Dear Friends,
Have you looked at the Moon lately?The Moon is the most important heavenly body to witches. We draw on the power of the moon for lunar magick. We cast spells in accordance with the Moon’s cycles and it inspires and illuminates us. The Moon Goddess watches over us all and protects us. She mimics the cycle of womanhood, from Maiden, to Mother, to Crone.
Moon Magick is special and unique. There are a lot of different ways to use the Moon’s power magickally. They are good stepping-stones for your Magickal practice, and can enhance different parts of your life. An old Wiccan rhyme states:
Pray to the Moon, when she is round;
Luck with you, shall then abound.
What ever you seek for, shall be found,
In Sea, or Sky or Solid Ground.
The Wheel of Moon continues on a never-ending course. The Moon also travels through the astrological signs, just like the other heavenly bodies. When the Moon resides in a particular sign, that sign influences the magick of the Moon. The following chart can help you attune your magick toward the astrological sign.
Moon in Aries: Spells involving authority, willpower and rebirth.
Moon in Taurus: Spells involving love, real estate, and money.
Moon in Gemini: Spells involving communication, public relations and travel.
Moon in Cancer: Spells involving domestic life and honoring lunar deities.
Moon in Leo: Spells involving power over others, courage, childbirth.
Moon in Virgo: Spells involving employment matters, health and intellectual matters.
Moon in Libra: Spells involving court cases, partnerships and artistic matters.
Moon in Scorpio: Spells involving secrets, power and psychic growth.
Moon in Sagittarius: Spells involving publications, sports and the truth.
Moon in Capricorn: Spells involving career, political matters and ambition.
Moon in Aquarius: Spells involving science, freedom, personal expression, problem solving and friendship.
Moon in Pisces: Spells involving music, telepathy and clairvoyance
Another form of Moon magick is to make a Moon Water tonic. Tonic water contains the energy of the Moon, and has very powerful healing benefits. The Tonic can bring about integral balance and wholeness throughout your body, mind and soul.
To make your own Moon Water Tonic:
1. Wait for a clear night, preferably on or right before the full moon. Put your crystal in a clear glass and cover with one cup of purified water.
2. Check an almanac for the exact time of sundown on the day you have chosen. At sundown, place the glass out of doors in a moonlit place (cover the glass with clear plastic wrap).
3. Remove the glass at dawn. The water is now filled with lunar potency. Drink the moon water every morning to prepare your body, mind and spirit for the stress of the day.
Another simple way to honor the Moon is to start a Moon Diary. Since the Moon has a profound effect over your moods, thoughts and magick, it’s a good idea to take note of how you are personally affected. To start a Moon journal, choose a blank book with white paper. You can begin on any day, just make sure to note which phase the Moon is in. Write the phase down and the date, and then take a few notes on how you feel. What were your impressions of the day? What did you experience? You can also sketch and doodle your feelings and let your Muse guide you.
As you express yourself through this diary; pay attention to interesting patterns and phenomena. You can get to know how the moon has effect over you, and plan accordingly.
The Moon’s power is great, and is to be respected. These simple exercises will help you get in touch with its power.
Love And Light,
Rose Ariadne, Your Warm And Caring “Resident Witch In Charge”
