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Cleansing Spaces, Subjects, and Self

- best moon phases for cleansing is the third/last quarter, waning crescent and new moon

The first step to cleansing is physically cleaning. It shows care and respect for whatever is being cleaned. The action of removing dirt and grime is cleaning; the difference is that cleansing is the action of imagining or visualizing cleaning.

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Autumn Equinox- Mabon ☯

What is it?

September's Autumn Equinox marks the first day of fall. It falls in the middle of the seasonal year, and represents the period between light and dark. It's a time of abundance, restoring balance, preparation, embracing change, expressing gratitude and reflecting on the year's harvest. We appreciate and learn from the light; we prepare and embrace the darkness.

Correspondences

• Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Brown

• Plants/Herbs: Pumpkins, Gourds, Apples, Pinecones, Acorns/Nuts, Leaves, Pomegranate, Cloves, Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg

How to Celebrate

Go outside and enjoy the last bit of warmth of the summer before the autumn chill comes- maybe even watch the seasons change. Taking a walk, going to a farmer's market, apple picking, bonfires or a final cookout with loved ones are great outdoor activities for this time.

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Charging The Self

sun and self....

affirmation

grounding

self compassion

sunlight and nature

self compassion

authenticity

gratitude

mindfulness and living in the moment

creative expression

meditation

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Shadow Work

The intention of doing shadow work is to look deep into your subconscious in order to connect with the truest innermost parts of yourself. This includes acknowledging the parts of yourself that you reject or suppress. Only when you can accept yourself fully can you understand, love and heal yourself.

"Unless you learn to face your own shadows, you will continue to see them in others. The world outside of you is only a reflection of the world inside of you." - Carl Jung

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Shadow Work Prompts and Ideas

rational and irrational fears

perceived flaws deemed by youself and/or society

your triggers and feelings associated with them

toxic ideologies

what is a part of yourself that doesn't serve you and how can you change?

explore your vaues

what are your dreams and goals?

What does self care look like for you?

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Meditation

Before meditating

confront any thoughts or energies that are draining you. Write them out and clear them from your mind. Release and cleanse.

music speaks to us subconsciously, so play something that resonates with you in the current moment.

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Manifestation

Your imagination is a powerful tool in manifestation. It's trusting and running wild with your intuition, which is in tune with your subconscious, the storage center of your desires.

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August Full Moon

aka sturgeon, corn and harvest moon.

It's a time of rebirth, the beginning of the harvest season. As we're busy gathering, preparing and setting aside for later, the nights grow longer. As the seasons shift, it will bring change and transformation. Sometimes we must shed old ways of life to make room for something new and better suited for us, much like the changing leaves on the trees in fall. We must look ahead and focus on the future. Banish excess baggage and protect yourself from the upcoming winter.

correspondences

colors: red, yellow, orange

crystals: tiger's eye, carnelian, garnet, red agate

plants: cedar, hazelnut, rosemary, rue, basil, chamomile

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January Full Moon

aka wolf, old, ice moon

The beginning is the coldest and darkest time of the year. This moon asks us to step up as a protector and nurturer in our own lives. We must re-evaluate and take action in order to make change to exist in tune with your higher self. It's a time of protection, resilience, self empowerment, cleansing and new beginnings.

manifestation

intentions

re-evaluation of personal needs

protection

warding

boundaries

cleansing

reflection

correspondeces

element: air

colors: black, white, silver, violet

crystals: hematite, ruby, selenite, moonstone, opal, garnet, onyx, obsidian

plants: marjoram, basil, crocus, snowdrop, thistle, willow, birch, hazel, carnation

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December Full Moon

aka cold, big winter, long night's moon

associated sabbat is yule/ winter solstice. The energy here calls for us to remain hopeful in times of darkness and look forward to seeing the light again.

During this time, the night is long and dark and the days are getting shorter and colder. Like the moon in its dark phase, the winter comes to bring renewal and vast transformation. Nature retreats during this time, calling for us to bring our focus into ourselves. Now is perfect for introspection, reconnecting with ourselves, and reflecting on the past year. It's a good time for planning and setting goals and having and spreading hope for the future.

reflection

development

change

peace

rest

charging

shadow work

correspondences

element: fire

colors: white, black, evergreen, silver, red

crystals: obsidian, ruby, serpentine

plants: pine, holly, fir, ivy, mistletoe, cinnamon

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Phases of the Moon

New Moon- reflect on past cycle and make new goals and intentions. perfect time for manifestation as this moon represents new beginnings. new beginnings bring new experiences, so it’s important to cleanse and protect yourself in order to face whatever may lie ahead in this new cycle. this dark moon makes great for divination, introspection, and any matters of the spirit. During this time, the darkness asks us to focus on our internal and hidden matters, heightening our emotions and intuition. It’s also a great phase for deconstructive magic, curses, banishing, warding, manifesting, divination and cleansing

Waxing Crescent- As the moon starts to show its first signs of life, it represents a time for planting seeds and setting new goals and putting them into motion. building momentum, affirming and visualizing your goals, taking first steps, finding inspiration while staying true to your needs and values.

magic: constructive magic, attraction and manifestation (especially for wealth, luck, success)

First Quarter- it’s time to finalize your goals and commit to them. make those decisions, strengthen your ideas, remain resilient and be open to growth and change.

creativity, motivation, divination, calming, strength, growth

Waxing Gibbous- As the light is almost fully encompassing the moon, we may start to see our work pay off. reflect and refine where necessary to improve and make the most of what you have and what’s coming. it’s a great time for attraction, manifestation and enhancing.

motivation, success, attraction, good health

Full Moon- it’s time for harvesting what you’ve worked for. a time of fulfillment and marks the end of a cycle by reaching completion.

love, charging, healing, banishing, cleansing, clarity

Waning Gibbous-

relinquishing, undoing, cleansing,

Last Quarter-

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Table of Contents 𖤐 ˚ ⊹

࿔ Moon Magic ✦ ˚ ⊹

໑ Moon Properties and Symbolism

໑ Phases of the Moon

໑ New/Dark Moon

໑ Full Moon

໑ Monthly Full Moons

✧ January Wolf Moon

✧ February

✧ March

✧ April

✧ May

✧ June

✧ July

✧ August Corn/Harvest Moon

✧ September

✧ October

✧ November

✧ December Cold Moon

࿔ Witch’s Wheel of the Year

໑ Wheel of the Year

໑ Yule and Winter Solstice

໑ Charging the Self

໑ Shadow Work

໑ Shadow Work Prompts

໑ Meditation

໑ Manifestation

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Moon Magic ☽ ✦ ˚ ⊹ Properties of the Moon

The moon represents one’s emotional self and their needs in order to feel secure and nurtured. Often referred to as a Mother figure, the moon asks us to take care of our inner needs with a sensitive, empathetic and compassionate touch. She asks us to reflect on our emotional needs and take action where necessary in order to better oneself. Just like the phases of the moon, we have our own habits and cycles we go through so it’s important to be mindful of them and whether they’re helpful or harmful. The moon presides over the night, where many inner and subconscious happenings occur such as dreams and manifestations. Our inner workings have an impact on our lives, sometimes contributing to our habits. That’s why it’s important to look inside of yourself and take care of your inner self.

Breakdown of the Moon’s Properties~

IV House ✦ ˚ The Moon rules over the Fourth house which represents one’s roots and origins, such as one’s sense of security, early life family/mentors, and one’s home or safe place.

Cancer Zodiac ✦ ˚ The Moon also rules the Cancer zodiac, giving Cancer their sensitive, nurturing and emotional traits.

Element of Water ✦ ˚ Cancers are of the water element, making them intuitive and reflective.

Cardinal Quality ✦ ˚ Cancer is in the beginning of it’s season, giving it cardinal quality. This makes cancers proactive and independent, all about taking action and new beginnings (This presents itself in the new, full and quarter phases of the moon)

Feminine Energy ✦ ˚ Cancers takes the energy of the feminine or yin, giving them an internal, subconscious and or spiritual, passive and observant touch.

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I think it is really important to praise yourself sometimes. You’re not the same person you were yesterday, you’re constantly learning from your mistakes & your experiences shape you into the person you are today. Be proud of yourself even with the smallest progress you’ve made so far.

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It’s cool. Take a shower. Open the windows to let in fresh air even if it’s cold out. Listen to the wind rustling the leaves & the people walking and chatting. Clean something random to see that you can make a difference through action. This too shall pass

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winter has come once again to teach me things i don’t want to know about myself