Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

Good Morning Readers;

Happy St. Patricks day to one and all! Today we inch ever closer to the Spring Equinox on Ostara, leaving behind the 3 moons of winter. This is one of my favorite times of the year as I watch closely as the Mother awakes from her long slumber. Day by day, it seems as if life itself is languidly and slowly doing a cat-like stretch and yawn. Small green shoots begin to emerge and each day the trees have more buds if we're lucky we may even see the first tulips beginning to emerge waiting to open their brilliant displays. As we have been talking about the March moon has many names depending upon the culture and region of the area reflecting the important tasks of the tribe or clan, whether it be the Native American Crow or Worm Moon, commemorating the return of morning birds, or the Sap Moon, in honor of the bountiful and sweet treat provided by the Maple trees  of the Vermont areas, all of life is focused on the coming bounty. In this same spirit of expectant anticipation the moon phase is slowly finishing its cycle as we move into a Waning Crescent this is a time to let go, making ready for the goals and intentions of the New Moon on the 20th. The moon will enter void-of-course at 2:18pm today until Wednesday at 6:58 am when it will ease into Pisces. Love and Light readers and until tomorrow, Blessed Be!

Crow Moon or Worm Moon:

Some Native American tribes consider the March moon.People are born in this sign often convey themselves and their ideas easily because of and innate ability to be extremely flexible and adaptable.Native Americans attributed this to the tempestuous transition in which you were born. 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. Your lifes' skill is in the realm of helping  others through transition just as the March moon transitions our planet from Winter to Spring. 

Waning Crescent:

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.

Void-of-Course: 

VOC* (void of course) or v/c refers to the period of time between the final aspect that the Moon makes while in one sign until she enters the next sign. This can consist of several minutes or many hours. These periods are best handled with little expectation of accomplishment; times ideally suited for rest and contemplation.
Block off these times in your schedule and avoid making significant decisions or working on important projects during these times. During VOC* Moon, focus on routine tasks. You will be surprised at how this one change will smooth the edges of your life!

Do you have questions about what is appropriate to do or not do during the VOC* moon? A simple way to think about it is to ask a simple question: Do I hope that this activity will amount to something? If the activity does not need to amount to anything go ahead with it! If you have an expectation or desire that this action is going to amount to something, do not do it while the Moon is VOC*. Think about the time you bought a book you were certain you were going to love and you never could finish it! Think about the time you bought the perfect article of clothing that you ended up never wearing; that is the Moon VOC*!

Tuesday, March 10th, 2015

Good Morning Readers, 

The March moon is known by many names reflecting this ever changing time of the year the earth shifts from one season to another. Many of the Native American names describe this time of year by the important activities to the tribe and it’s survival. For the Arapahoe, the March moon was the time of “Buffalo dropping calves” while to the Hopi it was the ” time of the whispering moon” and to the Omaha it was the ” Little Frog Moon”. There is no doubt our ancestors saw this as a time of renewal and promised abundance as the earth reawakens from the long barren winter. Today’s Moon Phase is the Waning Gibbous Moon. Astrologically, what is the gibbous moon? It’s when the Moon is more than half full, but not quite fully illuminated, when you look at it from the perspective of Earth. the Waxing Gibbous in terms of the earth-centered spirituality is seen as the time before the New Moon, a time to release the negative and harmful parts of us so we may make ready for the new beginnings of the New Moon phase. Today, the moon remains in Virgo, a sign which relishes in details. it is a great time for matters concerning health, hygiene, and daily schedules. I find Virgo in the Waxing Phase to be a time to clean out closets, or organizing my kitchen. With the weather we are having though I may just go out and plan out my garden. Light and Love dear readers.. and until tomorrow blessed Be.

Buffalo Dropping Calves Moon

Native Americans gave names to each of the full moons to keep track of the passing year. The names are associated with the entire month until the next full moon occurs. Since a lunar month averages 29 days, the dates of the moons change from year to year. Here are titles most closely associated with calendar months.

Waning Gibbous Moon 

What does it mean when you hear the term “gibbous moon”? It’s when the Moon is more than half full, but not quite fully illuminated, when you look at it from the perspective of Earth. The reason the light changes has to do with how the Moon orbits the Earth.

The average distance between the Earth and the Moon is about 382,500 km (237,675 miles). As the Moon orbits our planet, the illumination of the Sun changes on its surface. The Moon takes about 29.5 days to go from a new moon to a full moon and then back again. This is called a “synodic period” or sometimes, a “synodic month.”

It’s slightly longer than the “sidereal period” or “sidereal month” (27.3 days) for the Moon to return to the same position relative to the stars. That’s because the Earth is moving at the same time along its orbit of the Sun, requiring the Moon to “catch up” to reach the same illumination, according to NASA.

Moon in Virgo:

Those with Moon in Virgo are happiest when at home in their own skin, which so often comes from having a healthy regimen. 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, the body, and the spirit end up feeling refreshed.When Virgoan qualities inhabit the Moon, these routines become a daily emotional need. Other habits that exercise their active minds might be doing crossword puzzles, reading the morning paper or getting lost in books.

Sunday,March 1st,2015

Good Morning Readers;

The Moon is an important heavenly body. It controls the tides and many other natural systems on our planet.Since the beginning of time, the ancients recognized the moon as a symbol of the changing seasons, and farmers have long since used the moon to guide the cycles of planting and harvest.This months' moon goes by many names, the chaste moon  in honor of the maiden, the time of anticipation and making ready for the Spring  and the fullness and productivity of the Mother.The Worm Moon speaking of the coming spring and the return of the birds. Women, in particular, are often drawn to the moon as we match the 28 day cycle of the moon to our menstrual cycles Additionally, the moons aspects match the cycles of our life as we phase through the Maiden  the Mother and the Crone. This evenings moon is the Waxing Gibbous, it is the maiden phase of the moon  She inspires and illuminates us matching the natural.Witches and pagans draw on her power for lunar magic. We cast our spells in accord with her cycles. She inspires and illuminates us.  She mirrors the stages of our lives: "Maiden", "Mother" and "Crone". She is an ever evolving and changing entity as are we. .As the Wheel of the Moon continues on its never ending course, the moon also travels through the different astrological signs, just as the sun does, only more rapidly. When the moon sides within the various signs, that sign influences the magical aspect of the moon.Our current moon is void-of-course until 6:45 this evening when we will enter Leo.Keep reading for a more detailed explanation of the moon cycles below and till tomorrow ligh and love dear readers and blessed be.  

Chaste Moon: 

Like the Goddess of the Moon Diana, nature is poised - potential about to burst into life all around us. Just as the Goddess has many faces and forms, so can we. The circle dance never ends, only revolves again and again. Thus as the Goddess ever renews her aspect, so can Her children.

This new journey began with the Storm Moon in February by firming our foundations to prepare for change, and now is the time to discover our potential. On the Esbat of the Chaste Moon, we look deep within ourselves to strengthen our foundations ready to plant the seeds of our new lives, and discover what lies there waiting, like the Maiden, to be fulfilled.

Waxing Gibbous:

The waxing gibbous moon happens when the moon is between a 45 and 90 degree angle with respect to the Earth and Sun. So we are seeing more than half of the moon illuminated and less than half in shadow. The word gibbous refers to phases where the moon is more than half illuminated. “Waxing” essentially means growing or increasing in illumination. Each evening, as the moon’s orbital motion, carries it towards the Earth-sun line, we see more of the moon’s day side.Witches find this a time for spells of growing or changing. 

Moon in Leo 

Leo is a complicated sign with many good traits it can be

Generous and warmheartedCreative and enthusiastic

Creative and enthusiastic

Broad-minded and expansive
Faithful and loving

 However, there is a dark side of Leo as well  it can also be ..

Pompous and patronizing
Bossy and interfering
Dogmatic and intolera

Thursday, February 26th, 2015

Good Morning Readers:

This evening we remain in the 1st quarter of the waxing moon. Allowing us  to continue the growth of our intentions for the month as we continue to the Full Moon on the 5th of March.  The moon will also enter a void-of-course at 3:43 am. until Friday at 7:50 am when the moon enters Cancer.

Storm Moon

Like most of our moons, the one in March is called a number of names,  depending upon the tradition. You could call it the Sap Moon, the Crust Moon, the Crow Moon, even the Maple Sugar Moon or the Worm Moon.According to lore, the full moon was named for the time of year when robins start to reemerge from where they spent the cold season, tugging at worms in the thawing ground.Though it’s true worms would be more accessible to birds when spring hits, robins actually never leave most places, unlike many birds that do migrate elsewhere for  the winter. The American Robin spends the whole winter in their breeding range,” according to Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology. But because they spend more time roosting in trees and less time in your yard, you’re much less likely to see them.”Much like the robin The Sap Moon and Maple Sugar Moon is so named for the sap for the sap oozing from maple trees  long  considered a sign that spring is about to arrive. 

Of course, the truest mark of spring doesn’t happen until, March 20 at the vernal equinox

Though there’s always a chance for a late season snow storms  (like the ones that could hit parts of the Midwest and Northeast Sunday into Monday), spring is literally right around the corner.

1st Quarter moon:

The First Quarter Moon appears approximately a week after the New Moon.  We might call the First
Quarter Moon, as well as the Last Quarter Moon, “the half Moon,” because the Moon appears cut in half.  It
is not a quarter of a Moon at all in appearance.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.The Waxing First Quarter Moon rises about at noon and sets about at midnight.After that, the Moon kind of starts to look like it is pregnant. It is perfectly round on the right side, but bulged out past half-way on the left. This is the Waxing Gibbous Moon. You can continue to do waxing, drawing, increasing, or growth spells.

Void-of-course: 

Void-of-course motion is the Moon reaches near the end degrees of the zodiac sign that it has been traveling through. From the time, it makes its last aspect or energy connection with another planet is when the void-of-course motion begins. This period of time, today is when you may feel confused or not sure of what direction to go. This void-of-course period can create unexpected results. You may experience delays and frustrations. During this period of time, it is best to avoid making decisions. It will be much easier to just go with the flow of what is around you. If you can avoid shopping, signing contracts or making important decisions during this time, you will avoid difficulties later on. You will save yourself wasted time, money and effort by paying attention to the do's and don'ts of this period of time. Try looking at the list below and experiment for yourself. You will discover that this time period is best for subjective, non-materialistic avenues of involvement and you may feel much more at ease after having this time to ponder and reflect on important decisions that you may need to make.

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.

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.