FOR THE LOVE OF LUNA

March’s Full Moon is a call for spring.

January 22, 2024

)O( ~~~ March Moon Energy ~~~ )O( 

New Moon on the 10th ~ )O(  ~ Full Moon on the 25th 

The March moon energies bring us the much awaited, call to spring!!  March 19th, we celebrate and rejoice….. SPRING IS ON THE WAY!!! The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is known as the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy the March moon energy my Luna Lovers!!!

  • Farmer’s Almanac calls it the Sap or Worm Moon
  • The Wiccans call it the Storm moon
  • The Native Americans practicing the Medicine Wheel call this the Big Winds moon

Interesting note; according to folklore, it is lucky to hold a moonstone in your mouth at the full moon. It is said that if you do this, the future will be revealed.

Tools to put in your tool box, to aide in creating a sacred space for March’s Moon Energies are:

  •  Colors associated with this moon; *pale green *red violet, turquoise
  •  Tree; Ash, Adler, Dogwood
  •  Animal; Cougar, hedgehog, boar
  •  Stones; *Aquamarine, *Bloodstone, *Pink Fluorite, Amethyst
  •  Herbs; *broom, *yellow dock, *Irish moss, Jasmine, star anise, sage, catnip
  •  Scents; *honeysuckle, *apple blossom, sandalwood
  •  Flower; violet, daffodil, jonquil
  •  Metal; tin, platinum, pewter
  •  Tibetan talisman stone for those born in this month; Jade

Words with * denotes that more than one type of source referenced this correspondence

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February Moon Energy

January 21, 2024

)O( ~~~ February Moon Energy ~~~ )O( 

New Moon on the 10th ~ )O(  ~ Full Moon on the 24th

February’s New Moon arrives this month on the 10th.  Then we will be slipping into the full moon on the 24th.  What to usher in and what to bid adieu!  Enjoy the February moon energy my Luna Lovers!!!

  • Farmer’s Almanac calls it the Snow Moon
  • The Wiccans call it the Quickening moon or the Ice moon
  • The Native Americans practicing the Medicine Wheel call this the Rest and Cleansing moon

Interesting note; It is possible to have a month without a full moon. This will only occur in the month of February. If that does happen, either January or March will have two moons.

Tools to put in your tool box, to aide in creating a sacred space for February’s Moon energy are:

  • Colors associated with this moon; *light blue,* violet, silver
  • Tree; rowan, laurel, cedar (our Celtic friends) Quaking Aspen (Medicine Wheel)
  • Animal; Otter, Eagle, Unicorn
  • Stones; *Amethyst, *jasper, angelite, ammolite, nebula stone
  • Herbs; *balm of Gilead, *hyssop, *myrrh, *sage, honeysuckle, oak moss, jasmine, nutmeg
  • Scents; *wisteria, *heliotrope
  • Flower; *primrose
  • Metal; Lead, aluminum, white gold
  • Tibetan talisman stone for those born in this month; bloodstone

    Dry Herb & Resin Burner by All Things B.A. Art
    Dried Herb & Resin Burners

Words with * denotes that more than one type of source referenced this correspondence.

 

No mess, means more ZEN!

Don’t know where to begin with your ritual? I just created the no mess Dried Herb / Resin Burners. Never deal with messy charcoal bricks or ash again.

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New Years Eve Ritual for 2024

January 1, 2024

New Years Eve Ritual

Another new years eve on my own. That’s the life you pick when you choose to live with a musician. I guess it bothers me a little bit, when I let myself think about it. However if I’m truthful, I probably dig it more, being alone on this night. I mean… yeah, I miss the kiss and that spark that flies in the excitement of that one moment when midnight hits and a new year begins and something magical goes down. I’m still not sure if that’s magic or expectation but whatever. Sigh. It’s thoughts like that, that lead you to creating your own majik. I’ve been sageing the house and doing a clearing/welcoming New Years Eve Ritual for that past 5 years and I can tell you, it’s always magical.

 

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FOR THE LOVE OF LUNA

January Moon Energy, Packs Major Mojo!!!

December 16, 2023

)O( ~~~ January Moon Energy ~~~ )O( 

New Moon on the 11th ~ )O(  ~ Full Moon on the 25th

January’s New Moon shows up on the 11th of the month and the Full Moon slides in on the 25th. 2022was quite the ride but cheese and crackers, 2023 wasn’t a walk in the park either!! All eyes to the sky, time to let some stuff go and kick off this year right!  Enjoy the January moon energy my Luna Lovers!!!

Farmer’s Almanac calls it the Hunger moon / Wolf Moon

  • The Wiccans call it the cold moon
  • The Native Americans practicing the Medicine Wheel call it the Earth Renewal moon

Interesting note;

moon trees are grown from 500 seeds that were taken into orbit around the moon, by Stuart Rossa during the Apollo 14 mission, in 1791. Trees that were included in this assortment were; loblolly pine, sycamore, sweet-gum, red wood and douglas fir. Learn of their outcome by going to Wikipedia.

Tools to put in your tool box to aide in creating a sacred space for this January Moon Energy are:

  •  Colors associated with this moon cycle; *white,* blue violet, *black, indigo.
  • Tree; *Birch. A tree of new beginnings (our Celtic friends)
  •  Animal; Bear, fox, coyote and snow goose
  • Stones; *Garnet, *onyx, *jet, *chrysoprase, rose quartz, amethyst spirit quartz, quartz
  •  Herbs; *Holly thistle, *nuts & cones, patchouli, lavender, pine, peppermint
  • Scents; *musk, *mimosa
  • Flower; *snowdrop, crocus
  • Metal; lead
  • Tibetan talisman stone for those born in this month; emerald
  • Words with * denotes that more than one type of source referenced this correspondence

    Dry Herb & Resin Burner by All Things B.A. Art
    Dried Herb / Resin Burners

 

No mess, means more ZEN!

Don’t know where to begin with your ritual? I just created the no mess Dried Herb / Resin Burners. Never deal with messy charcoal bricks or ash again.

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FOR THE LOVE OF LUNA

December’s Moon Energy

November 16, 2023

)O( ~~~ December Moon Energy ~~~ )O( 

New Moon on the 13th ~ )O(  ~ Full Moon on the 27th

December’s New moon shows up on the 13th of the month and the Full Moon slides in on the 27th. The Winter Solstice joins us on the 21st and signals a change in darkness but not before it delivers the shortest day of daylight in 2023!  Because the month of December has the shortest days of sunlight it  allows us to enjoy longer periods of moonlight at night. After the solstice the days will slowly grow longer.   Enjoy the December moon energy my Luna Lovers!!!

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November’s Moon Energy, A Quiet Mind Makes A Strong Whole.

October 25, 2023

)O( ~~~ November Moon Energy ~~~ )O( 

New Moon on the 13th ~)O( ~ Full Moon on the 28th

The November moon energies will have us wrapping up our winter preparations and are guiding us to finding clarity through study and care. The days are shorter and time for introspection and self care should become more abundant in the month of November, despite the Thanksgiving festivities. The Beaver moon or the Long Snow moon, marks the time when critters finish gathering their food stores, tend to their last preparations for the long winter ahead and hunker down for the big chill.  Like them, we should take stock of our preparations and start our inward journey to self discovery and change. Enjoy the November moon energy my Luna Lovers!!!

  • Farmer’s Almanac calls November’s full moon The Beaver Moon
  • The Wiccans call it the Mourning moon
  • The Native Americans practicing the Medicine Wheel call this the Long Snow moon

Interesting note;  the moon is neither a planet or a star.  The moon is a satellite of the Earth.

Tools to put in your tool box, to aide in creating a sacred space for November’s Moon Energies are:

  •  Colors associated with this moon; *grey, *sea green, teal, black
  •  Tree; *elder, *cypress, spruce
  •  Animal; crocodile, *jackal, scorpion, sparrow
  •  Stones; *topaz, * lapis, obsidian
  •  Herbs; *blessed thistle, *verbena, *betony, vanilla, anise
  •  Scents; *cedar, *hyacinth, *peppermint, lemon
  •  Flower; *chrysanthemum
  •  Metal; iron, steel
  •  Tibetan talisman stone for those born in this month; pearl
    Dry Herb & Resin Burner by All Things B.A. Art
    Dried Herb / Resin Prayer Pots

Words with * denotes that more than one type of source referenced the information.

No mess, means more ZEN!

Don’t know where to begin with your ritual? I just created the no mess Dried Herb / Resin Prayer Pots. Never deal with messy charcoal bricks or ash again.

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FOR THE LOVE OF LUNA

October Moon Energy, Time Of Intention & Preparation

October 1, 2023

)O( ~~~ October Moon Energy ~~~ )O( 

  New Moon on the 15th ~)O( ~ Full Moon on the 29th

The October moon energies, alert us to prepare for the journey inward.  This month we enjoy the Harvest Moon on the 29th. Enjoy the October moon energy my Luna Lovers!!!

  • Farmer’s Almanac calls October’s full moons Harvest & Hunter’s full moons
  • The Wiccans call it the Blood moon
  • The Native Americans practicing the Medicine Wheel call this the Freeze Up moon

Interesting note;  two full moons in one month, indicates a time of flooding.

Tools to put in your tool box, to aide in creating a sacred space for October’s Moon Energies are:

  •  Colors associated with this moon; *green, orange, black, silver, red
  •  Tree; *yew, *cypress
  •  Animal; owl, jackal, scorpion, wolf
  •  Stones; *opal *tourmaline
  •  Herbs; *burdock, *pennyroyal, thistle, hops, mugwort, myrrh, ginger, thistle
  •  Scents; *pine, rosemary, patchouli, apple blossom, rose, strawberry
  •  Flower; calendula, rose, daisy,
  •  Metal; copper
  •  Tibetan talisman stone for those born in this month; jasper

    Dry Herb & Resin Burner by All Things B.A. Art
    Dried Herb & Resin Prayer Pot

Words with * denotes that more than one type of source referenced information.

 

No mess, means more ZEN!

Don’t know where to begin with your ritual? I just created the no mess Dried Herb / Resin Prayer Pots. Never deal with messy charcoal bricks or ash again.

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B.A.'s BLOGS & PONDERINGS

The Flaming, Steamer on Our Doorsteps, 2020

March 24, 2020

A selection of hand painted artwork done on tiles
A selection of original artwork done on tiles

2020, The Flaming Steamer On Our Doorstep by B.A.

Seems just like yesterday. I was howling at the moon from my front porch, in celebration of the coming new year.  2019 was so shitty. Our whole entire year, delivered a steaming load of flaming crap at our front door, on a monthly basis. I tried my best to find the positive.  I really worked hard at learning the lessons 2019 had to bestow, so that I could manifest 2020 to be so much better.  Transitions are always so difficult.  Growing pains mostly just suck but I know they are worth it in the end. I just felt a euphoric sense about 2020. It’s going to be magical, my year. Our year!!  If we could just hold on and work our way through the crappy juju of 2019, we would reap the rewards.  2020 life would be great, maybe even relaxing.

Back to the porch and that moment.

I was ready and happy to shed the yuck of 2019. As I said, a euphoric feeling took over me that night. I felt that 2020 would be magical and that really wonderful things would happen. This is worth repeating, I had super high hopes and intentions for the coming year!  Well, if I am completely honest and don’t rewrite history; I felt that way, as I was smudging all of the rooms of the house, before I walked out on to the porch to howl in the new year.

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WHAT IS SMUDGING?

November 3, 2017

What is Smudging. BA's blog answers the question, what is smudging or saging?
BA’s answers the question what is smudging?

Smudging with B.A.

 

What Is Smudging? November 3rd, 2017

I remember when I was asking this question! My Smudging practices have gotten a little more detailed than when I first started out but some of you have been asking me “what is smudging and how do you do it?” So, I thought I would share how I began. John always has a New Years Eve gig and is gone so, I began by starting the new year off clearing the house. You can take these steps I used and morph them to your own needs. Best wishes!!!

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