3-Minute Full Moon Ritual Drawing down the moon... Imagine above you the round glowing disc of the moon, bathing you in a protective circle of light. Vibrant with energy, your space is transformed, filled with the purity of spirit. Stand and raise your arms above your head. Let your palms face each other and curve slightly toward the moon. Feel as though you’re a … [Read more...]
Scorpio draws us into the mystery of the underworld. Here Isis and Ishtar descend. Persephone savors her pomegranates. Cerridwen stirs her cauldron. The snake goddesses respect Scorpio’s powers of transformation and its gifts of wisdom. They understand that underworld empowerments usually come with a price. Yet the reward is always greater wealth. Give a little, get a lot. … [Read more...]
Fall is the season to call back and re-organize the loose, outward-flowing patterns that flourished in the warmer months. Like the turning leaves, something within you is changing colors. Perhaps a subtle new desire has flushed to the surface. What is it? However you name it, when the Sun is in Scorpio, the way to proceed is by first releasing something. Purge. Burn. … [Read more...]
Drawing down the moon... Imagine above you the round glowing disc of the moon, bathing you in a protective circle of light. Vibrant with energy, your space is transformed, filled with the purity of spirit. Stand and raise your arms above your head. Let your palms face each other and curve slightly toward the moon. Feel as though you’re a sacred chalice, drawing the power … [Read more...]
The upcoming Libra New Moon holds a strange kind of magic. On the very day the Moon lies down in the arms of the Sun, Mercury slips into the pre-shadow of its upcoming retrograde (from November 9 to November 29). It's a quiet New Moon signal to begin slowing down, rethinking, and listening more carefully. The pace of the month ahead is shifting. At the same time, … [Read more...]
The potency of any ritual is intimately tied to the way in which you enter it. Initiates of the ancient mystery schools would perform detailed rites of purification before their rituals, including fasting, baths, anointing with the proper oils, dressing in the proper garments, and making prostrations or circumambulations as offerings.
Your preparation doesn't need to be so elaborate, just sincere. Take a moment to cleanse yourself of distracting thoughts. Become aware of your body in time and space. Tune into your heart. With humility and honesty, offer yourself. Offer your time. Offer your attention. To the Moon and all that she holds.
