Esbat Reference Sheet

ESBAT REFERENCE SHEET

January – The Wolf Moon Alternate Names: The Quiet Moon, Snow Moon, Cold Moon, Chaste Moon, and Moon of Little Winter… Magickal & Energetic It is time to work on things under the surface, and protection Magick. It is an ideal time to Focus: work on internal or deeply rooted issues so that your energy will be ready to work on future goals. Spend time meditating, journaling, and working through tough problems or fears that often hold you back or trip you up. It is also an ideal time to show homage to your patron Goddess. Herbs, Spices & Foods: Marjoram, Holy, Thistle, Pine and Nuts Spirits & Creatures: Gnomes & Brownies, Hose Spirits Stones: Onyx, Garnet, Chrysoprase, Jet Tree: Birch Animals: Fox, Coyote, Pheasant & Blue Jay Deities: Freyja, Inanna, Sarasvati, Hera, Sinn

February – The Ice Moon Alternate Names: Horning Moon, Hunger Moon, Wild Moon, Quickening Moon, Big Winter Moon… Magickal & Energetic The energy that was once sluggish is not beginning to quicken and bubble to the surface. Self- Focus: love, purification, healing and personal growth should be the focus. Accept responsibly for past errors, forgive yourself, let go of guilt and remorse, and plan for the future. Herbs, Spices & Foods: Hyssop, Myrrh, Sage, Nuts, Root Vegetables Spirits & Creatures: House Faeries, Unicorn Stones: Amethyst, Jasper, Rock Crystal Tree: Rowan, Laurel & Cedar Animals: Otter, Early Spring Birds Deities: Brigid, Juno, Kuan Yin, Diana, Demeter, Persephone, Aphrodite

March – The Storm Moon Alternate Names: The Seed Moon, Moon of Winds, Plow Moon, Worm Moon, Sap Moon, Crow Moon… Magickal & Energetic Energy is now awakened, quickening, and is growing. Focus on tasks that will bring your Focus: prosperity. Explore your options and image the possibilities. Break out of illusion and learn to balance light and dark in equal appreciation. Herbs, Spices & Foods: Aniseed, Broom, Irish Moss, Daffodil, Violet Spirits & Creatures: Air and Water beings who are connected to spring storms and rain Stones: Aquamarine, Bloodstone Tree: Willow, Dogwood, Alder Animals: Cougar, Boar, Sea birds, Water birds Deities: Morrigan, Hecate, Cybele, Astarte, Athena, Artemis, Luna

© 2015, The Magick Kitchen Partial Esbat – Full Moon Observance Reference Sheet April – The Growing Moon Alternate Names: Planting Moon, Budding Trees Moon, Pink Moon… Magickal & Energetic Direct your energy toward creating and producing. Calm your temper, your nerves and Focus: anxieties, learn to balance emotions. Focus on positive change, self-confidence, self-reliance, find opportunities and take them whenever possible. Herbs, Spices & Foods: Basil, Chive, Daisy, Dragon’s Blood Spirits & Creatures: Flower and Plant Faeries Stones: Flower and Plant Faeries Tree: Pine, Bay, Hazel Animals: Bear, Wolf, Hawk, Magpie Deities: Kali, Hathor, Ceres, Ishtar, Venus, Bast

May – The Hare Moon Alternate Names: Bright Moon, Flower Moon, Merry Moon… Magickal & Energetic Energy is in full force and will remain here for a while. Focus on your intuition, propagation, Focus: connecting with spiritual protectors, prosperity, inner strength, self-confidence, and self- affirmation. Herbs, Spices & Foods: Elder, Mint, Rose, Mugwort, Thyme, Yarrow Spirits & Creatures: Faeries & Elves Stones: Carnelian, Malachite, Amber, Emerald Tree: Hawthorn Animals: Dove, Lynx, Cats, Swallow, Swan Deities: Bast, Venus, Maia, Diana, Artemis, Pan, Inanna, Cernunnos, Vesta

June – The Mead Moon Alternate Names: Horse Moon, Lover’s Moon, Honey Moon, Sun Moon, Strawberry Moon… Magickal & Energetic Time to focus on decision making and a little risk taking. Focus on protection, prevention, and Focus: both inner and outer strength. Work on your inconsistencies, and remember to reward yourself for good work done. Herbs, Spices & Foods: Parsley, Moss, Dog grass, Lavender, Yarrow Spirits & Creatures: Sylphs, Salamanders Stones: Agate, Topaz, Fluorite Tree: Oak & Maple Animals: Butterfly, Peacock, Frog and Toad Deities: The Green Man, Cerridwen, Ishtar, Isis

July – The Hay Moon Alternate Names: Wort Moon, Blessing moon, Buck Moon, Thunder Moon… Magickal & Energetic Stabilizing energy. Make time for relaxing, recharging, and meditation. Brush up and/or learn Focus: Wortcunning. Divination is an ideal practice along with planning and goal setting. Think spiritual as well as mundane… Herbs, Spices & Foods: Lemon Balm, Jasmine, Frankincense Spirits & Creatures: Brownies, Hobgoblins, Faeries Stones: Pearl, Moonstone Tree: Oak & Ash Animals: Turtle, Swallows, Ibis Deities: Cerridwen, Juno, Hel, Holda, Venus, Athena, Cernunnos

© 2015, The Magick Kitchen Partial Esbat – Full Moon Observance Reference Sheet August – The Corn Moon Alternate Names: Barley Moon, Dispute Moon, Harvest Moon… Magickal & Energetic Time to harvest and gather the results of your hard work. Also time to appreciate your Focus: rewards no matter their size or significance. Focus on health, personal vitality, motivation, friendships, and relationships. Herbs, Spices & Foods: Chamomile, Bay, Orange, Fennel, Sunflower, Marigold Spirits & Creatures: Dryads Stones: Cat’s Eye, Jasper, Carnelian, Fire Agate Tree: Alder & Cedar Animals: Lion, Crane, Eagle and Falcon Deities: Thoth, Hathor, Ganesh, Diana, Hecate…

September – The Harvest Moon Alternate Names: Wine Moon, Singing Moon, Sturgeon Moon… Magickal & Energetic Find balance and rest after your toil or hard work. Clean your physical space as well as your Focus: spiritual and mental space. Herbs, Spices & Foods: Rye, Wheat, Corn, Valerian, Barley, Narcissus Spirits & Creatures: Faeries Stones: Citrine Tree: Oak, Maple, Bay Animals: Snake, Dog… Deities: Demeter, Ceres, Isis, Freyja, Thoth…

October – The Shedding Moon Alternate Names: Harvest Moon, Blood Moon… Magickal & Energetic Energy is slowing and preparing for deep introspection and rest. You’re your inner harmony. Focus: Let go of the things you cannot control, and forgive. Connect with energies of wisdom and patience. Continue to cleanse your home, spiritual, mental and physical energies. This is a time to prepare for reincarnation and communication. Herbs, Spices & Foods: Apple, Thyme, Catnip, Burdock, Marigold, Calendula Spirits & Creatures: Plant and Frost Faeries Stones: Opal, Turquoise Tree: Yew, Cypress, Willow Animals: Crow, Raven, Stag Deities: Ishtar, Astarte, Demeter, Kore, Horned God, Cernunnos, Hathor

November – The Hunting Moon Alternate Names: Hunter’s Moon, Moon of the Dead, Blue Moon, Ancestor Moon… Magickal & Energetic Time to communicate, release and remember. Look to divination and prophecy for insight, Focus: clarity, and prediction. Further release negative emotions, memories, resentments, etc. Herbs, Spices & Foods: Ginger, Hops, Patchouli, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Spirits & Creatures: Banshees, Ghosts and other message carrying spirits. Dark faeries. Stones: Obsidian, Onyx, Amethyst Tree: Pine, Oak, Maple, Willow, Yew, Elder Animals: Owl, Raven, falcon, Vulture Deities: Cybele, Hel, Cerridwen, Cernunnos, Freyja, Holda, Bast

© 2015, The Magick Kitchen Partial Esbat – Full Moon Observance Reference Sheet December – The Snow Moon Alternate Names: Dark Moon, Beaver Moon, Mourning Moon, Fog Moon… Magickal & Energetic Transformation and become rooted. Strengthen your relationships with Deity, family, friends, Focus: colleagues, and helpful or protective spirits who are closest to you. Herbs, Spices & Foods: Nuts, Grains, Borage, Thistle, Root Vegetables Spirits & Creatures: Gnomes, and Earth Faeries Stones: Topaz, Hyacinth Tree: Alder, Cypress, Evergreens… Animals: Salamanders, Owl, Cardinal, Goose… Deities: Kali, Black Isis, Hecate, Bast, Osiris…

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