Full Moon in Cancer/Capricorn The Sea Nymph and the Goat are an unlikely pair but as the saying goes, "Opposites attract!" The Sea Nymph is looking for an anchor to make her feel secure and stable. She reaches out to the Goat Man and he begins to succumb... falling down into her flowing hair, entangling him. She begs him to feed her, feeling his protection surrounding her, confining her needfulness, sating her with love. He offers her a string of pearls to hold her fast to him. |
| Astrology, Tarot & Inspiration |
The Wolf Moon The Full Moon occurs Saturday January 10th at 10:27 PM EST @ 22 Degrees of Cancer The Sabian Symbol for this Full Moon is: "A woman awaiting a sailboat" Keyword: EQUANIMITY (Quiet readiness to receive) |
Nimue's Atrium January 9th is the Wolf Moon according to the Witch's Almanac. We are well into winter and the snow is deep. The window panes are etched with the frost fairy's touch. All is still and appears to sleep as we gather around the hearth fire and listen to stories. Well at least I keep this image in my mind at this time of year. It is a time to turn inward and reflect, peering into the soul. Inspiration! A poem inspired by the Wolf Moon and my Bohemain Gothic Tarot gifted to me by my sister Igraine! "Silent Snow Lies Deep" Silent snow lies deep 'round the castle walls and darkly shadowed gardens where I once walked long ago. A single rose encased in ice shines in the moonlight, the only witness in the night. I remember I once pressed it to my lips, and felt its perfumed petals. plucked from that urn that is fallen in the dry and brittle ivy. The moon, like a pearl gleams on the silent scene. a moment frozen, captured- "a crystalline dream." Silent snow lies deep round the castle walls and the garden well where I once wished long ago. And threw my locket to fall down and down In the dark water. It is there still the moon's fingers of light reach softly below to clasp it in a silver caress. Silent snow lies deep In the distance a wolf's howl.. it drifts and sighs 'round the castle walls like winter wind. Maybe to awaken spirits that dream by the well and waltz by the fallen rose. A red dress once worn with silken gloves sewn with seed pearls like the moon now casting the wolf's tall shadow against the castle wall where silent snow lies deep. |
Igraine's Spell for the Month of January Mind Body Spirit Exercise Witches work well in the realms of mind and spirit but often neglect their physical bodies. Shapeshifting is a magical way to balance mind, body and spirit. You can perform this exercise outside or at the gym on the treadmill. Begin by warming up for a few minutes moving gently but with intent. Focus your eyes directly in front of you, keeping your gaze very soft. This is called drishti in the practice of yoga. Find yourself beginning to lose awareness of your surroundings. Don’t allow distractions to throw you off. Increase your pace and start to breathe rhythmically. Imagine you are on a African savannah. The air around you is thick, hot and moist. You can feel the heat rising as the sun travels overhead. You begin to quicken your run as you spot a gazelle just ahead, leaping through the tall, dry grass. Your heart pumps harder as you move like a hunting lioness, taut and streamlined. Concentrate on the movement of this awesome cat; elegant, graceful, agile and strong. Visualize it’s well muscled body. Become one with her powerful form as you run faster now in pursuit of your prey. You can see the gazelle bounding, springing high into the air. Run, breathing deeply into the belly! |
Totem Animal for January The Kingfisher New Warmth, Sunshine, Prosperity and Love |
Spread of the Month for January * submitted by Stacey Maiden/ Mother/Crone Spread MAIDEN - Where is my greatest potential? MOTHER - What/Who will I nurture? CRONE - What wisdom will I learn? |
