca
Opressed Pagan

Days & Months
Goddess/God
Book of Shadows
Sabbats
Magick
Dream Magick
Covens
Soul
Dates & History
Burning Times
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Moon Gardening
Moon Gardening
Gardening By Moon Sign

Placement of the moon in the heavens through astrology is not the same as
it's physical placement through astronomy. In earlier times, farmers used a
solar, lunar and astrological calendar to ensure the proper planting period
for their gardens and fields. Here in the U.S. Benjamin Franklin published
the first horoscopes in his Philadelphia daily, which included a monthly
entry concerning gardening.
Planting
The water signs are the best for planting. When the moon is in Cancer,
Scorpio, or Pisces are the best times. But Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn can
be follow-up alternatives.
Weeding and Plowing
When the moon moves into Aries, Gemini, Leo Sagittarius and Aquarius,
remove weeds and inspect your plants for pests.
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Transplanting and Grafting

Transplanting and Grafting are best done when the moon enters Cancer,
Scorpio and Pisces.
Pruning
Pruning is best done during Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. Try to schedule your
pruning during a waxing moon to encourage growth.
Keep it clean and mended
Clean out your shed during a Virgo moon to help the work move along
smoothly. Mend fences, gardening stakes and beds during a Capricorn
moon.
Etc.
Avoid making decisions when the moon is in Libra.

Meaning Of The Moon
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Lunar
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Moon Poems
The Void Moon
Moon Song
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Moon Ritual
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Moon Gardening

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Wicca
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Moon Ritual
Moon Ritual
Ring bell three times

Anoint and admit ; "In the names of Hecate and Herne, welcome and
Blessed Be."
Charge Salt; "Salt is life, let it purify in all ways that we may use it."
Exorcise Water; "May the sacred salt drive out any impurities in this water
so we may use it throughout these rites."
"Let us be at one to worship the power. The power that moves the universe,
for Behold! The Lords of light have set the stars upon the heavens, the Earth
spins and the Moon holds true to her course. Let us walk proudly and hold
our heads high, for the sky is our father and the earth is our mother and we
are the children of the Gods!"
Cast Circle; "We conjure thee O' circle of power that thou be a boundary
between the world of man and the realms of the Mighty Ones, a guardian
and protection that shall preserve and contain the power we shall raise
within thee, Wherefore, do we Bless and consecrate you in the most sacred
names of Hecate and Herne."
Cast with incense
Cast with water
Call Quarters;
East; "Through the Athame and the Topaz, we call up the Ancient Ones,
King Paralda with thy zephyrs and Eurius the east wind. We do summon stir
and call ye up to guard this circle and join us in these rites. We bid you
welcome!"
South; "Through the Wand and the Fire Opal, we call up the Ancient Ones,
King Djinn with thy Salamandors and Notus the south wind. We do summon
stir and call ye up to guard this circle and join us in these rites. We bid you
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welcome!"
West; "Through the Water Crystal and the Cup, we call up the Ancient
Ones, King Niksa with thy Undines and Zephyrus the west wind. We do
summon stir and call ye up to guard this circle and join us in these rites. We
bid you welcome!"
North; "Through the Earth Crystal and the Pentacle, we call up the Ancient
Ones, King Ghob with thy Gnomes and Borius the north wind. We do
summon stir and call ye up to guard this circle and join us in these rites. We
bid you welcome!"
"All hail! The Elements and all hail the Gods. We bid the Lord and Lady
welcome and invite them to join us in this ritual we hold in their honor. Now
is the temple erected, let none leave it but with good reason."
Drawing Down the Moon.
"O' gentle Lady look upon us your children, those who seek to know Thee
the more, to hear Thy wisdom, to feel Thy strength, to know Thy love."
[All coveners hold hands]
"Blessed Be thy feet that have brought you in these ways."
"Blessed Be thy knees which kneel with us at the sacred altar."
"Blessed Be thy womb without which naught would be."
"Blessed Be thy breast which offer comfort to us here."
"Blessed Be thy lips which utter the sacred names."
"I invoke Thee and call upon Thee, Great Mother of us all, bestower of life,
of love, of grief, of death, and of joy. Of all that has been, is, and shall be. I
call upon Thee here to descend unto the body of Thy humble servant and
priestess. To speak to us, to give us wisdom understanding, and love."
"Of the Mother, Maiden, Crone; all My love to call thine own. Mine the
scourge and Mine the kiss, five point star of love and bliss. Here I charge
thee in this sign of Mine own love and light devine."
Charge of the Goddess
"Now listen to the words of the Great Mother who of old was called Artemis,
Astarte, Demeter, Miluisine, Aphrodite, Cerridwen, Diana, Arianrod,
Bridgid, Hecate, Isis and by many other names."
"When ever you have need of anything, once in a month, and better it be
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sprit of Me who am Queen of all Witches. Ye shall dance, sing, feast, make
music and love all in My praise : For Mine is the ecstasy of the sprit, and
Mine also is joy on earth. For My law is love unto all beings."
"Hear ye the words of the Star Goddess , She in the dust of whos feet are the
host of heaven, whose body encircleth the universe."
"I am the beauty of the green earth and the white moon and the mysteries of
the waters. From Me all things proceed and unto Me they must return. Let
My worship be in the heart that rejoices, for all acts of love and pleasure are
My rituals. Let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, myrth
and reverance within you. And you who seek to know Me.... know, that your
seeking and yearning shall avail you not, unless you know the mystery. If
that which seek you find not within you shall never find it without. For
behold , I have been with you from the beginning I am that which is attained
at the end of desire."
Drawing Down the Sun
"In Her name do I invoke Thee, Mighty Father of us all. Lugh, Pan,
Cernunnos, Herne. Come in answer to my call. Descend, I pray Thee, unto
the body of Thy humble servant and priest."
"Blessed Be thy feet that have brought you in these ways."
"Blessed Be thy knees that kneel at the sacred altar."
"Blessed Be thy phallas without which naught would be."
"Blessed Be thy chest erected in strength."
"Blessed Be thy lips which utter the sacred names."
Charge of the God
"I am the fire within your heart, the yearning of your soul. I am the hunter
of knowledge and the seeker of the holy quest. I, who stand in the darkness
of light, am He whom you have called death. I, the consort and mate of She
whom we adore, call fourth to thee, Heed My call, beloved ones. Come unto
Me and learn the secrets of death and of peace.
I am the corn at harvest and the fruit on the trees. I am He who leads you
home. Scourge and Flame, Blade and Blood, these are Mine and gifts to thee.
Call unto Me from the forest wild and on hilltops bare and seek Me in the
darkness bright .
I who have been called Pan, Herne, Osiris and Hades, speak to thee in thy
search. Come dance and sing, come love and smile . For behold! This is My

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worship. You are My children and I am thy father. On swift night wings it is
I who lays you at the mother's feet to be reborn and to return again. But,
thou who thinks to seek Me, know that I am the untaimed wind, the fury of
the storm, the passion in your soul. Seek Me with courage lest you be swept
away in thy seeking. Seek Me with pride and humility, but, seek Me best
with love and strength. For this is My path , and I love not the weak and the
fearful. Hear My call on long winter nights and we shall stand together
guarding Her earth as She sleeps."
"Depth calls on height, the Goddess on the God, on Him that is the flame
that quickens Her"
"Let the hammer strike the anvil."
"Let the lightening touch the earth."
"Let the lance ensoul the grail."
"Let the magick come to birth."
Witches Rune
Darksome night and shining moon,
East then South then West then North,
Harken to the Witches' Rune,
Here we come to call ye fourth.
Earth and Water, Air and Fire,
Wand and Pentacle and Sword,
Work ye unto our desire,
And harken ye unto our word.
Cord and censer, scourge and knife,
Powers of the Witches' blade,
Waken all ye unto life,
And come ye as the charm is made.
Queen of heaven, Queen of hell,
Horned Hunter of the night,
Lend Your power unto our spell,
And work our will by magick rite.

Moon Ritual
By all the powers of land and sea,

By all the might of moon and sun,
As do we will - So Mote It Be,
Chant the spell and be it done.
Eko, Eko Azarak,
Eko, Eko Zamilak,
Eko, Eko Herne,
Eko, Eko Hecate.
Cakes and Ale
"As the athame is to the male, the cup is to the female, and conjoined it
brings fourth blessedness."
"O' Queen most sacred, bless these cakes unto our bodies bestowing health,
wealth, joy, and that fulfillment of love that is perpetual happiness."
"Thanks be to the Old Ones and thanks be to the Gods for sharing this time
and sacred space with us. Our thanks for watching over us, guarding and
guiding us in all things. Love is the Law, Love is the Bond."
Dismiss Quarters
East: "Mighty King Paralda and Eurius the east wind, we thank you for
your attendance. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you Hail and
Farewell!"
South: "Mighty King Djinn and Notus the south wind, we thank you for
Farewell!"
West:"Mighty King Niksa and Zephyrus the west wind, we thank you for
Farewell!"
North: "Mighty King Ghob and Borius the north wind, we thank you for
Farewell!"
"The Circle is open, yet unbroken."
"Merry did we meet!"
"Merry have we been!"
"Merry let us part!"
"And

Moon Ritual
Merry meet again!"

Meaning Of The Moon
Blue Moon
Healing By The Moon
Moon Cord
Lunar
Moon Magick
Moon Poems
The Void Moon
Moon Song
Days & Months
Moon Gardening
New Moon Ritual
Dark Moon Ritual
Full Moon Ritual
Wicca
Opressed Pagan
Goddess/God
Book of Shadows
Sabbats
Magick
Dream Magick
Covens

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Aura's & Chakras
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New Moon Ritual
New Moon Ritual
Prepration of space:
With this broom, tool of our will,
We do cleanse, purify and prepare our spaces.
From these circles now we banish all fear, malice and misfortune, that these
circles may be a fit meeting place for the Goddess and Gods and those
attending here tonight. As I do will, so mote it be.
Cast Circle Thrice about the circle is cast. Let nothing remain within save
that which is in accord with our will and the intent if this rite. This is a place
that is not a place, a time that is not a time, between the worlds and beyond.
Let all be welcome who would share the blessings of this ritual. So mote it be.
CALLING THE QUARTERS FOR THE NEW MOON
Darksome night and shining moon,
East, South, West, and North;
Hearken to the Witches' Rune.
Here we come to call ye forth! Earth and water, air and fire, Wand and
pentacle and sword,
Work ye unto our desire,
Hearken ye unto our work!
Cords and censer, and knife,
Powers of the Witch's blade.
Waken all ye into life,
Come ye as the magick is made!
Blessed Be!!!!!!!!!!
Goddess Invocation
White moon mother,
come to us as love to lover.
In the moonlight shining bright, we call to you by will and right.
Magic and wisdom, secrets you bear, honor we give you, knowledge to share.
Within this circle we have made a place, be here with us and show us grace.
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Bright one, be welcome.

Blessed be!
God Invocation
Horned hunter, come to us with joy and wonder.Y
ou who offer death and return, we call to you with hearts that burn.
Yours the law and yours the choosing, and yours the wild hunt's grand
career.
We welcome you freely, our guest and our master, you teach us not to be
trapped within fear. Within this circle our hearts are open, be here with us
Horned one, be welcome. Blessed be!
"Now is the time for weaving our wills. As the Gods and Goddesses lend us
their strength, we draw it into for our use. We cast our energies into the
universe to create our destinies as we would have them be."
(NOTE: Any or all of the following can be used or another can be done
instead)
Healing Spell
Write the names of the people taking part on a blue candle. Light the candle
and see the energy being sent into the candle and leaving through the smoke
and flame to carry out your will.
As it burns say:
"The healing energy
We call,
To help us be healed,
One and all.
And to the spirits
We do send,
The strength to let their old lives end.
Our lives are better now you see,
And harming none,So Mote It Be!!!"
Peace and Harmony Spell
Please take a few second to reflect just where you need or want to see peace
and harmony. Light the white candle and see the energy being sent into the
candle and leaving through the smoke and flame to carry out your will.

New Moon Ritual
As it does say:
Gracious Lady, hear our plea
Grant me tolerance
that We might see
The need for diversity on the Earthand see its value and its worth.H
elp me to find the harmony in accepting what is meant to be,and replace my
negitive attitude with perfect love and fortitude.
Gracious Lady, hear our pleas.
As We will, so mote it be!
Money Spell
On a green candle write the names of the people taking part. Light your
candle. Focus on the energies being sent into it and transformed as they
escape through the smoke and flames into power to do our bidding.
SAY:
"As the flame burns,
And the world turns,
The energy to do our bidding yearns.
Money comes to us we know,
All the spirits say it's so.
Lots of money
We now claim.
As the energies
We tame.
All our bills and needs now flee,
With harm to none,So Mote It Be!!!"
Spell to get work
Write the names of the people we are saying this for on a red candle. Light
the candle. As it burns picture the energies going out to the people and
drawing jobs to them.
Say:

New Moon Ritual
"Candle flame now as you burn,

The fate of friends now we do turn.
To give them help in getting work,
From this duty we'll not shirk.
Good jobs they'll find,
And right away.
To let them drive their woes away.
By the power of fire,
We command thee.
With harm to none,So Mote It Be!!!"
Chant-Feel the magick in the air

Done with love by those who care.
Feel the magick in the air.
Done with love by those who care.
FEEL THE MAGICK IN THE AIR.
DONE WITH LOVE BY THOSE WHO CARE.
AT THIS TIME PLEASE RELEASE YOUR ENERGY INTO THE
UNIVERSE !!!!!!!!!!!
At this time please use what ever is familar to you to ground.
Celebration of the Simple Feast.
Hold up your drink:
"Lady Goddess,
Mother of us all.
Bless this drink,filling it with your love.
In all the names of the mother and the father,
We bless this drink to our use."
Hold up your food:

"Father of the harvest and us all,
Bless this food,
Filling it with your love.
In all the names of the mother and the father,

New Moon Ritual
We bless this food to our use."
Thank the Lady and Lord

Lord and lady, We are blessed by your sharing this time with us, watching
and quarding us, and guiding us here and in all things. We came in love and
We depart in love.
Thanking The QuartersNorth, West, South and EastBeings and powers of
the visible and invisible,depart in peace!Y ou aid in our work, whisper in our
mind, and bless us from the Otherworlds,and there is harmony between us.
Your blessings we take with usas you take our love andthanks with you.
Blessings have been given and blessings have been received and may the
peace of the Goddess and the God remain in our hearts.
SO MOTE IT BE!!!!!!!!!!
New Moon Ritual
The time of the new moon is a time of new beginnings. This period also
represents the youthful aspect of the Goddess. In the form of the Maiden, she
represents youth, change and a fresh start. Children can also be Named and
Dedications can be made. New Moons are great times to move, start new
projects or cast new spells. It is also a good time to shed your past ills and to
refresh yourself for coming trials.
To welcome the new cycle of the moon, you can perhaps try out a new
location. You don't have to but it can be very nice to try something different
during this cycle. The New Moon can be thought of as a time of learning.
Don't be hesitant to try new spells at this time. You might also like to set in
motion house protections or wards if you have just moved in. Prepare as
normal and decide what you wish to do that will benefit from the powers of
this cycle. I usually welcome the moon and invoke its powers before I go on
to other projects.
In a recent ritual I performed this is what I said;

New Moon Ritual
Lady Moon, your light has just returned,

For the cycle of your power.
Maiden, mistress of new beginnings and youth,
Your light shine down upon the earth.
Upon night's darkest cloak,
Let your mark be spread for all to see,
Glowing ever stronger in the sky.
Tonight let your powers of new beginnings,
Wash away the follies of last cycle.
Seep away my weariness and sorrows.
Fill me to the brim with strength and hope,
Replace faded dreams with new,
And give me the endurance to carry on.
Goddess in the sky, look down upon me,
Your Witch, Sorceress and Priestess,
In your presence, gathers here.
As the moon moves through its cycles,
May the blessing of the Maiden,
Remain strong and surround us.
In the name of the Threefold Goddess,
So mote it be.
I really like working my Craft during the new moon. I find myself more
productive generally during this period and tend to do a lot of cooking at this
time. Non-Magickal projects can be started too. Some people have
preferences of which moon cycle they like best so experiment to find out
which ones you like best.
Meaning Of The Moon
Blue Moon
Healing By The Moon

New Moon Ritual
Moon Cord
Lunar
Moon Magick
Moon Poems
The Void Moon
Moon Song
Days & Months
Moon Gardening
Moon Ritual
Full Moon Ritual
Dark Moon Ritual
Wicca
Opressed Pagan
Goddess/God
Book of Shadows
Altar & Tools
Sabbats
Magick
Dream Magick
Covens
Soul
Dates & History
Burning Times

New Moon Ritual

Spells
Aura's & Chakras
Aromatherapy
Chants & Songs
Divination
Devotions
Runes & Ogham
Incense
Avalon
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Full Moon Ritual
Full Moon Ritual

This is a VERY powerful ritual. I have had great results from this. If done
correctly, the presence of the Lady can be strongly felt!
You will need:
Two white candles
A bell
Wine or lunar liquid
Your chalice (or cup)
Spell material if you are doing something afterwards
Cast your circle.
Stand before the altar facing North and say:
This is the time of the full moon, a time of great power for positive
manifestation, a time of increasing and gaining.
The tide of Moon-power is strong.
I am of the Goddess.
I stand before You at Your altar, in love and adoration.
Be with me Goddess.
Let me feel your presence here tonight."
Go to the east with the bell.

Ring it once and say:
"Hail Selene. Help me feel the Lady's power and presence within my mind."
Go to the South.
Ring the bell once and say:
"Hail Cerridwen.
Help me feel the Lady's power and presence within my spirit."
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Full Moon Ritual
Go to the West.
Ring the bell once and say:
"Hail Athene. Help me feel the Lady's power and presence within my
emotions." Go back to the North. Ring the bell once and say: "Hail
Aphrodite.
Help me feel the Lady's power and presence in my body."
You will probably have an amazing wave of feelings come over you. Let them
sink into your body and soul. When you are ready, return the bell to the
altar, turn to the North, and raise your arms high above your head.
Say:
"Hail Goddess! Moon Mother, Lady of Light, Mistress of Magick and
Animals.
You are the white light of the Moon upon the Earth, the brillant rays of sun
upon life.
You are the beginning and ending, the One who creates and takes away.
Within You, I see myself and all woman.
In this time, You come to me and fill me with your presence."
Communicate with Her now. Tell Her your problems, wishes and anything
you wish to tell her.
When you are finished say:
All honor and love to the wonderful Goddess, for She is the power behind all
powers,
the Goddess behind all gods,
the Eternal Life behind death.
I see Her loving face within the moon and rejoice.
All Hail Queen of the heavens and the earth, the eternal on of Wisdom!"
Raise the chalice to toast her and say:
To Diana and all the Goddesses!"
Now is the time for divination, meditation, and spellwork of any kind.

Full Moon Ritual
Close the circle when done.

Meaning Of The Moon
Blue Moon
Healing By The Moon
Moon Cord
Lunar
Moon Magick
Moon Poems
The Void Moon
Moon Song
Days & Months
Moon Gardening
Moon Ritual
New Moon Ritual
Dark Moon Ritual
Wicca
Opressed Pagan
Goddess/God
Book of Shadows
Altar & Tools

Sabbats
Magick
Dream Magick

Full Moon Ritual
Covens
Soul
Dates & History
Burning Times
Spells
Aura's & Chakras
Aromatherapy
Chants & Songs
Divination
Devotions
Runes & Ogham
Incense
Avalon

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Dark Moon Ritual
Dark Moon Ritual
The dark moon is a good time to do protective magick and to banish things
from your life.
Supplies you will need:
two black candles,
cauldron,
paper and pen.
Place the cauldron in the center of the altar and put the paper and pen
beside it.
Cast the circle in a counter clockwise way. When it is cast, return to the altar
and face the North.
Light the black candles.
Say:
The moon is dark.
She hides her face from humans.
Only women can know the true secrets of the Dark Mother.
Wise one, let me feel Your presence and power.
I need Your wisdom of releasing and removing.
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Dark Moon Ritual
If punishment be needed by those who work against me,

I leave it within your hands.
Move counter clockwise to the East and say:
Remove all negatives from my thoughts amd mind, Dark Mother.
Let them bear no fruit within my life.
Go to the North and say:

Remove all negatives from my body,
Dark Mother.
Let them bear no fruit in my life.
Go to the West and say:

Remove all negatives from my emotions,
Dark Mother.
Go to the South and say:

Remove all negatives from my spiritual life, Dark Mother.
Return to the altar and stand facing North.

Say :
I accept no negative thoughts, words, or deeds from others.
They ase destroyed by the powers of the Dark Mother.
If these negatives comefrom within myself, turn them into lessons of good.
Help me to become balanced, a true Goddess-daughter/son of light and
wisdom.

Dark Moon Ritual
Face the altar now. Write down on the paper negative things you wished
removed from your life (ie..negative thoughts about yourself, bad habits,
negative influences of people.) Read each one out loud to the Dark Mother to
release them to Her. Light the paper from one of the black candles and drop
it into the cauldron and watch it burn.
Say:
I release these unto Your keeping.
Show me how to move beyond these negatives into a position of light and
power.
Burn the paper until it is reduced to ashes. Raise your arms in reverence to
the Goddess when the paper is finished and say:
Dark Mother,
Crone Goddess,
Wise and Elder One,
teach me Your deep mysteries,
the Ancient Goddess magick known to my foremothers and fathers.
Guide and protect me, Dark Mother.
Now would be a good time to mediatate and see what insight you may receive
from the Mother. Or do a spell of some sort. When finished, release the circle
as usual. Bury the ashes of the paper somewhere off of your property.
Meaning Of The Moon
Blue Moon
Healing By The Moon
Moon Cord
Lunar
Moon Magick
Moon Poems
The Void Moon

Dark Moon Ritual
Moon Song
Days & Months
Moon Gardening
Moon Ritual
New Moon Ritual
Wicca
Opressed Pagan
Goddess/God
Book of Shadows
Altar & Tools
Sabbats
Magick
Dream Magick
Covens
Soul
Dates & History
Burning Times
Spells
Aura's & Chakras
Aromatherapy
Chants & Songs
Divination

Dark Moon Ritual
Devotions
Runes & Ogham
Incense
Avalon
What Are Faeries?

Psychic Power?
Herbs
Astral Projection
Colors
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