A Full Moon is supposedly "blue" when it's the second Full Moon in a calendar month. This happened in January, and typically happens once every two to three years, all of which may or may not be rare enough to deserve the cliche, "once in a blue Moon." Yet you won't find much about Blue Moons in spiritual or ceremonial histories. That's because they're man-made, not Moon … [Read more...]
Is this a Super Blue Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse?
The Super Wolf Moon earlier this month lived up to its hype. That was the week Michael Wolff published his Fire and Fury -- unleashing a political feeding frenzy that very much evoked the "wolves" that gave this Moon its name. Full Moons are illumination time and the revelations of that week rocketed the book to the top of the world's best seller list. Technically -- another … [Read more...]
Purge. Burn. Release.
Tonight the Moon is full in earthy Taurus, opposite the Sun in mysterious Scorpio. What Moon magic emerges when transformation meets sensuality and pleasure? Perhaps you'll find a mysterious power in something routine and everyday—or maybe you'll achieve a new level of comfort with a strange situation. It’s a propitious moment to seek transformation. The Sun has been in … [Read more...]
Spell for the Harvest Moon
It's a special Full Moon. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, it's the Harvest Moon, the Full Moon closest to the Autumn Equinox, when the Sun entered Libra and the Earth turned toward a new season. Libra is a cardinal sign and in cardinal months we're often inspired to take new action. There is energy for movement and change! But first, bless yourself with a little Moon magic. … [Read more...]
Floating in the Ocean of the Moon
This ocean meditation is a lovely way to drop into tonight's Full Moon. It takes just a few minutes to travel far--because your imagination is an amazing resource. Visualizations are an easy way to mingle with the subtle energies of the invisible world. This is a nice meditation to do while drifting off to sleep on Full Moon nights, especially the ones when you just don't … [Read more...]
