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First off-- Happy Blue Moon of 2007 to any and all who celebrate as I do/did.



For those interested in the craft, or even just the luck having to do with full moons, I felt it best to share some information with everyone here.



If you really and truly have NOTHING to add to this-- please do not post. If you are unsure of something, OR have questions you would like to address in private-- feel free to send me message in a respectful manner.



I know I haven't posted a true thread in months if not longer *wink* so here goes.



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A Blue Moon is that of a second full moon in any given month. Things done, spells cast, and prayers let out at this time have a greater affect on those around you.



Having just entered a full-blown coven as it's Crone aspect and Healer this year, I felt it was a perfect time to finish (as best I could) and bless my staff.



Consisting of snake skin from the mother's day powwow (my high priestess is also a shaman/medicine woman), a beautifully twisted piece of wood nearly to the height of my chest, and several peacock feathers and other personal bits, this staff is an integral part of psychic, rebirth, and underworld/dream magic.



Using various stones that 'vibrate' when certain words or meditation noises are sounded. Health, psychic clarity, fertility, etc were put into this staff. Herbs were sealed into a natural groove ans sealed with a special shell.



Blessed with oils I only use at my altar for special practices were also used in its construction.



I called upon my patron god and goddess in their memory and longing, with the storms and lightning casting its glow across the skies. I send with them a piece of my life and love as always.



Blessed by fire, water, earth and air, as well as the great above and below, and sealed with the soul I gave to it, I named it as I felt it should be named.



Closing the circle of 4 candles, and in turn blessing a small semi-precious stone for a well-loved friend who is in the hospital for some time, again, I snuffed each candle with my breath. From breath we come into existance, and without it-- we move through time.



Has anyone else bothered to do any rituals as of late? Has anyone taken part in another's ritual?