September 3, 2009 – 8:47 pm
HARVEST MOON
REAP WHAT YOU SOW
September 4th brings a powerful Harvest Moon. Also known as Barley Moon or Singing Moon, this is the final Full Moon before Mabon (Autumn Equinox). The Full Moon is a time of fulfillment, and with this Moon the bounty of Summer is coming to fruition.
As we prepare for the [...]
August 19, 2009 – 3:19 pm
We are approaching a Mercury retrograde, beginning the 6th of September. As we brace ourselves for the cosmic ‘communication breakdown’ it’s important to remember that it isn’t all bad. Many of the troubles this cycle is known for causing can be avoided or minimized with some preparation beforehand, and extra care taken during the [...]
August 15, 2009 – 11:23 pm
The 20th of August brings us a lovely New Moon in Leo. This is the beginning of a new Lunar Cycle, the first cycle following the series of eclipses. Eclipses bring about change, they represent the culmination and rebirth of a longer cycle (see my posts eclipse posts for more info). As we now [...]
The bleakest and blackest skies, mark the return of the light. The Moon seems to have vanished. We see no trace, no signs of her divine, silver light. Yet we know, and more importantly we feel this void of light, is the birth of light. We are reminded of Yule, the shortest, darkest day of [...]
So, the cosmic warrior is now in Gemini. Actually, he has been for a couple of days, but we’re really feeling it today with the Sun conjoining Mercury (ruler of Gemini).
For about 6 weeks, expect to pick up the pace! Mars in Gemini will bring busy times, and busy minds. This is a refreshing change [...]
New Moon, directly following the Summer Equinox – this can only mean one thing. Jump right into the new season! This New Moon and the following waxing phase are filled with potential. The Cancer New Moon brings a focus to home and family affairs. Make extra time to spend with lived ones, and start important [...]
Full Moon in Scorpio: May 08 9:02 pm PDT
The Scorpio Moon traditional brings intensity and power. Although this may typically be a good time for magickal works, use caution. Remember, Mercury is the messenger to the gods; when he’s retrograde the message often gets a bit confused. (If you’ve [...]
The sabbats, the 8 pagan holidays, are sometimes calculated according to calendar days. To some Yule is December 21st, just as Christmas is December 25th. However, in ancient tradition they are calculated according to the astrological position of the Sun. For example, Yule is at 0 degrees Capricorn – also [...]
