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Estelle Daniels: Moon Spells and Lunar Correspondences. Most books on magic say you should time your spells with the Moon. But what does that mean, exactly? The easiest way is to see what sign the Moon is in, and then work whichever spells and magic are most favorable under that particular Moon sign. Now if you absolutely have to do a love spell today, and the Moon is not in one of the three signs best for love spells (Taurus, Leo or Libra) you can still do your love spell. But realize you will have to put a bit more energy and concentration into your spell to get it as effective than if you waited for a more favorable Moon sign. For this type of astrology, all that matters is the sign the Moon is in.

An almanac will show the date and time the Moon goes into each sign. Each sign rules many things. The element of the sign can affect how your spells work. Fire signs, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are energetic, rash, sometimes compulsive, can burn out or burn up, passionate, open and public, but can ignite enthusiasm. The Waxing Moon - Casting the Circle, Diane Stein. THE WAXING MOON - Casting the Circle, Diane Stein This first third of the lunar month is from day 1 of the cycle (the New Moon) until Day 11 (the first day of the 'Full Moon phase, three nights before the Full Moon). The Waxing Moon is the time of the Maiden, the girl before menarche. The Maiden goddess is young, inquisitive, strong in her innocence, and not knowing that life has limitations. In the Motherpeace tarot deck, she is the fool, the child of all potential and all power, or the Daughter of Swords, the Amazon maiden. she is the tomboy climbing tress, delighting in her tough young body.

She refuses the word "no". Anything is possible to the child, and anything is possible (to begin) in the Waxing Moon phase. Some Goddesses representative of this third of the cycle are: Artemis (Greece), Diana (Rome), Pele (Polynesia), Anahita (Persia), Oya (Africa), Hathor (Egypt), Lucina (Italy), Blodeuwedd (Wales), White Buffalo Calf Woman (Native America), Cheng-O (China), and Bast (Egypt). The Lunar Planner: Earth-Jupiter Synodic Cycles. © 2010 Nick Anthony Fiorenza, All Rights Reserved The synodic cycle illustration below reveals the dates and locations in the ecliptic (sidereal zodiak) of the 399-day Earth-Jupiter Synodic Cycles occurring from 1986 through 2022.

This illustration makes apparent how synodic cycles create spirals of growth in consciousness, much like the spiraling lunar cycles. The illustration also shows the Earth-Jupiter geometric mandala (discussed later in this article) produced by the Earth-Jupiter synods and Jupiter's retrogrades. About Synodic Cycles Synodic Cycles are created when two (or more) planets align in their orbits around the Sun. The synodic cycle theme, defined by the planets involved and the star alignments at the time, will unfold until the two planets align again, marking the completion of the synodic cycle and the beginning of the next one. The Earth-Jupiter synods range in separation from ~30° to 37°, averaging about 399 Earth days (~13 months).

Earth-Jupiter Mandalas Jupiter's Moons. Magic of the Moon. What is the Magic of the Moon? "...hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon. " Since time began, we have been using the Moon to live our lives by – to tune into the Earth's natural rhythms – to use the magic of the moon phases for living, growing crops, magic rituals, health and so much more. Magic of the Moon Basics The Moon completes a full orbit around the Earth every 29.5 days. During the New Moon phase the position of the moon means no light is reflected off the Sun, so it is not visible at all. The Full Moon appears 14 to 15 days after the New Moon and appears as a glorious glowing white circle in the night sky. This phase reflects the maximum amount of light from the Sun. The Phases of the Moon The phases of the Moon are: Full Moons in 2014 Each full moon of the year has a name and the following are the dates of the Full Moons for 2014 and their names: Moon Magic The Magic of the Moon is an essential and important part of the Wicca religion.

Moon phases for Wichita, U.S.A. - Kansas in year 2014. Sun & moon times today, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A. Essential Oils and Lunar Phases - The Waning Moon (Third or Last Quarter) Essential Oils and Lunar Phases Southern hemisphere sky What cosmic body is more significant to life on earth than the moon? All plants and animals are entrained to it’s rhythm. There are cultures that worship the moon and others that gauge time and orient their livelihoods by it. Nearly every culture views the moon as a symbol, and quite logically, many see it as a symbol of change. Borrowing from a number of sources and considerable personal experience, this four-part blog series of Essential Oils and Lunar Phases identifies essentials oils that correspond well with the different phases of the moon and corresponding ceremonies, and more specifically, the intentions that are associated with each lunar phase.

This blog series will look at four phases of the moon: the New Moon, Waxing Moon, Full Moon and Waning Moon. Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)Juniper berry (Juniperus communis)White sage (Salvia apiana)Utah juniper (Juniperus osteoperma) The Waning Moon Northern hemisphere sky. Lunas de Septiembre | Miastral. 1. -Luna de Escorpio a Sagitario: buen día para buscar información. Verdades salen a la luz. 2. -Luna en Sagitario muy activa. Cuarto Lunar: si te empeñas en ver detalles, te pierdes del gran esquema. Es un día para hacer llamadas, cumplir lo que debes, terminar fase de proyecto, reunirte para discutir ideas. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.- Luna en Géminis: día perfecto para irte de roadtrip con el lover, así sea por una tarde. 15.- Luna en Géminis: es muy difícil que alguien te dé toda su atención hoy, así que ni pierdas tiempo en ello. 16.- Luna en #Géminis pasa a #Cancer en la mañana: el dia para llamar a mama y ponerte al dia. 17.- Luna en #Cáncer: Este es el dia del mes para ir al ginecologo, intentar salir embarazada, hablar de planificacion familiar o empezar a organizar matrimonio. 18.- Luna pasa todo el día en #Cancer, entra en #Leo en la noche: Laser, depilacion, y todo tratamiento de belleza que te ayude a eliminar algo.. es HOY. 19. 21. 22. 29. 30.

Moon phases and signs. Check the phases of the moon in any year from 1 to 2246 here. The real-time moon phase is updated every 60 seconds. Each month, the Moon waxes and wanes through a period of approximately 29 1/2 days. The waxing moon phase, from New Moon to Full Moon, lasts approximately two weeks.

The waning phase, from Full Moon to New Moon, also lasts two weeks. The turning of the moon is further broken down into four parts, called quarters. At the NEW MOON, the Sun and Moon are in the same place relative to Earth, or conjunct. The FIRST QUARTER begins halfway between the New Moon and the Full Moon, when the Sun and Moon are at right angles. The FULL MOON occurs when the Sun and Moon are opposite one another and the Earth between them.

The LAST QUARTER begins about halfway between the Full Moon and the New Moon, when the Sun and Moon are at 90 degrees. A special note here: There is a difference between the actual constellation the moon appears in in the sky and the astrological constellation. Home. Biodynamic Sowing and Planting Calendar 2014. 2014 Full Moon Astrology and Phases - Central Time | Moon Lore shop Metaphysical Books Psychic Classes Supplies - EyeofHorus.biz. We’ve put together this 2014 moon phase reference because most of the charts out there offer some, but not all of this information around the phase of the moon, and they are usually not in Central Time, or aren’t adjusted for Daylight Savings. The moon names are those most commonly attributed, but different cultures do have different names. This is just a starting point to help you get attuned to the cycles of the moon and stars.

If you find this 2014 moon phase chart useful, please link to this page or share. Thanks! Wiccan Spells & Rituals Full Pink Moon April 15, 2014 | Simple Wiccan Magick Spells. FULL AIR MOON IN LIBRA April 15, 2014 The full moon on April 15, 2014 is known as Pink Moon, Growing Moon or Hare Moon. Because it happens in the sun sign Aries, (March 21 – April 20), it is considered to be a full air moon in Libra. The sun sign Libra is represented by a set of scales, so rituals to increase balance in your life and in your partnerships are suitable. This is also an ideal opportunity for spells to promote friendship and working with others. If there has been a rift with family or friends, healing spells are appropriate. My Wheel of the Year book Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Ritual Ceremony contains a Spring Equinox meditation for balance.

A total lunar eclipse also takes place on April 15, so it’s an especially auspicious time to perform full moon spells and rituals as their potency will be greatly increased. April Full Moon Correspondences Flowers: daisies and sweet peas Stones: diamonds Seasonal Menu Suggestions: White Bean & Rosemary Dip Potato Frittata Rhubarb Crisp. The Witches Almanac for Friday, April 4, 2014 | Witches Of The Craft. Moon Magic - Moon Phases.

Moon Magic The Moon is the astronomical body closest to us and, therefore, has a profound influence upon us, it is very important to choose a time when the Moon is in an astrological sign which is appropriate for your working. For example: Aries/Action - Enthusiasm Taurus/ Renewal - Sensuality Gemini/Communication - Curiosity Cancer/Emotion - Nurturing Leo/Vitality - Determined Virgo/Organizing - Studious Libra/Balance - Cooperation Scorpio/Sexual - Philosophical Capricorn/Authority - Ambitious Aquarius/Innovation Social Pisces/Sensitivity - Idealistic. Bear in mind that magickal workings for gain, increase or bringing things to you, should be initiated when the Moon is Waxing (from Dark to Full); when the Moon is Waning (from Full to Dark), it is time for magickal workings of decrease or sending away.

The highest energy occurs at the Full Moon and, therefore, this is the most powerful time for magickal workings. The New Moon is the next most powerful time for Magick. For behold! Wicca and Moon Phases. The Moon Phases and Wicca Magick What are the Moon phases? How do they affect tides, magick, and Wicca? What are the magickal powers of each phase of the Moon? The powerful effect of the Moon is obvious. And the Moon affects much more than just water. Every phase of the Moon creates a certain energy. As a religion of nature worship, Wiccans are well aware of the importance of the Moon's cycles. Let's start with the basics . . . The Phases of the Moon (and How to Remember Them) Every month, the Moon cycles through its phases: Full Moon -> Waning Moon -> Dark Moon -> New Moon -> Waxing Moon -> Full Moon As we observe this Moon cycle, we are watching a living mandala in action. How To Tell If The Moon Is Waxing Or Waning The Waxing Moon begins on the right side of the moon.

If you flatten your right hand with all your fingers together and hold it out at arm's length, it makes a curve, like a backwards letter "C. " If you do the same with your left hand, you get the direction of the Waning Moon. Moon Phases / Lunar Phases Explained. Have you ever wondered what causes the moon phases? We all know that its appearance changes over time.

But why? The good way to understand the phases of the moon is to examine an earth-moon-sun diagram: ©MoonConnection.com All Rights Reserved. Diagram Explanation The illustration may look a little complex at first, but it's easy to explain. Sunlight is shown coming in from the right. One important thing to notice is that exactly one half of the moon is always illuminated by the sun.

So the basic explanation is that the lunar phases are created by changing angles (relative positions) of the earth, the moon and the sun, as the moon orbits the earth. If you'd like to examine the phases of the moon more closely, via computer software, you may be interested in this moon phases calendar software.

Moon Phases Simplified It's probably easiest to understand the moon cycle in this order: new moon and full moon, first quarter and third quarter, and the phases in between. The Moon's Orbit Moon Software. Working With The Moon. Understanding waxing crescent moon | Moon Phases. A waxing crescent moon – sometimes called a young moon – is always seen in the west after sunset. At this moon phase, the Earth, moon and sun are located nearly on a line in space. If they were more precisely on a line, as they are at new moon, we wouldn’t see the moon.

The moon would travel across the sky during the day, lost in the sun’s glare. Here’s more to look for in tonight’s sky But a waxing crescent moon is far enough away from that Earth-sun line to be visible near the sun’s glare – that is, in the west after sunset. This moon phase is seen one day to several days after new moon. On these days, the moon rises one hour to several hours behind the sun and follows the sun across the sky during the day. Waxing crescent moon on May 24, 2012 from EarthSky Facebook friend Jv Noriega in Manila, Philippines. Note that a crescent moon has nothing to do with Earth’s shadow on the moon. Photo credit: Peter Rodney Breaux As the moon orbits Earth, it changes phase in an orderly way. Lunar & Solar Rhythms in Biodynamic Agriculture. Moon in Zodiac Constellations 27.3 days rhythm The Zodiac is a belt of fixed stars which are in groupings we call constellations. This belt of stars lies behind the ecliptic path of the Sun.

All the planets, and the Moon, move in front of the zodiac constellations. In the star maps below the blue dotted line represents the ecliptic path of the Sun over a period of 1 year. The constellations in green are the 12 zodiac constellations. The corresponding constellation names are as follows: Aquarius (Waterman) = Kumbha Leo (Lion) = Simha Capricorn (Mountain Goat) = Makara Cancer (Crab) = Karkata Sagittarius (Archer) = Dhanush Gemini (Twins) = Mithuna Scorpio (Scorpion) = Vrischika Taurus (Bull) = Vrishaba Libra (Scales) = Tula Aries (Ram) = Mesha Virgo (Virgin) = Kanya Pisces (Fishes) = Mina Here we are concerned with the Moon, which passes quickly in front of all 12 zodiac constellations in just 27.3 days. Farming Activities during Constellations. Spheres Of Light (SOL)

(Information compiled by Jenwytch - see references at bottom of page.) Planting by the moon is an idea as old as agriculture, based both in folklore and superstition, but there are scientific ideas to back it up. The Earth is in a large gravitational field, influenced by both the sun and moon. The lunar phase controls the amount of moisture in the soil. The tides are highest at the time of the new and the full moon, when sun and moon are lined up with earth. The Phases of the Moon As a general rule of thumb, when the Moon is waxing, plants develop leaves and 'above ground' systems, when it is waning plants develop their root systems. The four 'quarters' occur at : New Moon | First Quarter | Full Moon | Last Quarter These quarter phases demonstrate times when specific human activity promotes a natural result.

These activities can be described simplistically as: Planting | Feeding | Harvesting| Destroying The four 'intermediate' phases occur at: Crescent | Gibbous l Disemminating | Balsamic. Working With The Moon. Guide to planting by the moon - The Gardeners Calendar. Wicca and Moon Phases. Moon in Waning Crescent. Waxing Moon - Moon Phases. Moon Phases and Moon Magic for Witches, Pagans, Magical Moon corraspondance, Astrology, Astronomy, Zodiac, Full Moon, New Moon, Moon lore, Angel magic, Archangels, Herbal Spells, Astral candles, witchcraft.

Moon Phases and Moon Magic for Witches, Pagans, Magical Moon corraspondance, Astrology, Astronomy, Zodiac, Full Moon, New Moon, Moon lore, Angel magic, Archangels, Herbal Spells, Astral candles, witchcraft. 2014 Moon Phases. Lunar phase. Waning Moon - Moon Phases. Sincronario lunar agricola 2014. How to Read the Moon Phases. Understanding first quarter moon | Moon Phases. Waning Moon - Moon Phases. Moon Apogee and Perigee. Moon Apogee and Perigee. Moon calendar 2014.