Balsamic Moon

"I'm one with the Goddess
and open to Her Wisdom."

27th Day of the 8th Lunar Cycle
Ruled by Hecate
Lunar Tree Cycle of Tinne/Holly
2nd Day of the Celtic Tree
Month of Tinne/Holly
Moon Phase: Balsamic - 4:35PM
Moon rises: 2:08AM EDST
Moon sets: 5:49PM EDST
Moon in Gemini v/c 5:21PM EDST
Moon enters the Cardinal Water
Sign of Cancer at 5:50PM EDST
Ceridwen's Cycle of the Moon
Lunar Meditation: The companionship
of animals.
Sun in Leo
Sunrise: 6:21AM EDST
Sunset: 8:30PM EDST
Solar Question for the Day: "Where do
you need to conserve your resources?"
Lughnasadh (Gwyl Awst) Quarter
of the Year
August 6th, 2010

Balsamic Moon - The end of one cycle and the beginning of another.  Keywords for the Balsamic phase are: transition, release, transformation, renewal and purity. It is the phase in a cycle when you must let go of everything you have been working on that does not deal with current cycle issues. During this phase you reflect on the passing cycle and prepare for the new. Trust in renewal. It is important to separate from others now so that you can clear the intellect of negativity. LET GO. Become still and meditate. 

Moon in Cancer - Late this afternoon the moon will enter the Cardinal Water Sign of Cancer bringing us its strong emotional needs for security. This moon transit brings heightened sensitivity and the need to create a home and nurture. There will be feelings of a greater interest in food and food preparation.
This could easily lead to a food-indulgence time. Cancer is the home of the moon, that sensitive planet of emotions, so feelings are easily hurt, especially by personal criticism. Handle with care. Be careful to avoid a conflict as a grudge formed now will take a long time to heal. Moon in Cancer is the best time to work magick for home and domestic life. Healing rituals for ailments of the chest or stomach are also done during this period of time.

This is Freya's Day - Venus Day - the Day of Sharing and Relationship.  This is a day for spells of love, friendship, beauty, sensuality, healing, peace and harmony.  Also a good day for spells for artistic ability and creativity generally.  Today there are minor magickal energies for resolving quarrels with friends/lovers.