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| Blue Moon July 31, 2015 |
A blue moon is full moon that occurs as the second full moon in a given month. The phrase "blue moon" comes from folklore and the phrase “once in a blue moon” — meaning something very rare — dates back to 1824.
Learn more here: Blue Moon Explained
Blessed Full Moon! The Full Moon is so very powerful, use its energy to amplify magickal intent and to give spell work additional power.
Mother Moon, so full and bright
Hear my plea upon this night.
Your fertile power lend this spell;
Bring to fruition,
Blessed Be Well.
Could this coming weekend get any more awesome? The weather forecast is amazing, the Beltane Fairie Festival is going on at Spoutwood Farm, AND...the full moon will be the biggest full moon of the year!
The last supermoon occurred in March 2011. This weekend, it will occur on Saturday (May 5) at 11:35 p.m. EDT. This one is apparently going to be so bright that it may outshine the meteor shower due also this weekend.
"It's light will wash out the fainter Eta Aquarid meteors," NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke of the Marshall Space Flight Center told SPACE.com in an email. Still, Cooke said there's a chance that the brightest fireballs from the meteor display may still be visible.
If you get photos, I would LOVE to see them!
GAH!!!!!! So NOW I understand why my life has turned upside down this month! Miscommunication with friends and lost someone very close to my heart (not to death, although he is dead to me, but I digress)
"As a rule, the planets are more emphatic during their retrograde phases, marking periods of seemingly inevitable or fated events that relate to their spheres of influence. By fated events I mean those that circumstances thrust upon us, rather than matters we have consciously decided to implement or resolve. In particular, unresolved issues from the past tend to rear their heads and demand to be dealt with. Retro phases present us with a series of events over which we seem to have little or no conscious control."I suppose the demise of that relationship was inevitable and this Mercury retrograde finally made it all happen. *sigh*
"At 03:50 UT (Universal Time) Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, Mercury the wise communicator—and universal trickster—turns retrograde at 1°12' Virgo in the sign of the Virgin, sending communications, travel, appointments, mail and the www into a general snarlup! The retro period begins some days before the actual turning point (as Mercury slows) and lasts for three weeks or so, until August 26, 2011, when the Winged Messenger reaches his direct station. At this time he halts and begins his return to direct motion through the zodiac."Things are supposed to straighten out around September 9th but until then--well, hold on to your hats!
Oh, and Blessed Full Moon today as well :)
This Full Moon in Virgo not only occurs just before Ostara, the Spring Equinox, but the Moon will be at its closest point to the Earth--221,567 miles.
The scientific name is “lunar perigee”. Previous SuperMoons happened in 1955, 1974, 1992 and 2005. Each year had extreme weather events.
With the recent events in Japan (earthquake then tsunami) it seems panic has set in that this SuperMoon is going to wreak havoc on the Earth, causing more damage.
However, Dario de la Cruz, chief of the astronomy section of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) was not much worried.
“We have nothing to worry about because people are already aware of this,” he said. “The only effect is we can experience high tide.”
I tried to view the Moon last night but it was cloudy here. Tonight clear skies are predicted so I am hoping to get a glimpse of this SuperMoon!
November's Full Moon is often referred to as the Mourning Moon. During November, the Earth goes dormant. Plats die, people and animals rely more on stored foods and fat reserves.
Magickally, work spells that relate to animals that are active during this time of the year, such as deer. Hold rituals to celebrate animal spirits or the introspective energy of the dormant season.
This was not some weird blood ritual, the people simply worked late and used the light of the Full Moon to see as this was the time when the last of the harvest was gathered.
Tonight, celebrate the Blood Moon by putting yourself and your life into perspective. Let go of what is unnecessary and prepare for the cold months ahead. Death and rebirth is upon is.
June's Full Moon is tonight. This Full Moon is referred to as the Strawberry Moon, the Windy Moon or the Green Corn Moon. June brings with it vibrant energy. Domestic and wild foods begin to flourish; berries and other soft fruits begin to ripen. Now is the time for picking juneberries, strawberries, mulberries, raspberries, and cherries. This is the time to take advantage of the long days and spend time outdoors in the garden.
This photo is a shot of the Full Moon in Montana. My friend Stéphan Ferry, promoted this photo, taken by Sarah Peters:
From what I gather, Sarah has been learning photography from Stéphan and I believe learning from him--Steve, if you're reading this, correct me if I'm wrong please. You can see more stunning photos, by him, at his website: http://www.BackcountryGraphics.com
Correspondences for the June Moon:
- Colors: Sun colors -- gold, yellow, orange
- Gemstones: Topaz, agate
- Trees: Oak, maple
- Gods: Isis, Cerridwen, Persephone
- Herbs: Parsley, mosses, skullcap, mugwort
- Element: Earth
Do spells and rituals tied to the abundance of staple crops, such as corn and their respective deities.
I call on the Powers of Earth, Moon, Sun & Stars
I call on the Elements of Earth, Water, Air, Fire
To the Spirits of ALL that have past & Those yet to come
To the Gods & Goddesses, Ancient & Young
Come, Hear my song. Come see my view
Bless Me Now, as I Bless You
I hope you all have a Blessed and Magickal Full Moon. Mine was spent packing the last minute essentials for vacation. Then my BFF called to tell me she doesn't think she will be able to come on vacation with us; long story short - something shitty has happened and it's now a $ issue. To say I am bummed is an understatement :( I will know more later, she is due to fly into Orlando on Monday so there's still hope.
In the meantime, I am still super excited about our upcoming trip AND the trip we have planned for October - YAYAYA!
By the way, I created another blog 'Disney Vacation Trip Reports' to document this trip.
In addition to the new blog, I also created a Facebook Fan Page and a Twitter account as well!
So now, when we're on vacation I will be posting real time updates to the new blog which will in turn post to the Facebook Fan Page and Twitter! Once we're back, I'll have wonderful documentation of our trip and will be able to write up a nice trip report without missing anything!
I hope you'll subscribe to the new blog and become a fan/follower!
March's Full Moon is most commonly known as the Storm Moon; also known as the Seed Moon or Crow Moon. This Full Moon is one which is tied deeply to new life, fertility and rebirth. Think about the month of March; windy, stormy, rainy - all the things that are necessary for growth and new life.
Correspondences:
- Colors: Green, yellow, light purple
- Gemstones: Bloodstone, aquamarine
- Trees: Dogwood, honeysuckle
- Gods: Isis, the Morrighan, Artemis, Cybele
- Herbs: High John, pennyroyal, wood betony, apple blossom
- Element: Water
In February, the nights are cold and we begin to feel a bit of cabin fever. We're tired of being cooped up in the house and long to feel some warm sun on our faces. I know this is how I feel! In fact, as I sit and type this it's snowing here, again. The Full Moon in February falls on Sunday, February 28th and is known most commonly as the Quickening Moon.
Correspondences:
- Colors: Purple and blue
- Gemstones: Rose quartz, amethyst, jasper
- Trees: Rowan, Myrtle
- Gods: Brighid, Aphrodite, Juno, Mars
- Herbs: Hyssop, sage, myrrh
- Element: Fire
Magical workings this month should focus on personal achievements and advancement.
January is the peak of Winter (for the northern hemisphere) and the nights are long and dark. The weather is harsh and cold.
This will be biggest full moon of 2010 and it'll appear with a bright sidekick: Mars will cozy up just to the left of the super size moon! The last time the Moon was this close was in December 2008. The Moon will appear 30 percent brighter and 14 percent larger than any other full moon this year, because our cosmic neighbor will actually be closer to Earth than usual.
Even though Imbolc is just around the corner and we should soon see signs of Spring, January is still one of the harshest months, but once we get through January, it should be smooth sailing! (I hope!)
Correspondences:
- Colors: Black and white, silver
- Gemstones: Hematite
- Trees: Birch, Hazel
- Gods: Inanna, Freyja
- Herbs: Thistle, nuts and seeds, marjoram
- Element:Air
Okay everyone, hold onto your coattails, this is going to be (if it hasn't been already) a wild ride! Today is the second Full Moon for this month, also known as a 'Blue Moon' - but of course the Moon won't really appear blue in color.
In fact, the only time we might ever see an actual blue Moon is if there's been a recent volcanic eruption that poured significant ash into the upper atmosphere, then it is possible for the moon to take on a blue tint. That's not expected tonight.
Tonight's Full Moon is not only a Blue Moon but it also happens to be an Eclipsed Moon. Eclipses are extremely charged Full and New Moons extending the usual influence of approximately two weeks to up to six months! During an eclipse, there is usually an exuberant amount of tension in the air as the energy builds up to the eclipse itself. The days approaching an eclipse bring unexpected events or issues that can be disruptive and have long-term effects.
So let's look at this Blue Moon + eclipse. Hmmm, tension, anxiety, uncertainty all of this NOW - right between two already tense periods. It occurs right after the Christmas holiday which, for those who celebrate it, understand the stress involved with the holidays; and right before ringing in the New Year which brings its own personal baggage when looking back on the year.
Celestially speaking, the week itself begins with Venus (love, money, values) heating it up with Pluto (purging, transformation) and upsetting Saturn (obligations, reality), giving focus to the flaws within our relationships (with the self and/or others) and/or our finances.
On the day of the Full Moon (2:13 p.m. EST) and Eclipse (2:22 p.m.) at approximately 11 degrees, the Cancer-Moon seeks balance with both Venus and Pluto while in conflict with Saturn. Venus shows us what's not working in our relationships or with our finances; the Sun and Moon digest what's been illuminated. The Sun and Moon aligning with Pluto and Saturn add to the celestial pressure already lingering from early in the week.
With both Mercury and Mars in retrograde, the next few weeks bring more information that previously may not have been available to you and/or the path best taken may still be revealed. All that's required of you is patience and awareness.
Sources:
http://www.astrogrrl.com/2009/12/eclipsed-blue-moon-in-cancer-december.html
http://www.astrogrrl.com/2009/07/eclipses.html
The Moon waxes and becomes full in Gemini at 2:30 a.m. (EST) on December 2. This Full Moon in December is most commonly known as the Cold Moon.
As the longest night of the year approaches - Yule - this Full Moon reminds us that Winter is nearing yet at the same time the Sun will begin to return.
However, this darkness is the perfect time for spiritual alchemy -- time to evaluate your life, if you hadn't done so during Samhain.
Correspondences:
- Colors: White, red, and black
- Gemstones: Obsidian, ruby, serpentine
- Trees: Pine, holly
- Gods: Minerva, Osiris, Athena, Persephone and Hades
- Herbs: Ivy, mistletoe, holly and berries, cinnamon
- Element: Fire
November's Full Moon is known as the Mourning Moon and sometimes as the Fog Moon or the Snow Moon.
The Celtic people view Samhain as the New Year and so the Full Moon for November is looked upon as a new beginning.
Correspondences:
October's Full Moon is known as the Blood Moon. Autumn has arrived and it's making itself known. Already here in Pennsylvania, the leaves are turning colors and falling to the ground. Olivia says "Faeries painted the leaves" - I haven't the heart to explain that during winter, there is not enough light or water for photosynthesis, but I digress. Interestingly enough, some Native Americans call the October Full Moon the Falling Leaf Moon.
Everything about this month and this Full Moon is all about darkness. Dark colors; black, deep purples, and dark blue. Even the gemstones follow this theme; obsidian and amethyst are strongly connected to the Blood Moon.
Correspondences:
- Colors: Dark blue, black, purples
- Gemstones: Obsidian, amethyst, tourmaline
- Trees: Apples and yew
- Gods: Herne, Apollo, Cernunnos, Mercury
- Herbs: Apple blossom, pennyroyal, mint family, catnip, Sweet Annie
- Element: Air
September's Full Moon is known as the Harvest Moon as it is the Full Moon which falls closest to the Fall equinox, Mabon.
Correspondences:
- Colors: Browns and greens, earth tones
- Gemstones: Citrine, chrysolite, peridot, bloodstone
- Trees: Bay, larch, hawthorn
- Gods: Demeter, Brighid, Freyja, Vesta
- Herbs: Wheat, valerian, witch hazel, skullcap
- Element: Earth
August's Full Moon is today! I still can't believe it's August already! This month's Full Moon is known as the Corn Moon, or the Barley Moon. The Full Moon this month represents grain and rebirth.
Fun Fact: August was originally known as Sextilis by the ancient Romans, but was later renamed for Augustus (Octavian) Caesar.
Correspondences:
- Colors: Yellow, red, orange
- Gemstones: Tigers eye, carnelian, garnet, red agate
- Trees: Cedar and hazel
- Gods: Vulcan, Mars, Nemesis, Hecate, Hathor, Thoth
- Herbs: Rosemary, basil, rue, chamomile
- Element: Fire
Put food aside that you get from this harvest. Start storing for the Winter months. Around here, the summer has been very mild so the harvest is coming a bit late, but it's coming and that's what counts!
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