Balsamic Moon enters Gemini

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

28th Day of the 6th Lunar Cycle
Ruled by Hecate
Lunar Tree Cycle of Hauth/Hawthorn
8th Day of the Celtic Tree
Month of Hauth/Hawthorn
Moon Phase: Balsamic - waning crescent
Moon rises: 4:18AM EDST
Moon sets: 7:20PM EDST
Moon enters the Mutable Air
Sign of Gemini at 1:24AM EDST
Ceridwen's Cycle of the Moon
Lunar Meditation: The song of night.
Sun in Gemini
Sunrise: 5:49AM EDST
Sunset: 8:52PM EDST
Length of Day - 15 hours; 3 minutes
Solar Question for the Day: "What
challenges are on the horizon?"
Beltaine (Calan Mai) Quarter
of the Year
June 17th, 2012

Moon in Gemini - The Moon moved into Gemini early this morning in preparation
for the New Moon this coming Tuesday.  The Moon in Gemini wakes us up; we lose
ouf concentration but quicken our communication. The conversation sparkles, our
thinking broadens but doesn't deepen. This transit is a time to: network, investigate,
meditate, brainstorm, prune and edit, explain and broadcast. Our nervous system is
quickened - build a web of understanding - absorb new information. Speak to your
plants, trim them but avoid planting. This is a time of communication and other means
of expression, freedom, adaptability, short journeys, reading or writing, a desire for
variety and having more than one thing going at once. We are more adaptable and
changeable so take all statements and promises with a grain of salt especially if the
person you are dealing with has proven to be fickle in the past. It's a hard time to
make decisions but a good time to use your wit and cleverness in conversation.
Issues pf the practical world are set aside. Towards the end of this transit, as the
Moon approaches the sign of Cancer, interactions and communications become
more emotional. Moon in Gemini is the best time to work magick for good
communication, change of residence, writing, public relations and travel. Healing
rituals for ailments of the shoulders, arms or lungs are also done during this period
of time. Those born under a Gemini Moon sign can talk to anyone, think fast, multi-
task and shift mood with grace but need to choose depth and focus.

Balsamic Moon phase

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

26th Day of the 6th Lunar Cycle
Ruled by Hecate
Lunar Tree Cycle of Hauth/Hawthorn
6th Day of the Celtic Tree
Month of Hauth/Hawthorn
Moon Phase: Balsamic - 8:16AM EDST
Moon rises: 3:03AM EDST
Moon sets: 5:31PM EDST
Moon in the Fixed Earth Sign
of Taurus
Ceridwen's Cycle of the Moon
Lunar Meditation: The richness
of your inner treasury
Sun in Gemini
Sunrise: 5:49AM EDST
Sunset: 8:52PM EDST
Length of Day: 15 hours; 3 minutes
Solar Question for the Day: "Who is
preying on your mind?"
Beltaine (Calan Mai) Quarter
of the Year
June 15th, 2012

Balsamic Moon - (or waning Crescent Moon) rises before dawn and set late
midafternoon. She is the last sliver of the Moon seen in the eastern sky in the
dawn and in the very early morning. The Crescent shape turns westward, to
the realm of death. The power of the moon is  now waning , being drawn
inside for later use. Cast spells now requiring resolution or something to be
concluded. The waning crescent is used for banishing magick, for ridding
oneself of addictions, illness or negativity.  The Balsamic Moon is the COMPOST
phase, when the nutrients of the moon plant remain in the soil, providing nourishment
for the next new seed. This phase is ending of one cycle and the beginning of another.
Keywords for the Balsamic Moon phase are: transition, release, transformation,
renewal and purity. It is the phase in a lunar cycle when you must let go of
everything you have been working on that does not deal with the 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.

Waning Half Moon enters Taurus

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

25th Day of the 6th Lunar Cycle
Ruled by Medusa
Lunar Tree Cycle of Hauth/Hawthorn
5th Day of the Celtic Tree
Month of Hauth/Hawthorn
Moon Phase: waning Half
Moon rises: 2:32AM EDST
Moon sets: 4:34PM EDST
Moon enters the Fixed Earth
Sign of Taurus at 12:22PM EDST
Ceridwen's Cycle of the Moon
Lunar Meditation: The strength and
beauty of the little things
Sun in Gemini
Sunrise: 5:49AM EDST
Sunset: 8:51PM EDST
Length of the Day: 15 hours; 2 minutes
Solar Question for the Day: "How are
you limiting yourself at present?"
Beltaine (Calan Mai) Quarter
of the Year
June 14th, 2012

Moon in Taurus - The Moon in Taurus grounds us; it slows us down
and wakes our sensual nature and stubbornness, helps us dig deeper
roots. This transit is a time to garden, plant, cultivate seeds, relationships,
and ideas, make love, nurture, take a stand and embody. The Moon in
Taurus asks us to discover what nurtures us and how to grow deeper
roots. We can almost feel the mud oozing between our toes, awakening
our senses and sensuality and growing  our stubbornness. Plant anything
you want to grow strong and fertile. This lunar transit concerns money,
work, property, the body, home and family, sensuality, building cautiously
and slowly, being conscientious, growth, sensitivity, planting  and emotional
patterns based on security. The energy flow is even and a time for us to
experience the sensual.
    The forceful forward movement of Aries becomes solid, calm, and patient
during Taurus. There is a desire to protect material goods and a strong need
for financial security.  It is a poor time for change or getting a loan as people
are very cautious and reserved about money especially during the first part
of the transit.
    The middle of Taurus is more calm. It is a good time to continue or to
finish projects or to stay at home with family. Taurus gives attention to order
and detail. Emotionally there is stubbornness, but great sensitivity to others.
This sensual sign is a good time to appreciate the wonders of the beautiful
earth. During a Moon in Taurus transit you might want to work in the garden.
   Taurus is the best time to work magick for love, real estate, material
acquisitions and money. Healing rituals for ailments of the throat, neck, and
ears are also done during this period of time. Those born under a Taurus Moon
root deeply and change slowly; they collect, touch, support and see the sacred
in the world of matter. Steady, they can loan their strengths to others, but may
need to learn the beauty in change.

Thor's Day - Jupiter Day - the Day of Vision, Spiritual Insight and Expansion ...
Thursdays have the planetary association of Jupiter, and this day of the week is
associated with prosperity, abundance, leadership and good health.  What a good
day to have the Moon in the sign of Taurus. Just by believing in yourself and
working toward creating abundance, health and prosperity you have already
begun to transform your outlook on life. Think positively. Use your imagination,
and check out Thor's Day correspondence list - Candles of purple, royal blue
and green; Incenses and essential oils in the scents of clove, honeysuckle. nutmeg
and sage; stones of turquoise, sapphire and amethyst.  Lay out the tarot cards of
Ten of Pentacles, Nine of Pentacles and the Ace Pentacles -take careful look
at their images - how can you incorporate those symbols into spells of your own
design..   Brew up a pot of mint tea to help your increase your cash flow.  Try
adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to an unscented candle to encourage some
fast cash. Bake up a loaf wheat bread and celebrate abundance and be thankful
for all that you have. Use your imagination and see what others bewitching things
you can conjure up for prosperity magick all by yourself.

Waning Half Moon in Aries

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

24th Day of the 6th Lunar Cycle
Ruled by Medusa
Lunar Tree Cycle of Hauth/Hawthorn
4th Day of the Caltic Tree
Month of Hauth/Hawthorn
Moon Phase: waning Last Quarter
Moon rises: 2:03AM EDST
Moon sets: 3:38PM EDST
Moon in Aries v/c 11:08PM EDST
Ceridwen's Cycle of the Moon
Lunar Meditation: The beauty of
the enduring stars.
Sun in Gemini
Sunrise: 5:49AM EDST
Sunset: 8:51PM EDST
Length of Day: 15 hours; 2 minutes
Solar Question for the Day: "What
ambitions wait to fulfilled in your life?"
Beltaine (Calan Mai) Quarter
of the Year
June 13th, 2012

Last Quarter Moon - This phase which the moon entered June 11th, Monday, at 6:41AM
is the HARVEST phase - the moon plant gives her life so that others may continue theirs. The
moon rises after midnight and is setting mid-afternoon now. Keywords for the Last Quarter
phase are: realignment, revision, integration, and cleansing. It is the time in a lunar cycle to take
closing action, to follow-up and complete the activities begun at the New Moon phase. During
this phase you become aware of what is and is not working with respect to the achievement of
your goal(s) for this cycle. This movement is toward integration. Open to your successes.
MANIFEST YOUR GOAL. Be responsible.

Moon in Aries - The Moon in Aries lights a fire under our tails; it wakes us up and
strips away our complications and our patience. We can make a fresh start but tend
to shoot from the hip, move fast, and argue quickly. This transit ends tonight at 11:09PM.
And the Moon won't enters the zodiac sign of Taurus until tomorrow at 12:22PM EDST.
Those born under an Aries Moon sign are passionate, honest and fierce, and big-hearted
but intensely self-directed. They are happy to loan their fire to inspire others, just don't
tell them what to do.

Disseminating Moon in Pisces - Sun Day

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

22nd Day of the 6th Lunar Cycle
Ruled by Hestia
Lunar Tree Cycle of Hauth/Hawthorn
2nd Day of the Celtic Tree
Month of Duir/Oak
Moon phase: Disseminating
Moon rises: 12:42AM EDST
Moon sets: 12:30PM EDST
Moon in the Mutable Water Sign
of Pisces
Rhiannon's Cycle of the Moon
Lunar Meditation: The role
of ecstasy in your life
Sun in Gemini
Sunrise: 5:49AM EDST
Sunset: 8:49PM EDST
Length of the Day: 15 hours, 0 minutes
Solar Question for the Day: "Where do
you hurt and why? Where does healing lie?"
Beltaine (Calan Mai) Quarter
of the Year
June 10th, 2012

Sun Day - the Dat of Intent, Creation and Renewal... Creation Day - The Latin term for
Sunday, the first day of the week, is Dies Solis ('sun's day'). In ancient Greek it was
called Hermena Heliou. In the Old English language, it was known as Sunnandaeg; in
Middle English Sonenday. All of these titles mean the same thing, the day of the sun.
   So today light up those sunny candles (gold, yellow, yellow-orange, neon shades of
orange and yellow and hot pink), wear some luminous colors and break out your gold
jewelry to place around the sunny candles. How about eating some cinnamon rolls or
muffins today and perhaps an orange. Burning cinnamon-scented incense could encourage
those spells for success and/or wealth today. Sprinkle some dried marigold petals around
your house - or across the thresholds - to bring triumph and protection toward you and
your family.
    Get outside and turn your face up to the sun. Take a walk and soak up some sunshine!
In my area this is going to be a great day for doing that.

Why Daily Correspondences Are Important - When you add complementary natural
items such as coordinating candles, crystals, herbs, flowers and colors to your daily spells
and charms, you can increase the effectiveness of your witchery. How, you may ask? Well,
these items will help link your Witchcraft together with that day's magickal energies. One
good example of this is the power of color. Every day of the week has its own special
magickal colors. This practical type of magick should never be underestimated, even by the
more experienced Witch. If you select a color that harmonizes with your personal energies
or goals for the day, then you flourish.
   As you begin to focus on daily magickal correspondences, you begin to realize that the
simple use of crystals, oils, flowers, and colors not only influence positively your personality
but your thoughts and life as well. These daily correspondences and coordinating natural
items can actually strengthen the effects of a charm or spell. They will allow you more creative
ways to personalize your Witchcraft, and they will help unify your spell work.
[From Ellen Dugan's Book of Witchery] 

Disseminating Moon moves into Pisces

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

21st Day of the 6th Lunar Cycle
Ruled by Hestia
Lunar Tree Cycle of Hauth/Hawthorn
1st Day of the Celtic Tree
Month of Duir/Oak
Moon Phase: Disseminating
Moon rises: 12:12AM EDST
Moon sets: 11:35AM EDST
Moon in Aquarius v/c 2:32PM EDST
Moon enters the Mutable Waster Sign
of Pisces at 3:22PM EDST
Rhiannon's Cycle of the Moon
Lunar Meditation: The shores
of home
Sun in Gemini
Sunrise: 5:49AM EDST
Sunset: 8:49AM EDST
Length of the Day: 14 hours, 59 minutes
Solar Question for the Day: "What old
story are you telling against yourself?
What new story waits to be told?"
Beltaine (Calan Mai) Quarter
of the Year
June 9th, 2012

Moon in Pisces - The Moon in Pisces reveals our permeability. We
dream, and need to ground our dreams. We care, but can become
overwhelmed by our awareness unless we feel spirit working though us.
This transit is a time to: imagine, share, sense, meditate, nurture, soak,
and find constructive ways to be sensitive. With Moon in Pisces we feel
the world with compassion, heightened senses and strong imagination.
We need quiet time in the temple or back under our covers to deal
with sensory overload. This is a time to vision, listen to inner voices,
allow creative juices to flow and touch each other with new awareness.
In your garden, plant, transplant, water and fertilize.  During Moon in
Pisces emotional life is more introverted. Intuition is at its height and
psychic energy is powerful. You are now able to get in touch with your
deepest self, but it can also be a time of vagueness, unclarity, and
uncertainty. Pisces is about endings as a result of internal processing.
With this Moon you may notice a moodiness in others around you, yet
it's also an opportunity to fully appreciate art and beauty.
    Many women have a good cry with Moon in Pisces, washing away
trouble. Or you can be the compassionate friend or sister who needs to
share her troubles. We cry during Moon in Pisces because it's the most
watery of all signs. Pisces Moon brings retreat into the self to do the
internal processing an d contemplation necessary at least once during a
lunar cycle. The outer world 'busyness' becomes fuzzy and vague. Issues
are clouded and cold hard facts slide through your fingers like slippery
fish. Things are not what they seem, so don't be confused by this transit.
Moon in Pisces is the best time to work magick involving dreamwork,
clairvoyance, telepathy, music and the creative arts. Healing rituals for
ailments of the feet or lymph glands are also done at this time. Those born
under a Pisces Moon sign came here to feel everything; they may need
to filter impressions and find their deep strength. They offer us insight,
imagination and subtle compassionate medicine while encouraging our
visions.  They are sensitive, intuitive, responsive, and compassionate;
their dreams are a gift.

Saturn's Day - the Day of Manifestation and Structure, Assessment
and Responsibility - Foundation Day ..... Saturdays are traditionally days
to work on protection, remove obstacles, bind troublesome or dangerous
individuals and banish negativity. Saturdays are like a 'let's clean house'
day. Any magickal messes left lying around that need to be addressed or
any problems that need to be cleared up, are best dealt with on the day
devoted to Saturn. Are you feeling the need for psychic cleansing in
the house?  Light up some patchouli- or myrrh- scented incense, and
wave the smoke around your house or apartment. It will help break up
any lingering negativity or bad feelings. Crumble up a few dried mullein
leaves and create a circle around your home or scatter it across thresholds,
to keep prowlers away.
    Burn a few black candles to repel manipulative intentions or unwanted
advances. Add a few protective herbs to your dinner such as thyme or basil.
Saturdays are the particular day of the week for protection and dealing with
more serious magickal matters. Meditate on Hecate to learn her lessons and
include some dark goddess wisdom into your Craft. As a Witch, you already
know that you have power - the power to effect real change in your life.
Working with Hecate can teach you how and when to best this power for the
greater good.

Freya's Day - Disseminating Moon in Aquarius

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

20th Day of the 6th Lunar Cycle
Ruled by Demeter
Lunar Tree Cycle of Hauth/Hawthorn
26th Day of the Celtic Tree
Month of Hauth/Hawthorn
Moon Phase: Disseminating Moon
Moon sets: 10:29AM EDST
Moon rises: 11:55PM EDST
Moon in the Fixed Air Sign
of Aquarius
Rhiannon's Cycle of the Moon
Lunar Meditation: The thing you
must dare to do now.
Sun in Gemini
Sunrise: 5:50AM EDST
Sunset: 8:48PM EDST
Length of the Day: 14 hours,
59 minutes
Solar Question for the Day: "What
broken or fragmentary parts of
your life need mending?"
Beltaine (Calan Mai) Quarter
of the Year
June 8th, 2012

Freya's Day - Venus Day - the Day of Sharing and Relationship....Fridays are classically are
days for love, fertility, romance, and beauty magick as well as working for happiness, harmony
in the home and friendship. In Latin, this day is know as Dies Veneris, 'Venus's Day'. In Greek,
it's Hermera Aphrodite4s, which translates to 'the day of Aphrodite.' In Old English, this day
is called Frigedaeg, or 'Freya's day'. This day has the Germanic title of Frije-dagaz, which
once again, could Freya's day or Frigga's day.
    Fridays are days of loving enchantments and passionate emotions. See how many ways
you could add a little loving enchantment into your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Advancing your magickal skills takes drive, ambition, and passion. Think of all the magickal
information that you can add to your repertoire of witchery. Light up pink, aqua and green
candles today, and get out your rose quartz, amber, coral and an emerald to spread around
the burning candles.  Add burning incense with smells of apple, freesia, germanium, hyacinth,
lilac, rose geranium, vanilla, violet leafe, and ylang-ylang.    Eat strawberries, they are in season
now and raspberries may be available too. Do you have a copper cup? Use this as a chalice
on this small altar. Perhaps you would like to add a rose or two, strawberry flowers or violets.