Almanac 22nd to 28th February

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

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

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

22nd February Full Moon

8th March New Moon

February Correspondences

Stone: Amethyst

Animal: Otter

Flower: Violet, Primrose

Ruling Planer: Uranus

Zodiac: Aquarius

Pagan's Magical Notes:     

Goodness me. Somehow I managed to miss last weeks posting. My humblest apologies. Though I intend to make up for this by, hopefully, posting a couple of new blogs. One on celebrating you and another on the humble besom. So watch this space.

I do hope you all had a good week and that you are now starting to feel the effects of nature waking from her winter slumber and the days drawing out again. Though it must be said, last week was chilly in most parts of the UK. But I had a busy week of creating my own cleaning spray with added lemon and lavender essential oils. Both these have purification properties,love and longevity and lavender of course also has protection, making these ideal for cleaning your work surfaces. Again I hope to write a small article on such things as I also created a cleansing spray I use on my work surfaces before 

I start work in my kitchen.

Now this Monday we have a Full Moon, so don't forget to put out all your crystals and tools you wish to cleanse and charge. You may also wish to create some lovely Luna water you can use in all your magical works, or add to washes etc. Simply put some spring water into a bottle and leave on your windowsill to adsorb her beautiful rays.

If you check the tags in the right column and look for 'Full Moon' you should find some prayers, spells, activities etc. And talking of the moon. The following is an from my Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2016 by Elizabeth Barrette about the Cougar Moon...

Enjoy!

Enjoy and have a blessed week.

~ Pagan )O(

The Cougar Moon

From Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2016

Image Source

February is the Cougar Moon. The last part of winter favours the solitary hunters because there is so little food left, and the spring renewal has not yet come. The power of Cougar lies in grace and solitude. They are elusive creatures, never seen unless they choose to reveal themselves. From the cougar, you can learn about enjoying your own company.

            To cast this spell, you need a single beeswax candle. Ideally you should be alone.

Light the candle and say:

Cougar unseen,

come from between,

to join in my rite.

Concentrate on how the golden-yellow beeswax matches the tawny coat of cougars. The wax's sweet smell symbolises the sweetness of solitude. Listen to the quiet around you and seek the pleasure in yourself. Think back on some things you have accomplished all by yourself. Visualise yourself as a cougar, alone and powerful, stalking through the winter woods. Feel your inner strength and know you have the self-sufficiency to stand by yourself.

            When you finish, blow out the candle and say:

Cougar alone,

time has flown,

go back to the night.

Later, keep an eye out for solitary projects and activities you can do.

~ Elizabeth Barrette

           

The Moon and Correspondences For This Week

Monday 22nd

Waxing Moon  

Moon Phase: Full Moon 1:20pm 

Colour: Ivory

Moon Sign: Leo

Moon Enters: Virgo 6:24 am

Incense: Narcissus

Tuesday 23rd

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Third Quarter  

Colour: Black

Moon Sign: Virgo

Incense: Bayberry

Wednesday 24th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Third Quarter

Colour: Brown

Moon Sign: Virgo

Moon Enters: Libra 5:41 pm

Incense: Bay Laurel

Thursday 25th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Third Quarter

Colour: Purple

Moon Sign: Libra

Incense: Myrrh

Friday 26th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: First Quarter

Colour: Rose

Moon Sign: Libra

Incense: Alder

Saturday 27th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Third Quarter

Colour: Black

Moon Sign: Libra

Moon Enters: Scorpio 6:26 am

Incense: Pine

Sunday 28th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Third Quarter

Colour: Orange

Moon Sign: Scorpio

Incense: Heliotrope

Almanac 18th to 24th January and Magical Notes

Image Source:  Lisa Le Quelenec

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...

The days are now starting to grow longer again. At 4pm it is still light and Imbolc is not too 

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.

The Magic of the Moon

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

Full Moon 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

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

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

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