The Irish Muse - The Moon

Moon Magick

Purchase a Magical or Witches' Almanac to keep up with the moon phases; they can be found in the New Age section of almost any large bookstore and are fairly inexpensive.

New Moon: The new moon is for starting new ventures, new beginnings, new love, romance, health or new job. New Moon workings can be done from the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after.

Waxing Moon: The waxing moon is for constructive magic, such as love, wealth, success, courage, friendship, luck or health. Waxing moon workings can be done from seven to fourteen days after the new moon.

Full Moon: Prime time for rituals for prophecy, protection, divination. Any working that needs extra power, such as help finding a new job or healing for serious conditions, can be done now. Full Moon magick can be done from fourteen to seventeen-and-a-half days after the new moon.

Waning Moon: The waning moon is used for banishing magic, for ridding oneself of addictions, illness or negativity. Waning Moon magick can be done from three-and-a-half to ten-and-a-half days after the full moon.

Dark Moon: The dark moon is a time for dealing with attackers, for exploring our darkest recesses and understanding our angers and passions, as well as bringing justice to bear. Dark Moon magick can be done from ten-and-a-half to fourteen days after the full moon.

The Moon & Zodiac

Moon in Aries, March 21 - April 20: Spells involving authority, willpower and rebirth.

Moon in Taurus, April 21 - May 21: Spells involving love, real estate, and money.

Moon in Gemini, May 22 - June 21: Spells involving communication, public relations and travel.

Moon in Cancer, June 22 - July 22: Spells involving domestic life and honoring lunar deities.

Moon in Leo, July 23 -August 21: Spells involving power over others, courage, child birth.

Moon in Virgo, August 22 - September 23: Spells involving employment matters, health and intellectual matters.

Moon in Libra, September 24 - October 23: Spells involving court cases, partnerships and artistic matters.

Moon in Scorpio, October 24 - November 22: Spells involving secrets, power and psychic growth.

Moon in Sagittarius, November 23 - December 22: Spells involving publications, sports and the truth.

Moon in Capricorn, December 23 - January 20: Spells involving career, political matters and ambition.

Moon in Aquarius, January 21 - February 19: Spells involving science, freedom, self expression, problem solving, friendship.

Moon in Pisces, February 20- March 20: Spells involving music, telepathy and clairvoyance.

Elemental Magick

FIRE: spells should be performed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

WATER: spells should be performed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

AIR: spells should be performed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

EARTH: spells should be preformed when the moon is in one of the astrological signs governed by that element: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Due to the rotation of the earth, the Wiccan calendar contains 13 Full Moons, which means a full moon happens every 28 1/4 days.

Each Full Moon has a different meaning and magical purpose. Because of this, it is a good idea to plan your Full Moon Rituals to work with the meaning and purpose of the Moon.

The Full Moon is also a traditional time for divination of all kinds, as the power of the Moon aids in such work.

January ~ Wolf Moon: Plan a ritual of protection around your home and family.

February ~ Storm Moon: Plan a ritual to ask the Old Ones for help in planning your future.

March ~ Chaste Moon: Plan a ritual to help fulfill your wishes is appropriate.

April ~ Seed Moon: Plan a ritual to physically plant your seeds of desire in Mother Earth.

May ~ Hare Moon: Plan a ritual to reaffirm your goals.

June ~ Dyad Moon: Plan a ritual to balance your spiritual and physical desires.

July ~ Mead Moon: Plan a ritual to decide what you will do once your goals have been met.

August ~ Wort Moon: Plan a ritual to preserve what you already have.

September ~ Barley Moon: Plan a ritual of Thanksgiving for all the Old Ones have given you.

October ~ Blood Moon: Plan a ritual to remember those who have passed from this world, and make an offering to them.

November ~ Snow Moon: Plan for a ritual to work on ridding yourself of negative thoughts and vibrations.

December ~ Oak Moon: Plan for a ritual to help you remain steadfast in your convictions.