Moon Phase Magic

Each phase of the moon has its own special correspondences. From the Cold Moon of January through the warmth of summer's Blessing Moon, to the final Long Nights Moon in December, each month has distinct characteristics -- herbs, elements, gemstones and even trees associated with each phase of the moon.

Celtic Tree Months
The Celtic Tree Calendar is a calendar with thirteen lunar divisions. Most contemporary Pagans use fixed dates for each "month", rather than following the waxing and waning lunar cycle. If this was done, eventually the calendar would fall out of sync with the Gregorian year, because some calendar years have 12 full moons and others have 13. The...

Moon Phases
Not sure what phase the moon is in right now, or when it will be waxing, waning or full? Many Pagans and Wiccans prefer to do spells related to attraction or positive magic during the waxing moon, and negative or baneful magic in the waning phase. Check out this great site for a complete calendar that shows you what lunar phase falls on which dates.

Celtic Tree Months
The Celtic tree calendar is based upon thirteen lunar months. Each is named for a letter in the Celtic alphabet. Learn about the thirteen tree months, and how they are used in magical workings.

What is a Lunar Halo?
A reader sees a beautiful ring around the moon - is there a magical significance attached to an event like this?

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