Moon Magic for May, June, and July 2008

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May brings the second Full Moon in Scorpio this year, and now the Full Moons during this season are now occurring very close the end of the sign they are in. These Full Moons are nearly ready to pass on their energy to the next sign (some even go void of course at the moment of the Full Moon), so celebrating before the exact time is the best plan.   Dark Moon in Taurus, May 5, 6:19 am Best evening for ritual: May 4 (Sunday) Theme: Listening to your Body This is an especially magical Dark Moon, coinciding almost perfectly with astrological Beltane. Mercury is in rulership in Gemini at this time, adding some verbal energy to what is otherwise a very physical, sensual atmosphere. Use this Moon to question your relationship with your own body: sex, diet, health, comfort. Pay attention to yourself. Notice the processes we usually take for granted: breathing, digestion, posture and motion. Use the Mercury energy to translate those internal bodily feelings into wisdom you can articulate and share. Questions for this Moon: What gives me physical pleasure? What does my body remember that my mind has forgotten? What does my body know that my mind needs to learn? How do I stay aware of my bodily experience?   Full Moon in Scorpio, May 19, 8:12 pm Best evening for ritual: May 19 (Monday) Theme: Unleashing the Heart Once every three years, there are two successive Full Moons in the same sign of the zodiac, giving us a special opportunity to build on any magical workings we launched the month before. The theme of April's Full Moon in Scorpio was "drawing from your well of power". Having drawn from those depths, we are ready to use our emotional energy to create transformation. Venus is near the Sun in Taurus (the sign of her rulership) during this Full Moon, teaching us how to manifest our desires and live richly in our emotions. She is trine with Jupiter now too, adding even greater energy to this Moon. Don't miss the chance to celebrate this Moon on Monday evening, when the Sun sets and the Moon rises at almost the exact time of the Full Moon. Affirmations for this Moon: I know my heart. I surround myself with love and beauty. Love and power flow from my depths. I am ready to grow.   Dark Moon in Gemini, June 3, 1:24 pm Best evening for ritual: June 2 (Monday) or June 3 (Tuesday) Theme: Know Yourself to Show Yourself The Moon, Sun, Venus and Mercury are all in conjunction during this Dark Moon in Gemini. This presents a great opportunity for looking yourself over, up and down, back and front. What do you know about yourself? How do you feel about yourself? Are you the person you believe you are? Are you the person you want to be? Mars is in Leo, in a close sextile with the Solar-Lunar entourage. He is ready to express himself, to go to battle on your behalf, to be your personal hero bringing in fame, fortune and admiration. But he needs to know who he is fighting for, and that is the task this Moon presents. Questions for this Moon: Are there two sides to my nature? Am I wise? Am I beautiful? What side of me needs to be seen?   Full Moon in Sagittarius, June 18, 11:32 am Best evening for ritual: June 17 (Tuesday) Theme: Search of the Restless Heart Venus's continued close contact with the Sun emphasizes the emotional qualities of this Moon. We've been looking over the options, trying to find our true desire and how it reinforces our life purpose, but now our attention swings outward, into the unexplored adventures that await us in the larger landscape of the world. Use this Full Moon to add energy to your spiritual and geographical excursions. Welcome the new! Affirmations for this Moon: There is freedom in motion. Excitement lies ahead. Old questions give birth to new questions. To discover, I must explore.   Dark Moon in Cancer, July 2, 8:20 pm Best evening for ritual: July 2 (Wednesday) Theme: Finding Your True Way of Giving Cancer's energy revolves around themes of caring for others and crafting an emotionally safe environment in which to feel and grow. Venus is still near enough to the Sun to bring our emotions and need for love out strongly as the Sun and Moon converge this night. Venus is opposed by Jupiter, who continues to urge us outward into opportunities for success in the larger community. Mars is now conjunct Saturn in Virgo, reinforcing criticism and discontent. It's not the easiest time to retreat into Cancer's nest. Questions for this Moon: What am I giving to the ones I love? What am I giving to myself? What am I giving to the world? What needs to be healed?   Full Moon in Capricorn, July 18, 2:00 am Best evening for ritual: July 17 (Thursday) Theme: The Call of Perfection This Full Moon is heavily colored by the Mars-Saturn conjunction in Virgo, as well as Jupiter's proximity to the Moon in Capricorn. These energies draw us of out of our domestic sanctuary and encourage us to make something of importance in the world outside. There is a sense that everything will open up and bear fruit, if only we can put the pieces together without lapsing into error or mishap. It's a good time for magic directed toward your vocation or avocation, to bring an important project to birth. Get as much pragmatic groundwork as possible done before the Moon, and then use her energy to seal it and manifest it. Affirmations for this Moon: I create perfection. Careful work earns lasting rewards. I am ready for the test. Today's opportunity is tomorrow's foundation.   Dark Moon in Leo, August 1, 4:14 am Best evening for ritual: July 31 (Thursday) Theme: Penning the Proclamation The Sun, Moon, and Mercury are closely conjunct at this Dark Moon, which occurs on the traditional date of Lughnassad. The Sun's power is in its full force now, during the culmination of summer. Take this time to reflect on your own personal power, and how your light and warmth spread out into the world. If you were Sun King, what proclamation would you write on this day? This is actually a total solar eclipse, but it is visible only from the Arctic and parts of Russia, Mongolia, and China. Questions for this Moon: How do others benefit from my presence? What legacy do I create today? What gifts are unique mine to show and share? How do I use my influence?

Moon Data

sign	ingress	void of course	phase
	May 4 5:59 am	May 6 2:23 am	Dark Moon May 5 6:19 am
	May 6 5:18 am	May 7 7:37 pm
	May 8 5:03 am	May 9 6:07 pm
	May 10 7:11 am	May 12 2:10 am	First Quarter May 11 9:48 pm
	May 12 12:49 pm	May 14 10:39 am
	May 14 9:47 pm	May 16 9:30 pm
	May 17 7:00 am	May 19 8:12 pm	Full Moon May 19 8:12 pm
	May 19 9:20 pm	May 21 10:20 pm
	May 22 9:56 am	May 24 6:27 pm
	May 24 9:53 pm	May 26 8:50 pm
	May 27 7:39 am	May 29 12:24 am	Last Quarter May 27 8:58 pm
	May 29 1:54 pm	May 31 6:55 am
	May 31 4:20 pm	Jun 2 7:04 am
	Jun 2 4:07 pm	Jun 4 6:10 am	Dark Moon Jun 3 1:24 pm
	Jun 4 3:17 pm	Jun 6 3:33 am
	Jun 6 4:01 pm	Jun 8 8:42 am
	Jun 8 8:02 pm	Jun 10 1:43 pm	First Quarter Jun 10 9:05 am
	Jun 11 3:56 am	Jun 13 3:16 am
	Jun 13 2:54 pm	Jun 15 3:30 pm
	Jun 16 3:21 am	Jun 18 3:38 pm	Full Moon Jun 18 11:32 am
	Jun 18 3:53 pm	Jun 20 1:03 pm
	Jun 21 3:35 am	Jun 23 1:05 pm
	Jun 23 1:33 pm	Jun 25 8:17 pm
	Jun 25 8:50 pm	Jun 28 12:15 am	Last Quarter Jun 26 6:11 am
	Jun 28 12:51 am	Jun 30 12:44 am
	Jun 30 2:04 am	Jul 2 1:09 am
	Jul 2 1:54 am	Jul 3 2:15 pm	Dark Moon Jul 2 8:20 pm
	Jul 4 2:16 am	Jul 6 4:05 am
	Jul 6 5:05 am	Jul 8 10:22 am
	Jul 8 11:32 am	Jul 10 8:15 pm	First Quarter Jul 9 10:36 pm
	Jul 10 9:36 pm	Jul 12 9:06 pm
	Jul 13 9:51 am	Jul 15 8:45 pm
	Jul 15 10:21 pm	Jul 18 2:00 am	Full Moon Jul 18 2:00 am
	Jul 18 9:41 am	Jul 20 5:26 pm
	Jul 20 7:09 pm	Jul 23 12:40 pm
	Jul 23 2:23 am	Jul 25 5:31 am
	Jul 25 7:15 am	Jul 26 10:53 pm	Last Quarter Jul 25 12:03 pm
	Jul 27 9:56 am	Jul 29 9:26 pm
	Jul 29 11:13 am	Jul 30 11:32 pm
	Jul 31 12:23 pm	Aug 2 1:00 pm	Dark Moon Aug 1 4:14 am
	Aug 2 3:00 pm	Aug 4 6:17 pm
	Aug 4 8:29 pm	Aug 7 3:03 am