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MOON PHASE CORRESPONDENCES FOR MAGICKAL WORKINGS
Purchase a Magical or Witches' Almanac to keep up with the moon phases;
they can be found in the New Age section of almost any large bookstore and are fairly inexpensive.
New Moon Magic:
New Moon workings can be done from the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after.
The new moon is for starting new ventures, new beginnings.
Also love and romance, health or job hunting.
Waxing Moon Magic:
From seven to fourteen days after the new moon.
The waxing moon is for constructive magic, such as love, wealth, success,
courage, friendship, luck or health.
Full Moon Magic:
From fourteen to seventeen-and-a-half days after the new moon.
Prime time for rituals for prophecy, protection, divination.
Any working that needs extra power, such as help finding a new job or healings for
serious conditions, can be done now.
Also, love, knowledge, legal undertakings, money and dreams.
Waning Moon Magic:
From three-and-a-half to ten-and-a-half days after the full moon.
The waning moon is used for banishing magic, for ridding oneself of addictions, illness or negativity.
Dark Moon Magic:
From ten-and-a-half to fourteen days after the full moon.
The dark moon is a time for dealing with attackers, for exploring our darkest recesses and
understanding our angers and passions. Also bringing justice to bear.
FULL MOON OIL
13 drops of sandalwood essential oil 9 drops of vanilla essential oil or extract
3 drops of jasmine essential oil 1 drop of rose essential oil
Mix prior to a full moon. Charge in a clear container or vial in the light of the full moon.
Use to anoint candles or yourself for full moon rituals or just when you feel like you need
the moons energy.
MOON MAGICK
Spells and rituals honoring or involving the element of fire should be done when the Moon is in
either Aries, Leo or Sagittarius.
Spells and rituals honoring or involving the earth or earth healing should be done when the
Moon is in either Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn.
Spells and rituals honoring or involving the element of air should be done when the
Moon is in either Gemini, Libra or Aquarius.
Spells and rituals honoring or involving the element of water should be done when the
Moon is in either Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces.
The circle is a sacred place in which magic is worked, where Wiccans can meet with the god and goddess.
The word circle, may be misleading though. It is actually a sphere made of energy that encompasses all the
participants and the altar. The magic circle defines the ritual area, holds in personal power and shuts out all
distractions and negative energies. You can use objects on the ground to show the boundaries of the circle,
such as stones, flowers, branches and candles, or crystals. It is formed of personal energy which is visualized
as streaming from the body to form what looks like a bubble made of mist. Some Wiccans use tools such as
the Athame, to direct this power, some use their hands.
Once the energy is flowing through your fingertips or chosen tool, walk the circle three times
clockwise, envisioning the mist, or light or energy, whatever, trailing outward from you to form the sphere.
When the circle is complete, shut off the energy flow by shaking your hand or pulling it back into your tool..
Once the circle is cast, you are ready to perform your ritual, or magic.
The Moon continually moves through the Zodiac, and each sign has its own significance:
Aries - Good for starting things, but lacks staying power. Things occur rapidly, but quickly pass.
Taurus - Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter.
Gemini -Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence.
Cancer - Pinpoints need, supports growth and nurturance.
Leo - Showmanship, favors being seen, drama, recreation and happy pursuits.
Virgo - Favors accomplishment of details and commands.
Libra - Increases self-awareness, favors self-examination and interaction with others.
Scorpio - Increases awareness of psychic power. Ends connections.
Sagittarius - Encourages flights of imagination and confidence.
Capricorn - Increases awareness of the need for structure, discipline.
Aquarius - Favors activities that are unique and individualistic.
Pisces - Energy withdraws from the surface of life, hibernates within, secretly reorganizing and realigning.
MOON PHASE CORRESPONDENCES
Waxing Moon
The new moon through first quarter; spells involving healing, love, good luck,
sex related and any positive magick.
Full moon:
Spells involving fertility, spirit conjuring, increase psychic ability and dream spells.
Waning moon:
The full moon through the last quarter; destructive spells, hexes, reverse love spells,
ending bad relationships and undoing negative forces.
Moon in Aries: Spells involving authority, willpower and rebirth.
Moon in Taurus: Spells involving love, real estate, and money.
Moon in Gemini: Spells involving communication, public relations and travel.
Moon in Cancer: Spells involving domestic life and honoring lunar deities.
Moon in Leo: Spells involving power over others, courage, child birth.
Moon in Virgo: Spells involving employment matters, health and intellectual matters.
Moon in Libra: Spells involving court cases, partnerships and artistic matters.
Moon in Scorpio: Spells involving secrets, power and psychic growth.
Moon in Sagittarius: Spells involving publications, sports and the truth.
Moon in Capricorn: Spells involving career, political matters and ambition.
Moon in Aquarius: Spells involving science, freedom, personal expression, problem solving and friendship.
Moon in Pisces: Spells involving music, telepathy and clairvoyance.
LUNAR CALENDAR FOR 2001
Month Full New Name of Full Moon
January 9 Jan 8:24 PM 24 Jan 1:27 PM Alder Moon
February 8 Feb 7:12 am 23 Feb 8:21 am Willow Moon
March 9 Mar 5:23 PM 25 Mar 1:21 am Ash Moon
April 8 Apr 3:22 am 23 Apr 3:26 PM Oak Moon
May 7 May 1:53 PM 23 May 2:46 am Holly Moon
June 6 June 1:39 am 21 June 11:58 am Hazel Moon
July 5 July 3:04 PM 20 July 7:44 PM Vine Moon
August 4 Aug 5:56 am 19 Aug 2:55 am Ivy Moon
September 2 Sep 9:43 PM 17 Sep 10:27 am Reed Moon
October 2 Oct 1:49 PM 16 Oct 7:23 PM Elder Moon
November 1 Nov 5:45 am 15 Nov 6:40 am Birch Moon
November 30 Nov 8:49 PM - Blue Moon
December - 14 Dec 8:47 PM Rowan Moon
MOON MAGICK
Waxing Moon Fertility Magic, Health
Magic, Planting Herbs, Beginnings
The waxing moon goes from black (new) to full.
As the moon grows, she will excert a magnetic pull on all things - strengthening energies.
Waning Moon Undoing Magic, Banishing, Receding, Separations and eliminations,
Best time to cut herbs and flowers. The waning moon is from full to black (new).
This is the time for ending relations with unwanted partners or situations.
This is a time for the inward journey of self, preparing for rebirth.
Full Moon High tide of psychic powers. Helpful in all types of magic
This is a powerful time where energy is in an abundance.
Magical rites are amplified as energy is in it's zenith.
Full moon magic works best in a seven day cycle - three prior, the night of, and three after.
Black (New) Moon No magic should be performed This is a witches Sunday of rest if you will.
We respect the moon cycle and the power she instills by resting on the Black Moon.
CREATE YOUR OWN MOON SPELLS
Because of the very nature of Magick, each working should be highly individualized and personal.
Even if following a traditional spell, it should be tailored to your specific needs to be most effective for you.
Understanding the basics of Spell Construction will enable you to formulate your own specific,
effective spells for any purpose you desire. Preliminary planning is necessary.
The very first step is to decide precisely what your desired end result is to be.
Before you can start, you must decide where you are going. You must be very explicit.
It is important, also, that you choose your time carefully. You should take into consideration
all Astrological implications, energy currents and Moon phases. The Moon is the astronomical
body closest to us and, therefore, has a profound influence upon us, it is very important to
choose a time when the Moon is in an astrological sign which is appropriate for your working.
For example: Aries/Action - Enthusiasm, Taurus/ Renewal - Sensuality,
Gemini/Communication - Curiosity, Cancer/ Emotion - Nurturing,
Leo/Vitality - Determined, Virgo/Organizing - Studious,
Libra/Balance -Cooperation,
Scorpio/Sexual - Philosophical,
Capricorn/Authority - Ambitious,
Aquarius/Innovation - Social, Pisces/Sensitivity - Idealistic.
Bear in mind that magickal workings for gain, increase or bringing things to you,
should be initiated when the Moon is Waxing (from Dark to Full); when the Moon is
Waning (from Full to Dark), it is time for magical workings of decrease or sending away.
The highest energy occurs at the Full Moon and, therefore, this is the most powerful time
for magical workings. The New Moon is the next most powerful time for Magick.
FULL MOON OIL
13 drops of sandalwood essential oil 9 drops of vanilla essential oil or extract
3 drops of jasmine essential oil 1 drop of rose essential oil
Mix prior to a full moon. Charge in a clear container or vial in the light
of the full moon. Use to anoint candles or yourself for full moon rituals
or just when you feel like you need the moons energy.
MOON WATER TONIC
Tonic waters containing the energies of the moon embody very powerful healing
benefits that bring about integral balance and wholeness throughout the body,
mind and soul. Clear quartz crystal catalyses the absorption of lunar energies as
well as amplifies the healing benefits.
Wait for a clear night, preferably on or right before the full moon.
Put your crystal in a clear glass and cover with one cup of purified water.
Check an almanac for the exact time of sundown on the day you have chosen.
At sundown, place the glass out of doors in a moonlit place (cover the glass with clear plastic wrap).
Remove the glass at dawn. The water is now filled with lunar potency.
Drink the moon water every morning to prepare your body, mind and spirit for the stress of the day.
HEALING BY THE MOON
WAXING MOON
The waxing phase of the Moon is the best time to build the body up.
This is when I use nurturing herbs and tonics to strengthen the body's natural immunities.
Raspberry leaf is an excellent tonic for female reproductive organs; hawthorn berries are
good for the cardiovascular system; nettle is a great blood tonic; marshmallow root is a
soothing tonic for the urinary tract; astragalas is a wonderful immune system tonic;
burdock is a good liver tonic; red clover builds fertility; oat straw is good for the nervous
system; and alfalfa is a fantastic all-around nutritive tonic.
These herbs are simple and gentle. They are best taken in a cup of tea, three to five times a day.
During the waxing phase I also like to increase water intake to avoid water retention.
The more water we ingest, the less water our bodies attempt to retain.
This is also a good time to apply medicinal salves and to take therapeutic baths.
Most importantly, I work during the waxing Moon to ensure that the body has all the
nutritional support it needs. This is the body's building time, and it needs a good supply
of minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids to be healthy.
I would also not attempt to fast or to lose weight during the waxing Moon.
Use energy healing techniques to strengthen and reconnect with the earth.
Be careful to ground and center when healing so that you never use up your own life force energy.
The universe is full of energy to use, and by tapping into it you will be able to help many more
people than you could by using just your energy alone.
FULL MOON
The Full Moon lasts about three days. It is a very intense phase. Many women still ovulate with the
Full Moon. This is the time to apply the most powerful herbs. Use cayenne capsules to
treat infections of any kind. Goldenseal is a well-known herbal antibiotic. Echinacea and lomatium
are anti-viral. Dong quai is an excellent herb for female hormonal fluctuations.
Energy healing work during the Full Moon is very powerful. On the energetic level, it acts like a
magnifying mirror. The strong lunar energy pulls everything out of hiding and reflects it back at us.
This is often the time during an acute illness when people feel their worst. The Full Moon intensifies
whatever else is going on. Often people aren't even aware that they're sick until the Full Moon hits.
This is also an excellent time for psychological therapy. Emotions seem closer to the surface than
usual and social inhibitions melt away. Agendas that have been simmering under the surface tend
to come out under the light of the Full Moon. This is a time to strengthen relationships and reaffirm
bonds. Never underestimate the healing power of simply holding someone's hand and listening.
This is not the time for isolation or introspection . The Full Moon draws all of life toward it.
Even the solid ground rises several inches when the Full Moon passes overhead!
WANING MOON
The waning Moon is the best time to employ therapeutic fasts. Avoid drastic fasting.
There is usually no need to starve the body to heal it. However, it may be helpful to limit
your intake to juices and soups for a few days during the waning Moon, particularly when
struggling with the flu. Use purifying herbs in moderation at this time. Sage,
usnea, ginger, lemon, thyme, lavender, and peppermint are all cleansing and clearing herbs.
The waning Moon is also a good time to do sweats and diaphoretic (sweat producing) baths.
In addition, if you are trying to kick a habit, do it during the waning phase.
Use energy healing techniques to sever unhealthy bonds and strengthen boundaries.
NEW MOON
The New Moon is as powerful in its own way as the Full Moon. It is a time for taking stock.
It is a phase of hibernation, retreat, and contemplation. Avoid crowds and gatherings and
seek a little time for yourself. Rest is crucial during the New Moon.
Simple foods and quiet times are powerful healers. Many women menstruate with the New Moon.
It is natural to want to curl up in bed with a good book and nice cup of chamomile tea.
Stronger nervines (relaxing herbs) are skullcap, hops, catnip, oatstraw, and valerian.
After the New Moon ends and that first crescent appears, then the healing lunar cycle
begins all over again. Most acute diseases do not last a full lunar cycle.
The information in this article is only intended to be an educational tool, not a prescription.
It is always wise to consult with your health care provider when experiencing any illness or discomfort.
Awareness of the rhythms of nature can assist you and your health care provider in
determining the best course of treatment at any given time. Naturally, some conditions
will require that you apply therapies that don't necessarily "fit" with the phase of the Moon.
Moon Magick
WAXING MOON: the waxing Moon is the best time to do a spell for growth,
beginning new projects, initiation and enhancement.
WANING MOON: during the waning Moon, do spells to banish evil influences,
lessen or remove obstacles and illness, neutralize enemies, and to remove harm.
NEW MOON: three days after the New Moon are the most powerful times to work
spells for growth and beginnings which should manifest at the Full Moon.
FULL MOON: the days just before the Full Moon are the most powerful times for fruition
and completion. Remember that even though the Moon looks Full Moon in the sky for two
or three nights, it is only EXACT at the time posted on your calendar. Anything after that
time is a waning influence. Do your Full Moon spell before the exact time listed.
MOON QUARTERS: The First Quarter is the mid-point between the New Moon and
the Full Moon. The Last Quarter is the mid-point between the Full Moon and New Moon.
LUNAR PHASES AND MAGICKAL WORK
Moon Myths
When people lived with Nature, the changing seasons had a great impact on religious ceremonies.
The Moon was seen as a symbol of the Goddess. Because of this, the light of the Moon was
considered magical, and a source of energy. Wiccans often practice magic at a Full Moon to
tap into this energy thought to exist at this time.
Plutarch once said "Egyptian priests called the Moon the "Mother of the Universe," because
the moon, "having the light which makes moist and pregnant, is promotive of the generation
of living beings.." The Gnostic sect of Naassians believed in a primordial being known as
"the heavenly horn of the moon." The Moon was the Great Mother.
Menos meant "Moon" and "power" to the Greeks. To the Romans, the morality of the Moon
Goddess was above that of the Sun God.
In many cultures the Moon Goddess and the Creatress were the same. Polynesians called the
Creatress Hina, "Moon." She was the first woman, and every woman is a wahine, made in the
image of Hina. Scandinavians sometimes called the Creatress Mardoll, "Moon Shining Over the Sea."
Ashanti people had a generic term used for all their deities, Boshun, meaning Moon.
Sioux Native Americans call the moon The Old Woman Who Never Dies. Iroquois call her
"Eternal One." Rulers in the Eritrean zone of South Africa held the Goddesses name "Moon."
The Gaelic name of the Moon, gealach, came form Gala or Galata, the original Moon-Mother of
Gaelic and Gaulish tribes. Britain used to be called Albion, the milk-white Moon-Goddess. The
Moon was called Metra, which means Mother , "whose love penetrated everywhere."
In the Basque language, the words for deity and moon are the same.
The root word for both "moon" and "mind" was the Indo-European manas, mana, or men,
representing the Great Mother's "wise blood" in women, governed by the Moon. The derivative
mania used to mean ecstatic revelation, like lunacy used to mean possession by spirit of Luna,
the Moon. To be Moon-Touched or Moon-Struck meant to be chosen by the Goddess.
When patriarchal thinkers belittled the Goddess, these words came to mean craziness.
Orphic and Pythagorean sect viewed the Moon as the home of the dead, a female gate known
as Yoni. Souls passed through on the way to the paradise fields of the stars. Greeks often located
the Elysian Fields, home of the blessed dead, in the moon. The shoes of Toman senators were
decorated with ivory crescents to show that after death they would inhabit the Moon. Roman
religion taught that "the souls of the just are purified in the Moon." Wearing the crescent was
"visual worship" of the Goddess. That was why the prophet Isaiah denounced the women of
Zion for wearing lunar amulets.
Because the moon was the holder of souls between reincarnations, it sheltered both the dead
and unborn, who were one in the same. If a man dreams of his own image in the Moon, he would
become the father of a son. If a woman dreamed of her own image in the Moon, she would have
a daughter.
The Moon Goddess created time, with all its cycles of creation, growth, decline, and destruction.
This is why ancient calendars were based on phases of the moon and menstrual cycles.
The Moon still determines agricultural work in some parts of India. Indonesian moon priestesses
were responsible for finding the right phase of the moon for every undertaking.
The Moon was to have been the receptacle of menstrual blood by which each mother formed
the life of her child. This sacer, taboo moon-fluid kept even the Gods alive. The moon was "the
cup of the fluid of life immortal, quickening the vegetable realm and whatsoever grows in the
sub-lunar sphere, quickening also the immortals on high."
The Moon was supposed to rule life and death as well as the tides. People living on the shores
were convinced that a baby could only be born on an incoming tide and a person could not die
until the tide went out. It was often said birth at a full tide or a full moon means a lucky life.
Girls in Scotland refused to wed on anything but a Full Moon.
Witches invoked their Goddess by "drawing down the Moon." It is said to be a rite dating back
to moon worship in Thessaly, centuries before the Christian era.
Esbats
Lunar holidays are also known as Esbats, but any Wiccan ritual held at any time other than
a Sabbat is an Esbat. Due to the rotation of the earth, the Wiccan calendar contains 13 Full
Moons and 8 Sabatts, also known as Days of Power. A full moon happens every 28 1/4 days.
Full Moon energy is used for banishing unwanted influences, protection and divination.
A Full Moon is also a good time for planning, releasing and working backwards in time.
Full Moon Magic can be done for seven days, three days before the full moon and three
days after the full moon.
There are thirteen Full Moons. Each has a traditional name.
Wolf Moon January
Storm Moon February
Chaste Moon March
Seed Moon April
Hare Moon May
Dyad Moon June
Mead Moon July
Wyrt Moon August
Barly Moon September
Blood Moon October
Snow Moon November
Oak Moon December
Blue Moon variable
The New Moon is used for personal growth, healing, the blessing of a new project etc.
Between the New Moon and Full Moon is the phase called Waxing Moon.
Magic for this phase includes attraction magic, increasing, growth, and gain.
Between the Full Moon and New Moon is the phase called the Waning Moon.
Magic for this phase includes banishing magic, such a loosing negative emotions, bad habits etc.
Three days before the New Moon is known as the Dark Moon, as it is not visible in the sky.
Traditionally, no magic is performed at this time. It is a time for rest.
MEANINGS OF THE LUNAR PHASES
Every time the Moon enters a new phase -- lasting for about 3-1/2 days each --
there's a shift in the electro-magnetic field of Earth. Learn the characteristics of each
phase and you'll be guided into taking appropriate action, whether in personal or business relationships.
The power and consciousness behind each lunar phase is awesome. Let the Moon support you. It will
show you how to stay emotionally and physically balanced and also put money in your pocket.
The Moon governs the general public, sales, and business in general.
The overall cycle of the phases governs the acceleration or deceleration of growth and
momentum. Ideally, start projects and build them when the Moon is increasing in light --
"waxing" -- from New Moon to Full Moon. From the Full Moon to the oncoming New Moon,
the Moon is decreasing in light -- "waning" -- and this is when you want to bring whatever
activities you can to a completion. Keep this ebb and flow of energy in mind and you'll have
an invaluable tool to help you flow with the tide of events, rather than against them.
Each phase represents a segment of time within the monthly lunation cycle as a whole. With
practice you will begin to see how each phase is not an isolated period within itself, but rather a
consequence of the previous phase and a preparation for the following one. In other words
"Space is Curved." Whatever you send out will come back to you at the appropriate time, and
it's a good idea to know where you stand in the overall cycle. Understanding the lunar rhythms
will also save on panic and worry, as you realize that everything in life unfolds in exactly the right moment.
New Moon - "Beginnings." Subjective-Inner awareness starts to open; new seed-ideas
begins to unfold in the inner consciousness. Expand into the world of ideas, allow the
outrageous wanderings of the mind, open to unlimited possibilities, watch the birthing of
the idea into thought. Let it unfold in the quiet.
Crescent - "Growth." The research phase. Ask the big questions - the why? Shape,
mold, dance with the newly realized seed-idea. Ask yourself: How can I bring my vision into
the material world? Gathering knowledge prepares you to take future action.
First Quarter - "Action." Take action in the outer world. Pick up hammer and nails and
build new structures. There's an urgency about facing the challenge of the moment. Move
forward, or be buried in the past. Stand up or sit down, but don't wobble.
Gibbous - "Analysis." Make adjustments to clarify your sense of direction. Without
expecting absolute perfection, continue to move toward self-improvement. Be comfortable
with yourself. Assess and analyze projects. You have a better idea where you're headed.
Full Moon - "Illumination." The outer structure is complete and ready to be filled
with content. The completion is the culmination of the seed-idea of the New Moon. Sense
where you fit into the overall scheme of life. These 3-1/2 days represent the beginning of
maximum fruitfulness. Favors public exposure and events.
Disseminating - "Networking." Give something back to the community. You are now
ready to make a contribution. What you know has value even if you may have doubts about
its worth. Find common ground through discussions. You can make a powerful mental
impression on others because of your ideals and vision.
Last Quarter - "Results." Enjoy the harvest of your labors. This can be the most
productive time for completions and gaining results. Success in business and personal affairs.
The next question is: "Now that I've achieved what I want, what do I do with it?" Begin to let it go.
Balsamic - "Releasing the Past." Turn away from thought and drop into the quiet.
Emptiness is the fertile ground that recognizes and encourages the presence of the new seed.
Regeneration. A time of cleansing. Inner time and reflection bring you back into emotional,
physical and spiritual balance.
LUNAR PHASES
The lunar phase is important in determining the best time for magick. There are basically
two lunar phases: waxing moon (ideal time for positive magick) and waning moon (ideal time
for banishing/negative magick, study, and meditation).
In between you'll have the dark moon (the time of greatest power for banishing and negative magick)
and the full moon (the time of greatest power for positive magick).
Most witches and pagans work around these lunar phases.
However, others suggest a much more complicated subdivision of the moon phases.
New Moon Magic (from the day of the New Moon to 3 1/2 days after)
Timing: The magic should be performed between dawn and sunset for the best use of this magic.
Conjuring: beauty, health, and self-improvement; farms and gardens; job hunting; love and romance; networking
Crescent Moon Magic (from 3 1/2 days after the new moon through the 7th. day)
Timing: The moon rises at mid-morning and sets after sunset.
Conjuring: animals, business, change, emotions, matriarchal strength
First Quarter (Waxing Moon) Magick ( from 7 to 10 days after the new moon)
Timing: Sunset is the prime time for waxing moon magic.
Conjuring: courage, elemental magic, friends, luck, motivation
Gibbous Moon Magick (from 10 to 13 days after the new moon)
Timing: It's a wonderful time for working around 10:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Conjuring: patience
Full Moon Magick (14 days after the new moon)
Timing: Midnight is the best hour to work.
Conjuring: artistic endeavors; beauty, health, and fitness; change and decisions; children;
competition; dreams; families; health and healing; knowledge; legal undertakings;
love and romance; money; motivation; protection; psychism; self-improvement
Disseminating Moon Magick (3 to 7 days after the full moon)
Timing: The time of souls is at 3:00 a.m.
Conjuring: addictions, decisions, divorce, emotions, stress, protection
Last Quarter (Waning Moon) Magick (7 to 10 days after the full moon)
Timing: The moon rises at midnight and sets at noon.
Conjuring: addictions. divorce, health and healing (banishing disease), stress, protection
Dark Moon Magick (from 11 to 14 days after the full moon)
Timing: As odd as this may sound, the strongest pull of the dark moon is around 10:00 a.m.
Conjuring: addictions, change, divorce, enemies, justice, obstacles, quarrels, removal, separation,
stopping stalkers and theft.
Lunar Eclipses
Eclipses represent the perfect union of sun and moon. Any type of magick is acceptable.
There are 2 types of lunar eclipse:
1.Partial eclipse 2.Penumbral eclipse of the moon
Moon Void of Course
It's said that the moon is void of course before it enters a new moon sign (Cancer, Leo,
Virgo...). There is a sort of dead space when this is happening. The rule here is to avoid
doing any important magick work while the moon is avoid of course. Don't do any major
magick work. Don't complete any magick work.
MOON WOBBLES
A Moon Wobble is generally an unsettling time of sudden ups and downs, increased accidents
and violence, unusual or extreme weather, greater incidence of earth activity, e.g. earthquakes,
volcanic eruptions, and intense, often volatile emotional behavior. People feel more restless and
are more likely to over-react to problems. Anything begun during a Moon Wobble is usually
short-lived because of the unstable energy--on average lasting 3 months to one year.
Moon Wobbles have benefits, too. They can be very stimulating times, bringing new contacts,
innovative ideas, heightened creativity, and unexpected opportunities. Use them to gather
information and consider different options, but wait until they are over to make final agreements
and actually begin new ventures. This powerful cycle was first recognized, then researched
and named by noted American mathematician and astrologer Carl Payne Tobey. He found that
these cycles of intensified energies occur when the transiting Sun makes contact with the
Lunar Nodes (the Lunar Nodes are where the orbit of the Moon intersects the orbit of the Earth
around the Sun). There are usually 3.5 to 4 Moon Wobbles a year; however, occasionally there
are 5, as in 1996. The focus for Moon Wobble phenomena varies according to the sign the
Moon Wobble is occurring in; however, there are some general "rules of thumb" that apply to
all Moon Wobbles. Try to AVOID:
Buying a home or moving
Starting a new job or project
Having important medical work done
Having major car or home repairs done
Taking long-distance trips: If you do travel, BE FLEXIBLE!
Having arguments or confrontations with the closest people in your life. They can easily escalate
out of proportion and be very difficult to resolve.
REMEMBER to:
Remind yourself it is a Moon Wobble when difficulties arise.
Try to ACT not REACT in dealing with problems.
Be flexible and roll with the punches.
Drive with extra care.
Expect the unexpected!
MOON PHASE MAGICK
New Moon workings can be done from the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after.
The new moon is for starting new ventures, new beginnings. Also love and romance, health or job hunting.
Waxing Moon Magick:
From seven to fourteen days after the new moon.
The waxing moon is for constructive magick, such as love, wealth, success, courage, friendship, luck or health.
Full Moon Magick:
From fourteen to seventeen-and-a-half days after the new moon.
Prime time for rituals for prophecy, protection, divination.
Any working that needs extra power, such as help finding a new job or healings for serious conditions,
can be done now. Also, love, knowledge, legal undertakings, money and dreams.
Waning Moon Magick:
From three-and-a-half to ten-and-a-half days after the full moon.
The waning moon is used for banishing magick, for ridding oneself of addictions, illness or negativity.
Dark Moon Magick:
From ten-and-a-half to fourteen days after the full moon.
The dark moon is a time for dealing with attackers, for exploring our darkest recesses and
understanding our angers and passions. Also bringing justice to bear.
Plants That Come Especially under the Dominion of the Moon
The whole plant world is especially subject to the moon.
Especially strongly lunar are:
Acanthus mollis: acanthus
Agnus castus: monk's pepper
Atriplex silvestris: atriplex, orache, all-seed, notchweed
Bellis perennis: daisy
Brassicae: all kinds of cabbage, brassicaceous plants
Cardamine pratense: lady's smock, cuckoo flower
Carica papaya: papaya
Cheiranthus cheiri: wallflower
Cucumis sativus: cucumber
Cucurbita Pepo: pumpkin, gourd
Curcuma longa: turmeric
Galium aparine: galium, cleavers, goose grass
Hieracium pilosella: hawkweed, mouse-ear
Hyssopus officinalis: hyssop
Iris florentina: Florentine iris (with Saturn)
Iris germanica: German iris (with Saturn), dark blue flowers
Iris pallida: pale iris (with Saturn), pale blue flowers
Lactuca sativa: cabbage-lettuce
Lenticula palustris: duckweed
Ligustrum vulgare: privet
Lilium album: white lily
Lysimachia nummularia: moneywort
Myristica fragrans: nutmeg
Nasturtium officinale: watercress
Nymphaea alba: water lily
Papa ver rhoeas: corn poppy (with Saturn)
Papaver somnifrruni: opium poppy (with Saturn)
Ruta lunaria: moonwort
Salices: all kinds of willows
Saxifraga: saxifrage
Sedum acre: sharp stonecrop, wall-pepper
Sedum telephium: orpine
Stellaria media: chickweed
Telephium vulgare: sedum
Tilia: lime-tree (with Venus)
Trapa natans: water chestnut
Veronica officinalis: speedwell
Vinca minor: myrtle, periwinkle
Therapeutic effect of the lunar plants: many food plants, alternative,
cooling, moisturizing, enzymic, and promoting fermentation.
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