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The February Moon
The Farmer’s Almanac tells us that February’s full moon is known as the Snow Moon. – Since the heaviest snow usually falls during this month. Also known as: Storm Moon, Horning Moon, Hunger Moon, Wild Moon, Red & Cleansing Moon, Quickening Moon.
The Wise Witches Society, this moon is known as the Chaste Moon in the magical world. The antiquated word for pure reflects the custom of greeting the new year with a clear soul. The ash has always been revered for its mystical powers, and is frequently associated with healing and enchantment. This is a time to focus on new beginnings, try something new. The zodiac association is Aquarius.
With this potent Aquarius energy, we have the chance to make progressive changes in our lives. For some of us, circumstances are such that we need to pay more attention to these matters. You, too, my Darkling, are a magical creature, able to use you intuition and higher understanding to both enchant and protect. Trust your insights, and act upon them – even if you’re seen as “unusual” or “unpredictable” by others. Your ability to envision the future is priceless. Focus on how to go about getting your goals. Below I hope you will find some helpful information.
The Celtic Tree Calendar, it is the ash moon. This moons energies coincide wonderfully with the energies swirling about in February. The Ash Tree, brings us the reminder that we have planned long enough—it is time to move forward with action steps to make our plans and desires a reality! The energies of the Ash Moon invite you to expand your horizons as you grow tall, as the ash tree does, reaching your branches high toward the moon. By many considered a guardian tree in folklore. This is a good month to do magic that focuses on the inner self. Associated with ocean rituals, magical potency, prophetic dreams and spiritual journeys, the Ash can be used for making magical (and mundane) tools — these are said to be more productive than tools made from other wood.
Medicinal properties of the Ash: The leaves are effective as a laxative and a diuretic. Great to ingest together with a diet to enhance evacuation of waste through urine.
Magickal properties of the Ash tree: If you place Ash berries in a cradle, it protects the child from being taken away as a changeling by mischievous Fae. It is believed that a leaf of an Ash tree will bring you good fortune. Carry one in your pocket — those with an even number of leaflets on it are especially lucky. It’s a good time for workings related to the inner self.
The Ash Moon Petition: By the light of the Ash Moon and with the strength of the guardian tree, with confidence and divine guidance, I welcome the action and energies of unfolding growth to me!
Spells to do during The February Moon:
- Stand in front of a mirror and focus on all the parts of your body that you love. Don’t just conditionally love yourself by only liking your
body when it’s the ‘perfect’ shape or size. Really focus in the mirror as you look at your amazing body that has supported you through life so far to see the beautiful bits worthy of your love. Then invoke the goddess of love, Venus, and light a pink candle anointed with rose or jasmine oil dedicated to your beautiful body. - Increase your inner power by lighting a red candle anointed with lemon or orange oil and sprinkled with ash leaves. Pass a rose quartz stone or Citrine though the flame as you chant, ‘I am beautiful, I am powerful, I am strong, I am loved…..’ You can chant as many empowering I AM mantras as you wish. Carry your crystal with you.
- To prevent or heal illness, sprinkle some ash leaves into a bowl of charged water and place it under the bed overnight. The next morning, the water and leaves should be discarded outside on open ground. Repeat this procedure each evening until health is restored.
- Ash leaves can also be sewn into small sachets and worn as health or protection charms. To win the love of your desired one, carry some loose ash leaves in your pockets.
