Waxing Crescent phase

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

6th Day of the 1st Lunar Cycle
Ruled by Artemis
Lunar Tree Cycle of Beith/Birch
17th Day of the Celtic Tree
Month of Beith/Birch
6th Day of the Cycle of Imbolgen -
Days of Reclaiming
Moon Phase: waxing Crescent
Moon rises: 10:14AM EST
Moon sets: 10:41PM EST
Moon in the Mutable Water
Sign of Pisces
Blodeuwedd's Cycle of the Moon
Lunar Meditation: Music of
your choice
Sun in Capricorn
Sunrise: 7:43AM EST
Sunset: 5:11PM EST
Solar Question for the Day: "What
skills need to come into play
in your life?"
Samhain (Calan Gaeaf) Quarter
of the Year
January 9th, 2011

Sun Day - is the Day of Intent, Creation and Renewal...  there are minor magickal energies for working with animals today.

Animal Healing Spell

   Magickal healing is not just for humans; our pets and other animal friends can also benefit. As with all healing you should still consider whether professional help is needed and you should also be careful not to prolong pain or suffering.
    For this spell you will need to gather a couple of hairs from the animal in question; a gentle brush should provide you with plenty. If the 'patient' in question is a bird collect a feather from its cage, and for a fish take a few drops of water from its aquarium and place them on a small piece of tissue. Take a brown candle and write on it the name of the animal (use an old pencil), then using a little melted wax attach the hairs, feather of tissue about half way down. Place the candle in a secure holder and light it saying: "As the candle burns may sickness depart, as the hairs light let healing come in. Blessed Be."
Watch the candle burn while visualizing and focusing on your animal friend getting better. If you pet is very poorly you may like to repeat this spell at the next Full Moon.

"No-one who deliberately harms

an animal will never be a true Witch."

[From:Kate West's "The Real Witches' Year"]