The Inked Grimoire

On Sunday, February 9th, the Full Moon in fire sign Leo arrives to charge your life with ambition, expression, and motivation! 

Spring is coming – can you feel it? Imbolc marks the half-way point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, and it’s a celebration of the return to life. In the Celtic seasonal calendar, it also marks the start of the lambing season – when the lambs are born for spring. It is a time of celebration, renewal, and hope.

January 24 brings the first New Moon of the decade! This New Moon offers you an interesting glimpse into the year ahead. 

When you think of a labyrinth, what comes to mind? Is it a story from myth, or have you walked along one yourself? Often used for meditation or magick, a labyrinth is a path cut into the landscape in a circuitous pattern, leading to a center point. Its object isn’t to confuse you, but instead to inspire you!

On January 10, the first Full Moon of 2020 falls under the water sign of Cancer. Combined with a Lunar Eclipse, this is bound to be an emotionally charged event.

Whether it’s the everyday stresses that have you on edge, or you just don’t feel right after one of your magickal rituals, grounding and centering can help you feel like yourself again.

On December 25th, Christmas Day, the New Moon in Capricorn is the last one of the decade, and it’s also a Solar Eclipse. You will more likely be receiving messages about the changes coming your way in the New Year.  

Here are five new rituals and traditions to help you usher in a magickal New Year! As always, we encourage you to take these suggestions, put your own spin on them, and bring your personal magick to the ritual.

December 12, 2019 brings the final Full Moon phase of the current eclipse cycle which began with the July 2nd solar eclipse earlier this year! This means it is a crucial time to complete long term projects.