Archive for January, 2010
The Folklore of the Moon
Even from a scientific standpoint, no one would be foolish enough to say the moon does not affect us. It is generally accepted that the gravitational pull of the Moon affects the waters of the Earth, with the highest tides occurring at the new and full Moon; the tides are at their least dramatic at the quarter Moon.
Despite the fact that man has landed on the moon’s surface, the moon continues to hold us fascinated. Its mysteries and magic are deeply imbedded in myth, folklore and the rituals and beliefs of Pagans. Read the rest of this entry »
Phases Of The Moon
Rituals are performed in each of the phases of the moon – the full moon, the dark or new moon, the waning and waxing moon.
The Full Moon – The moon is full when it forms a perfectly round sphere and its light shines brightly in the night sky. The full moon actually spans a period of roughly three days before and three days after. Some say, this is the perfect time for transformation and fertility spells, for purging spells that will release those things that may be inhibiting spiritual growth. The full moon represents the Goddess as Mother. Read the rest of this entry »
Paganism – What Is It?
According to the British Pagan Federation, the definition of Paganism is “a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion”. Put simply, Pagans believe in many deities (gods and goddesses) and that “God is all and all is God.” This precludes God being a specific “personality” and includes everything in the universe being of God – in essence God and the Universe are the same thing. Read the rest of this entry »