Moon Magick

In Witchcraft and magick, glyph is a term used to describe a powerful symbol that represents a person, place, or thing. When the glyph is consecrated, and/or acted upon, it can ward off psychic attack, illness, and bad luck. Most glyphs are a combination of an individual’s name and birth date. These are inscribed upon a piece of parchment with special ink and corresponding astrological symbols. The glyph is n worn for protection by the person for whom it was made.

The new moon is a time to take a deeper look at the – “whats”, “whys” and “hows” behind our experiences we have had with people and past situations; and if these circumstances keep coming back in cycling patterns over a time interval.

During this lunation the Sun and Moon square Uranus – the planet of awakening and reformation. The Uranian archetype assists to see patterns that hold us back from our visions. The basis of such restrictive patterns, risen out of low vibrational emotions like guilt, shame, fear etc experienced in the past, could still be concealed within, and may have transmuted themselves over a period of time in the form of insecurity, rage and self-doubt – can get revealed during this new moon. And with the highly activated Uranus energy at this time, we are called to break free from these restrictive patterns and move towards a liberated path that aligns with our calling, our joy and growth. And as the Leo vibrations are extra potent during this new moon, we are provided with a massive boost of confidence and courage to accept and embrace past situations that did not harmonize with our past expectations and desires. We are urged to look from a higher perspective and honour the learnings we received through encountering these roadblocks. We are encouraged to understand that these are part of our soul’s journey and growth, only if we are not keeping ourselves attached to these limiting blockages. The Leo archetype is teaching us that courage comes when we embrace our vulnerabilities and accept ourselves lovingly through them. The Leo energy is activating the fire of determination within us, so we can move forward and align with a bigger and brighter path that awaits us all.

This new moon is also in a harmonious transaction with Venus retrograde in Leo, which is bringing our attention to our heart’s true desires. Take this as an opportunity to let your internal guidance lead you down the right path. Pay attention to flowing insights for gaining clarity on your path.

This new moon, consciously declare to the universe that you are ready to reclaim your power – to move ahead and create your own destiny. Let your high vibrational energies align with your intentions and begin to manifest themselves on your brighter journey ahead.

The Moon and life on Earth are directly connected. Not only does the Moon have a gravitational impact on us, but functions as the basic element that holds the Earth in its trajectory of revolution around the Sun. In the evolutionary process of life, we as humans have the most complex and sophisticated neurological system. And how stimulated, active and balanced a neurological system is, is directly related to the phases of the moon. The Moon is therefore connected with our emotions, and also with our intuitive awareness. We know, due to the Moon’s gravitational pull the oceans rise up during a Full Moon phase, and so with approximately 60% – 70% water in the human system, we also go into tides internally during this lunar phase, meaning whatever is our inner quality, it gets enhanced by the influence of the Full Moon. Thus it can be said without an iota of doubt that a Full Moon phase is an opportune time to delve deeper and introspect the hidden aspects of our emotions, underlying causes behind our thoughts and behavioral patterns. And as the Moon is also directly connected with human perception, this lunar phase is also a very supportive time for unveiling hidden talents and realising our highest potential.

The Full Moon rising on August 30th is a Super Blue Moon!

When the Moon is at the closest point to Earth during its orbit, is it known as a Super Moon. And a Blue Moon pertains to the second Full Moon occurring within a single calendar month. Approximately, in about every 10 years a Blue Moon and a Super Moon coincide on the same night. The next time this happens will be in the year 2037, which is another 14 years away.

This rare celestial phenomenon is indeed a big deal! Because these extra potent cosmic vibes are opening up tremendous possibilities of awakening and superlative transformation for each of us, right now!

Each Full Moon lines up with an astrological sign, and this Super Blue Moon is taking place in the mutable water sign of Pisces, while opposing the Sun in Virgo; and making a conjunction with Saturn – the planet of structure and Karma. At this moment we can expect heightened awareness towards our responsibilities and needed organized actions in regards to bringing balance between the emotional and materialistic layers of our being (the Water element of Pisces representing our emotions, and the Earth element of Virgo representing our material self). The more-than-usual internal higher tides are activating a magnified sense of emotional awareness within us. We are encouraged not to shun and reject our emotions. It is important to understand that if one tries to become devoid of emotions, they will invariably have more suppressed, unconscious emotions. Your emotions need to be simply seen as they are, without resistance. The moment they are resisted, they multiply at a similar vibrational frequency. If you say, ‘I don’t want this emotion’, the mind will add more related thoughts and emotions to the existing mental situation. The mind does not understand subtraction and division. That’s the nature of the mind, – it’s like a mirror that reflects, it can only add and multiply. You cannot forcefully remove anything from your mind, instead you can see any limiting thoughts and emotions as they are, accept them as impact of past occurances, and not any more a relevant part of your present or your desired future. The taskmaster Saturn is encouraging us to be honest about our emotions and our rational mind, and supporting us to bring a balance between them – to create a transformative gateway for transcending limitations. We are encouraged to practically generate thoughts that can add value to our lives. If your thoughts align with what you really care for, or passionate about, your emotions will naturally flow towards it, and with more and more projection of energy towards those thoughts (enveloped with your emotions), you will find themselves manifesting into reality.

This Super Blue Moon is a time to be honest with what you really want. What do you want to evolve into? The cosmic vibes at this time are activating our intuitive awareness in a major way with the etherial Pisces energies spreading across our atmospheric spheres; and with Mercury in retrograde on its way to form an extremely auspicious connection to Jupiter — the planet of wisdom and fortune, we can expect to find ourselves in a state of enhanced perception, thus gain more clarity. And with the Venus – Jupiter connection during this lunar phase we can discern with greater accuracy – where and how we must direct our time, thoughts, emotions and energy in order to shape our life experiences the way we want.

May this Super Blue Moon vibes guide your inner dimensions to work as a gateway to transcend limitations, and bring forth a pleasant sail towards expansive horizons.

In astrology, the Moon sign represents your emotional nature and reveals the inner workings of your heart and soul. It can give insight into your deepest needs, fears, and desires.

To determine your Moon sign, you need to know your exact birth time and location. Then, you can use an online birth chart calculator to generate your chart and find out which zodiac sign the Moon was in at the time of your birth.

Once you know your Moon sign, you can begin to explore what it means and how it influences your life. Each zodiac sign has a unique energy, and when the Moon is in that sign, it amplifies those qualities. For example, if your Moon sign is in Cancer, you may be more nurturing and intuitive, while a Moon in Aries may indicate a more impulsive and assertive nature.

Understanding your Moon sign can help you become more aware of your emotions, patterns, and behaviors. By learning to work with the energy of your Moon sign, you can begin to develop greater emotional intelligence and find more balance and fulfillment in your life.

Your moon sign controls your emotions so that’s what really controls

As humans, our psychological space often dominates our extistencial presence. And as we lose conscious contact with the natural elements that are responsible for the making of our extistencial presence, the possibilities that the human system carries, get weakened.

Our physical self is essentially a combination of the five elements of Nature – Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Space. And the Earth element is the core physicality of who we are. It is the basis, and most stable of all the elements. It is the Earth element on which the other elements build on.

Along with the Earth, – the Sun and the Moon have a significant influence in the making of our life. Not only does the Moon have a gravitational impact on us, but it holds the Earth in it’s trajectory of revolution around the Sun. The cycles of the Moon are also the basis of our birth on Earth, and a New Moon is thus seen as a time for new beginnings.

The September New Moon is rising on the 14th or 15th of the month, according to different geographical locations – in the Earth sign of Virgo. And this fresh lunar cycle is urging us to bring our focus on our basic element – the Earth. The Virgo energy is reminding us that the essence of our physicality is formed by the Earth, which is the source of our very body, the core of our physicality.

What we call as our body is just a piece of the Earth. If we lose connection with the source, we are bound to get disorganized. Without a harmonious contact with the Earth, the body will slowly lose its integrity and stability. It may still survive if one has lost conscious contact with this natural element, but it loses a variety of capabilities and possibilities that the human system carries.

This New Moon, radiating the vibes of Earth sign Virgo brings us a great opportunity to begin a journey of strengthening the integrity of the Earth element in our system.

There are various methods with which this can be done.

• Touch the Earth :

–The Earth is the basis of our physical life. The more you are in touch with it, the better your physiology gets. If your hands and your bare feet are in contact with the Earth, it will harmonize the physiological process in your system. Whenever they are in contact with the Earth, the body reorganizes itself as a part of the planet. Try to spend at least a few minutes a day in the garden, barefoot, touching soil, plants or trees. This is a simple way to connect with the Earth element.

• Earthing – Getting wet and lying stretched out on Earth with face downwards :

— Soak yourself in water. You can damp-dry so that some moisture still remains. Lie down for sometime, stretched out on Earth with face downwards. When you are earthing wet, the electrical connections conduct themselves much better than otherwise. This contact with Earth energizes the entire body.

• Barefoot New Moon walks :

— A simple way to connect with the Earth is to walk barefoot, especially on a New Moon and two days prior to the New Moon day. On these days the moon’s gravity creates a certain level of inertia, and the body and its energies are much more connected with Earth than on other days, as the pull is in the same direction. By contrast, on Full Moon days, it is pulling you up in the opposite direction. If it is not feasible for you to go outside during the New Moon day, at least in your house – walk barefoot and sit on the floor, particularly cross-legged. Both bring a deep energy connection and create the experience of being connected deeply with the Earth.

• Foot embed :

— If you have a garden, dig a hole about a feet deep, put your feet inside and close the hole up, just above your ankles. Stay there for 30 to 40 minutes, simply stuck in the Earth.

• Be mindful as you eat :

— The essence of our physicality is formed by the Earth that we intake. As we eat food, we essentially take in a part of the Earth to sustain the body. One must intellectually understand this reality – that they are taking in or eating a part of the Earth for survival and sustenance. Only then can we experience the Earth as much a part of us.

• Meditate on the Earth element :

— When it comes to our energy body, the Earth element is associated with the the Root chakra located at the base of the spine. Meditating on the root chakra helps in grounding and connecting to the Earth. Crystals corresponding the Earth element like Black tourmaline, Black agate, Emarald, Garnet, Hematite, Mookaite, Jasper, Tree agate, Moss agate, Green jade etc can be incorporated during the meditation. New Moon intentions of grounding your energy, centering and stabilizing, protection of the energy field, gaining physical and mental strength, attracting wealth and beauty can also be planted well this New Moon.

Being in touch with the Earth is extremely beneficial in terms of health, wellbeing, and various spiritual practices. This New Moon let’s begin a new journey of building a consciously harmonious connection with the life-making Earth element. Let this New Moon support us to get more involved with the planet, all of us are living on, and are made of.

Full moon water is a preferred ingredient in potions and teas because it is charged with the natural powers of the Moon. You can reserve it for washing your tools, herbs, and other ingredients, too. For example, I use full moon water in my tea to give it extra power.

Full Moon water is best used for perfecting ideas, working on positive energies, increasing psychic and physical energy, and enhancing creativity.

SUPPLIES:

glass bowl

spring water

clear glass container with a lid

PROCEDURE:

Pour the water in the bowl.

Place the bowl on your windowsill (but on the outer side!) or somewhere in your garden/on your balcony/wherever the Moon can shine upon it.

Now I usually say a short blessing (depends of the spell) and then I leave it until sunrise. You too can leave it overnight (until sunrise) or only for a couple of hours; it really depends on how strong you want your water to be.

The next morning filter the water muslin to remove any stuff you might have found in it.

Transfer the water in a clear glass container, close it with its lid and use the water when needed.

NOTE

if you wash your hair with the moon water, it will stimulate growth of your hair

new Moon water, on the other hand, is ideal for healing and resting spells

even if the sky is cloudy, the water still absorbs the Moon’s energy (it’s the Moon’s energy we’re collecting, not its light)