January, The Wolf Moon - The first full
moon is a time of silence and sitting by the home fire. As the wild winter
howls, appreciate the warmth of home and family. Now is the time to go within
and plan the changes you will make in the spring. Consider now what you will
plant. Start a moon journal to record your lunar tides and write down your
spring dreams.
February, The Storm Moon - At this Moon begin your spring cleaning.
Think about what needs to be released and let go of in your life and in your
home. Burn white candles and purifying incense, sweep out the cobwebs and
prepare for the new growth of spring.
March, The Chaste Moon - This is the Moon of the maiden and Faery folk.
Gather the seeds of inspiration and imagine what they can grow into. Build an
Altar to the Moon and bless your garden in the moonlight. Prepare the earth
for planting and yourself for change
April, The Seed Moon - At the Seed Moon plant your seeds of magick,
whether it be in a garden, in a pot by the window or simply in your heart.
Fill your home with light and flowers, create colorful eggs to decorate it and
bring fertility and joy. On the full Moon plant herbs. Sing in the rain...
May, The Hare Moon -Now is the time to celebrate life and love. Renew
and affirm your sensuality, kindle the fire of romance . Dance and make love
by the light of a bon fire, the glow of red candles, or just the full moons
radiance. Free your wild nature....
June, The Dyad Moon - See how things are growing! The old has died away
to make room for the new . Create an Altar of roses and honor the beauty of
nature. Send flowers to your mother. Hike to the top of a mountain...
July, The Mead Moon - Bask in the warmth of summer and take time for
yourself, relax. Perhaps a moonlit walk by the sea to gather sacred seashells.
Make an ocean amulet necklace for one you love.
August, The Corn Moon - This is a time to harvest the gifts you have
nurtured and give to those who are in need. Collect and store fresh herbs for
the coming winter. Bake special breads to honor the God and Goddess of grain
and growing things, share them with your family and friends but save some to
offer the Earth.
September, The Harvest Moon - Drink a toast to Dionysus, the God of
wine and ecstasy - The son of the Moon! Gather with friends to celebrate the
vine with a bottle of good wine and good cheer. Catch the Moons reflection in
your cup and raise it up in salutation, now drink in her essence and feel the
presence of the God and Goddess.
October, The Blood Moon - In the past this was the time of hunting and
storing. The wheel of the year turns like the cycle of life and death. At this
Moon the veil is thin, make an Altar to honor your ancestors and ask them to
guide and protect you. Carve pumpkins and place candles within to light their
way.
November, The Snow Moon - Winter's cold descends and outward growth
slows. Make this a time for inner growth. Learn a new craft or study thwarts
of divination. When the Moon is full do a reading for yourself or your
friends. Develop your psychic talents.
December, The Oak Moon - The time of the Suns return approaches and the
Moon awaits her lover. Make wreaths of Holly, Pine, Oak, Cedar or Ivy. On the
full Oak Moon burn them as an offering to the Sun and Moon. Create a sacred
Moon ornament to hang on the boughs of your yule tree.
The Blue Moon - This is the second Full Moon which falls within in a
single month, it varies each year. When the Blue Moon occurs plan to do
something strange, something you have never done before. Write letters to
folks you have not seen for years, plan a surprise for someone you love. Howl
at the Moon!
Hazel
The Hazel Moon comes as summer wanes and the God and Goddess are entering their elder hood, bearing inside themselves the knowledge that comes from experience.
Fix yourself a Celtic style meal of wisdom during the hazel moon. Gather nine Hazel nuts and place them around your plate. Cook yourself the largest juiciest piece of salmon you can find (salmon is symbolic of wisdom in Celtic lore). Pour some apple juice (apple is the fruit that guards the entrance to the realm of the deities) in a chalice or wine goblet. Be sure to keep your goal of knowledge in mind as you prepare this meal.
Before eating, call on the blessing of the deities to help attain the knowledge:
With apple wine so golden Ripe,
With salmon speared in one great swipe,
With hazel nuts for wisdoms that be,
Send the blessings of wisdom to me.
-Edain McCoy
Llewellyn's Witches Datebook 2004 p. 91