Illumination, Inspiration, and Imbolc | Coby Michael Ward

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For years I considered Imbolc, just another extra holy day to be observed. It didn’t hold a lot of personal resonance with me, and this can feel true for many individuals when it comes to the pagan holy days or witches’ Sabbats. Simply reading about the day’s history and traditional observances, learning the myth of an associated deity; or making Brigid’s cross every year because that’s just what you do, leaves some wanting for relevance and deeper meaning. Celebrations like Samhain and Beltane are outwardly witchy and their symbolic associations are self-evident. While every day can’t be Samhain, (unfortunately!) additional occult understanding of the Sabbats can be discerned by looking at them holistically. By looking not just at one Sabbat, but three; the Sabbat in question, its predecessor and the one following, we can gain additional insight into the story being played out by the stars. Think of…

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Clearing Space for the New; New Moon in Aquarius…

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Today, January 24^th, we have a New Moon in Aquarius @ 1:42 pm PST (4:42 pm EST). This is our first New Moon of the Year and can help us to set the tone of our year, and even our new decade. Tomorrow, January 25^th, we celebrate the Year of the Rat ~ the Rat is the first zodiac sign of the Chinese Calendar and so we have a lot of new beginnings this year of 2020. Rat is yang energy and represents the beginning of a new day. The Rat Year is a time to develop your abilities, to think out of the box and to be resourceful and creative. The metal element signals renewed ambition and a desire to fulfill unmet needs. And during a Rat Year, you are encouraged to take care of yourself and not worry about others.

Aquarius Moon energy is…

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Sage Moon Cycle Lunar Report

Spirit de la Lune Sage Moon Lunar Report

This is the first official New Moon of the New Year and can bring about some intense emotions and dynamic mood swings.

This New Moon is square Uranus which can cause some big changes, unpredictable energy and intense moods.

This New Moon is in Aquarius and Capricorn depending on your location and time zone. Aquarius gives you an imaginative outlook and Capricorn can help you focus that into something tangible!

A new moon marks the end of the last 28 day cycle and the first day of the new one. This is a great time to set intentions for the cycle ahead. Each month using our Tune to the Moon Planners and Decks as our guide we put together the Moonthly Lunar Report to help us navigate the new moon cycle ahead.

Grab a cup of your favorite warm beverage and scroll down to see what this new moon cycle has in store for you!

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3rd Moon of Winter 2020

Using a Manifestation Box to Supercharge Your Desires

This Lunar Eclipse is a big one. You will find it will have some personal impacts in your own life, and you might notice some big things going on in the world this weekend.

This full moon in Cancer is the Wolf Moon. This is a pretty intense Eclipse! The full moon is opposite the sun, Mercury, Saturn, and Pluto in Capricorn. This is especially intense as we are building up for Saturn-Pluto conjunction taking place on the 12th of January.

We’ve likely all been feeling the Saturn Pluto conjunction building for a few weeks now … On a global level, we are likely to see some big shifts within our governments, the economy and other surprising political news.

On a personal level, you might find out some unexpected news, or feel a call to get real with yourself so you can reach some of your long term goals. This Lunar Eclipse is a very powerful one when it comes to setting intentions and making your dreams come true.

For tonight’s Full Moon Eclipse Ritual we are featuring a DIY on creating your own manifestation box.

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Garnet Information – Much more to it than flaming reds

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“The garnet is a red gem, but not like the ruby, its red is much more like that of a flame … It forms far in the east … If correctly cut and polished it will reveal all its beauty and perfection.”

Aristotle wrote this about garnets over 2000 years ago but our love and admiration for this gemstone continue to this day and we have discovered there are more to this gem than just a flaming red.

Garnets are the ‘modern family’ in the gemstone world. Not for them a simple chemical formation with one or two impurities to give a bit of color, no this is the gem family with lots of chemical half-brothers, mineral step-sisters, long lost crystal cousins and strange geologic uncles.

This group of closely related minerals has given us a variety of gemstones that appear in almost every color, most often and most famously…

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Gemstone Gem Notes: Garnet Meaning and Properties

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The deep, glossy red color of garnet resembles the juicy seeds of a pomegranate, which is perhaps why its name is derived from the Latin word granatum, meaning pomegranate seed. In Greek mythology, a pomegranate was often given as a gift of passion and associated with eternal love. In ancient history, travelers wore garnet gemstones because they were believed to light up the night and provide protection from nightmares and accidents.

Garnets were used in burial jewelry and carved signet rings to proclaim royalty during the Bronze Age (300 BC). Garnets were one of the most popular gemstones of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, as revealed in the stunning jewelry and sword fittings in the Staffordshire Hoard because they believed the blood-red stone improved their fighting prowess.

In the middle ages, garnet was commonly believed to guard against poison. Royals would often drop a garnet gemstone into a glass of…

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2nd Moon of Winter 2019

New Moon Solar Eclipse in Capricorn Energy Update

Happy New Moon and Solar Eclipse!

This Solar Eclipse brings us good news, good luck and new growth. This New Moon activates and aligns with Jupiter trine Uranus which brings us luck and positive change.

This Solar Eclipse is conjunct Jupiter which makes it a very positive cycle. Jupiter is associated with expansion, prosperity and growth. This good fortune is enhanced by the trine to Uranus making it a very exciting time!

This eclipse marks the end of the eclipse cycle that began in July this last summer. It marks the beginning of a new eclipse cycle that will last until June 2020, making this the perfect time to begin a fresh start. Write out your intentions, goals and choose word of the year for the coming new year! The current Jupiter Trine Uranus and Solar Eclipse will help you discover where you need this growth the most!

The New Moon and Solar Eclipse takes place on December 25th or December 26th depending on your location. This eclipse is conjunct Jupiter which brings us a sense of optimism, generosity and good luck. There are many opportunities for growth right now in your personal and professional lives.

This new moon solar eclipse is an exciting one. Not only are we offered new opportunities, we can also sense the good fortune and positive changes up ahead.

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The Energies of December 2019

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2019 has not been an easy year for many people; there has been a lot going on and often some very difficult things to deal with along the way.

The energetic flow for December looks set to provide us with a grand climax to the roller coaster journey we have all been on this year. One that will help us finally shed the old worn-out shells of what we have believed about ourselves in favor of a permanently more expanded perspective.

Transformation, Truth, Alignment and Purpose are some of the exciting potentials held within the energetic construct this month. Over the next few weeks take the opportunity to gather the threads of everything that you have been working on over the past 12 months and then give yourself permission to move beyond it.

The transformational momentum of the current energy flow will support you all the way through this final…

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