There's a different theme for each different moon of the year, so click on the name of a month above to learn more!!
The Wolf Moon
This
Moon is named for the wolf for two reasons: For one thing, it occurs during
the time of year when predator food supplies are scarce, and this brings the
wolves into the villages in search of something to eat. The other thing has
to do with family and togetherness. Wolves live in packs, and like humans,
they keep the same families for life. They not only depend on their families
for love, wisdom and moral support, they depend on their families for their
lives. Without them, many wolves simply pine away and cease to exist.
As the Wolf Moon, rises in the sky, heed the lesson from the predator of the
same name. Spend quality time with both blood-relatives and extended family.
Remember that you are who you are because of what they've given. Thank them
and show your appreciation. Lend your support. And don't forget that the
Gods are family, too. A few words of thanks in Their direction will go far
in the coming year.
Wolf Moon Ideas:
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Wear shades of burgundy or rose as symbol of family love and togetherness. - Decorate the altar with photos of family and friends, mementos of special occasions, and apples.
- Use rose-colored or burgundy candles and burn Full Moon incense.
Alternatively, burn pine incense.
- Asperge the Circle with a pine branch to symbolize eternal life and
growth.
- Serve sugar cookies and apple juice for libation.
- Spend some time in Circle working on family issues. To mend a rift
with a family member or friend, for example, visualize a pink heart.
Remove the lower right hand quarter in your mind's eye. Holding the
image, superimpose the heart on a visualization of the person in
question. Then chant:
- "Remove all doubt - remove this rift.
Open this heart that's been adrift.
Open now and let me in,
And let us never part again."
- "Remove all doubt - remove this rift.
- This is a good time to secure an already goof family relationship.
But how? Try making a family apple wreath. Start by blessing the apples
on your altar (you'll need about six) by saying:
- "Apples of love, plucked from the tree.
Secure our family harmony.
Bind it fast and make it true,
Do it now what I ask of you."
- "Apples of love, plucked from the tree.
Then slice the apples crosswise to reveal the core and seed the pentagrams. Place the slices on a cookie sheet, sprinkle them generously with cinnamon, and place in a preheated 150° oven for 2 hours. While they're baking, cut the hook from a wire coat hanger and fashion a circle from it. When the slices are cool, string them onto the wire and secure the ends by twisting them together. Add a bow if you like. Hang the finished wreath in a prominent place in your home.