Moons & Musings

Hello all! Today is our long awaited Día de los Muertos post!   Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead , is actually a multi-day festival celebrated in Mexico with the amount of days differing depending on family and local traditions. The main celebration is traditionally held on the 1st of November with emphasis on familial gatherings and honouring those that have passed on. It does coincide with the Christian time of Allhallowtide  Days of the Dead Here are some dates and their meanings: - November 1st.  Starting at midnight, Día de los Angelitos, Day of Little Angels, is to celebrate children who have passed  - November 2nd.  At midnight,  the focus shifts from children to adults with Día de los Difuntos. At noon, the focus shifts again to Día de los Muertos  - October 27th.  The souls of dearly departed pets come to visit  - October 31st . This day is specifically seen for great grandparents and great great grandparents  ...

Hello all!! We've had our run on Eclipses and are returning to regular lunar content!! This months New Moon is in Sagittarius ♐ with a lingering hint of Scorpio. This is your sign to take a chance and awaken your passion, vitality and, most importantly, your excitement. It will also give you the boost you need to shake off the Mars retrograde! Things will appear clearly but rather bluntly during this time so be prepared. As well as Mars being in retrograde, we also have: - Jupiter (ends today) - Neptune - Uranus (My retrograde app is finally working again, yay!) Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this New Moon: - Moonstone - Selenite - Bloodstone - Jade - Dioptase - Amethyst - Charoite - Malachite - Citrine - Agate - Clear Quartz - Lapis Lazuli - Obsidian If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!! Herbs/Flowers Below are some herbs/flowers for this New Moon: - Eucalyptus - Rose - Geranium - Thistle - Carnation - Thyme - ...

Hello all!! Don't be confused by the picture, all will be revealed!! This month's Full Moon in Taurus ♉ will be accompanied by a total Lunar Eclipse!! So, with the total lunar eclipse, and a meteor shower to boot, energies are quite fraught this month, and that counts as the energies within you too. This turbulent time is said to activate your inner rebel, that little voice within you that says 'what if we just...' Authority will grate on you, especially if it is misused and power is being abused, and this will prompt you to start flouting the rules. There is lots of incoherent stuff in your mind at the moment, the Moon calls you to surrender that, the eclipse calls you to do so fully and without abandon. Start marching to the sound of your own beat!  We need to shift this out of the way, so that we can align with our purpose. Sitting quietly tonight, letting everything go and embracing what is left will allow you to do this successfully.  You have probab...

  Hi Guys, Looking at the names of various days of the year at the moment, as we have just had Hallowe'en, or All Hallow's Eve. The 1st November, yesterday, was All Saint's Day, or All Hallow's Day, and today, the 2nd November is All Soul's Day. These are, of course, Christian and Catholic celebrations, mainly recognised in the Western regions. All Saint's Day This was a day set aside to honour those who have been martyred and Canonised in the Christain church, whether they are known or unknown. It is observed by both Western and Eastern churches with Western churches celebrating on the 1st of November and Eastern churches celebrating on the Sunday after Pentecost (the 7th Sunday after Easter.) All Saint's is also called: - All Hallows' Day - Hallowmas - Feast of All Saints - Feast of All Hallows - Solemnity of All Saints  There is some debate as to whether this day was seemingly hijacked by the Christain faith to replace Samhain, although Professor R...

Hello all!! We will be having a slightly longer Moon post today!! Apologies for no blog posts over the weekend, work overtook me! Yes, I am a day early with this on, as the new moon is actually tomorrow at 11.29 BST, but I thought that I would do it up a day early so we can continue with our Tarot Tuesday as normal tomorrow. This month's New Moon in Scorpio ♏ will be accompanied by a partial Solar Eclipse! The solar eclipse, well, a partial one at least, makes this a rather difficult moon to navigate through. There is a lot of intrigue and mystery around this time, especially in sexual matters. Scorpio is the revealer of all things taboo, so expect vulnerabilities to be shown as hidden desires and emotions become seen.  As a water sign, Scorpio is very guarded with their emotions, but this is not a time for that. As the new moon enters Scorpio, we can expect everything that is hidden, pent-up, or otherwise pushed down to bubble to the surface. T...

Hello all!! Today, we have a Full Moon post for you! This month's Full Moon will be our second consecutive Moon in Pisces ♓ It is also called Hunter's moon. The moon is on the cusp of Pisces and Aries, just to be a little bit more complicated! The moon in Pisces is in opposition to the Sun in Libra, this is said to bring emotional balance and maturity.  You will be able to overcome any tension in relationships by showing self-love and self-acceptance. There is a positive influence from Saturn here too, lending emotional maturity, patience, and stability into the mix. Please bear in mind that we have a partial solar eclipse on the 25th of October too. This will be partially visible in the UK. DO NOT look directly at the sun!!! I will do a post on this closer to the time. Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this Full Moon: - Moonstone  - Amethyst - Sapphire - Rose Quartz - Smokey Quartz - Aquamarine - Calcite - Turquoise - Ocean Jasper - Blu...

Hello all!! Today's post is about the New Moon!! This month's New Moon will be in Libra ♎ With this new moon, we are being asked to examine things carefully, especially relationships. We don't mean just your personal relationships here, there may be some professional ones and some friendships that effectively need to be assessed to see if they are still serving you properly.  It is asked that you take a step back, and see whether your absence makes a difference. If it seems not to, perhaps you may consider making your absence a permanent one. Check in with yourself and your feelings around your relationships at this time. If they still benefit you and feel right, then stick with them, and maybe put in a little more work to ensure they stay healthy - remember that this is a two-way street! You can't constantly be the one either giving or taking, it MUST be a mutual effort on all sides It is important to check your own energies and see what you are bri...

Hello all!! We're got a Full Moon post for you today!! This month's Full Moon will be in Pisces ♓ This is the Harvest moon, being closest to the Autum Equinox on the 22nd of this month. It is in Pisces, so be prepared to experience a little inner conflict. Virgo is the doing, organised sign, whereas Pisces is more of a dreamt, idealistic sign.  Plus, we have Mercury in retrograde stating today, so prepare for a few misunderstandings in communication as you trip your idealistic way through this full moon. It is also possible at this time that you stand in your own way, so make sure that you stop second guessing yourself this week. On the plus side, this is a great time to learn new skills, or to release your creativity, just keep your feet firmly on the ground, and this will give you the firm basis from which you can allow your dreams to become your reality. Give yourself time to re-think your plans, if necessary, this your you time to take a deep breath before you ...

Hello all!!  It's a New Moon post today! This months New Moon will be in Virgo ♍ The August new moon is in Virgo, so plenty of emotional shifts coming up. Your security is to be found in order and clarity, especially with emotions. You may need to feel organised, and find chaos disquieting.  Try and practice tolerance and acceptance about life's limitations and imperfections, especially where others are concerned, do not try and push your ways upon others.  Trust life, and let it run the way it is flowing, not according to your expectations. It is recommended that no surgical operations be carried out during the new moon phase.  Be aware or digestive issues during this time. Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this New Moon: - Moonstone  - Lapis Lazuli - Jade  - Amazonite - Carnelian - Sapphire - Amethyst - Citrine - Quartz  - Sodalite - Selenite - Turquoise If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use th...

Hello all!! We have a Full Moon post for you today! This month's Full Moon will be in Aquarius and will be the last super Moon of the year!! In the UK, it will be full at 1.36 am on the 12th of August 2022. This is also called the Sturgeon Moon. This name comes from the Algonquin Native American tribe's calendar when there are huge numbers of this fish to be caught in North American lakes at this time. Other names that this full moon has been given are: - Black Cherries Moon - Corn Moon - Flying up Moon - Harvest Moon  - Mountain Shadows Moon - Ricing Moon As this is the final super moon of the year, it means that all of the usual attributes are amplified from a magickal point of view. Things can get taken to extremes. Full moons are used to rule and boost most kinds of magic, but are especially used for: - manifesting,  - b anishing,  - protection and  - psychic abilities. From a scientific point of view it is the phenomenon whereby the moon is closest t...

Hello all!! Lughnasadh/Lammas has come around again so we're going to cover something that we didn't cover last year!! In last year's post (Link at the bottom!) we covered Crystal, colours, flora and food and drink associations but, we didn't cover activities to do on Lughnasadh/Lammas! So, here are some suggestions.... Make Corn Husk/Straw Dolls  For those of you who are more artistic and have a lot more patience that I do, you can make a doll out of straw ! I have yet to attempt this as I have as much patience as a tea spoon so I would recommend looking for a tutorial online or make them with friends. You can then dress the dolls in Lughnasadh colours  Make Food Kitchen Witches: time to shine! Baking pies and bread, particularly corn bread, are Lughnasadh traditions. We also have a list of herbs and foods that are associated with Lughnasadh that you can incorporate. If you're able to in your area, berry picking is an idea, you can also make jams and ...

Hello all!! We have a New Moon post for you today!!  Tonight's New Moon will be in Leo ♌ and is a Moon of self confidence and creativity! Now is the time to go out on that date, discuss, set and stick to boundaries and what you expect from your relationships (especially if you want them to be long term!) and dive head first into that project and embrace your creativity. However, don't let self confidence become arrogance! Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this New Moon: - Moonstone - Obsidian - Ruby - Carnelian - Botswana Agate - Sunstone - Tiger's Eye - Amber - Citrine - Smokey Quartz  If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!! Herbs/Flowers Below are some herbs/flowers for the New Moon: - Marigold - Lemon Balm  - Asters - Tarragon  - Rosemary - Chamomile  - Sunflowers - Eyebright  - Dahlia  If you have a common household pet, please check our pet safety posts!! I hope you've enjoyed this pos...

Hello all!! Today's post is for the start of Leo Season!! (I think I'm on time!!) Leos are usually born between the 23rd of July and the 23rd of August, are one of 3 Fire signs and are ruled by the Sun. Leo is Latin for lion, which is why the lion is often the symbol of Leo. Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during Leo Season:  - Amber - Sunstone - Tiger's Eye  - Opal  - Dumortierite  - Ruby in Zoisite - Hematite - Citrine - Black Tourmaline - Carnelian  - Amethyst  If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too! Herbs/Flowers   Below are some herbs/flowers for Leo Season: - Marigold - Lemon Balm  - Asters - Tarragon  - Rosemary - Chamomile  - Sunflowers - Eyebright  - Dahlia  I hope you've enjoyed this post!! I have officially covered every Zodiac Sign in a post!! If you have any suggestions on what to do when the signs change, please let us know!! Shop Blessings, C )0(

Hello all!! We have a Full Moon post for you today!! Just a little unrelated note - there are some medications that make you more prone to overheating and heat stroke so please take precautions during this heatwave! This Full Moon will be in Capricorn ♑ and is all about finding balance, specifically between work life and personal life! You need to have a clear distinction between the two as it is important to nurture yourself and your individuality. Use this Moon to help you find this balance and give you strength to set and maintain boundaries. This Moon is also about limiting stress and we could all use some of that now!! Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this Full Moon: - Moonstone - Selenite - Malachite - Herkimer Diamond - Merlinite - Sugilite - Azurite - Tangerine Quartz - Amazonite - Fluorite  If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!! Herbs/Incense Below are some herbs/incense for the Full Moon: - Rosemary - Daisies...

Hello all!! Today we have a New Moon post!! This New Moon is in Cancer ♋, which just so happens to be ruled by said Moon so, if you are a Cancerian, expect your emotions to run a bit high! This particular Moon places a focus on gratitude so, now is the time to think about how far you've come and what you've achieved, be it getting your own living space or just getting out of bed! Reflect back on your progress with gratitude and keep this energy going forward for an even better future! Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during the New Moon: - Labradorite - Smoky Quartz - Black Obsidian - Moonstone - Citrine - Clear Quartz - Carnelian - Blue Kyanite - Rhodonite - Pink Opal - Lapis Lazuli - Malachite  If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!! Herbs/Flowers   Below are some herbs/flowers for the New Moon:  - Parsley - White Roses  - Sage - Lilies  - Bay - Geraniums - Lemon Balm - Morning Glory  - Aloe  - ...

Hello all!! Today's post is about Cancer Season!! (I know it started yesterday!) Cancerians are usually born between the 22nd of June and the 22nd of July, are one of 3 water signs and are ruled by the Moon. Cancer can be translated into Latin as Crab or claw which is why Cancer is often depicted with a crab or some sort of crustacean. Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with for Cancer Season: - Moonstone - Emerald - Pearl - Ruby  - Rhodonite - Amber - Chrysoprase - Kyanite - Smokey Quartz - Amethyst - Citrine - Morganite  If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too! Herbs/Flowers Below are some herbs/flowers for Cancer Season: - Parsley - White Roses  - Sage - Lilies  - Bay - Geraniums - Lemon Balm - Morning Glory  - Aloe  - Water Lily  Any white flower in general  I hope you've enjoyed this post! Shop Blessings, C )0(

Hello all!! We're having another combined Tarot Tuesday today (I got my dates mixed up again, normal TT will resume next week!) of The Summer Solstice (Litha) and a Litha Spread!! The Summer Solstice occurs once a year in each hemisphere and the date varies from hemisphere to hemisphere and happens when the pole in that hemisphere is at its maximum tilt towards the sun. Litha is a celebration of summer and one of 8 Pagan Sabbats. Bonfire, fires in general, Maypole dancing and dancing in general seem to be constant traditions in one form or another. Litha celebrations also take place on different days but usually occur on or around the Summer Solstice. Other names and spellings include: - Midsummer - Midsommar - līða  - Jāņi (Latvian) - Līþa - Lithe - Gŵyl Ganol yr Haf (Welsh) - Keskikesä (Estonian) - Mittumaari (Finnish, meaning Measuring Scale) - Feast of Saint John the Baptist (Christian) We'll cover the battle of the Oak King and the Holly King next year! Col...

Hello all!! Today's post is about the New Moon!! This is May's second New Moon this year and will be in Gemini ♊. This New Moon will bring forth new ideas and will also allow you to see things from previous angles that you haven't yet seen. This, in turn, will allow you to see things that you have missed and help to solve old problems. It is also a time for honest communication. Being honest with those you are close with will help strengthen relationships and make it easier for you (only do this if it is safe for you to do so). You may also experience memories from your past but this comes with a purpose: to help you understand the past and move forward. Crystals Here are some Crystals for this New Moon: - Moonstone - Rhodochrosite - Shungite - Celestite - Hematite - Tiger's Eye - Ametrine - Fluorite - Citrine - Calcite - Opal If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!! Herbs/Flowers Below are some herbs/flowers for the New Mo...

Hello all!! It's Gemini Season and I'm almost on time!! Geminis are usually born between the 21st of May and the 21st of June, are 1 one of 3 Air signs and are ruled by the planet Mercury (which happens to be in retrograde!). Crystals Here are some Crystals for Gemini Season: - Moonstone - Agate - Opal - Tiger's Eye - Citrine - Calcite - Emerald - Aquamarine - Hematite - Amazonite - Fluorite If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!! Herbs/Flowers Below are some herbs/flowers for Gemini Season:  - Lavender - Dill - Lilacs - Parsley - Lily-Of-The-Valley - Marjoram - Orchids - Chrysanthemum - Anise - Azaleas I hope you've enjoyed this post!!  Shop Blessings, C )0(

Hello all!! We are in for a ride with this Full Moon so buckle up!! This Full Moon and Full Lunar Eclipse will be in Scorpio ♏ and is happening during Mercury Retrograde!! This Moon will bring about change, which may be fast and unexpected. Because of the Eclipse, it will also allow you to see things that were previously hidden from you and will reveal the hidden intentions of others. However, you must not jump to conclusions and patience will be your friend, it may be better to just observe and clear your head before you make your move. Any information you receive during this time is intended to enlighten you. Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this Full Eclipse Moon: - Moonstone/Black Moonstone - Selenite - Smokey Quartz - Amazonite - Obsidian - Lapis Lazuli - Citrine - Jasper - Aquamarine - Red Jasper - Agate - Hematite If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too! Herbs/Incense Below are some herbs/incense for the Full Moon:...