moon rituals are Esbats, however, some hold rituals on the New Moon as well. Full moon
rituals are normally held on the full moon, but on times where this is not possible, one
to two days before or after the actual phase will suffice.
There are 13 full moons in a regular year (12 in a leap-year). When a second full moon
occurs in a month, known as the Blue Moon, the power of the main moon of that month is
doubled. This list is of the Esbats and their correspondences
January - Cold or Wolf Moon - protection, confidence, strength
February - Chaste Moon - maiden goddess Brigid, fertility, strength
March - Seed Moon - new growth, seeds of success, seeds of spirituality
April - Hare Moon - fertility, renewal, wisdom
May - Faerie Moon - faerie power, wisdom, love, romance, good health
June - Honey or Mead Moon - marriage, love, romance, abundance, career, health
July - Herb Moon - strength, magical potency, herb harvest, health, success
August - Barley Moon - grain goddess, sun gods, bounty, fertility, marriage, health
September - Wine Moon - life's blood, protection, confidence, strength
October - Blood Moon - rememberance, protection, stability, resolutions
November - Snow Moon - frost faeries, hope, protection, warmth, healing
December - Oak or Long-Nights Moon - Merlin, goodwill, peace, love, protection
Below is a basic outline on performing ritual on an esbat.
-Cleanse Self and Space
-Altar Devotion
-Prayer/Salute
-Cast Cricle
-Call Quarters
-Unite Energies (if more than just self)
-Invocation -Preform work (such as prayers, healing, spells, etc.)
-Ground energy (Cakes and Ale)
-Thank Gods/Salute
-Dismiss quarters
-Release/Break Circle
Food for thought: How do you plan on honoring these sacred days? Do you believe all these celebrations are an important part of your spirituality? Why or why not?
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