Free Spells
Moon
MOON PHASE CORRESPONDENCES FOR MAGICKAL WORKINGS
Purchase a Magical or Witches' Almanac to keep up with the moon phases;
they can be found in the New Age section of almost any large bookstore and are fairly inexpensive.
New Moon Magic:
New Moon workings can be done from the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after.
The new moon is for starting new ventures, new beginnings.
Also love and romance, health or job hunting.
Waxing Moon Magic:
From seven to fourteen days after the new moon.
The waxing moon is for constructive magic, such as love, wealth, success,
courage, friendship, luck or health.
Full Moon Magic:
From fourteen to seventeen-and-a-half days after the new moon.
Prime time for rituals for prophecy, protection, divination.
Any working that needs extra power, such as help finding a new job or healings for
serious conditions, can be done now.
Also, love, knowledge, legal undertakings, money and dreams.
Waning Moon Magic:
From three-and-a-half to ten-and-a-half days after the full moon.
The waning moon is used for banishing magic, for ridding oneself of addictions, illness or negativity.
Dark Moon Magic:
From ten-and-a-half to fourteen days after the full moon.
The dark moon is a time for dealing with attackers, for exploring our darkest recesses and
understanding our angers and passions. Also bringing justice to bear.
FULL MOON OIL
13 drops of sandalwood essential oil 9 drops of vanilla essential oil or extract
3 drops of jasmine essential oil 1 drop of rose essential oil
Mix prior to a full moon. Charge in a clear container or vial in the light of the full moon.
Use to anoint candles or yourself for full moon rituals or just when you feel like you need
the moons energy.
MOON MAGICK
Spells and rituals honoring or involving the element of fire should be done when the Moon is in
either Aries, Leo or Sagittarius.
Spells and rituals honoring or involving the earth or earth healing should be done when the
Moon is in either Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn.
Spells and rituals honoring or involving the element of air should be done when the
Moon is in either Gemini, Libra or Aquarius.
Spells and rituals honoring or involving the element of water should be done when the
Moon is in either Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces.
The circle is a sacred place in which magic is worked, where Wiccans can meet with the god and goddess.
The word circle, may be misleading though. It is actually a sphere made of energy that encompasses all the
participants and the altar. The magic circle defines the ritual area, holds in personal power and shuts out all
distractions and negative energies. You can use objects on the ground to show the boundaries of the circle,
such as stones, flowers, branches and candles, or crystals. It is formed of personal energy which is visualized
as streaming from the body to form what looks like a bubble made of mist. Some Wiccans use tools such as
the Athame, to direct this power, some use their hands.
Once the energy is flowing through your fingertips or chosen tool, walk the circle three times
clockwise, envisioning the mist, or light or energy, whatever, trailing outward from you to form the sphere.
When the circle is complete, shut off the energy flow by shaking your hand or pulling it back into your tool..
Once the circle is cast, you are ready to perform your ritual, or magic.
The Moon continually moves through the Zodiac, and each sign has its own significance:
Aries - Good for starting things, but lacks staying power. Things occur rapidly, but quickly pass.
Taurus - Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter.
Gemini -Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence.
Cancer - Pinpoints need, supports growth and nurturance.
Leo - Showmanship, favors being seen, drama, recreation and happy pursuits.
Virgo - Favors accomplishment of details and commands.
Libra - Increases self-awareness, favors self-examination and interaction with others.
Scorpio - Increases awareness of psychic power. Ends connections.
Sagittarius - Encourages flights of imagination and confidence.
Capricorn - Increases awareness of the need for structure, discipline.
Aquarius - Favors activities that are unique and individualistic.
Pisces - Energy withdraws from the surface of life, hibernates within, secretly reorganizing and realigning.
MOON PHASE CORRESPONDENCES
Waxing Moon
The new moon through first quarter; spells involving healing, love, good luck,
sex related and any positive magick.
Full moon:
Spells involving fertility, spirit conjuring, increase psychic ability and dream spells.
Waning moon:
The full moon through the last quarter; destructive spells, hexes, reverse love spells,
ending bad relationships and undoing negative forces.
Moon in Aries: Spells involving authority, willpower and rebirth.
Moon in Taurus: Spells involving love, real estate, and money.
Moon in Gemini: Spells involving communication, public relations and travel.
Moon in Cancer: Spells involving domestic life and honoring lunar deities.
Moon in Leo: Spells involving power over others, courage, child birth.
Moon in Virgo: Spells involving employment matters, health and intellectual matters.
Moon in Libra: Spells involving court cases, partnerships and artistic matters.
Moon in Scorpio: Spells involving secrets, power and psychic growth.
Moon in Sagittarius: Spells involving publications, sports and the truth.
Moon in Capricorn: Spells involving career, political matters and ambition.
Moon in Aquarius: Spells involving science, freedom, personal expression, problem solving and friendship.
Moon in Pisces: Spells involving music, telepathy and clairvoyance.
LUNAR CALENDAR FOR 2001
Month Full New Name of Full Moon
January 9 Jan 8:24 PM 24 Jan 1:27 PM Alder Moon
February 8 Feb 7:12 am 23 Feb 8:21 am Willow Moon
March 9 Mar 5:23 PM 25 Mar 1:21 am Ash Moon
April 8 Apr 3:22 am 23 Apr 3:26 PM Oak Moon
May 7 May 1:53 PM 23 May 2:46 am Holly Moon
June 6 June 1:39 am 21 June 11:58 am Hazel Moon
July 5 July 3:04 PM 20 July 7:44 PM Vine Moon
August 4 Aug 5:56 am 19 Aug 2:55 am Ivy Moon
September 2 Sep 9:43 PM 17 Sep 10:27 am Reed Moon
October 2 Oct 1:49 PM 16 Oct 7:23 PM Elder Moon
November 1 Nov 5:45 am 15 Nov 6:40 am Birch Moon
November 30 Nov 8:49 PM - Blue Moon
December - 14 Dec 8:47 PM Rowan Moon
MOON MAGICK
Waxing Moon Fertility Magic, Health
Magic, Planting Herbs, Beginnings
The waxing moon goes from black (new) to full.
As the moon grows, she will excert a magnetic pull on all things - strengthening energies.
Waning Moon Undoing Magic, Banishing, Receding, Separations and eliminations,
Best time to cut herbs and flowers. The waning moon is from full to black (new).
This is the time for ending relations with unwanted partners or situations.
This is a time for the inward journey of self, preparing for rebirth.
Full Moon High tide of psychic powers. Helpful in all types of magic
This is a powerful time where energy is in an abundance.
Magical rites are amplified as energy is in it's zenith.
Full moon magic works best in a seven day cycle - three prior, the night of, and three after.
Black (New) Moon No magic should be performed This is a witches Sunday of rest if you will.
We respect the moon cycle and the power she instills by resting on the Black Moon.
CREATE YOUR OWN MOON SPELLS
Because of the very nature of Magick, each working should be highly individualized and personal.
Even if following a traditional spell, it should be tailored to your specific needs to be most effective for you.
Understanding the basics of Spell Construction will enable you to formulate your own specific,
effective spells for any purpose you desire. Preliminary planning is necessary.
The very first step is to decide precisely what your desired end result is to be.
Before you can start, you must decide where you are going. You must be very explicit.
It is important, also, that you choose your time carefully. You should take into consideration
all Astrological implications, energy currents and Moon phases. The Moon is the astronomical
body closest to us and, therefore, has a profound influence upon us, it is very important to
choose a time when the Moon is in an astrological sign which is appropriate for your working.
For example: Aries/Action - Enthusiasm, Taurus/ Renewal - Sensuality,
Gemini/Communication - Curiosity, Cancer/ Emotion - Nurturing,
Leo/Vitality - Determined, Virgo/Organizing - Studious,
Libra/Balance -Cooperation,
Scorpio/Sexual - Philosophical,
Capricorn/Authority - Ambitious,
Aquarius/Innovation - Social, Pisces/Sensitivity - Idealistic.
Bear in mind that magickal workings for gain, increase or bringing things to you,
should be initiated when the Moon is Waxing (from Dark to Full); when the Moon is
Waning (from Full to Dark), it is time for magical workings of decrease or sending away.
The highest energy occurs at the Full Moon and, therefore, this is the most powerful time
for magical workings. The New Moon is the next most powerful time for Magick.
FULL MOON OIL
13 drops of sandalwood essential oil 9 drops of vanilla essential oil or extract
3 drops of jasmine essential oil 1 drop of rose essential oil
Mix prior to a full moon. Charge in a clear container or vial in the light
of the full moon. Use to anoint candles or yourself for full moon rituals
or just when you feel like you need the moons energy.
MOON WATER TONIC
Tonic waters containing the energies of the moon embody very powerful healing
benefits that bring about integral balance and wholeness throughout the body,
mind and soul. Clear quartz crystal catalyses the absorption of lunar energies as
well as amplifies the healing benefits.
Wait for a clear night, preferably on or right before the full moon.
Put your crystal in a clear glass and cover with one cup of purified water.
Check an almanac for the exact time of sundown on the day you have chosen.
At sundown, place the glass out of doors in a moonlit place (cover the glass with clear plastic wrap).
Remove the glass at dawn. The water is now filled with lunar potency.
Drink the moon water every morning to prepare your body, mind and spirit for the stress of the day.
HEALING BY THE MOON
WAXING MOON
The waxing phase of the Moon is the best time to build the body up.
This is when I use nurturing herbs and tonics to strengthen the body's natural immunities.
Raspberry leaf is an excellent tonic for female reproductive organs; hawthorn berries are
good for the cardiovascular system; nettle is a great blood tonic; marshmallow root is a
soothing tonic for the urinary tract; astragalas is a wonderful immune system tonic;
burdock is a good liver tonic; red clover builds fertility; oat straw is good for the nervous
system; and alfalfa is a fantastic all-around nutritive tonic.
These herbs are simple and gentle. They are best taken in a cup of tea, three to five times a day.
During the waxing phase I also like to increase water intake to avoid water retention.
The more water we ingest, the less water our bodies attempt to retain.
This is also a good time to apply medicinal salves and to take therapeutic baths.
Most importantly, I work during the waxing Moon to ensure that the body has all the
nutritional support it needs. This is the body's building time, and it needs a good supply
of minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids to be healthy.
I would also not attempt to fast or to lose weight during the waxing Moon.
Use energy healing techniques to strengthen and reconnect with the earth.
Be careful to ground and center when healing so that you never use up your own life force energy.
The universe is full of energy to use, and by tapping into it you will be able to help many more
people than you could by using just your energy alone.
FULL MOON
The Full Moon lasts about three days. It is a very intense phase. Many women still ovulate with the
Full Moon. This is the time to apply the most powerful herbs. Use cayenne capsules to
treat infections of any kind. Goldenseal is a well-known herbal antibiotic. Echinacea and lomatium
are anti-viral. Dong quai is an excellent herb for female hormonal fluctuations.
Energy healing work during the Full Moon is very powerful. On the energetic level, it acts like a
magnifying mirror. The strong lunar energy pulls everything out of hiding and reflects it back at us.
This is often the time during an acute illness when people feel their worst. The Full Moon intensifies
whatever else is going on. Often people aren't even aware that they're sick until the Full Moon hits.
This is also an excellent time for psychological therapy. Emotions seem closer to the surface than
usual and social inhibitions melt away. Agendas that have been simmering under the surface tend
to come out under the light of the Full Moon. This is a time to strengthen relationships and reaffirm
bonds. Never underestimate the healing power of simply holding someone's hand and listening.
This is not the time for isolation or introspection . The Full Moon draws all of life toward it.
Even the solid ground rises several inches when the Full Moon passes overhead!
WANING MOON
The waning Moon is the best time to employ therapeutic fasts. Avoid drastic fasting.
There is usually no need to starve the body to heal it. However, it may be helpful to limit
your intake to juices and soups for a few days during the waning Moon, particularly when
struggling with the flu. Use purifying herbs in moderation at this time. Sage,
usnea, ginger, lemon, thyme, lavender, and peppermint are all cleansing and clearing herbs.
The waning Moon is also a good time to do sweats and diaphoretic (sweat producing) baths.
In addition, if you are trying to kick a habit, do it during the waning phase.
Use energy healing techniques to sever unhealthy bonds and strengthen boundaries.
NEW MOON
The New Moon is as powerful in its own way as the Full Moon. It is a time for taking stock.
It is a phase of hibernation, retreat, and contemplation. Avoid crowds and gatherings and
seek a little time for yourself. Rest is crucial during the New Moon.
Simple foods and quiet times are powerful healers. Many women menstruate with the New Moon.
It is natural to want to curl up in bed with a good book and nice cup of chamomile tea.
Stronger nervines (relaxing herbs) are skullcap, hops, catnip, oatstraw, and valerian.
After the New Moon ends and that first crescent appears, then the healing lunar cycle
begins all over again. Most acute diseases do not last a full lunar cycle.
The information in this article is only intended to be an educational tool, not a prescription.
It is always wise to consult with your health care provider when experiencing any illness or discomfort.
Awareness of the rhythms of nature can assist you and your health care provider in
determining the best course of treatment at any given time. Naturally, some conditions
will require that you apply therapies that don't necessarily "fit" with the phase of the Moon.
Moon Magick
WAXING MOON: the waxing Moon is the best time to do a spell for growth,
beginning new projects, initiation and enhancement.
WANING MOON: during the waning Moon, do spells to banish evil influences,
lessen or remove obstacles and illness, neutralize enemies, and to remove harm.
NEW MOON: three days after the New Moon are the most powerful times to work
spells for growth and beginnings which should manifest at the Full Moon.
FULL MOON: the days just before the Full Moon are the most powerful times for fruition
and completion. Remember that even though the Moon looks Full Moon in the sky for two
or three nights, it is only EXACT at the time posted on your calendar. Anything after that
time is a waning influence. Do your Full Moon spell before the exact time listed.
MOON QUARTERS: The First Quarter is the mid-point between the New Moon and
the Full Moon. The Last Quarter is the mid-point between the Full Moon and New Moon.
Contd. Free Moon Phase Spells 2
