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    The Pink Moon: Spells and Rituals

    The 2026 April full moon comes on the 1st, peaking at 10:12 pm EDT (or 2:11 UTC, 2nd April). The Pink Moon is a modern name for April’s moon. The first full moon of Spring had many names over time, more than we will ever know. Some names used by groups such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Celts include the Seed Moon, New Shoots Moon, Growing Moon, Egg Moon, the Budding Moon or the Awakening Moon by Neo-Pagans. The full moon is considered the high tide of psychic power and is exceptionally potent for spellcasting, especially for love spells, high magic, and difficult situations. Because of this peak energy, witches…

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    Celebrating the Old Ways in New Times

    Celebrating the Old Ways in New Times for April/May 2022 Bright Blessings This is our first Spring in our apartment, and as I was deciding what to plant for this year, I pined for the ground and built-in planters I had at our old place. I used to buy so many seeds, and there were years I planted tons of cucumbers and tomatoes as well as pumpkins, roses, herbs, and a whole lot of annual flowers. This year, I am relegated to a limited number of pots, and the truth is, it may be this way for a while, if not permanently. We made it out of the condo successfully…