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All information from "Llewellyn's Magical Almanac 2016"
Colour and Incense based on information used by Llewellyn from
Personal Almanac by Amber Wolfe
All times are Eastern Standard (US) Time (EST)
or Eastern Daylight (US) Time (EDT)
Next Sabbats and Full/New Moons
2nd February - Imbolc - Northern Hemisphere (NH)
2nd February - Lammas - Southern Hemisphere (SH)
23rd January Full Moon
8th February New Moon
January Correspondences
Stone: Garnet
Animal: Snow Goose or Owl, Bear
Flower: Carnation and Snowdrop
Ruling Planer: Saturn
Magical Notes:
Take A Walk...
far away now. For many of us this winter has been wet, but mild and the signs of spring
are already showing. Daffodils are or have already broken through. Some leaf buds are
showing. So why not slip on your wellies and something warm and go and take a walk
in your local woodland or park. See what is now trying to brake through and what is still
asleep. Breath in the cool crisp air and clear you mental and emotional cobwebs.
Today I am thinking about Sunday when myself, my sister and brother-in-law visit the
old woodland. It has been a while since my last visit, and though on the surface it will
not look too different, I know, if I look that little bit closer, new life will be starting to
peak through and I cannot wait. The crispness of the air. The smell of the damp cool
woodland and the sound of the stream running through fill me with joy.
Full Moon - Wolf Moon
This coming Saturday will be the full moon. This is the perfect time for rituals
related to divination, protection and prophecy. The moon is also at her most
powerful. This is the time to perform spells that need an extra kick of power,
such as healing of any serious conditions, or if you are seeking new
employment or a new home. Ideally you should start any spell work from
Thursday, when the moon will start to show as full, as she is at her
fullest on Saturday.
Spells and rituals you can perform during a Full Moon:
² Healing
² Job and Career
² Psychic
² Love
² Legal Matters
² Beauty
² Money
² Friendship
Also don’t forget to put out your magical tools, divination tools, crystals
and any jewelry you wish to be cleansed by the moon. Start placing them
out from Thursday, but not after Saturday. This is also a good time for self
cleansing and cleansing your home with sage, rosemary or lavender.
Full Moon Altar Suggestion
As well as the usual items you place on your altar for the Full Moon, such
as mirrors, white candles and flowers, you may also wish to place a wolf
image or totem to bless your altar with the energy of this months Wolf Moon
I have posted, after the moon correspondences, some incense,
oils and prayers for the full moon.
The following link is a nice article about the full moon that also includes
moon folklore, as well as the usual phases and their magical meanings.
Enjoy and have a blessed and loved week )O(
~ Pagan Hare
The Wolf Moon - Ritual
January is called the Wolf Moon because it marks the deepest part of
winter when many prey animals die of cold and hunger, thus making
good hunting for the wolves. Wolf energy deals with survival through
planning and teamwork. The alpha wolf leads the hunts. The beta
supports the alpha’s decisions. Other wolves come in from the sides.
The omega is the pack’s peacemaker. By taking different roles,
they make the pack stronger.
For this ritual you will need a recording of wolves howling, and
at least five wolf images. The can be figurines, photos, or whatever
else you have. Place the wolves in a circle. On your altar and play
the howls. Invoke the spirit of Wolf support. Think of what qualities
you have that are like a leader, a follower and a pacemaker. Focus
the energy of the Full Moon to empower these, your inner wolves.
Afterwords, turn off the recording; give thanks to the moon and
the spirit of Wolf. Distribute the wolf images around your home, like
a pack scouting through the winter woods, so that you may see
them and be inspired as you go through your day.
~ Elizabeth Barrette
Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2016
The Moon and Correspondences For This Week
Monday 18th
Waxing Moon
Moon Phase: Second Quarter
Colour: Silver
Moon Sign: Taurus
Incense: Hyssop
Tuesday 19th
Waxing Moon
Moon Phase: Second Quarter
Colour: White
Moon Sign: Taurus
Moon Enters: Gemini 4:13 am
Incense: Ylang-ylang
Wednesday 20th
Waxing Moon
Moon Phase: Second Quarter
Colour: Brown
Moon Sign: Gemini
Sun Enters: Aquarius 10:27 am
Incense: Honeysuckle
Thursday 21st
Waxing Moon
Moon Phase: Second Quarter
Colour: White
Moon Sign: Gemini
Moon Enters: Cancer 8:28am
Incense: Carnation
Friday 22nd
Waxing Moon
Moon Phase: Second Quarter
Colour: Coral
Moon Sign: Cancer
Incense: Yarrow
Saturday 23rd
Waxing Moon
Moon Phase: Full Moon 8:46 pm
Colour: Indigo
Moon Sign: Cancer
Moon Enters: Leo 2:21 pm
Incense: Patchouli
Sunday 24th
Waning Moon
Moon Phase: Third Quarter
Colour: Yellow
Moon Sign: Leo
Incense: Heliotrope
Oil & Incense
Full Moon oil
3 parts rose oil
1 part jasmine oil
1 part sandalwood oil
3 parts rose oil
1 part jasmine oil
1 part sandalwood oil
Full Moon Oil
4 parts gardenia oil
2 parts lotus oil
1 part jasmine oil
4 parts gardenia oil
2 parts lotus oil
1 part jasmine oil
Full Moon Ritual Incense
2 parts sandalwood powder
2 parts frankincense resin
1/2 part gardenia petals, dried
1/4 part rose petals, dried
2 parts sandalwood powder
2 parts frankincense resin
1/2 part gardenia petals, dried
1/4 part rose petals, dried
few drops ambergris oil
Full Moon Ritual Incense
3 parts gardenia petals
2 parts frankincense
1 part rose petals
1/2 part orris root
few drops sandalwood oil
3 parts gardenia petals
2 parts frankincense
1 part rose petals
1/2 part orris root
few drops sandalwood oil
Full Moon Incense
2 parts orris root
2 parts lavender
2 parts myrrh
2 parts calamus
3 drops jasmine oil
3 drops rose oil
3 drops gardenia oil
2 parts orris root
2 parts lavender
2 parts myrrh
2 parts calamus
3 drops jasmine oil
3 drops rose oil
3 drops gardenia oil
Prayers & Chants
Full Moon Blessings
(Author Unknown)
On this Night may the
Full Moon shine upon your house.
May it find you Safe and Sound,
May she Bless Everything around,
and May the Goddess keep Us in Her arms.
Full Moon Blessings.
Serenity Prayer
Goddess, grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
The courage to change the things I can;
And the wisdom to know the difference
Cleansing Prayer
I cleanse myself of all
selfishness, resentment,
critical feelings for my fellow
beings, self-condemnation,
and misinterpretation of my
life experiences.
I bathe myself in generosity,
Appreciation, praise and
gratitude for my fellow
beings, self-acceptance, and
enlightened understanding of
my life experiences.
By Lidia Frederico
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