MOON MAGICK PAGE
The Esbat or full moon, has long been seen by pagan's as the best time
to do rituals and magick.
The Celts believed that the impact of the full moon's energy and influence
was felt for three days before and three days after the full moon.
The Celtic year was divided by it's full moons into thirteen months,
one for each moon occuring during the solar year.
We can align ourselves with the energy of each full moon by paying
attention to the names that are frequently given to them.
The BIRCH MOON is (feminine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF
INCEPTION, or the MOON OF BEGINNING.
The ROWAN MOON is (masculine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF
VISION, or the SPIRIT MOON, or ASTRAL TRAVEL MOON.
The ASH MOON is (feminine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF WATERS.
The ALDER MOON is (masculine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF
UTILITY, or the MOON OF EFFICACY, or the MOON OF SELF-GUIDANCE.
The WILLOW MOON is (feminine) in polarity and is called THE WITCHE'S
MOON, or the MOON OF BALLANCE.
The HAWTHORN MOON is (masculine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF
RESTRAINT, or the MOON OF HINDRANCE, or the SUMMER MOON.
The OAK MOON is (masculine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF
STRENGTH, or the MOON OF SECURITY, or the BEAR MOON.
The HOLLY MOON is (feminine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF
ENCIRCLEMENT, or the MOON OF POLARITY.
The HAZEL MOON is (feminine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF THE
WISE, or the CRONE MOON.
The VINE MOON is (androgynous) in polarity and is called the MOON OF
CELEBRATION.
The REED MOON is (masculine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF THE
HOME, or the HEARTH MOON, or the WINTER MOON, or the MOON WHICH
MANIFESTS TRUTH.
The ELDER MOON is (masculine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF
COMPLETENESS.
