Tag: Lunar phase

Current Moon Phase for November 30th – Full Moon (Waning)

Full Moon

(waning/86% illumination)

A veil of self-absorption is lifted and suddenly you gain access to an unbiased view of others. This is a rare moment when you can see yourself objectively and become aware of whether or not what you want in your heart is actually beginning to manifest in your life. Traditionally, the Full Moon phase stirs emotion, and this is because when you “see” what is happening, you may become upset if you’re experiencing the “same ole, same ole” — rather than the things you would like. If the Full Moon phase is a disappointment, on the next New Moon it’s time to take creative action in the direction of your dreams.

The Witches Almanac for *Friday, November 30th

The Witches Almanac for *Friday, November 30th

*Friday (Venus): Love, friendship, reconciliation, and beauty.

 

St. Andrew’s Day

 

Moon Sign: *Gemini

*Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games and fun.

*Waning Moon

*The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).

Moon enters *Cancer 8:55 am

*Cancer: Stimulates emotional rapport between people. Pinpoints need, supports growth and nurturance. Tends to domestic concerns.

Moon Phase: Third Quarter

Incense: Violet

Color: White

 

 

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Calendar of the Moon for November 29th

Calendar of the Moon

 

Full Moon Night

Color: Black
Element: Air
Altar: Upon a black cloth set a single black candle, incense, an iron sickle laid to mimic the direction of the waning moon, a cup of water, a lock of silver hair, and a white bone.
Offerings: Bones. Stones. Menstrual blood. Give something up.
Daily Meal: Soup of some sort, cooked in a cauldron, eaten in silence.

Full Moon Invocation

At this time, in the full of the moon,
When the Silver Lady ages
To an old woman in the dark,
Haunting crossroads, working magic,
Stirring her cauldron
Of poison that heals,
Grandmother Moon of sorcery
And wisdom, who sees all
And reveals little to our searching eyes.
Moon of Death, Moon of mystery,
Moon of silence who hides her face,
Let us learn silence from your averted gaze
Let us learn patience from your aging face
Let us feel for the dark places within us
And find our way down your path in the darkness
Which is utter and complete
But not impenetrable.
As darkness wraps us,
So silence heals us.
As darkness finds us,
So silence guides us.
As darkness speaks,
So silence falls.

(The candle is blown out, and all leave in silence. From the beginning of this rite at Hesperis until the dawn, silence will rule in the house. Talking must be done only in whispers, and between no more than two people, and only for that which is necessary. Long meditation is encouraged, and all work must be done quietly if possible. The evening meal should be eaten by candlelight, and only candles may light the house, except for the sake of certain important work.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Lunar Influences

Lunar Influences


New Moon  – marks the beginning or ritual works which is positive in  nature and the beginning of growth.
Full Moon  – marks the peak of power. All things are focused and Concentrated.
Waning Moon  – marks negative and destructive energies.
Aries, Leo, Sag. – The moon in these signs accents rituals of love or  friendship.
Taurus, Virgo, Cap. – The moon in these signs accents rituals of astral dealing  and Spirit workings.
Cancer, Scorpio, – The moon in these signs accents rituals, which involve  subconscious
Pisces – workings and psychic attack.

The Witches Magick for November 28th – Full Moon Divination Spell

Full Moon Divination Spell

The purpose of this spell is to find an answer to any question that has been weighing on your mind. To divine the future.

Materials:

A full moon.

Casting:

During a full moon, make a circle using the thumb and index finger of the hand you use for casting a circle. Center the full moon within the circle.

Chant:

“Good moon, Round moon
Full moon near:
Let the Future
Now Appear.”

Concentrate on the moon and ask a question. The answer will come.

 

Lunar Phase and Candle Colors

Lunar Phase and Candle Colors

New Moon

Black Candle

Attunement

You cannot see the Moon. It isn’t visible. End of phase and new cycle begins; a time to have new ideas. Begin new things, maintain pure joy of being.

Attribute

Protection and creates a shield for the beginning of the cycle ___________________________________________________________________

Crescent Moon

Orange Candle

Attunement

The moon is barely visible. A time to seek out rare adventures, to organize, and to strengthen individual will.

Attribute

Represents the zest of life with the aid of stability. Helps bring forth courage and optimism. ___________________________________________________________________

First Quarter Moon

Red Candle

Attunement

A First Crisis. A time to discover ones strength. To concentrate and release personal power. Passionate creativity.

Attribute

Gives vitality, courage and strength. Stimulates the heart. __________________________________________________________________

Gibbous Moon

White Candle

Attunement

A phase of reflection. Time to discover the whole of one’s inner life. A time to manifest one’s inner truth, faithfulness to personal discipline.

Attribute

Purity and protection. Creates atmosphere for meditation, centering. Innocence. ___________________________________________________________________

Full Moon

Yellow Candle

Attunement

Strong emphasis on relationship issues. A time to find everything within oneself except loneliness; share life. To know oneself through action rather then solitary reflection.

Attribute

Light of the sun. It starts to enlighten inner wisdom. Provides clarity, alertness and optimism. Aligns the right use of will. ___________________________________________________________________

Disseminating Moon

Blue Candle

Attunement

Emphasis is on communication. New ideas to be traveled outwardly. To relate creativity to the outside world with force. Resolve all personal conflicts within.

Attribute

Builds knowledge, sharing, calming, vocal expression and communication. Aids in meditation and enhances inner Attunement. ___________________________________________________________________

Last Quarter Moon

Purple Candle

Attunement

A time to simplify life, crisis of consciousness, through the power of dominating intellect. To come out of self, be freed by a spiritual vision from personal withdrawal. Rid oneself of personal attachments.

Attribute

The color of transformation, from negative vibrations to positive. Balances the energy within the body and helps the mind and body flow more easily with life. ___________________________________________________________________

Balsamic Moon

Pink Candle

Attunement

Power of personal advantage. A time to release the imperatives of the old cycle, to unite. To accept ones self. To confront death.

Attribute

Universal love of self and others. Draws love to you and removes sorrows and past hurts. Attunes one to love’s soothing presence in all of creation. Calming, protective, serene, Security helps eliminate ego and brings in more love vibrations. Improves relationships and eliminates animosity.

Calendar of the Moon for November 27th

Calendar of the Moon

27 Ngetal/Maimakterion

Hecate’s Day

Color: Black
Elements: Earth and Water
Altar: Upon a black cloth set three black candles, a bowl filled with polished stones and water, a silver crescent waning moon, the figure of a white hound, and a wooden X for crossroads.
Offering: Uncover something in yourself that is hidden.
Daily Meal: Mushrooms. Mineral water from a well. Root vegetables.

Invocation to Hecate

Dark Moon
Hidden Moon
Old Moon
Shining on the crossroads of our souls.
Darkness hides nothing
But our fears
But your mysteries
But the hounds who wait
To leap upon us.
Underground stream
Underworld river
Keeper of deep places
Keeper of magic
Lead us trembling
Into our own darkness
To be midwifed out again.
You offer us retreat from the rigors of the day
To find the challenge of the depths.
Wild old witch of the waning moon,
Lady of the dark caves that wait
In unending damp echoes
Like the hollow rooms of our minds,
You know the wisdom of the secret places
And we dare not pretend that your kingdom
Does not lie beneath all that we have built.

Chant: Hecate Cave Within
Old Mother let us in
Hecate Cave Within
Guide us through the dark

 

 

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Current Moon Phase for Nov. 27th: Waxing Gibbous

Gibbous Moon

(waxing/99% illumination)

Distractions from the outside begin pressing into your world. Analysis is favored, reevaluating all the various factors you are dealing with. It’s a time to process information and effectively integrate your aims with the people in your immediate environment. This is a good time for organizing things. This Moon phase is suited for synthesis: coming up with a practical plan for getting from point A to point B. Adjustment is required.

The Witches Magick for November 27th: Busy As A Bee Money Spell

BUSY AS A BEE MONEY SPELL

This spell should be performed on a waxing moon.

You will need:

Your business card or a piece of paper with your name printed clearly

A pen

Cotton wool

30 cm of red ribbon

A glass bottle

Honey

Visualize yourself happy and working and say:

“My life and accounts shall soon be in balance”

Draw a bee on the back of your business card or piece of paper, buzzing from flower to flower. Lay it on the cotton wool.

Roll into a cylinder, wrap it around with the ribbon saying:

“My life and accounts shall soon be in balance”

Place the scroll into the bottle, fill it with honey, replace the stopper, saying:

“My life and accounts shall soon be in balance”

Plant an oak tree and bury the bottle under it, or place the bottle into the freezer.

Every evening in the waxing moon water the tree, or turn the bottle clockwise repeating the above.

The Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, November 27th

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The Witches Almanac for *Tuesday, November 27th

*Tuesday (Mars): Passion, sex, courage, aggression and protection.

 

Saint Maximus’ Day

 

Moon Sign: *Taurus

*Taurus: things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.

*Waxing Moon

*The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Moon enters *Gemini 7:58 pm

*Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games and fun.

Moon Phase: Second Quarter

Incense: Bayberry

Color: Gray

~Magickal Graphics~

Current Moon Phase for November 26th: Waxing Gibbous

Gibbous Moon

(waxing/96% illumination)

Distractions from the outside begin pressing into your world. Analysis is favored, reevaluating all the various factors you are dealing with. It’s a time to process information and effectively integrate your aims with the people in your immediate environment. This is a good time for organizing things. This Moon phase is suited for synthesis: coming up with a practical plan for getting from point A to point B. Adjustment is required.

The Witches Almanac for *Monday, November 26th

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The Witches Almanac for *Monday, November 26th

*Monday (Moon): Peace, sleep, healing, compassion, friends, psychic awareness, purification and fertility.

Festival of Lights (Tibetan)

Moon Sign: *Taurus

*Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience

*Waxing Moon

*The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full): is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Incense: Hyssop

Moon Phase: Second Quarter

Color: Lavender

~Magickal Graphics~

Current Moon Phase for November 25: Waxing Gibbous

Gibbous Moon

(waxing/84% illumination)

Distractions from the outside begin pressing into your world. Analysis is favored, reevaluating all the various factors you are dealing with. It’s a time to process information and effectively integrate your aims with the people in your immediate environment. This is a good time for organizing things. This Moon phase is suited for synthesis: coming up with a practical plan for getting from point A to point B. Adjustment is required.

The Witches Almanac for *Sunday, November 25th

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The Witches Almanac for *Sunday, November 25th

*Sunday (Sun): Healing, spirituality, success, strength and protection.

St. Catherine of Alexandria’s Day

Moon Sign: *Aries

*Aries: Good for starting things, but lacks staying power. Things occur rapidly, but quickly pass. People tend to be argumentative and assertive.

*Waxing Moon

*The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full): is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Moon enters *Taurus 7:18 am

*Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.

Moon Phase: Second Quarter

Incense: Heliotrope

Color: Yellow

 

~Magickal Graphics~

Revive Your Magickal Powers

Revive Your Magickal Powers

 

On the night of the Full Moon, anoint a purple candle with vanilla oil. While anointing, raise energy and focus it into the candle. See it glow with magick. Light the candle and go outside or near a window where you can see the moon. Place the candle on the ground or windowsill. Reach your arms out to the moon and say:

“I ask for Your Power on this night,
By the Powers of the Stars above me,
So Mote It Be.”

Visualize your arms and hands soaking up the Powers of the Moon and into your body. Put out the candle and leave it on your altar overnight. The next morning, repeat the spell with this chant:

“Oh, dear Lord of Sky and Sea,
Lead Your Magick unto me,
By soil, wind, flame, and sea,
This is my will,
So Mote It Be.”

Soak up the Powers of the Sun. Go to your altar and light the purple candle from the night before and meditate on it until it burns out.

Current Moon Phase for November 24th: Waxing Gibbous

Gibbous Moon

(waxing/78% illumination)

Distractions from the outside begin pressing into your world. Analysis is favored, reevaluating all the various factors you are dealing with. It’s a time to process information and effectively integrate your aims with the people in your immediate environment. This is a good time for organizing things. This Moon phase is suited for synthesis: coming up with a practical plan for getting from point A to point B. Adjustment is required.

Current Moon Phase for November 23: Waxing Gibbous

Gibbous

(waxing/70% illumination)

Distractions from the outside begin pressing into your world. Analysis is favored, reevaluating all the various factors you are dealing with. It’s a time to process information and effectively integrate your aims with the people in your immediate environment. This is a good time for organizing things. This Moon phase is suited for synthesis: coming up with a practical plan for getting from point A to point B. Adjustment is required.

The Witches Almanac for Friday, November 23rd

The Witches Almanac for *Friday, November 23rd

*Friday (Venus): Love, friendship, reconciliation, and beauty.

St. Clement’s Day

Moon Sign: *Aries

*Aries: Good for starting things, but lacks staying power. Things occur rapidly, but quickly pass. People tend to be argumentative and assertive.

*Waxing Moon

*Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Incense: Thyme

Moon Phase: Second Quarter

Color: Purple


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The Witches Almanac for *Wednesday, November 21st

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The Witches Almanac for *Wednesday, November 21st

*Wednesday(Mercury): The conscious mind, study, travel, divination and wisdom.

Repentance Day (German)

Moon Sign: *Pisces

*Pisces: The focus is on dreaming, nostalgia, intuition, and psychic impressions. A good time for spiritual or philanthropic activities.

*Waxing Moon

*The Waxing Moon (from the New Moon to the Full): is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Incense: Marjoram

Moon Phase: Second Quarter

Sun enters *Sagittarius 4:50 pm

*Sagittarius: Encourages flights of imagination and confidence. This is an adventurous, philosophical, and athletic Sun sign. Favors expansion and growth.

Color: White

~Magickal Graphics~