February, The Storm Moon
At this Moon begin your spring cleaning. Think
about what needs to be released and let go of it in your life and your
home. Burn white candles and purifying incense, sweep out the cobwebs and
prepare for the new growth of spring.
March, The Chaste Moon
This is the Moon of the maiden and the Faery
folk. Gather the seeds of inspiration and imagine what they can grow into.
Build an alter to the Moon and bless your garden in the moonlight. Prepare
the earth for the planting and yourself for a change.
April, The Seed Moon
At the Seed Moon plant your seeds of magick,
whether it be in a garden, in a pot by the window or simply in your heart.
Fill your home with light and flowers, create colorful eggs to decorate
it and bring fertility and joy. On the full Moon plant herbs. Sing in the
rain....
May, The Hare Moon
Now is the time to celebrate life and love. Renew
and affirm your sensuality, kindle the fire of romance. Dance and make
love by the light of a bon fire, the glow of red candles, or just the full
moons radiance. Free your wild nature....
June, The Dyad Moon
See how things are growing! The old has died
away to make room for the new. Create an Alter of roses and honor the beauty
of nature. Send flowers to your mother. Hike to the top of a mountain....
July, The Mead Moon
Bask in the warmth of summer and take time for
yourself, relax. Perhaps a moonlight walk by the sea to gather sacred seashells.
Make an ocean amulet necklace for one you love.
August, The Corn Moon
This is a time to harvest the gifts you have
nurtured and give to those who are in need. Collect and store fresh herbs
for the coming winter. Bake special breads to honor the God and Goddess
of grain and growing things, share them with your family and friends but
save some to offer the earth.
September, The Harvest Moon
Drink a toast to Dionysus, the God of wine and
ecstasy-The son of the Moon! Gather with friends to celebrate the vine
with a bottle of good wine and good cheer. Catch the Moons reflection in
your cup and rise it up in salutation, now drink in her essence and feel
the presence of the God and Goddess.
October, The Blood Moon
In the past this was the time of hunting and
storing. The wheel of the year turns like the cycle of life and death.
At this Moon the veil is thin, make an alter to honor your ancestors and
ask them to guide and protect you. Carve Pumpkins and place candles within
to light their way.
November, The Snow Moon
Winter's cold descends and outward growth slows.
Make this a time for inner growth. Learn a new craft or study thwarts of
divination. When the Moon is full do a reading for yourself or your friends.
Develop your psychic talents.
December, The Oak Moon
The time of the Suns return approaches and the
Moon awaits her lover. Make wreaths of Holly, Pine, Oak, Cedar or Ivy.
On the Full Oak Moon Burn them as an offering to the Sun and Moon. Create
a sacred Moon ornament to hang on the boughs of your yule tree.
The Blue Moon
This is the second Full Moon which falls within
a single month, it varies each year. When the Blue Moon occurs plan to
do something strange, something you have never done before. Write letters
to folks you have not seen for years, plan a surprise for someone you love.
Howl at the Moon!