Wednesday, February 25th, 2015

Good Morning Readers;

This evening we enter the 2nd quarter of the Storm Moon at 12: 14pm. As the moon moves to it's full aspect our intention and spells grow as well.This a time for building, for growth and understanding. This evening the moon remains in Gemini.The moon in Gemini harnesses the power of duality. Gemini is a very energetic sign Vedic Astrology warns us  that if the Moon  is in Gemini, you may have trouble focusing on onely one task. On the other hand, today is a great day for multi-tasking. So for today dear readers loosen your grip a bit and embrace the spirit of chaos and energy of the moon in Gemini, just don't expect to too organized today... Light and love dear readers. 

Storm Moon

Native Americans held the moon in a special reverance so your Native American moon sign is reflective. Because we are dealing with attributes of the moon, the personality types shared below will speak to your shadow selves.

However, most astrological zodiacs are based on sun signs (the position of the sun at your birth). Sun signs describe how you appear to the world (it fits with the metaphor of the visible sun radiating brightly for all to see upon the earth).

These moon signs are a metaphor - they express shadows, motion, change and soft illuminations of the personality - just like the moon. March is the Crow moon.If you were born in March, your Native American moon sign indicates you are an expansive communicator. Your skill to convey yourself and your ideas comes from your ability to be extremely flexible and adaptable. You were born in a time of tempestuous transition. This gives you a unique alacrity, a moveable mind. This specialized mental condition allows you to communicate with other realms of life - you will be particularly drawn to fire animals and birds because these creatures are fast-thinkers like you. You are the midwives and overseers of great change. Your life lesson is about helping yourself and others through transition.

2nd Quarter

First Quarter Moon

During the first quarter, half of the Moon is illuminated, as seen from the Earth. The Moon rises near the middle of the day and sets near the middle of the night. In northern regions of the world, the right part will bevisible, while the left part will be visible in the southern regions. Near the equator, the upper part is bright after moonrise, and the lower part is bright before moonset (the bright part appears and disappears first).

Every night the Moon rises in the East a little later and the thickness of the Waxing Crescent gets fatter, until the shape of the Moon is half a circle. This is the First Quarter, also called by some people the Waxing Half Moon. It is dark on the left and bright on the right. You can continue to do waxing, drawing, increasing, or growth spells.

                      The Waxing First Quarter Moon 
                      rises about at noon 
                      and sets about at midnight.

Gemini.

The four elements are:

• Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius);
• Earth (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo);
• Air (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini)
• Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).

There are also natural love connections between Sun signs of harmonious elements. These are fire-air and earth-water.

Monday, February 23rd, 2015

Good Morning Readers;

This evening the Storm Moon of March is in the Waxing Phase. This months moon reminds of the coming Spring while the Waxing Phase of the Moon urges us to start  again. It is a time for beginnings, a time to let our magic sprout and grow just as the early spring flowers will soon do. For most of the day our moon remains in Taurus giving energy and strength to projects you wish to be resistant to change. Just make sure it is done by 9:57 pm when the moon will be void-of-course to insure success,

Storm Moon:

Celtic ~ Moon of Ice
English Medieval ~ Storm Moon
Neo Pagan ~ Snow Moon

This month  brings with her Moon a time to begin your Spring Cleaning.  It is a time to welcome change, as light once again begins to take hold of the world, and darkness recedes. We need to start making plans for the future, accept responsibility for past discretions; a time for purifying your thoughts and self- forgiveness.  It is a time of rebirth of self, and self- purification.

Waxing Moon:

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon's surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Taurus:

Taurus knows how to savor the good things in life, but also excels at taking care of business. They’re blessed with an emotional stability that gives them focus when all others are lost in confusion. They have a take-charge nature, but everything is done with a deliberate style so that each step is on solid ground.

Void-of-course:

The Moon has the fastest orbit, and as it cycles around the Earth, it makes aspects to other planets, and moves through all 12 Zodiac signs. It makes contact with all the wanderers (planets), in what are called aspects. These are the angles formed by the relationship, known as squares, oppositions, trines, sextiles and conjunctions.

When the Moon is Void-of-Course, often written as VOC or v/c on your calendar, it's left the last aspect it'll make before going into the next Zodiac sign. The echo of that last planetary transit can color the emotional atmosphere since the Moon is like our mood lighting.

Sunday, February 22nd, 2015

Good Morning Readers! 

This evening’s Storm Moon remains in the Waxing Phase. It is the to allow the magic to grow as we wait (more or less) patiently for the coming Spring. This morning the moon is void-of-course until 7:28 pm this evening when we will enter Taurus.Taurus brings with it an appreciation for beauty, a Sunday stroll may be just the thing for you.

Storm Moon, aka. Worm Moon, Sap Moon, Lenten Moon 

The Farmer’s Almanac tells us that March’s full moon is known as the Worm Moon amongst the Native Americans – As the temperature begins to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts appear, heralding the return of the robins. The more northern tribes knew this Moon as the Full Crow Moon, when the cawing of crows signaled the end of winter; or the Full Crust Moon, because the snow cover becomes crusted from thawing by day and freezing at night. The Full Sap Moon, marking the time of tapping maple trees, is another variation. To the settlers, it was also known as the Lenten Moon, and was considered to be the last full Moon of winter.

According to the Wise Witches Society, this moon is known as the Seed Moon; sowing season and symbol of the start of the new year.

The Waxing Moon

Waxing Moon means the moon is getting larger in the sky, moving from the New Moon towards the Full Moon. This is a time for spells that attract, that bring positive change, spells for love, good luck, growth. This is a time for new beginnings, to conceptualize ideas, to invoke. At this time the moon represents the Goddess in her Maiden aspect, give praise to Epona, Artemis or one of the other Maiden Goddesses. The period of the waxing moon lasts about 14 days.

‘…as the moon waxes and wanes,
and walks three nights in darkness,
so the Goddess once spent three nights
in the kingdom of Death.’

Void-of-Course:

he Moon rules our subconscious, emotions and feelings. When she goes “void” this is experienced on a mass global level. People are not tuned into reality 100%. Often they are prone to be detached from reality, spacey, and feel unanchored.

Taurus :

Taurus’ element is Earth, and just like the other Earth  signs  it is noted for its  practicality, This sign is  extremely down to earth practical and reliable. The Spirit of Taurus will lend power to endeavors you want to be stable and hard to change.Projects started at this time also tend to increase in value.

       Good Morning Readers! 

Today we enter the Storm Moons Waxing Phase, the time between the New Moon and Full Moon. It is time to build the strength of our intentions made during the New Moon. This Phase is about building, accomplishments, creativity, strength, growth and learning especially in regards of  positive transformations. The Moon is in it's maiden phase of it's monthly voyage with the sign of Aries guiding it. Aries as we recall from yesterday, is an energetic sign, great for new beginnings , it is an assertive sign, beware of becoming over charged however, for Aries is can also inspire aggression if we are not careful. Light and Love dear readers we'll see you tomorrow. 

Storm Moon

Storm Moon is a raw, blustery time of year in which the snow can return with a vengeance. March is a month of beginnings  This month's moon is also known as: Seed Moon, Lenten Moon, Crow. .The Native American full moon names for March are largely based on these being considered the last full moons of winter; the crow caws its farewell to the season. Also known as the Worm Moon, because they start to surface at this time, also signaling retreat of winter and the marching in of springtime. Use this month for magical workings related to rebirth and regrowth.

Waxing Moon

The Waxing moon is the moon at any time after  the new moon and before the  full moon, so called because its illuminated area is increasing.

It takes approximately fourteen days for this to happen. In many magical traditions, people use this time of the moon to perform "positive" magic -- in other words, magic that draws things to you, or increases things. Some examples would include:

• A money spell
• A working to get a new job or home
• Bringing love into one's life
• Any magic related to increasing material items

People attempting to adjust their normal rhythms to those of the planets will want to look for a feeling of anticipation, a time of the month to feel your resolve grow and expand. Focus your attention upon the changes you want to see in yourself this month. 

Aries ;

This is a fiery position of the moon. Even if the Sun or rising sign is more low-key, Moon in Aries people possess an  inner passion. Emotional issues take precedence--there is simply no pussy-footing around when it comes to dealing with the feelings. And, dealing with new sentiments and needs stirs up a huge desire for activity. Moon in Aries has a need for acting out their needs, with no time to waste. It is hard for them to see the long-term or to wait for things to happen. Instant gratification rules! Aries can also be  an impulsive sign so if your intentions include a project or budgeting .. be careful with the credit cards.Aries impulsive attitude and high energy can translate into overspending. 

Monday, February 16th,2015

Good Morning Readers:

 The Quickening Moon hints of a Spring to come.. even if we may not be lucky enough to feel it just yet the days are getting longer. The Waning Moon readies itself for a new New Moon on the 18th. Additionally, the moon will be void-of-course from 3:17pm to 7:13pm when it enters Aquarius. Aquarius' influence is a rebellious, energetic one so embrace your personal freedom today. Today is a great time to focus on breaking habits or making abrupt changes given the Waning Phase in Aquarius. Today is also a great day for planting those seedlings .Until tomorrow dear readers light and love. 

Quickening Moon:

The Moons Energy is in purification, growth, healing, loving the self, accepting responsibility for past errors, forgiving yourself, and making future plans. This is a good time to focus your magick on home, hearth and family.Since the heaviest snow usually falls during this month, some native tribes often called February’s full moon the Snow Moon, The tribes that used Snow Moon for the January moon called this moon the Hunger Moon, as the food supply was often low and harsh winter conditions made hunting difficult this time of year.

Waning Moon:

A waning crescent moon is sometimes called an old moon. It’s seen in the east before dawn.

Now the moon has moved nearly entirely around in its orbit of Earth, as measured from one new moon to the next.

because the moon is nearly on a line with the Earth and sun again, the day hemisphere of the moon is facing mostly away from us once more. We see only a slender fraction of the moon’s day side: a crescent moon.

Each morning before dawn, because the moon is moving eastward in orbit around Earth, the moon appears closer to the sunrise glare. We see less and less of the moon’s day side, and thus the crescent in the east before dawn appears thinner each day.The moon, as always, is rising in the east day after day. But most people won’t see this moon phase unless they get up early. When the sun comes up, and the sky grows brighter, the waning crescent moon fades. Now the moon is so near the Earth/sun line that the sun’s glare is drowning this slim moon from view.Still, the waning crescent is up there, nearly all day long, moving ahead of the sun across the sky’s dome. It sets in the west several hours or less before sunset.

Aquarius: 

Aquarius is the 11th Sign of the Zodiac (also known as the Water Bearer), which tends to be very sensitive and can easily get hurt by criticism. You may be surrounded by lots of people, but actually you have very few good friends. If you stay grounded, you can be good at communications. You enjoy the company of people who are on the same wavelength. You are frank and avoid frequent changes, but when people try to take advantage of your nature, you can get quite upset. And when someone hurts or cheats you, you can nurture feelings of revenge for a long time. You prefer your personal life to be peaceful. You rarely get emotionally attached to your relationships. People get attracted by your wit and intelligence. You tend to learn fast. You are inquisitive and take interest in everything around you, which tends to divide your concentration.

Planting Days 

Planting by the Moon is a great way to help plan your above and below ground crops.

• Plant flowers and vegetables that bear crops above ground during the light, or waxing, of the Moon: from the day the Moon is new to the day it is full.
• Plant flowering bulbs and vegetables that bear crops below ground during the dark, or waning, of the Moon: from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again.

Old-time farmers swear that this practice results in larger, tastier harvest.

Void-of-Course:

Every couple of days there comes a time which is best used for subjective, spiritual non-material concerns, like prayer, yoga, play, psychotherapy, or passive experience, sleep or meditation.

"This period may last a few seconds, or it may be three days and nights in a single session. "It begins when the Moon in transit makes the last major aspect it will make before it changes from one sign of the zodiac to the next. It ends when the Moon enters the next sign. The name of this period is Void of Course Moon. You may call it a silly season, or vacation from normal living.

 "Decision making in such periods turns out later to be unrealistic. Creativity diverges into unpleasant directions, improvisations, false starts, error. Business moves fail to generate profits, or meet unexpected difficulties. If you buy any object it usually fails of its intended use. "Human judgment is more fallible than usual during the time the Moon is Void of Course. This is the principle factor in all observed experience thus far.

"Routine proceeds readily, but often requires an adjustment later. Defects or shortages come to light. Delay and frustration are commonly experienced while the Moon is Void of Course. "Neurotic tendencies, bad habits are more open to change. ESP experiments show odd results.

Friday,February 13th, 2015

Good Friday Readers: 

Today the Quickening Moon of February remains in it's Waning Cycle. with the influence of Sagittarius. Our Quickening Moon reminds us that Spring is one the way, no matter what we may see outside. The Waning Phase of the Moon reminds us to let go and release making room for a new cycle with the coming New Moon. Sagittarrius is an active sign favoring growth and expansion. Today you may feel a little more cheerful and energized so weather permitting try to get outside, or if stuck inside behind the snow and ice as myself, do something today to embrace phase of the Waning Moon and get started on some indoor cleaning projects. Today would be a great day to go through the closets and donate items to your local thrift store. Today is also a Harvest day so if you would like to harvest you indoor herb garden today is the day. Light and love dear readers and I'll see you tomorrow. 

Quickening Moon:

.The Romans for whom the name originates considered February the shortest and last month of the year. February originates from the word Februum which means purification. It may also originate from the name of the Goddess Juno Februa a goddess of love, passion, fertility and marriage as well as from the God Februss a god of the dead and of purification. Februalia was a month long festival based on purification, cleansing, and clearing away of the old. It was times to atone for any wrongdoings, to pray, mediate and make offerings to the Gods. During Februalia grain and salt were scattered about the house and pine boughs were used to sweep the floors clean. You may wish to continue this tradition with a thorough house cleaning, clean not only the physical but the astral, use an herbal based flour wash with sea salt to cleanse. Open the shutters and blinds and let the growing sunlight and air circulate. Leave a lemon cut in half in every room of the house with the intent that it may remove/absorb any negativity .When the lemon begins to dry, brown or rot, it has served its purpose and you may dispose of it. Now, is a good time to go through your clothes, pantry and other area and donate what is not wanted or necessary to charity. Also, it is a good time to go through the pantry and medicine cabinet and through your herbs, oils and natural remedies and dispose or recycle any that are too old and to make a list of ingredients you need to pick up.

Waning Moon: 

The waning moon is the period time between the three days of the full moon and the three days of the dark moon, the counter balance to the waxing phase. The waning phase is the time for pruning and harvesting growth in our garden, be it physical or spiritual. This phase is the time for banishing those unwanted "things" in our lives, be it the nuisance boy-friend/lover or some bad habit we've developed. The crone shows us the way to the land of the dead during this time of the month. By taking her hand and accepting that some things must die, we are able to grow spiritually.

Sagittarrius: 

When the Moon resides in Sagittarius sign, we all subconsciously become Sagittarius. Optimism, vitality, generosity, good intention, striving for protection intensify, as well as desire for philosophy, expansion of horizon or just a desire for a walk somewhere.These days are favorable for studying, work, teaching, and also expansion of the area of interest, for all, that is connected with distant travel and foreign countries.All activities, connected with sport, outdoor recreation, traveling, excursion, reading are perspective.

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Good Morning Readers,
Today, we remain in the Waning Cycle of the Quickening Moon. The Moon was void-of-course from 12:32 am until 11:46 am when we enter  the sign of Sagittarius.
The Waning Cycle lends power to the act of release while the Quickening Moon hints to the coming of Spring. Today's Moon in Sagittarius urges toward athletic activities. Sagittarius influence is one of cheerful energy so don't be surprised if you  find yourself  craving an invigorating walk outdoors, weather permitting, of course. Today is also a prime harvest day so it may be a great day to commune with nature in the form of harvesting your indoor herb garden.




Quickening Moon: 
The Quickening Moon is also known as the Snow Moon or the Bone Moon to the Cherokee.  It is considered the last moon of winter. The "Quickening" can be felt in the pregnant animals whose babies are due in springtime.  It is a time when the Earth reminds us that she is still alive underneath all of that snow.If we are lucky we may even find evidence of it as the first shoots of grass may be seen.

Waning Moon:
The Waning Moon  is the  moon  any time after full moon and before he the new moon (so called because its illuminated area is decreasing).Because the moon is nearly on a line with the Earth and sun again, the day hemisphere of the moon is facing mostly away from us once more. We see only a slender fraction of the moon’s day side: a crescent moon.
Each morning before dawn, because the moon is moving eastward in orbit around Earth, the moon appears closer to the sunrise glare. We see less and less of the moon’s day side, and thus the crescent in the east before dawn appears thinner each day.The moon, as always, is rising in the east day after day. But most people won’t see this moon phase unless they get up early. When the sun comes up, and the sky grows brighter, the waning crescent moon fades. Now the moon is so near the Earth/sun line that the sun’s glare is drowning this slim moon from view.Still, the waning crescent is up there, nearly all day long, moving ahead of the sun across the sky’s dome. It sets in the west several hours or less before sunset.

Sagittarius:
Sagittarius Moon is happy-go-lucky and free-spirited… as long as they aren't cooped up. They need space and personal freedom to be happy. They love to be physically active. Travel, sports, socializing… it doesn't matter what it is as long as it is active. When the moon is in Sagittarius you may crave  open spaces and athletic endeavors.  

Good Morning Readers,
Today, we continue in the Waning Cycle of the Quickening Moon, with the moon entering Virgo at 2:05 am. The Waning Moon urges us to let go of negative things such as feelings, or habits and the Quickening Moon reminds that Spring is coming, even if you find yourself  buried under ice this morning. Virgo favors accomplishment of details especially those concerning our health or hygiene. Daily schedules are blessed by Virgo so today is a good time to start a new goal concerning your health. Today also is a planting day so if you didn't get your seeds started on Imbolic, like myself, today is the day! Light and love dear readers and I'll see you tomorrow.

Quickening Moon:
The full moon in February is known as the Quickening moon, it marks the official end of winter, and the quickening, the renewal of all things. While the skies are still gray, and the weather is cold, beneath the surface life begins to secretly stir. This moon phase is a time of abundance, ripening and completeness, heavy with fertility and female divinity. It is a time when the potential of all things begins to stir towards birth in spring, a time to work on our own inner power and confront personal truths in preparation for birth. This moon sheds enough light to help us see into our darkness so that our energy can make its way to the surface to prepare for growth and healing.This is the season of Imbolc, the days when we know that if we can just hold on for a few more weeks, we might get lucky and see little green shoots peeking out through the snow and slush.

Waning Moon:
The waning moon is the period during which the moon goes from full to dark once again. Like the waxing moon phase, it lasts approximately two weeks. In many traditions of Wicca and Paganism, this time of the month is used to do "baneful" magic -- that which sends away, gets rid of or destroys things you no longer wish to be burdened by. Some examples would include:
Magic to eliminate negative or toxic people from your life
Workings to smoothly end a relationship or job
Rituals that banish bad habits
Any magic related to reducing things, such as debt, illness, etc.
Virgo:
The lunar nature, when it's expressed through Virgo, seeks purification, well-being, and order.But this goes beyond exercising to include things like solitary walks to clear the mind, and time spent writing in a journal. Ideally, they’ll refine their day so that the mind, body and spirit end up feeling refreshed.

Planting Days:
Gardening by the phases of the moon is a technique that can speed the germination of your seeds by working with the forces of nature.
Plants respond to the same gravitational pull of tides that affect the oceans, which alternately stimulates root and leaf growth. Seeds sprout more quickly, plants grow vigorously and at an optimum rate, harvests are larger and they don't go to seed as fast. This method has been practiced by many for hundreds of years and is a perfect compliment to organic gardening.

Monday, February 9th, 2015

Good Monday Readers! 
This morning we remain in the Waning Phase of the Quickening Moon. Today the moon is void-of-course as of 6:58 am. until Tuesday at 2:05 am when we will enter Scorpio. 

The Quickening Moon urges us to make ready while the Waning Phase of the Moon asks us to release and let go. Even if you are like me this morning watching the snow come down outside my window... Spring is coming ... in its own time. We are called to make ready for the changing of the seasons. We may want to start some spring cleaning, make an appointment to get the car serviced or tune up the lawn mower. If your gardener, like myself, you may be pouring over seed catalogs and planning the garden. In fact, tomorrow is a planting day so you may want to get out those seeds and get to work. Today we are void- of- course so it may not be the best time to actually start these projects but we can certainly start thinking about it. 

Quickening Moon:

February's moon is also  called the Snow Moon because usually the heaviest snows fall in February.

Hunting was  very difficult at this time  so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon.

Other Native American tribes called this Moon the "Shoulder to Shoulder Around the Fire Moon" (Wishram Native Americans), the "No Snow in the Trails Moon" (Zuni Native Americans), and the "Bone Moon" (Cherokee Native Americans). The Bone Moon meant that there was so little food that people gnawed on bones and ate bone marrow soup. Even though, February may find us knee deep in the snow of winter it is still a time to get ready as Winter holds onto it's last few moments. 

Waning Moon:

 This is when the moon appears to be "decreasing" in size; what this really means is that illumination of the moon is decreasing until it is entirely shadowed. One way in which to differentiate the Waning Moon as opposed to the Waxing Moon is to cup your left hand till it makes a shape like: ( This is the shape of the Waning Moon. If the moon fits in this curve, you know it is getting smaller every day, going to the New Moon / Dark Moon.

Void-of-Course: 

The Moon makes a complete circle through the twelve signs every 28.5 days and spends approximately 2.5 days in each sign.There is a time, however, when this connection is interrupted and we "float" between signs. This is the time we call the void-of-course Moon. It starts after the Moon has made its last major aspect  to the Sun or planets and is still within the sign until it enters the next sign.The commonly held belief  is that action is unproductive during this time. Llewellyn’s astrological calendar says that people are "fuzzy – or vague – scattered even" and that "action initiated during this time is often wasted, irrelevant, or incorrect." This may or may not be the case for you, however, most believe it is wise to avoid starting a project during this time.

Saturday, February 7th, 2015

Good Morning Readers:

Good Morning Readers:

Today we continue in the Waning Cycle of the Quickening Moon. The Quickening Moon reminds us to make ready for the coming spring. The Waning cycle of the moon gives power to us in the act of release, a time to banish old habits and move one.

Today the moon is void-of-course until 1:44 pm when it enters Libra. Libra’s social nature favors social activities, friendship, and cooperation.  So for today dear readers take full advantage of the moon cycle today, sleep in till noon, have a long brunch and then go out and have some fun!

Quickening Moon:

The Quickening Moon moon is also known as the Snow Moon, Ice Moon, Hunger Moon, and Cleansing Moon.  Native American tribes of the north and the east called it the snow moon as it use to be the time that the greatest amount of snowfall came. The name Hunger moon refers to the difficulty to gather food this time of year. The Celts called it the Moon of Ice. This moon represents the coming of spring.  It’s the time when the seeds start stirring to life under the cold ground.  The farmers start planning crops for their gardens. The animals will start to feel their young in their belly’s as they are readying for their spring births.  The long sleepy winter is finally ending and the earth is in it’s early awakening to the longer days in the warmth of the sun.

Waning Moon:

The Waning moon is a traditionally a time for study, meditations and magical work designed to banish harmful energies. This is the time in our moon cycle to release and let go, making ready for the coming New Moon and a renewal of goals and ideals. The Waning Moon reminds us to let go, and release so that we may have room for new blessings.

Void-of- Course: (v/c)

As the moon moves from sign to sign there is a time in whic the last aspect and the entrance of the Moon into the next sign itt is said to be void-of-course. Projects began in this time will lack the governing influence of a sign and may turn out differently then planned. I personally see Void-of-Course as a resting time between one signs influence to the other. For those of you who need balance in your lives, like me, this will be a perfect reminder to take it easy.

Moon in Libra:

Libra is a sign of cooperation. It is a social sign favoring friendship and companionship. It is the sign that urges us to cooperation, and compromise, favoring harmony. Libra urges us to find to balance between the inner self and the outer self. Libra in the sign which urges us to interact with others. Many people when focused on their goals, neglect the relationships in our lives. Libra calls us to find a balance between the inner and the outer.

Friday, February 6th, 2015

 Good Morning Readers:

  February's Quickening Moon speaks to us of the coming Spring while the Waning Moon urges us to let go, to cleanse or to leave behind old issues.The Moon will be in Virgo until 5:09 pm when it becomes Void-of-Course until 1:44 pm when it will enter Libra. Virgo's influence favors detail-oriented tasks such as making schedules especially  in matters of health or hygiene

Quickening Moon:

The Quicking Moon so named for the feeling of expectation as life waits for the coming Spring. In fact, he most common explanation is that is comes from the Old Irish i mbolc (Modern Irish i mbolg), meaning "in the belly", and refers to the pregnancy of ewes. This is pronounced Another possible origin is the Old Irish imb-fholc, "to wash/cleanse oneself", referring to i-molk or i-molg. a ritual cleansing. Eric P. Hamp derives it from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning both "milk" and "cleansing". Professor Alan Ward derives it from the Proto-Celtic *embibolgon, "budding". The 10th century Cormac's Glossary derives it from oimelc, "ewe milk", but many scholars see this as a folk etymology. Nevertheless, some Neopagans have adopted Oimelc as a name for the festival.

Waning Moon: 

The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation, and magical work designed to banish harmful energies. 

Moon in Virgo

Virgo (♍) is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac. Virgo is the second-largest constellation. It spans the 150-180th degree of the zodiac, between 152.75 and 180 degree of celestial longitude. The symbol of the maiden is based on Astraea. She was the last immortal to abandon earth at the end of the Silver Age, when the gods fled to Olympus - hence the sign's association with earth.

Void-of-Course: 

As the moon moves from one sign to another it is considered Void-of-Course. Projects started at this time will lack a directive influence and rarely come to the end we expected. 

Moon in Libra: 

Libra favors cooperation, compromise, social activities, balance, friendship, and partnership. 

Thursday, February 5th, 2015

Good Morning! 
Today we enter the waning cycle of The Quickening Moon. Our Quickening Moon  urge us to "make ready." This is a time of getting ready for the Spring. The Waning Moon asks us to focus on letting go or cleansing ourselves and home. 
The moon entering Virgo at 12:46am lends energy to detail oriented activities until Friday at 5:09pm.
So, it may be a great time to look over your daily schedules, or better yet make a plan concerning a health-oriented goal. It would also be a great day to get started on that Spring cleaning. 

Quickening Moon: 

The Quickening Moon of February is so named for the feeling of expectation resonating through the earth and it's beasts at this time. The word Quickening is drawn from the quickening of the animals. Heavy with child at this time they make ready for their young. The Earth is quickening as well. As the days get long it warms the ground tiny seeds prepare to bud. 

Waning Moon:

The Waning Moon urges us to let go. This the time between the Full Moon and the New Moon. We have seen our energy grow and be fulfilled on the Full Moon. This is the downward slope of our Lunar Cycle. It is a time to cleanse to clear away and to make space for the goals and intentions of the New Moon. The Waning Moons spirit of release makes this a perfect time for to leave behind old patterns or problems and open yourself to new solutions.

Moon in Virgo: 

The moon in Virgo will favor detail oriented activities, especially those dealing with your health and hygene. This would be a great time to set a daily schedule concerning your health. Go ahead promise your body an extra glass of water a day and sit down and plan how you are going to fulfill that promise. 

Wednesday, February 4th, 2015

Today we finish the Full Moon Cycle of the Quickening Moon.
The moon is void-of-control today as of 12:31 am this morning to Thursday at 12:46 am. when the Moon moves into Virgo. 
Today enjoy the excited anticipation of the Quickening Moon at its height of power while refraining from starting any projects today, with the moon void-of-course it lacks influence. But tomorrow as we move into Virgo it will be a great time to put together those daily schedules that will help you achieve your goals. 


Quickening Moon: 
     This month is one of anticipation and hope. It is the time in which the animals and the earth wait in pregnant repose for the coming Spring. As mother's we recognize this feeling as the nesting instinct we felt prior to birth. It is the time to make ready for the new life to come. But remember not to get caught up in the excitement and do too much for our strength and energies will be needed soon.

Full Moon:
    Pagans and Wiccans consider a Full Moon Cycle to be a full 3 days. The Full Moon is important in Wicca and Paganism  for it is  the height of the Moon's  power lending this power to spells done at this time. It is a particularly good time for spells relating to spiritual health and healing or spells relating to intuition.
   

Moon void-of-course: 
   Moon void-of-course is a the time in which the Moon is moving from one astrological sign to another. In other words, it will have no guiding influence. Spells or plans made at this time lack direction, and, therefore, will be unable to be completed or may even turn out differently than planned.

Virgo:
   We will move into Virgo at 12: 40 am Thursday. Virgo loves details, so this is the time to focus on those daily schedules or goal charts. Matters concerning health or hygiene are favored so this would be a great time to make some goals concerning your health and make up a schedule to accomplish them.

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015

Blessed Full Moon!
Today we will see and feel the effect of the Quickening Moon as it reaches its fullest point at 6:09 pm. Today is also the 2nd day of Leo with the Moon entering a void of control period at 12:31 am. The Moon will stay void of control until Thursday morning at 12:46 am when it moves into Virgo.
So for today relish in the anticipatory mood of the Quickening Moon as Leo urges us to look inward and address our core beliefs Today is the day to set your goals for the next month focusing on the foundation of who you are and what you believe. Think about the positive changes you want to make. There is no need to concern yourself with how these changes will be made at this time. There will be plenty of time for schedules and such as we move into Virgo on Thursday.

Quickening Moon: 

    The Quickening moon is one of anticipation. So named for the feeling of unexpressed energy in earth and animals. Pregnant animals, due in the spring, begin to feel the quickening of their unborn young. The earth itself is quickening, as seeds and bulbs far beneath the soil begin their journey towards the light. We know these things are coming -- this is also a  good month  for us to make plans for the future. It is a time to dream and hope... and a time to set goals for ourselves.  It is also a time to accept responsibility for our mistakes and move on. 

For the magically minded focus on personal achievements and advancement.

 Full Moon: 

    The Full Moon is the symbol of abundance and fulfilment, it is    a great time for  manifesting desires or dreams.

 Moon in Leo: 

   Leo urges us to focus on the self. It will ask us  to draw back from our personal connections with others and their emotional needs and to reflect on our fundamental ideals.