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And so we move
Although a bountiful moon captivates us in the sky, with a closer look at the moon you will realize that she is slowly but surely waning. We have presently made it to the waning moon time. And although there is much written and ritualized around the dark/full moons waning moon time does not have a much fanfare. So let's explore it together.

Why we wane
The full moon was about increased energy for intention achievement. Waning moon time is about moving even further in our intention which is centered on discarding and space making. Discarding isn't simply just throwing all things out, but more about figuring out what worked, what didn't work, and then permanently removing things from our lives we no longer need. Once all of these tasks have been done only then can we truly make space for all the goodness, gifts, and understandings that come along with any set intention.  This stage of the moon is the most important (as far as I am concerned) and I believe its the most forgotten. This waning time let's put that last piece of our puzzle together and see our intention set out during the new moon come to fruition.

Just let it go
My personal dictate is about daily recognizing the power I have access to when I discard and space

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make in my life. Letting go is not easy for any of us including me, but what I know is that the more I embrace my power to release the more I receive and evolve. And you know what? Now I don't even worry about letting go I simply remember passed releases and see how that one action catapulted me onto the next. Sure I have trepidation, but I do it anyway.

Relax and release
As we settle more into this waning moon we must be reflective in order to release. Haste and pressure are not concepts that will assist. What will help is to draw on the strength, wisdom, and divinity of nature through the elements. Below is more information on elemental powers and how you can utilize them to create your release.

Waning Moon Concept - The Five Elements

Air - East Direction = Mental Clarity

Fire - South Direction = Passion

Water - West Direction = Change

Earth - North Direction = Wisdom

Spirit - Within Yourself  = Inner Self

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Symbols of The Elements

Air - Incense, Feather

Fire - Candles, Matches

Water - Water, Seashells

Earth - Stones, Flowers

Spirit - Paper, Journal

Elemental Meditation

Find time this waning moon to be still, build a sacred space, have near you things that represent the five elements and explore any, some, or all of the thoughts below.  The elements are here for all of us!

What is my element?

Find a one word a day to describe each element

How can I connect to the elements?

How do the elements increase my self-awareness

--Andrea

Flying for a Full Moon

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 Soaring in a full sky

 
As we look up into the dusk sky tonight we see a Full Moon that is still almost full.  As such we are fortunate to have two more full days of magic, power, and conjure time at our disposal.  For you see, Full Moon time is like no other during a lunar cycle.  Although saying Full Moon brings to mind stereotypical images of fools, wolves, and craziness what it truly is, is spiritual energy surges that are unknown and misdirected. I liken this Full Moon as a time when we can take flight in ways we never have before.  Let us soar to the highest of heights!

 Gifts of the vivacious one

The Full Moon this cycle dawned in Virgo, that beautifully precise and detailed oriented child of Mercury.   Okay, yes retrogrades are coming, but that's going to be another post, let's just focus now, while we still can, on harnessing all that the vivacious Virgo Full Moon has for us.  Virgo time is about getting organized so this might be a great time to plan a trip, go through a closet that's been stuffed for months or just sitting and thinking "What is my plan for making my dreams come true?"  Albeit energy and frequency for getting it together, Virgo also represents a wonderful time for compassion (self and others), domesticity, and believe it or not, friendships.  So lots of pots to choose from right? Make a choice then begin to place inside that pot what you will need to execute your goals.  The recipe is simple; you make it as you go along, LOL!

 My Eagle who is led

Okay my Full Moon focus is this; I must properly understand my inner Eagle totem.  I must add this is no easy medicine or dictate to complete, but I know that my ancestral mothers have prepared me so completely that all I must do is inhale the desire and exhale the reality.  As a part of my journey what I am most concentrated on now is doing as I am truly told to do, not as I think I must do and for a soul born under the Sun Sign Virgo that is an accomplishment!  All of y'all keep me rooted in this not only during this Full Moon, but whenever I need it.

 Make use of the magic

Below are other areas in life that are good to work on during the Full Moon.  Select from this list or make a hybrid of it and some Virgoan tasks.  During any lunar time go inside to figure out what you want to work on and DO IT! That's all there is.  Do not let the magic of this full moon pass you by.

Full Moon Work

Love, Attraction, Passion

Abundance & Prosperity

Space Blessing

Courage of Heart

Spirituality & Inner Awakening

Candle Power

At the Full Moon there is an awesome amount of power available and a way to cement that power and your works is by burning candles.  Below is information on the color Blue that is associated with Virgo.  Find Blue candles that are safe and burn them as long and as much as you like.  Fire is a tool of creation that can ignite you towards your goals this Full Moon. 

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Blue

Communication

Barriers to Self Awareness

Teaching & Learning

Focus & Refine Energies

--Andrea/DaughterofWaters

 

Let us not forget the Leap Year

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Look what leaped in?

Once every four years we are gifted with an extra day, some extra energy, an additional chance to get it right! Well on this coming Wednesday, that opportunity comes up yet again.  I prescribe we think less of a Leap Year as the year of governmental leadership, but rather it's the year we take that necessary step towards our empowerment.  Having said that, let's check where things are "lunarly" this Leap Year.

 

Watch as it waxes

At this point in the cycle we have moved out of the New Moon space and we should all be diligently working towards our intentions.  This phase of the moon is called "Waxing", meaning we are actively building and constructing our paths each and every moment.  No second guessing, just movement and strides right now.  This Leap Year is aligned with the Waxing Half Moon in Gemini, which some of us may know is Mercury ruled.  Yes, Mercurial energy can be tricky, but knowing that fact puts us in a position to know how and what to ask for.

In & out, the beauty of breath

Now, this Leap Year I suggest we think about this one concept -  Air.  Let me explain.  The sign of Gemini, although ruled by the planet Mercury, is also in the domain of the element of Air.  Air, the breath, the wind, the mind, quite plainly put, the Inspiration.  This element is essential to most life forms on the planet and we as humans are no different.  Air is the creation of the concepts we accept, protect, and utilize in our lives.  It also is that breath that we wield that at any given moment can change a situation, just by being cycled.  So, this Leap Year, in this Waxing Moon phase, take the time to inspire you personal journey; INSPIRE yourself.  Make the impossible, not only possible or plausible, but Performed or even Perfected!  Mark this Leap Year as the year you took your life by the reins and lived it like no other.

What will inspire your Air?

To stimulate us during these coming auspicious hours of Leap Year magic, choose from some of the Air inspired elements to sprinkle that extra something on your efforts to create the magic that life has to offer. All of these below can be purchased or even made at home, search the internet there are endless ideas and recipes, it's what speaks to you.

Elements of the Air

Incense Sticks or Cones

Herbs on Charcoal 

Votive Candles with Essential Oils

Spray Mists with Essential Oils

--Andrea/DaughterofWaters