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The Modern Merlin’s Blood Moon Eclipse in Virgo Survival Guide
Hello friends, I know I’ve been absent in terms of writing articles, but that is going to be changing soon; we all have to go on an inward journey, and work through life and its’ various hurdles. I’m back and ready to write all kinds of magical things, starting with this, right here, right now. That said, let’s get into the Blood Moon Eclipse in Virgo, and what it means from an Astrological, and Magickal standpoint. Blood Moons and Eclipses in Astrology, Mythology and History Throughout history, the sight of a blood red moon has brought with it fears of anger from the Gods, worries of war, famine, or death.…
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Learning Lunar
The Full Moon How exciting to be three issues into our Learning Lunar column and already able to wax lyrical (pun intended) about the full moon! Lúnasa 2023 falls on August 1st which, this year, is also a full moon. Lúnasa, or Lughnasadh, is an Irish festival co-opted by many Pagan traditions as a time of harvest celebration, games, competitions, and other summer festivities. Another popular celebration held at this time is Lammas, the Anglo-Saxon early Christian festival of blessing the first fruits and loaves of the seasons. Having the full moon to add to these blessings can only add to their fruitfulness! What Does the Phrase…
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Retha’s Crystal Reflections
Crystals for Working with the New & Full Moon If you are anything like me, working with the moon phases are a big part of your monthly rituals. I am always looking for the perfect crystals to support my moon work. I have come up with some tried and true crystals over the years that I work with again and again. I hope you will try working with some of these and that you find they enhance your intention setting, wish making and honoring of our beautiful Luna. Read on to hear my top crystal allies for the new and full moon. New Moon Crystals When I think of the…
