Not only will it be New Year’s Eve and a Full Moon (perfect for the Banishing Ritual) but it will also be a “Blue Moon”, a rare occurrence when two Full Moons occur within a 31 day month.  A Blue Moon is the name given to the second Full Moon as there is not a special title to the first Full Moon within that month; it is simply call the Full Moon. This does not happen very much and can only possibly occur during the months of July, August, and  October as most Moon Cycles are about 28 days between each Full Moon. Each astrological sign has a Full Moon that occurs in its’ sign, during the time that that zodiac sign rules.

The Blue Moon in The United States is considered a symbol of good fortune, but it is said that in Europe, it is considered a indicator of harsh weather and many get ‘the blues’ or feel uncomfortably sad during that time.

In the Celtic and Native American Traditions, each of the 12 Moons have a specific name and purpose and the 13th Moon can be called the Blue Moon.

Here is an article link to a piece written by Katerina Reif-Derrico titled, “Blue Moon Origins and Traditions”. Click the title to read this great article.

Greetings of the Winter Season Friends!

While you are with family, friends and loved ones, make sure to listen to a Benediction from Reverend Ike Ministries. You have read of me speaking of his ministries in earlier posts. I hope you take a moment of peace and stillness to listen to this fine Blessing.

Click here to hear a blessing from Reverend Ike sent to me by his son, Xavier, who is carrying on his work.

Happy Winter Season Holidays,

Jacqueline

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Capricorn rules those born from December 22nd to January 20th. This zodiac sign is considered “Mutable” Fire sign, which means the energy fluctuates between optimistic and pessimistic tendencies. This energy is creative and aggressive.

These candles, sometimes referred to as “Astral” or “Star” candles, are an enhancement to your candle burning spell for you (or the one for whom you are working a candle spell) to give a personal power touch to the spell. Each person is born under one zodiac sign and under the influence of the sign’s planetary influence. If an Astrological Candle is not available in your sign, then you may obtain a plain 7-day glass novena candle in the appropriate color for your sign and use a permanent marker or paint pen to draw the symbol for Capricorn, which looks like a head and body of a goat with a fishtail end.

The candle color associated with Capricorn is black and the planetary energy is Saturn. It would be wise to enhance your candle burning by using Saturn Condition Oil or oil that has the herbs Fern, Heart’s Ease, Henna, Hemlock and Hyssop steeping in it. Holly, Poplar, Cypress and Elm are the types of wood that is associated with Capricorn.