| The New Moon in Leo Talk about commanding attention, front and center stage! This New Moon in Leo is dramatic, spectacular! In parts of the world a total eclipse of the Sun will be witnessed. The ancients found the darkening of their Sun God terrifying and auspicious! Time for some potent magic! It falls this month on the cross quarter holiday of Lughnasadh when we are at the apex of Summer, standing at the mountain top, bathing in the glory of the Sun's power. We turn our attention to the harvest, feeling the spirit of ripeness playfulness, celebrating our blessings with generosity and loyalty toward our loved ones, our pride. |
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The New Moon occurs on Friday August 1st @ 6:13 AM EST at 9 degrees and 32 minutes Leo The Sabian Symbol for this New Moon is: "Early morning dew" Something is awakening that is fresh... refreshing.... after the darkness of night begins to wane. We greet a new day, releasing into that perfect moment of stillness before the sun rises to uplift our hearts, reminding us of simple beauty. If you have a luminary (Sun or Moon) or a significant point of light in your chart, within 1 degree of 10 Leo then this is a very significant time for you! If you don't know then you can email me at fortunasoracle@yahoo.com with your birth data DATE/TIME/PLACE and I will look at your chart to see how this New Moon may affect you in the upcoming months. |
Nimue's Lughnasadh Spread A time of abundance and harvest, the Goddess is at her most full. On the wheel of the year, this day marks the beginning of autumn. Named for the bright and shining Irish sun god Lugh, who's energy now begins to wane..... Imagine fields full of grain and corn. They roll far into the horizon marked with ponds and copses of trees where cows linger. The summer scent is heady with meadowsweet and clover. The sun is glorious and hot after a recent rain. The crows are cawing. 1. SHARPENED SCYTHE: What clears the field 2. GIFT of THE GRAIN: This you reap 3. SCENT of MEADOWSWEET: Offer in return 4. GOLDEN ALE: What to brew 5. NIGHT IN THE CORN: Message on the wind 6. MACHA'S CROW: Let this lie fallow 7. SUN'S FULL GLORY: Blessing |
An Offering to the Sea ~Igraine August is vacation month and many of us spend time by the sea reflecting on her great mystery. The Sea celebrates the union of Earth and Sky. Her magical moondance of ebb and flow in step with wax and wane, inhale and exhale, is the very breath of Spirit. We can sit by Her side and witness the wheel turning, our own cyclic nature and the power to transform our lives. To honor her mystery, rise when the sun rises. Have an abalone shell to use as your altar. As you walk to the beach gather small objects such as a seed pod, a bird’s feather, a perfectly round stone that looks like the full moon, a twig in the shape of a rune, wild sweet pea or sparkling sea glass. Give each object a purpose or symbolic meaning as you place it in your abalone shell. When you have reached the beach find a perfect spot that feels right to you. Cast a circle with driftwood. Sit down and place your sea altar before you. Raise your face to the warm sun and greet the gods and goddesses of the sea. Ask them to accept your offering for their blessing of positive change and transformation. |
