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This
column provides a look at the astrological energies
that are present for the Full Moon and Dark Moon
times in the months ahead. The descriptions are
geared toward use in a Pagan ritual practice, in
particular one in which the Dark Moon is used as a
time for meditation or divination, and the Full
Moon is used for active magic (creating change).
With this in mind, I have suggested a best evening
for ritual, which may be the evening before or the
evening following the exact time of the Moon phase.
These suggestions are based on the Moon being in
the appropriate sign, but with a preference given
to times before the actual event, rather than
after.
Astrologically,
the Moon represents our subconscious awareness,
while the Sun represents our conscious
thoughts.
During
a Dark Moon, the two are conjunct, together in the
same place in the sky, and functioning as a single
unit. Many people find divination especially
effective at this time, since it is easy to bring
the subconscious realities or invisible energies
into the light of conscious
understanding.
During
a Full Moon, on the other hand, the Sun and Moon
are opposite one another in the sky, emphasizing
their male/female polarity and their contrasting
natures. This is also the time of the Moon's
greatest brightness and power. The Full Moon is
considered by many to be the best time for active
magic, since it expressed the full power of the
energy of opposites, like the electrical energy
between the poles of a battery, or the erotic
energy between Goddess and God. The energetic
tension between the two is released in the act of
creating something new.
For
each Moon, a set of questions or affirmations are
given. Feel free to focus on one or several of
these, or use them to inspire your own plans.
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