What's Moon magick,really? -Cassandra Eason
Moon magick is one of the oldest forms of ritual, rooted from the earliest times in the observations of
humankind, of the changing phases of the Moon. These associations have passed into modern magick
and it is by reconnecting with the natural energies that we can use the ebbs and flows of the lunar
cycle, not only to amplify our own powers for magical purposes, but also to harmonise with them,
rather than fighting against our bodies and spirits in our everyday lives.
Rituals throughout the ages have tapped into the prevailing lunar energies that, like the tides, are
affected by the different cycles. In this way, magical intentions can be carried on either the outflowing
or inflowing psychic tide to give them the impetus to manifest themselves in the physical world.
To go against the Moon cycles in magick or in life is a bit like swimming against the flow: quite
possible with practice, but involving unnecessary effort.
A Full Moon Ritual For Energy
Use this ritual to bring specific lunar energies into your life. It should be carried out on the evening of the full moon or as close as you can.Ya may choose Cantios, when calling for help to finish things you have left undone, but definitely you can use the same method and much of the ritual for any of the full moons. You can also use this ritual without focusing on a specific full moon, for bringing plans to fruition or for an extra surge of energy when you need it to overcome an obstacle or seize an opportunity.So there we go:
Light a row of three silver candles, two of the same size for the waxing and waning phases and one
much larger in the centre for the full moon.
Light three sticks of jasmine or mimosa incense.
Take a branch from a willow or any other tree or plant that grows near water, and on it hang three
silver baubles; one should be very large. If you have no baubles, make discs from silver foil. Silver is the colour and metal of the Moon. Add nine tiny, silver-coloured bells, hung with thread.
If the full moon is visible, use a hand mirror, silver if possible, to direct its light toward the tree or plant, saying:
Isis, mother of the Moon, your power this night bring to me soon. Your silver radiance on me shine,your fertile light now strengthen mine. Full moon, full glory, fill my heart, your loving wisdom to me impart. Mother Isis, your child I call, uplift and guide me lest I fall.(You can, instead of Isis, choose your own Moon goddess if you prefer or just invoke the Moon
mother.)
Now with silver thread or ribbons, bind the tree and the baubles with nine loose knots, saying:I bind your tree with tasks undone, Maiden, Mother, not yet Crone. I bind your strength my race not
won, I take the power and it is done.
Pull all your knots undone, one after the other, and shake the tree so the bells ring and the energy is released.
Leave the candles to burn down in a safe place.
Leave the branch or plant still hung with silver baubles and bells throughout the week of the full moon and use the week to focus on your specific Moon theme. Sit, if you can, for a few minutes each night by silver candlelight and see yourself surrounded by an orb of silver light. Maximise the possibilities
in your everyday world.You can adapt the words to suit the different months and, if you wish, rest an appropriate symbol in
the branch, tied on with silver ribbon, for example, a toy horse during the month Equos, for travel and the expansion of horizons, mental as well as physical.
Love and Light xx
Moon Magick
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