Wishing Moons/List Moons Info?

[sjgavula]

Hi folks,

I've a question...I'm looking for information on Wishing Moons (some call them List Moons). These moons occur every third full moon and are supposed to be a good time to work magick and wish for things. I read about them in Edain McCoy's Lady of the Night : A Handbook of Moon Magick & Rituals.

Now just today, I read that every third full moon is also considered a Blue Moon too, and found that interesting.

Do any of you celebrate the Wishing Moons, or have more information on them?

Bright Blessings,

Susan

[Myst]

Actually blue moons are the second full moon in one month if there is one, from what I've learned.

I've never heard of wishing moons tho...

[sjgavula]

I didn't have time to search in depth earlier, but I just found the following link about Blue Moons:

http://www.obliquity.com/astro/blue-st.html

Its really interesting. They talk about the different definitions of Blue Moon....whether a blue moon is the second full moon in a month or the third full moon in every 4.

Bright Blessings,

Susan

[Myst]

Interesting historical bit even tho I still believe what I believe.

What do you suppose the point was in noting the third full moon in a season?

[sjgavula]

Your definition of Blue Moon is the one I knew as well...I was very surprised to see every third full moon defined as a Blue Moon. I was originally searching to see if every third full moon was called something other than a Wishing or List Moon.

Blessings,

Susan

[SpanishFairy]

Ive never heard of a wishing moon.
Is it the same as a blue moon?