Do you know what phase the moon is in today? With the busy lifestyles modern people lead it is easy to lose track, but becoming aware of the moon and its monthly rhythms was the first step that led me to become more connected with the natural world. Appropriate timing is very important when working with Magic and Ritual. The goal is to perform a rite or spell at the time when the forces at work in the natural world complement your intentions.
Each year the Moon has thirteen Lunar Cycles per year, each with four phases.
The New Moon is the best time to cast spells for new beginnings and new projects. It's influence can also boost ambitions and careers. This is the time to plant seeds for things you want to manifest.
Any month that has a second new moon (called the black moon) is more powerful than the first in the cycle. Seeds planted at this time will manifest more quickly.
The Waxing Moon is a good time for building up strength, manifestation, expansion and growth.
The Full Moon Use this moon's energy for expansion and growth. This is the best time for The Blue Moon is the name for the second full moon in a month. It is a powerful time to manifest spells begun at new moon.
The Waning Moon is the time for decrease. This is the most powerful time to cast spells to remove problems, protection and neutralizing adversaries. It's also a good time for reflection,meditation and study. Use this moon's energy to banish harmful energies.
The Moon spends a day or two each month in each of the twelve signs of the zodiac. The sign the moon is transiting through can be used to good advantage during spellwork. Void-of-Course Moon or v/c is the time the Moon is "between signs". It is when the Moon moves from the sign of Gemini, but has not yet moved into the sign of Cancer. Void-of-Course can last for a few minutes or a couple of days. Spell working should be avoided when the moon is void of course as the energy is unpredictable. V/C is a time of disruption when nothing works as expected. Knowing when the moon is void of course will eliminate a lot of frustration and wasted effort.
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Friday, December 11, 2009
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