WizardofOSS Posted January 16 Report Posted January 16 Just starting a discussion here for fun. So most people worship and perform rituals for the Full Moon. However recent practices, mainly through the writings of Raven Grimassi, allude to the power of the New Moon as well and that working with the Dark, embracing and understanding it, balances your energies and can be a source of magick as well. I was always taught that Full Moon was good for spellcrafting and worship, while the New Moon was more for intellectual learning, training and teaching of aspiring witches and veterans alike. In practice, I always attended Lunar gatherings on the Full Moon (or closest to) and we had Wicca 101 classes or workshops on the New Moon. What are your opinions or practices? Discuss please?
CherryBlossomTea Posted February 23 Report Posted February 23 I love to have most of my rituals on full moons, especially those that are more worshipful or celebratory. In one way, I think of the moon almost like a magical working partner, I feel the more "outward" or active energy is when the moon is brightest. During the new moons I feel the dark almost creates a sort of empty vacuum, like an empty cup waiting to be filled; so I like to begin things on the new moon.. or meditate on what I am letting go(and simultaneously opening myself up to). The new moons are my time for introspection and listening versus the full moons which are when I ride the wave of energy at its peak. 1
WizardofOSS Posted February 23 Author Report Posted February 23 Excellent!! The moon is indeed a working partner! I like that! I feel much the same way! In fact, I've found that if I coordinate my spells with the phases of the moon, they become linked in a ticking countdown to completion. Let me explain.... Say....I wanna get more prosperity.... On a New Moon I would craft my spell like...."As the Moon grows in it's light, May my prosperity likewise grow in bounty!" = more prosperity On a Full Moon I would just say the reverse...same intent....."As the Moon wanes and diminishes, so too may the debt I owe others diminish!!" = more prosperity See? I love this concept! You see your spell working as the Moon grows or wanes! Belief makes the Spells work better. Thanks for sharing!! 1
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