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Moon Phases, Sun Cycles & Pagan Sabbats 2008 C.E.
The Moonth of February
The Moon
New Moon in Aquarius
February 67:44 pm
February 67:44 pmAnnular Solar Eclipse not visible from CherryvilleWaxing Half Moon in TaurusFebruary 137:33 pm
February 137:33 pmFull Moon in VirgoFebruary 207:30 pm
February 207:30 pmTotal Lunar Eclipse visible from CherryvilleWaning Half Moon in SagittariusFebruary 286:18 pm
February 286:18 pmThe Sun
Moves into PiscesFebruary 1810:49 pm
February 1810:49 pmImbolcFebruary 67:44 pm
February 67:44 pmAlso celebrated on the calendar date of February 2, Imbolc marks the midpoint between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. The days will now get noticeably longer, as daylight hours have slowly been increasing since the Solstice and the return of the Sun.
The name "Imbolc" or "Oimelc" means "ewe's milk", to mark the time of year. Sap starts to run, seeds stir and the Earth lies ready for Life to burst forth once again.
Light a candle and welcome the daylight's return. Ask for inspiration on how to best use your own creative gifts and talents in the year ahead. Prepare yourself and be ready to sow your seeds come Spring.
Celebrate the light, love, inspiration, poetry, creativity and smithcraft. (Brigid's Day, Candlemas, Valentine's Day, Groundhog Day and the Chinese New Year are all celebrations of this time of the year.)
Blessed be.
The Moonth of March
The Moon
New Moon in PiscesMarch 79:14 am
March 79:14 amWaxing Half Moon in GeminiMarch 142:46 am
March 142:46 amFull Moon in LibraMarch 2110:40 am
March 2110:40 amWaning Half Moon in CapricornMarch 291:47 pm
March 291:47 pmThe Sun
DayLight Saving Time begins March 92:00am
March 92:00amMoves into AriesMarch 199:48 pm
March 199:48 pmSpring EquinoxMarch 199:48 pm
March 199:48 pmSpring Equinox marks the beginning of Spring. The time of rebirth when plants start green growth and seeds germinate in the soil, as daylight hours steadily increase and our World comes back to Life.
At this time, midway between Winter Solstice and Summer Solstice, the days and nights are of equal length, marking our place at a cross-quarter in the Solar year. Enjoy the longer days and the Sunshine, and eat lots of greens; especially those Dandelion leaves! Just what we need to help us come back to Life too, after the Winter's rest.
Give thanks for clean water, clean air and the fertility of our Mother Earth. Wear green and celebrate! Easter and St. Patrick's Day are outgrowths of the celebration.
The Moonth of April
The Moon
New Moon in AriesApril 67:55 pm
April 67:55 pmWaxing Half Moon in CancerApril 1211:32 am
April 1211:32 amFull Moon in ScorpioApril 203:25 am
April 203:25 amWaning Half Moon AquariusApril 287:12 am
April 287:12 amThe Sun
Moves into TaurusApril 199:51 am
April 199:51 amBeltane (Lunar)April 203:25 am
April 203:25 amEarth DayApril 22
April 22Some years ago this day was chosen and declared as Earth Day - a day to celebrate and honour Mother Earth. Many worthwhile educational and other activities are held around the planet on this day every year, for the purpose of creating consciousness and awareness of the Earth and her resources. What can we do as individuals to live more harmoniously with Nature and with others?
The Moonth of May
The Moon
New Moon in TaurusMay 55:18 am
May 55:18 amWaxing Half Moon in LeoMay 118:47 pm
May 118:47 pmFull Moon in ScorpioMay 197:11 pm
May 197:11 pmTrue Blue MoonWaning Half Moon in PiscesMay 277:56 pm
May 277:56 pmThe Sun
Moves into GeminiMay 209:01 am
May 209:01 amMay DayMay 1
May 1Beltane (Lunar) & Blue MoonMay 197:11 pm
May 197:11 pm“If there’s a bustle in your hedgerow, don’t be alarmed now, it’s just a spring-clean for the May Queen!” Led Zeppelin
I like to celebrate these cross-quarter sabbats by the Moon. Full Moon in Scorpio creates the perfect energy for Beltane! This year the Full Moon glows in Scorpio twice! Should be an extra "fertile" year, ay!
Also celebrated on the calendar date of May 1, Beltane is the sexiest sabbat of all, when we honour the dance of "the birds and the bees", on which all of Life relies. In these so called civilized times when "sex sells" and is exploited to its fullest there is nothing dirty about this dance ... apart from the dirty feet you might get dancing barefoot in the garden!
At this time of year fertility rites are held throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Create a ritual to hold in your own garden. Dance the circle. Light a bonfire. Or simply just think of "the birds and the bees" when you plant your garden this May. Next to making love, planting a garden is one of the oldest rituals of them all! Blessed bee!
The Moonth of June
The Moon
New Moon in GeminiJune 312:23 pm
June 312:23 pmWaxing Half Moon in VirgoJune 108:04 am
June 108:04 amFull Moon in SagittariusJune 1810:30 am
June 1810:30 amWaning Half Moon in AriesJune 265:10 am
June 265:10 amThe Sun
Moves into CancerJune 204:59 pm
June 204:59 pmSummer SolsticeJune 204:59 pm
June 204:59 pmThe first day of Summer! The longest day of the year. Soak up the Sunshine and give thanks!
The Moonth of July
The Moon
New Moon in CancerJuly 27:19 pm
July 27:19 pmWaxing Half Moon in LibraJuly 99:35 pm
July 99:35 pmFull Moon in CapricornJuly 1812:59 am
July 1812:59 amWaning Half Moon in TaurusJuly 2511:41 am
July 2511:41 amThe Sun
Moves into LeoJuly 223:55 am
July 223:55 amThe Moonth of August
The Moon
New Moon in LeoAugust 13:13 am
August 13:13 amTotal Solar Eclipse not visible from CherryvilleWaxing Half Moon in ScorpioAugust 81:20 pm
August 81:20 pmFull Moon in AquariusAugust 162:16 pm
August 162:16 pmPartial Lunar Eclipse not visible from CherryvilleWaning Half Moon in GeminiAugust 234:49 pm
August 234:49 pmNew Moon in VirgoAugust 3012:58 pm
August 3012:58 pmThe Sun
Moves into VirgoAugust 2211:02 am
August 2211:02 amLammasAugust 2
August 2LughnasadAugust 162:16 pm
August 162:16 pmThe Moonth of September
The Moon
Waxing Half Moon in SagittariusSeptember 77:04 am
September 77:04 amFull Moon in PiscesSeptember 152:13 am
September 152:13 amWaning Half Moon in GeminiSeptember 2110:04 pm
September 2110:04 pmNew Moon in LibraSeptember 291:12 am
September 291:12 amThe Sun
Moves into LibraSeptember 228:44 am
September 228:44 amFall EquinoxSeptember 228:44 am
September 228:44 amThe Moonth of October
The Moon
Waxing Half Moon in CapricornOctober 72:04 am
October 72:04 amFull Moon in AriesOctober 141:02 pm
October 141:02 pmWaning Half Moon in CancerOctober 214:55 am
October 214:55 amNew Moon in ScorpioOctober 283:14 pm
October 283:14 pmThe Sun
Moves into ScorpioOctober 226:09 pm
October 226:09 pmSamhainOctober 283:14 pm
October 283:14 pmHallowe'enOctober 31
October 31The Moonth of November
The Moon
Waxing Half Moon in AquariusNovember 58:03 pm
November 58:03 pmFull Moon in TaurusNovember 1210:17 pm
November 1210:17 pmWaning Half Moon in LeoNovember 191:31 pm
November 191:31 pmNew Moon in SagittariusNovember 278:55 am
November 278:55 amThe Sun
Daylight Saving Time endsNovember 22:00 am
November 22:00 amMoves into SagittariusNovember 212:44 pm
November 212:44 pmThe Moonth of December
The Moon
Waxing Half Moon in PiscesDecember 51:26 pm
December 51:26 pmFull Moon in GeminiDecember 128:37 am
December 128:37 amWaning Half Moon in VirgoDecember 192:29 am
December 192:29 amNew Moon in CapricornDecember 274:22 am
December 274:22 amThe Sun
Moves into CapricornDecember 214:04 am
December 214:04 amWinter Solstice/YuleDecember 214:04 am
December 214:04 amWinter Solstice marks the time when the Sun reaches its lowest path across the sky, and begins its return; hence the time of the shortest day and longest night of the year (in the Northern Hemisphere).
"Solstice" derives from an ancient Latin word meaning "stop," or "to stand still". According to one dictionary, it refers to one of two points when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator.
The celebration of the Winter Solstice, also known as Yule (meaning "wheel"), is a very important one and goes way, way, way back, to the beginnings of all time.
To the ancients it appeared as if The Lights, the Sun and Moon, had stopped in the sky. A great time of anticipation if the Sun did not return there would never again be Spring or growth and food. Celebration brought the sharing of emotional and physical comfort, with a feast and the burning of the Yuletide log. The fire representing the Sun, as well as providing life-giving warmth. Evergreen plants and trees gave proof that Life still existed and that green would return to the Earth. Both God and Goddess were honoured.
A simple ritual for Yule: Gather for a feast, before the Sun goes down on the day of The Solstice. Light a fire or candles. Reflect upon the year past and the old "stuff" you want to leave behind. Feast and be merry and stay up all night until the Sun (and you) is reborn in the morning; and then party on! Rejoice and give thanks for this wonderful Life, especially as extra-blessed Cherryvillans! May we never take for granted the beauty and bounty of where we live on this planet and may our gratitude send Love to all. Merry Yule!
Blessed you are. Blessed be.
gathered by CherryBlossom Goodwitch, Cherryville, B.C.
This page was last updated on: May 12, 2008
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Blessed be.
