Monday, March 9th, 2015

Good Morning Readers:

What a beautiful morning. Today we continue along with the March Moon, the March Moon is known by many names reflecting the fickle weather of this changing season. The Phase today is the Waxing Gibbous. The Waxing Gibbous prepares us for the coming new moon by encouraging us to release the negative aspects of our life. Today the moon enters Virgo at 9:10 am. Light and love dear readers. Blessed be. 

Full Crust  Moon:

Native American names  were created to help different tribes track the seasons. Think of it as a nickname for the Moon. The March Full Crust Moon relates to the crusted snow cover of this time caused by the snow thawing by day and freezing at night.

Waxing Gibbous Moon:

A waxing gibbous moon appears high in the east at sunset. It’s more than half-lit  but less than full.

This moon phase comes between one and two weeks after the  new moon.

Photo Credit: Felipe Miguel

The moon has moved in its orbit so that it’s now relatively far from the sun in our sky. A waxing gibbous moon rises during the hours between noon and sunset. It sets in the wee hours after midnight.

People sometimes see a waxing gibbous moon in the afternoon, shortly after moonrise, while it’s ascending in the east as the sun is descending in the west. It’s easy to see a waxing gibbous moon in the daytime because, at this phase of the moon, a large fraction of the moon’s day side is facing our way. Thus a waxing gibbous moon is more noticeable in the sky than a crescent moon, with only a slim fraction of the lunar day side visible. Also, a waxing gibbous moon is far from the sun on the sky’s dome, so the sun’s glare isn’t hiding it from view.The word gibbous comes from a root word that means hump-backed. You can see the hump-backed shape of the waxing gibbous moon

Moon in Virgo:

Your Moon Sign describes your instinctive or emotional energies, your innate reactions, and the things you need to feel comfortable or secure. It can reveal your emotional, genetic and intuitive makeup. Whilst your Sun Sign describes qualities you are learning to develop and become, your Moon Sign describes those that you already are.

With the Moon in the practical and systematic sign of Virgo, you are likely to be someone who is highly appreciative of structure, organization and detail. You will find your life works better with well-established systems in your personal and professional life. Virgo is an Earth sign, and so pertains to tangible or physical things. It is also known as Mutable, which infers a need for variety and change. When physicality and change are brought together, the principle of refinement is found. Born with the Moon in Virgo, you are likely to have an innate need to improve or refine the circumstances around you – combining practical know-how with the analytical quality needed to achieve specific results.

Sunday, March 8th, 2015

Good Morning Readers.

 Spring, or at least  the promise of it has come to the Midwest.This morning the dawn broke illuminating  each frozen dew drop  as if the fairies themselves had blessed them  just for me.Today the magic continues as  we remain in the March Maple Sugar Moon so named for the  only time of year the tree shares its sweet bounty as  sap flows, allowing us to enjoy its bounty.The Waning Gibbous Moon shining brightly down upon us reminds us to let go and release anything hurtful or harmful in our lives making ready for the coming New Moon Cycle. Today is also a  perfect day to sit back relax and enjoy the day currently the moon is in Libra, an air sign which favors creating balance and harmony and following that  our moon is Void-of-Course from 9:25 pm until Monday morn. Light and Lover readers. and until tomorrow, Blessed Be.

Sugar Moon:

According to Anishinabe legend, this month 3rd moon of winter is called the Maple Sugar Moon, aptly named for the only time of  year sap flows from the maple trees. In the hilltowns of Western Mass., steam pours from sugar shacks and fresh maple sap is boiled down to make maple syrup. Many sugar shacks invite families to their annual pancake breakfasts during these weeks to enjoy fresh maple syrup and share in the process of making syrup.

Waning Gibbous:

Three and a half to seven days after the Full Moon. The Moon appears to be more than one-half but not fully illuminated by direct sunlight. The fraction of the Moon’s disk that is illuminated is decreasing as it phases to the coming New Moon. This is the Moon of the Earth Mothers. Demeter, Ceres, Korte, Danu (Anu), and Bast. What work has been done is now gathered in and the crop offered as a sacrifice to the Mother who so freely gave. It is the time to harvest, time to renew.This spirit can be embraced in our spirit as well as we review endeavors and correct mistakes.It is the time to settle disputes and make amends. A time to rid oneself of obstruction, or habits you know longer need.A time for self-analysis, rest, recuperation, meditation and preparation for the energies of the New Moon. The third quarter or the moon ideally brings illumination to the influences of the entire lunar cycle.

Moon in Libra:

The moon in Libra allows us to express our people skills, This is the time to allow yourself to make a positive  changes in terms of your  relationship with  loved ones. The Moon in Libra bestows the  qualities of tact, kindness and gentleness.You may find yourself harnessing a natural charm which will enhance your abilities to be a great listener today. It is  a perfect  day to heal a broken relationship or to make a new one. .

For myself I intend to enjoy an extra cup of tea and call an old friend on my back porch!

Saturday, March l7th, 2015

Good Morning Readers;

This morning we continue our journey through the cycle of March's Worm moon. It is widely accepted as the last moon of winter heralding the coming Spring. The Native names for this moon reflect the changing of the seasons and the hopes of the coming Spring. We have phased through the Full Moon today and enter the time of the Waxing Gibbous Moon.Wiccan and Pagans find this to release or banish negative or destructive parts of out life. We clear these energies in preparation of the coming New Moon.

The Worm Moon
Snow slowly begins to melt, the ground softens, and earthworms show their heads again and their castings or fecal matter can be found. Other signs of spring gave rise to other variations: the cawing of crows (the Crow Moon); the formation of crusts on the snow from repeated thawing and freezing (the Crust Moon); and the time for tapping maple trees (the Sap Moon). Christian settlers also called this the Lenten Moon and considered it the last moon of winter.

Waxing Gibbous Moon:

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.

Each lunar cycle begins with a new moon. As the Moon moves eastward away from the Sun in the sky, we see a bit more of the sunlit side of the Moon each night. We call this waxing. After the new moon, the sunlit portion is increasing, but less than half illuminated, so it is a waxing crescent moon. When half of the Moon’s disc is illuminated, we call it the first quarter moon. As the sunlit portion continues to increase, now more than half illuminated, it becomes waxing gibbous moon. When the Moon reaches maximum illumination, a full moon, the Moon has completed one-half of the lunar month.

During the second half of the lunar month, the Moon grows thinner each night. We call this waning. The waning gibbous moon phase occurs first, followed by the last quarter moon when half of the Moon’s disc is illuminated. Next is the waning crescent moon, which wanes until the illumination is completely gone; a new moon

Moon in Libra: 

With the Moon in the sign of Libra, you are likely to have a deep need for peace and harmony in your life. Libra is symbolized by the Scales, relating to any area of life requiring balance. This need extends from your personal environment to your working life, and the relationships you have with others.

Friday, March 6th, 2015

Good Morning Readers;

Today is the last night of the  Full Moon for March. Even though, this evenings micro moon is at the farthest point  in its journey, it's power remain.  It’ll be the Northern Hemisphere’s third and final full moon of winter and the Southern Hemisphere’s third and final full moon of summer.  But tonight, no matter where you live on Earth, look for the moon to look plenty full as it shines from dusk until dawn. The Full Moon has long enchanted the poetic imagination. The powers of nature are at their peak, and the unconscious mind is open to subtle influences at this time. Her  roundness reminds of the  abundance and fulfillment of life. We can align ourselves with this natural magic by observing the Full Moon phase as an occasion to recite ceremonial affirmations and feel the energy of our intentions.This evening the moon enters Libra at 7:58 pm encouraging friendship and social events just in time for the weekend. Light and love readers, until tomorrow.blessed be . 

Micro Moon

The full moon's cycle places the moon is at its furthest distance from the Earth, or apogee. Because the moon orbits our planet on an elliptical path, it is not always the same distance from us. When its orbit is at its furthest and it's full, astronomers call it an apogee full moon, while people seeking to give it a catchy name (and others who like to write about moons with catchy names) call it a micro moon or mini moon.Tonight’s moon might look full, but the crest of the moon’s full phase came on March 5, 2015 at 18:05 Universal Time, or 12:05 p.m. Central Standard Time,” according to Earthsky.org,

Moon in Libra

The Moon in Libra has a breezy sense of  elegance. The Moon in Libra is a good time for entertaining. Relaxed, leisurely gatherings are favored given the Libra moon enhances communication. Being together becomes sublime in settings that are esthetically pleasing.The Libra moon favors compromise and negotiating.She encourages  the restoration of balance with a friend or family member. Take it easy today by  beautifying your home space  decorating and de-cluttering or  treat yourself to a bouquet of  flowers as a reminder of the coming Spring.As an Air sign activities of an intellectual nature are favored as well  indulge yourself by  attending a lecture, visiting a museum, writing or editing enjoying the  luxury of a day of contemplation.