Moon

[MistOfTheSea86]

Does the full moon on Halloween represent anything? Is it something special or just coincidence?

[Twilight Garden]

Makes the time of year that much more special. :evilway:

[Myst]

Coincidence.

And the moon isn't full on Samhain this year anyway is it? :)

[seawitch]

it will be full on november 1st, and thats close enough. now if it is only clear here that night. i am really tired of the rain.

[Myst]

Ah. 41 mins into Nov 1st.

It's usually snowing here that night :)

[Adrenaline Junkie]

Don't say that Willow .... I'm not a big fan of snow. Especially the amount of snow we got here in Ontario last winter...UGH....

Thanks for pointing this out Mist. I'm going to have a nice ritual, celebrating samhain and the full moon at the same time.

[MistOfTheSea86]

your welcome!:)

[Mairwen]

Guess it all depends on when you celebrate Samhain, yes?

[MistOfTheSea86]

I guess so:) This is my first year being Pagan so the season rituals are somewhat new to me hehe

[Myst]

Originally posted by paranoid punk
Don't say that Willow .... I'm not a big fan of snow. Especially the amount of snow we got here in Ontario last winter...UGH....

Thanks for pointing this out Mist. I'm going to have a nice ritual, celebrating samhain and the full moon at the same time.

Pfft. It snowed here today, off an on all day.

[Myst]

Hey it's not only full it's also a blue moon !!!

Incidentally, it's 12:41 on Nov 1st EST which might make it on Oct 31st where you guys are :)

[Xander67]

Technically, the moon is actually full 3 days before and 3 days after the actual date...it should promise to be a very special holliday.. I am alawys moved spiritually by the full moon, and when it falls on a holiday...its wonderful..:cool: :cool:

[Myst]

Well if we're going to be technical Samhain is on Nov 6th astrologically this year anyway :)

[Xander67]

:( :( :( :( well i was just saying.....

[Danustouch]

http://wiccaweb.com/moon_patterns.php

[MystyPines]

I have a question, when does everyone celebrate Samhain, on Oct. 31, Nov. 1 or Nov. 6? I notice that with the cross-quarter holidays that some celebrate on the "eve" and some celebrate the next day. What do you think?

[kittiepoetrygod]

I think its special ... and isn't the blue moon on November 30th? O well, I'm preparing lots and lots of candy for Halloween ... and i'm going to celebrate Samhain on that night as well, with the candy on my altar to represent the harvest.

[Myst]

Blue Moon - depends where you live. In EST the full moon is on Nov 1st at 12:41am, but in other time zones it is on Oct 31st. If you're time zone shows it on Oct 31st it is the blue moon, if it shows it on Nov 1st then yes the blue moon is on Nov 30th. Confusing ain't it :)

I will probably recognize Samhain on Nov 6th too privately but join lots of public celebration on Oct 31st as every year! :)

[GoddessofWisdom]

Originally posted by Myst
Hey it's not only full it's also a blue moon !!!

Incidentally, it's 12:41 on Nov 1st EST which might make it on Oct 31st where you guys are :)

it is
I believe that we are about 5 hours behind Canada


WOO HOO

And I'm having my sis' Bridal Shower that night


This should be fun :devil:

[Rick]

Originally posted by MystyPines
I have a question, when does everyone celebrate Samhain, on Oct. 31, Nov. 1 or Nov. 6? I notice that with the cross-quarter holidays that some celebrate on the "eve" and some celebrate the next day. What do you think?

As to 'eve' or 'day of'... in the 'olden' days, some cultures considered that the new day began at sunrise, others that it began at sunset. Personally, I celebrate a 'season'. That way, the event lasts longer (any excuse to party!). ;) :p :D :bigredgri 8O :bad: :thumbsup: :mmm: :bubbles: