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This column
provides a look at the astrological energies that
are present for the Full Moon and Dark Moon times
in the months ahead. The descriptions are geared
toward use in a Pagan ritual practice, in
particular one in which the Dark Moon is used as a
time for meditation or divination, and the Full
Moon is used for active magic (creating change).
With this in mind, I have suggested a best evening
for ritual, which may be the evening before or the
evening following the exact time of the Moon phase.
These suggestions are based on the Moon being in
the appropriate sign, but with a preference given
to times before the actual event, rather than
after.
Astrologically,
the Moon represents our subconscious awareness,
while the Sun represents our conscious
thoughts.
During a
Dark Moon, the two are conjunct, together in the
same place in the sky, and functioning as a single
unit. Many people find divination especially
effective at this time, since it is easy to bring
the subconscious realities or invisible energies
into the light of conscious
understanding.
During a
Full Moon, on the other hand, the Sun and Moon are
opposite one another in the sky, emphasizing their
male/female polarity and their contrasting natures.
This is also the time of the Moon's greatest
brightness and power. The Full Moon is considered
by many to be the best time for active magic, since
it expressed the full power of the energy of
opposites, like the electrical energy between the
poles of a battery, or the erotic energy between
Goddess and God. The energetic tension between the
two is released in the act of creating something
new.
For each
Moon, a set of questions or affirmations are given.
Feel free to focus on one or several of these, or
use them to inspire your own plans.
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