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, 2011.

Allspice, also known as Jamaica Pepper, are the dried berries of the Pimenta dioica plant found in the Antilles and Central America. It has a sweet, smoky scent and is reminiscent of the combination of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg together. The English dubbed this spice “Allspice” as they were reminded of these three flavors as well.

Allspice is used as a ingredient in spiritual products for Good Luck, Fast Luck and Money. You can anoint a red candle for “luck in a hurry” with Fast Luck Oil, a yellow candle for success with Crowning Glory or Crown of Success Oil or a green candle anointed with Money Drawing Oil and roll these candles (if free standing) in ground Allspice or you can place a good pinch of it in the top of your glass vigil candles for extra power to your candle spell.

It is alleged that Allspice brings good luck to business owners and gamblers as well. Allspice is a key ingredient in mojo bags created to carry for money luck.

One way to bring customers to your place of business is to create a floor wash daily with a spoonful each of ground allspice, ground cinnamon and sugar with a cup of Epsom Salts in warm water and mop your floors from the front door to the back, then taking the rest of the water and tossing it out the front door onto the walkway or sidewalk to draw in customers.

Read about all 12 common kitchen spices used in hoodoo, conjure and candle magic here, “Kitchen Hoodoo | 12 Spices and Herbs for Hoodoo Magic Spells”