MOON MAGICK
There are many different rituals that witches do during the full moon. One particular ritual is called 'Drawing Down The Moon'. This ritual involves raiseing your arms up to the moon and "drawing" it's energy to you, a form of Moon Worship as it was originally explained to me. For the Christian Witch this can create a serious problem since most Christian Witches see the moon as a creation of our God and not God himself and therefore through prayer, we draw upon his power. I recently purchased a book by Raven Silver-Wolf, Book of Shadows For the Solitary Witch. If you don't have this book than I would highly suggest buying it. ( I have added the link to the left, just click on the book) Anyway's, she explains the ritual like this. In the Wiccan belief, the Sun represents God and the Moon represents the Godess. As the sun goes down it reflects a light off of the moon and then the moon shines that light upon the earth. Now if we look at in a more spiritual form, The Sun or Father shines his power and essance to the Moon or Godess/Holy Spirit, who in turns, reflects his energy upon us, so when we raise our hands to the moon , we are drawing our Father's power into us. Christ lives within us and because he walked the earth and was born of the flesh, in essance, through the love of Christ, we receive the gift of the Father.
This ritual is typically reserved for more spiritual matters or matters that need more power behind it to manifest, such as seious healing request, ect. Because you are tapping into the power of the divine, it should not be used for light or insignicant requests.
It's a very simple ritual, but you should always open a circle for this ritual. So to begin, simply open your circle, call your Quarters or Angel's ( I always use Archangel Micheal and Gabriel) to guard and protect your circle.Quietly meditate or pray about your request. Make sure you are specific on your request. Raise your hands towards the moon. Cup your hands slightly inward as if you are receiving. Invision an endless stream of white light of the Father being sent to the Godess. The invision that white light pouring through her and into you. You can take this a step further and invision Christ standing above you and the light flowing through him and then into you. Allow the white light to flow through every part of your body. Feel your body being engulfed by the white light and the power building. When you feel the power at it's highth, send that power out into the universe directing it specifically to your purpose or request. (If it's for enlightment or knowledge on a specific situation, notice any signs that you see or mess ges that you hear). Invision that white light like a arrow flying straight towards your goal. When you are finished, always make sure to thank them for their help and assistance. Lower your hands and if you intended to give an offering this would be the time to do it. Spend some time with spirit, if you desire talking about other things as well. (Your energy for your request has already been sent out, so don't sabotage it by repeating your request or worring that it may not work) When you are finishes, release the Quarters/Angels and close your circle.
Moon Phases & Magic
New MoonNew moon, new beginnings. Calling in new ideas, abilities, blessing new projects, "planting seeds". A very good time also for wishes and desires. If you are looking for a new love, now is the time to cast the spell.
Waxing Moon
This is a powerful and steadily strengthening time and best to lend extra strength to endeavours and spells that are already under way. Love spells which strenghthen what is already there are very powerful under a waxing (growing) moon. Also spells for enhancing prosperity, luck, and existing abilities.
Full Moon
Full moon magic power, for major rituals of all kinds, including healing and manifestation. Perfect for group work, as well as working with groups as the full moon "binds all". Full moon is also a good time to bless and charge objects, crystals, water, instruments and ingredients with extra moon power.
Waning Moon
The waning moon lends strength to spells and rituals which seek to remove, reduce or take away. Banishing and binding spells are good during the waning moon. Use the waning moon to remove negativity, stale energies, intruders and to put things into their right places and perspective.
Dark Moon
The dark moon is the perfect time for magic of the self, including communicating with spirits, finding goals, meditation on life purpose, and personal recovery. The dark moon illuminates the present, past and future in a particular way, making it easier to perceive great patterns and wisdom.
The Blue Moon ~
A Blue Moon occurs when the moon with its 28 day cycle appears twice within the same calendar month, due to that month's 31 day duration. Many consider the Blue Moon to be a goal moon where you set specific goals for yourself.
The Black Moon
A Black Moon occurs when there are two dark cycles of the moon in any given
calendar month. It is believed that the second dark moon of a time of great power within the spiritual world and any magick worked during this time is especially powerful.
Full Moon Names
January ~ Storm Moon
A storm is said to rage most fiercely just
before it ends, and the year usually follows suit.
February ~ Chaste Moon
The antiquated word for pure reflects the
custom of greeting the new year with a clear soul.
March ~ Seed Moon
Sowing season and
symbol of the start of the new year.
April ~ Hare Moon
The sacred animal was associated
in Roman legends with springtime and fertility.
May ~ Dyad Moon
The Latin word for a pair refers to the twin
stars of the constellation of Castor and Pollux.
June ~ Mead Moon
During late June and most of July the
meadows, or meads, were mowed for hay.
July ~ Wort Moon
When the sun
was in Leo, the worts
(from the Anglo-Saxon wyrt plant)
were gathered to be dried and stored.
August ~ Barley Moon
Persephone, virgin Goddess of rebirth,
carries a sheaf of barley as a symbol of the harvest.
September ~ Blood Moon
Marking the season when domestic
animals were sacrificed for winter provisions.
Libra's full moon occasionally became the Wine Moon
when a grapeharvest was expected to produce a superior vintage.
October ~ Snow Moon
Scorpio heralds the dark season when
the sun is at it's lowest and the first snows fly.
November ~ Oak Moon
The sacred tree of the Druids and the Roman
God Jupiter is most noble as it withstands winter storms.
December ~ Wolf Moon
The fearsome nocturnal animal
represents the "night" of the year.
SOURCES:
http://magic-spells-and-potions.com/online/magic_moon_phases.htm
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