Thursday, February 1, 2007

Quickening Moon

Moon phase: 2nd in Cancer (enters Leo @ 0014 EST)
Planet: Jupiter
Colour: White

The Full Moon in February falls on Imbolc (tomorrow), an ancient festival of light honouring the sacred Mother. Tap into the power surge of two magical days in one. Candles feature prominently into this holiday as do the seasonal symbols: snow and ice as well as flowers like white snowdrops and purple crocus. The full moon at Imbolc is a time of purification and illumination--a perfect occasion to purge old habits and start fresh.
This indoor ritual requires a white and purple candle, a bowl, and a cup of snow or chopped ice. Place the candles on either side of the bowl, light them and then repeat the spell:
This is the Sabbat of Imbolc, and the Moon is round,
I cast away old habits, never more to be found.
This melting ice/snow represents the things I release,
Goddess bless me in this season of light and peace.
Once the snow/ice melts, pour it down the drain. Then brush off your hands and say goodbye to those bad habits and hello to new possibilities.

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