Posted by Jacqueline on Jul 7th, 2011 in Moon Phases and Candle Spells | Comments Off on Free Candle Spells | Moon Void of Course and Waiting to Light Candles
When the Moon is changing from New Moon to Full Moon, or vice versa, old time conjurers, hoodoo practitioners and spiritual workers wait 24 hours before lighting candles to bring in or reverse, depending on the candle spell you are doing and the phase the Moon is in when beginning your spell. Traditionally, to manifest or “bring in ” good things, like new beginnings, a new love, more money, success, new job opportunities, etc., you would need to light your candle burning spell on the New Moon. This is when the Moon is from complete non existent or unable to be seen to the full round Moon. To banish, seek revenge, do “send away” spells or reverse a situation, it is said to burn your candle spell at the Full Moon time, or, when the Moon is moving from a full, round Moon to dark. But there is this little known truth to waiting 24 hours before beginning your spell. Some call it a “Moon wait”, “waiting on the Moon”, or a “Void of Course”. In astrology, a “Void of Course” is a term used to wait when the Moon changes from one astrological sign to the other, which happens every 2.5 days or so. This is crucial for those who calculate their candle burning rituals down to working with the energy of the planet that the Moon is in at that time, s all the planets have positive and negative strengths that can be harnessed to put a little “oomph” into your candle work. The term “Void of Course” translates into “nothing will happen or come of it”. This is a time when the Moon has to recharge or gear up to do the work either under the appropriate astrological sign or the phase of the Moon.To best explain it, I envision the office worker in “The Devil Wears Prada” saying “Gird your loins!” as Glenn Close’s character comes into the office. A “Moon wait” or to “wait on the Moon” is similar to a “Void of Course” for the Moon. Imagine this, you are going to go somewhere. Yo get into the car, turn it on, fasten your seat belt and shift into reverse. You let up off the brake and give it a wee bit of gas. You reach your point where you can then go forwards, apply the brake, shift into drive, and let up off the brake. That little bit if movement or shifting under your seat, where the transmission is, has to have a crucial few seconds to complete the reversing process, acknowledge the braking, recognize the shifting of the gears, before it can “think” to now move forward. This is the same for waiting the 24 hours after the Moon changes phases. It gives to Moon time to “think” that it now has to work for either positive or negative (depending on what you are doing and the phase) and move in that direction. When I post the blog entry to announce the New and Full Moons, I list the actual time the Moon is considered at it’s New or Full status, and it is noted for Eastern Standard Time. It is wise, as a candle burning practitioner, to calculate the best time for you in accordance to your time zone. It is up to you to determine when it feels ‘right’ to light your candle spell. Waiting 24 hours before lighting your candle spells when a major Moon phase shift happens is a good practice to insure that your spell will be it it’s best position for ultimate...
Posted by Jacqueline on Jun 27th, 2011 in Moon Phases and Candle Spells | Comments Off on Free Candle Spells | New Moon in Cancer – Maintain Obligations, Security
The New Moon in Cancer will occur on Friday, July 1, 2011 at 3:55 am E.S.T. This Moon is also governed by a Solar Eclipse and will be one of two New Moons this month, with the second coming on July 30th. This proves to be a very active month in regards to the Moon’s energy. Remember that any time an Eclipse occurs, that energy dominates the whole picture and matters that occur or items that need attention take on a higher level of importance than at other times of the year. Since the Moon is in Cancer, the sign of home, hearth and family, you might find that events surrounding these areas be emphasized. The down side of an eclipse is that most plans made during this time and the 7 days prior to the eclipse hardly ever work themselves out. Any investments, ventures or plans made now may see significant changes once the eclipse is over, around the 5th, and the energy spent on projects during the eclipse is all for naught. The Moon in Cancer is considered a “Cardinal” Water sign, meaning it is innovating, emotional and energetic. Lighting candles during the New Moon, which is considered a benevolent time for bringing in money, love and other blessings, can be heightened because of the Solar Eclipse – almost too much so. Caution and control in your words and deeds is stressed at this time. Lighting green candles to bring in money to the home, or white candles for enhancing the idea of starting or raising a family, yellow candles for making plans to purchase a home and the care of children is ruled by Cancer, which governs these areas. Just make sure you are not over reaching your goal. Casting candle spells for advancement in a position within your current job is also favored. Lighting candles to calm a home (using Peaceful Home Oil on blue candles) or using Controlling Oil on white candles for your children is beneficial at this time. The next Full Moon will occur on July 15,...
Posted by Jacqueline on Jun 16th, 2011 in Moon Phases and Candle Spells | Comments Off on Free Candle Spells | Full Moon in Sagittarius – A Lunar Eclipse!
The Full Moon occurs on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 3:14 pm E.S.T in the astrological sign of Sagittarius. This also is during a Lunar Eclipse. As a rule, the seven days before and after an eclipse is still under the influence of this event. It is said that any major decisions that have to be made that can be life-changing or of a serious matter should be postponed until after 7 days after an eclipse, if it is at all possible. During this quarter phase of the Moon (June 15-23), events that take place will have a greater importance than at any other time. The Full Moon is a traditional time for candle spells that have a revenge, banishing and reversible effect. When the Moon is Full, meaning from completely round and light and fading or waning to dark and no sliver in sight, it is said that candle spells here are for “sending away” negativity and things you do not want in your life – nosy neighbors, bad lovers, bills, etc. Black candle spells to curse and for revenge have been known to have a greater effect than at other times. Burning reversible candles to send back evil and spite back to the sender is common at this time. The Moon in the Fire sign of Sagittarius is considered “Mutable” which means it fluctuates between pessimism and optimism and is aggressive and creative during this time. This is a great time to schedule candle spells for self-improvement and to accomplish goals at this time. Do not light these candles spells until July 1st, when the Moon changes to a New Moon. Do your prep work now. Candles burned for those born under the zodiacal sign of Sagittarius support them in boosting energy to the candle spell they are working now. The color of candle associated with Sagittarius is purple. You may anoint this candle with Sagittarius Oil or Oil of Jupiter, its ruling planet. The next New Moon will occur on July 1, 2011....
Posted by Jacqueline on May 19th, 2011 in Moon Phases and Candle Spells | Comments Off on Free Candle Spells | Full Moon in Scorpio – Progress Slow as Molasses
The Full Moon in Scorpio occurs at 6:10 AM E.S.T. on May 17th. This moon, in the astrological sign of Scorpio, a Water sign, is considered “Fixed”, meaning that it is unchangeable, stable and emotional. The Scorpio Moon is a good time to plan and devise works against someone that is attempting to undermine you, however, now is not the time to activate the “attack” Wait until the last day of this lunation – specifically on May 31st – before lighting any candles against your enemy. For now, check out their vulnerability, plans to activate a candle spell to attack key weak points in their psyche and consciousness. Victory is won only when you plan your strategy and wait for the perfect time. Don’t rock the boat at this time! The Full Moon in Scorpio will also usher in two weeks of slow moving but emotional issues. You will feel like things are being revisited numerous times or a prevailing general topic will need to be addressed more than once. Bite your tongue and work through it. Light pink candles to keep love stable during this time. The Full Moon is also a traditional time for banishing and reversible candles when you want something to exit your life or to reverse an issue back to the original stance before changing for the worst. The next New Moon will occur on June 1, 2011....
