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The Magical Moon.

Sep 30, 2016

In this comprehensive selection from Windspirit57.com, we learn that Wicca has both religious and magical elements, and an Esbat is a Moon ritual in which these two aspects are represented. Esbats are times of celebration of the Goddess and her energy; they are also great times of magickal workings.

Many people believe that witches gather on the full Moon. Many practitioners do prefer to work with the full Moon, but, as a pagan you can work with any phase of the Moon you like. As a solitaire, you can plan your rituals for any day of the month. If you are working with a group, you will meet with the group at a prearranged time. You can also hold more than one Esbat a month either on you own or with others.

There are 12 and sometimes 13 full Moons a year. The energy of the Moon changes depending on the phase that the Moon is in. You've probably noticed that the energy of the full Moon is quiet strong. On full-Moon nights police departments and hospitals often have their hands full. In Wicca, each phase of the Moon is noted, because different kinds of Moon energy are used for different kinds of magick.

The New Moon:

The energy of the new moon is great for new beginnings, initiating a new project, or the start of an adventure. Under the new Moon work with the new- The beginning of a new life, new career, new love, maybe even a new you.

The Waxing Moon:

The waxing Moon, when the Moon is growing larger in the sky, is a time for growth. Under this Moon you want to work with building on what you have started under the new Moon- getting money, developing love, or receiving love. The larger the Moon gets, the more powerfully you will feel the Goddesss energy.

The Full Moon:

When the Moon rides at her peak,
Then your hearts desire seek.
This is a time to really go for what you want. When the Moon is full, her energy is very powerful and you can ask her to help you accomplish almost anything. The energy of the full Moon is great for magick involving divination, dreams, and love, and what ever else you want. Full Moon energy is available three days before and three days after the Full Moon.

The Waning Moon:

Taking Away....When the Moon is waning, or getting smaller, you want to work with banishing energy. This is the time to get rid of negative things in your life. You might do banishing work to help take away an addiction, shed some extra weight, or get rid of an illness. You can also work to get rid of negative influences in your environment.

January: The Wolf Moon, also known as the Cold, Snow or Winter Moon, is a time of protection and strength. The Wolf Moon can be seen as a time of both beginnings and endings.

February: The Storm Moon, also known as the Death or Quickening Moon, is a time to do ritual work for fertility and strength. In the olden days, it was a time of true hardship.

March: The Chaste Moon, also known as the Seed or Worm Moon, the Chaste Moon is a time to plant mental seeds - thoughts of success and hope. This is also a time of purity and newness. It is a time to mentally prepare yourself for new experiences.

April: The Seed Moon, also known as the Egg, Grass, or Wind Moon. This is the time to sow the "seeds" of a special kind. If you're planting a magickal garden, you want to get out there and put things into the earth. This is a time to move your planning phase into action.

May: The Hare Moon, also known as the Flower or Planting Moon, is a time of health, love, romance, and wisdom. It is also a great time to rekindle the romantic spark and passion in a relationship.

June: The Lovers Moon, also known as the Strawberry or Rose Moon, the Lovers Moon brings with it energy for love, marriage, and success.

July: The Mead Moon, also known as the Blessing, Lightning, or Thunder Moon, is a time of enchantment, health, rebirth, success and strength. It is also a time of celebration and magickal moments. Remember that mead is the nectar of the Gods. Now is a good time for a prosperity ceremony.

August: The Wyrt Moon, also known as the Wort, Barley, Corn, or Red Moon, is a time of abundance, agriculture and marriage. At this time you might want to do something to help someone else reap the benefits of the Earths abundance. (With their permission of course!)
September: The Harvest Moon, also known as the Barley or Hunters Moon, the harvest Moon is a time of protection, prosperity, and abundance. The energy of the Harvest Moon will help along any enchantment that is geared to bring you or someone else abundance.

October: The Blood Moon is sometimes called the Falling Leaf or Hunters Moon. It is a Moon of new goals, protection, resolution, and spirituality. The night of the Blood Moon is a great time for divination of any kind. At this time of year all of nature is making ready for winter. This is a time to reflect on what you did during the year and to evaluate you accomplishments.

November: The Snow Moon, is also known as the Beaver, Mourning, or Tree Moon. This is a good time to work with abundance, prosperity, and the bonds of family and friendship. This is also an excellent time to use divination to get an idea of what's up ahead. Remind yourself that although winter is coming, it will not last forever.

December: The Oak Moon, also known as the Cold or Long Night Moon, the oak Moon is a time for hope and healing. This time of the year the Moon has reign over the earth, because there are more hours of night than day. Our thoughts turn to rebirth of the light and the longer days that are promised after winter solstice. Thai is a great time to let go of old patterns or problems and start anew. If something has been eating at you for a long time, work to give it up at this time. Let go of the negative and let the light of longer days shine inside you.

Image:  www.nationalgeographic.com    Photograhed by :  TIM LAMAN, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CREATIVE



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