Wordless Wednesday: Gratitude for the Gemini Full Moon and Eclipse
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Thank you, Lady Luna!
Come to my hut – The crickets will Serenade you, and I will Introduce you to the moonlit woods. ~ Taigu Ryokan (1758-1831) It’s Day 27 of my Thirty Days of Thanksgiving practice, and I admit I am a little groggy. Lady Moon, who is quite nearly full, kept waking me up all night! I … Read more
Thirty Days of Thanksgiving: Blessings of the New Scorpio Moon and Total Eclipse
Today, I am grateful for the new beginnings inherent in New Moons. Especially today, since it’s doubly powerful, with this New Moon in Scorpio, plus the first Solar Eclipse in the sign of Scorpio since 1995. So I am offering two outstanding astrological views. First, from Lance Ferguson at Skywatch Astrology: Tuesday, November 13 Bad Moon … Read more
Blessings of the Libra New Moon
From my friend, Diane Lang (aka Neith) on her aptly named blog, Libra Seeking Balance, about today’s harmonious influences, thanks to the Libra New Moon… After some of the rougher lunations we’ve had in recent months, I was very pleasantly surprised to find little to complain about for this New Moon at 22° 32′ Libra … Read more
Goddess Sunday – The Last Day of the Month Belongs to Hecate
I am she that is the natural mother of all things, mistress and governess of all the elements, the initial progeny of worlds, chief of powers divine, Queen of heaven, the principal of the Gods celestial, the light of the goddesses: at my will the planets of the air, the wholesome winds of the Seas, … Read more
Blessings of the Aries Full Moon: The Harvest Moon
I am dashing out the door this stormy morning, heading to Raleigh for readings all day at Dancing Moon (call 919-833-8081 if you’d like an appointment!). But I wanted to share these unique perspectives on today’s momentous Full Moon. May the winds of change bring us the courage and release we most need, may our … Read more
Blessings of the Virgo New Moon
Dark of the Moon, new beginnings; Dark of the Moon, plant a seed tonight; Dark of the Moon, what we envision Will come to be, by the Full Moon’s light. While I am off helping and celebrating today at Pagan Pride of Raleigh (Central NC), a most magical new lunation will commence. Don’t miss the … Read more
Blessings of the Blue Moon in Pisces
She is the ruler of the tides of flux and reflux. The waters of the Great Sea answer unto her, likewise the tides of the earthly seas and she ruleth the nature of woman. ~ Dion Fortune Because this is such a rare and magical time, I offer the perspective of not one, not two, … Read more
Blessings of the Magical Aquarius Full Moon
Merry Meet! This day simply crackles with magic. It brings the celebration of the Aquarius Full Moon, and the first of the three ancient Harvest Festivals, Lughnasadh (also called by some, Lammas). The next ones will be Mabon (Autumn Equinox) and then Samhain. (It also is the beginning of “The Days Between,” which Grateful Deadheads … Read more
Blessings of the New Moon
Late yesterday, or very early today, depending on where you live, the dark, New Moon arrived in Her own sign of Cancer. For us Cancerians, this marks our Lunar New Year. Almost immediately after the exact moment of the New Moon, the Moon turned void-of-course, and then shifted into Leo, where She resides this morning … Read more