Moon Rites

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The BIRCH MOON is (feminine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF INCEPTION, or the MOON OF BEGINNING.
The ROWAN MOON is (masculine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF VISION, or the SPIRIT MOON, or ASTRAL TRAVEL MOON.
The ASH MOON is (feminine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF WATERS.
The ALDER MOON is (masculine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF UTILITY, or the MOON OF EFFICACY, or the MOON OF SELF-GUIDANCE.
The WILLOW MOON is (feminine) in polarity and is called THE WITCHE'S MOON, or the MOON OF BALLANCE.
The HAWTHORN MOON is (masculine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF RESTRAINT, or the MOON OF HINDRANCE, or the SUMMER MOON.
The OAK MOON is (masculine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF STRENGTH, or the MOON OF SECURITY, or the BEAR MOON.
The HOLLY MOON is (feminine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF ENCIRCLEMENT, or the MOON OF POLARITY.
The HAZEL MOON is (feminine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF THE WISE, or the CRONE MOON.
The VINE MOON is (androgynous) in polarity and is called the MOON OF CELEBRATION.
The REED MOON is (masculine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF THE HOME, or the HEARTH MOON, or the WINTER MOON, or the MOON WHICH MANIFESTS TRUTH.
The ELDER MOON is (masculine) in polarity and is called the MOON OF COMPLETENESS.

Full Moon Power... is usually used for Banishing/Protection.
New Moon Power... is usually used for Healing/Blessing.
Waxing Moon (between new and full)Power... is uaually used for Attraction.
Waining Moon (between full and new)Power... is usually used for Banishing.
Dark of the Moon (3 days before new)...Time to rest and meditate.

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