Bright Blessings of the Strawberry Moon

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Also Known As: Mead Moon, Moon of Horses, Lovers' Moon, Strong Sun Moon, Honey Moon, Aerra Litha (Before Litha), Brachmanoth (Break Month), Rose Moon, Moon of Making Fat

Element: earth

Nature Spirits: sylphs, zephyrs

Herbs: skullcap, meadowsweet, vervain, tansy, dog grass, parsley, mosses, mugwort

Colors: orange, golden-green, gold, yellow, red

Flowers: lavender, orchid, yarrow, rose

Scents: lily of the valley, lavender, rose

Stones: topaz, agate, alexandrite, fluorite

Trees: oak, maple

Animals: monkey, butterfly, frog, toad

Birds: wren, peacock

Deities: Aine of Knockaine, Isis, Neith, Green Man, Cerridwen, Bendis, Ishtar, Persephone

Power Flow: full but restful energy; protect, strengthen, and prevent. A time of Light; Earth tides are turning. Decision-making, taking responsibility for present happenings. Work on personal inconsistencies. Strengthen and reward yourself for your positive traits.

Mantra: My life reflects the joy in my heart.

Info on This Moon From About Dot Com: In June, the sun has taken over and the fields are growing. Flowers have bloomed, we're beginning to see some early summer fruits and vegetables (a great time for strawberry crops!), and the days are getting longer and longer. It's a far cry from the darkness of winter, and we typically try to spend as much time outside as possible. It's a time for bonding with friends and family, and forging what connections we can. Nurture your relationships, your garden, your career, and your soul this month.

This is the month where magical workings are well suited to maintaining and enhancing things you already have. Weed your garden, prune the bushes, give your lawn all the tender loving care it needs. Take time to let your personal life blossom as well -- focus on things that improve your job or education, as well as your relationships with family and friends.


BY THE BOOKS

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft by Denise Zimmerman and Katherine A. Gleason
Also known as the Strawberry or Rose Mon, the Lover's Moon brings with it energy for love, marriage, and success. Is it any wonder that in some traditions this Moon is called the Honey Moon? This is a time to nurture your garden and marvel at its beauty and abundance. If you have taken that new job, now is the time to make sure you have everything running smoothly. And you might want to keep your eyes open to see how you can move into a more desirable position.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism by Carl McColman
JUNE (Dyad Moon)-- Sacred to faeries and nature spirits. Honor the growth in fields, like a pregnant woman's belly.


The Craft - A Witch's Book of Shadows by Dorothy Morrison
Name: Mead or Honey
Cakes & Ale: lemon cookies and honey-sweetened tea
Colors: bright hues of yellow and amber
Altar Decor: yellow or orange candles,flowers, shed feathers, and butterfly cocoons
Incense frankincense and myrrh
Esbat Purpose: Celebrate life anew, metamorphosis
Try Drawing the Circle With: a fallen feather


Witch's Brew: Good Spells for Peace of Mind by Witch Bree
June heralds the Strawberry Moon with the Solstice and the sweetness of life.


A safe and happy holiday to all who celebrate~!