Almanac 7th to 13th March Incl Magical Notes

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)

Pagan's Magical Notes:    

Affirmation Stones

Ever looked at those lovely stones with  'power' words such as peace, love and dream and thought "I like those, but they don't sing to me"? Well it's not difficult to create your own affirmation stones with words and even images that resonate more personally with your own life or path. You choose need a couple of things. Your tools to create these are simple, especially if it's just words you want. 

• A fine permanent pen (you'll fine these in most craft shops or online, and you can find them in many colours)
• If you want to add coloured images - Some acrylic paints
• Some artist varnish to seal and protect the paint. You can find this as a spray in either matt or gloss. Again in artists shops or online. If you buy in a jar, you will need a soft flat brush. And not heavy bristle. Something like the brushes in the image below and about 2' wide. No less that 1 1/2'
• Plus, of course, some stones. These are better if they are flat and a reasonable size too. Around about the size of your palm 

Make sure your stones are smooth or you'll find it difficult to write on the surface and your stones are also clean. 

What you write is entirely up to you, these are your stones. If you are unsure, sit and meditate on this. Make notes of your ideas...or just write down, on paper, what comes into your head without too much thought. Just remember, once you have written onto your stone it's permanent and cannot be erased. So start on paper and  make sure you are happy with your words.

You will find creating these beautiful stones very calming and will allow you to think clearly. It is a very meditative activity. You may want some calm music playing in the background as you work. Some herbal tea, candles and incense such as lavender or white sage (you can buy this as incense sticks and cones). All these will help to clear your mind and make it a very enjoyable and quiet time.

This is also a lovely activity you can do with your children. Have them create their own special stones.

New Moon

Of course we also have a new moon this week on Tuesday. You will find here a link back to a previous posting with blessings etc for the new moon. Maybe some of these blessings will give you inspiration for you stones.

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As it's the new moon I thought I would find an article that was different to what I normally post. So below is a segment and link to an article called "Understanding New Moon" by Deborah Byrd. And then this weeks correspondences follow.

Enjoy and have a blessed week.

~ Pagan )O(

Understanding New Moon

by Deborah Byrd

What is the ghostly image at the top of this post? It’s a new moon. Its lighted half is facing entirely away from Earth.

The image above is imaginary. It’s as if you flew in a spaceship to a place where you could see the night side of the moon. Why do we say imaginary? Because, when the moon is new, its night face is facing us on Earth … and we can’t see the moon at this time.

We can’t see the new moon from Earth, except during the stirring moments of a solar eclipse. Then the moon passes in front of the sun, and the night portion of the moon becomes visible to us, surrounded by the sun’s fiery corona.

Once each month, the moon comes all the way around in its orbit so that it is more or lessbetween us and the sun. If the moon always passed directly between the sun and Earth at new moon, a solar eclipse would take place every month. But that doesn’t happen every month. Instead, in most months, the moon passes above or below the sun as seen from our earthly vantage point.

The Complete Article

Next Sabbats and Full/New Moons

20th March - Ostara (Spring Equinox - Northern Hemisphere (NH)

20th March - Mabon (Autumn Equinox) - Southern Hemisphere (SH)

8th March New Moon

23rd March Full Moon

March Correspondences

Stone: Aquamarine, Jade, Bloodstone

Animal: Wolf or Cougar, Whale

Flower: Jonquil (aka Daffodil, Narcissus) 

Ruling Planer: Neptune, Jupiter

Zodiac: Aquarius

Colour Correspondences for the Colour of the Day

Whites: Element of Spirit, Purity, Protection, innocence, Cleansing,

Greens: Element of Earth, Money, Growth, Fertility, Healing, Abundance, Luck, Prosperity,

Oranges: Attraction, Success, Health, Wealth, Creativity, Charm, Abundance,

Yellows: Element of Air, Intellect, Confidence, Communication,

Reds: Element of Fire, Courage, Good Fortune, Passion, Health, Vigour,

Pinks: Love, Friendship, Mental Health, Forgiveness, Family,

Greys: Peace, Neutrality, Negatives

Browns: Element of Earth, Health, Home, Stability, Household Protection, Grounding, Protection,

Blues: Element of Water, Psychic Awareness, Peace, Calm, Renewal, Healing,

Black: Banishing, The Void, Negativity, Unblocking, Protection, Honour, Deep Meditation,

The Moon and Correspondences For This Week

Monday 7th

Waning Moon  

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter 

Colour: Grey

Moon Sign: Aquarius 

Moon Enters: Pisces 2:08 pm

Incense: Lily

Tuesday 8th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: New Moon 8:54 pm

Colour: White

Moon Sign: Pisces

Incense: Geranium

Wednesday 9th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Brown

Moon Sign: Pisces

Moon Enters: Aries 2:40 pm

Incense: Lilac

Thursday 10th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Purple

Moon Sign: Aries

Incense: Jasmine

Friday 11th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Pink

Moon Sign: Aries

Moon Enters: Taurus 2:44 pm

Incense: Mint

Saturday 12th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Black

Moon Sign: Taurus

Incense: Ivy

Sunday 13th

Waxing Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Amber

Moon Sign: Taurus

Moon Enters: Gemini 5:03 pm

Incense: Marigold

Pagan Hare's Spiritual Affirmations

Here are some affirmations I have written myself. There are a number of ways you could use them. You could select an  appropriate affirmation as part of a ritual that could be used as a chant. You could choose one for mediation purposes. Maybe you could write each out onto a post it note and post them around your home. When you find one, read it, speak it aloud and allow it meaning to soak through you mind, body and spirit.

Affirmations:

I will remember the beauty of this world and respect all life.

I am loved by many, including myself.

In order for me to respect others I must respect myself first and formost.

I will remember to, respect and love my inner child today.

I will remember that positive thinking can work wonders.

I will touch someone with my love today.

I will remember and respect my true inner self.

I will love myself and others, love the Earth and love life.

I will learn from yesterday, live for today and look forward to tomorrow.

I will learn to share my worries and ease my mind.

I will remember the god/ess within me, s/he is my strength and my love.

I will share my smile today and make both myself and others happy.

Look up to the sky and let your mind, body and soul fly and be free.

My freedom is external, but it also comes from within.

~☆~☆-☆~☆~☆~☆~☆~☆~☆~☆~

 I hope you find these few affirmations helpful.  Maybe they will inspire you to write your own.

Bennachd

Pagan ♡

The 13 Moon Affirmations

The 13 Moon Affirmations


I found these lovely affirmations at a great site called HubPages. These can be performed individually, during each of the full moons, or with a appropriate tree moon. Other ways you could use these affirmations is as part of a ritual for the full moon or as a full moon rite. Or as part of a meditation, what ever feels right to you.

Affirmations Of The 13 Moons


1. I honour the energy of BIRCH, for a new beginning. I am able to change myself as I so will it. Blessed Be!


2. I honour the energy of ROWAN for protection against darksome enchantment. I will not hobble myself with the chains of past failures. Blessed Be!


3. I honour the energy of ALDER, for the protection of my inner oracle. I will listen to The Voice of The Great Goddess within. Blessed Be!


4. I honour the energy of WILLOW, for the lunar rhythms within me as a woman. I will recognize and heed my own body's cycles. Blessed Be! (Man's version: "I honour the energy of WILLOW, for the rhythms of passion that dwell within me as a man. I will recognize and heed my own body's needs. Blessed Be!)


5. I honour the energy of ASH, the wytches wand. I will remember the axiom: "As Above, So Below" - and that I too, play a part in the larger scheme of things. I will link my inner and outer worlds. Blessed Be!


6. I honour the energy of HAWTHORN for cleansing and restraint. I will choose what I place within my body-temple, and empty myself and my life of all that violates my personal well-being. Blessed Be!


7. I honour the energy of OAK, the Doorway to The Mysteries. I will call upon the strength of The Horned One when I feel in need of protection. Blessed Be!


8. I honour the energy of HOLLY, spear of the warrior. I will not remain passive and victimized, but will choose to fight for my own freedom. Blessed Be!


9. I honour the energy of HAZEL, the tree of wisdom. I will heed my own inner intuitions, and will be wise and informed in my choices. Blessed Be!


10. I honour the energy of VINE, the tree of conviviality and celebration. I will love myself and will celebrate life, not seeing the choices I make as deprivations, but gifts. Blessed Be!


11. I honour the energy of IVY, the spiral to centre. I will do all that I do because of my own inner desires. I will listen to myself, and will remain balanced and centred while I do this work. Blessed Be!


12. I honour the energy of REED, the tool of the hunt. I will take direct action when necessary to protect myself, including the "killing" of old patterns, friendships and associations which harm me. Blessed Be!


13. I honour the energy of ELDER which sees the end from the beginning. Throughout many lifetimes I have been here. I have the knowledge that I have changed myself again and again. I will start from where I am now, and continue to persist in my Path. I will succeed. Blessed Be!