Blue Moon 🔵

[starborn]

Thanks for the warm welcome! Figuring out when and how to jump into the conversation has been a bit tricky, but hey, here I am. Hopefully, I’ll get even better at this in the future and shed some of this shyness!

My experience with Ghost Day comes from the Chinese side of my family, so there might be some bias, but I’ll try to be general. The 15th day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar is Ghost Day, and the whole seventh month gets labelled Ghost Month. During these days, ghosts and spirits pay the living a visit.

So, on Ghost Day, the lines blur between Heaven, Hell, and the living world. This starts some rituals to help ease the departed’s suffering and to show respect for them. People cook up special foods, light incense, and burn joss paper. We also set up these grand vegetarian feasts and save seats for each family member who’s passed on, as if they’re still hanging out with us.

There are other fun things that happen during this time too. People might buy and set afloat tiny paper boats and lanterns on water. This is like giving directions to lost ghosts, spirits, and even deities of ancestors.

On the other hand, we avoid staying out late at night, renovating, buying cars or houses, hanging clothes outside overnight, and giving wedding dinner celebrations. Generally, if an activity sounds like it might attract ghosts or involve locations/times where they like to hang, we avoid them. So no hanging around bus stops at night, swimming, or bushwalks, either.

[tracyS]

@starborn Ghost day/month sounds adorable. What a lovely festival.

[MeganB]

What a beautiful chant, as always, @Amethyst

@marta – The blue moon means different things to different people, and there are a few different definitions out there a blue moon can be seen as a time to do long-term spells, spells that require a bit more care, or spells that require a bit more energy. I have a video on YouTube if you wanna watch it → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSj9LK7xDSo

And it doesn’t matter if you can see the moon or not. She’s there, that’s what counts!

@star → Ghost Day sounds like a very interesting cultural holiday. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[Dierna_Nimue_Selene]

I plan to do moon water as per usual but also maybe some more special things to mark the night.

[Amethyst]

@tracyS

@Amethyst Very beautiful

Thank you, my dear! I’m glad you liked it. Feel free to use it if you like.

@jan_TheGreenWitch

I agree with @CelestiaMoon - your pray @Amethyst is really wonderful!

Thanks, Jan! I actually plan on offering the Moon some white chocolate too! Instead of just incense. White chocolate seemed fitting, you know? Since I couldn’t find blue. LOL!

@marta

If yes, what if the moon is not so visible or it’s cloudy on our side of the pond? Does this affect whatever we are trying to achieve? TIA <3

I can’t see the moon at all from my apartment and it’s dangerous to go out late at night where I am. But as long as you put it out, the Moon is there, and it’ll still charge your crystals and things even if cloudy!

@starborn

So, on Ghost Day, the lines blur between Heaven, Hell, and the living world.

That sounds fascinating! Thank you for telling us about it.

@MeganB

What a beautiful chant, as always, @Amethyst

Thank you, love!

[marta]

Thanks! Learning every day here

[Blue-Phoenix]

Hi everyone! I have been looking forward to the blue moon and trying to prepare and learn more about spell casting as I was going to do a money spell at least. But now I’m confused and don’t know if should do it or not. I’m part of a witchy page on FB and just read a thread where the majority is saying to not do anything because Mercury in retrograde will counteract any spell put forth and possibly cause chaos instead. So I’m asking if that is really something I should be concerned about? I don’t want to make matters worse and if I should wait to do the spell for a better day, then I will. Thank you in advance!! Many blessings!!

[starborn]

@Blue-Phoenix There’s also some more information and discussion on it here, What is Mercury Retrograde?

[MeganB]

@marta – You’re welcome!

@Blue-Phoenix – There’s really no reason not to cast spells or anything during Mercury Retrograde. I mean, if you think about it from a traditional witch perspective, our ancestors that worked with the energies of the world wouldn’t have cared if a planet was in retrograde. If Work needed to be done, it got done, ya know? I would say that if you put a lot of belief behind astrology, then maybe be more cautious during the retrograde. However, again, there’s no need to completely avoid spellwork altogether.

[Blue-Phoenix]

Thank you so much!! I’ve literally felt heartbroken since I read that. Onward and upward I say!! Many blessings!!
Special prayers of safety for everyone in the path of the storm!!

[TheMuslimWitch]

Thank you you are too kind

[TommMaxx2]

How can I do this Blue Mood Magick Spell for my BF with the addition problem and he is in jail?

[starborn]

Fortunately, you know the person well. So you can focus on them mentally while doing it. A photo can help as does carving their name in the candle or simply writing it down, but isn’t necessary. Just make sure you focus all your thoughts, healing energy, and care towards them.

The same can generally be said about most spells that can help others. I hope that helps and all the best to your BF.

[TommMaxx2]

Every evening when I meditate I send him centered, grounded, healing, protective energy. I send him a protective bubble to surround him to stop negativity from getting to him. I have gotten really positive answers from the card to. In meditation I saw myself and his parents joining hands in a circle with the BF in the middle. Perhaps it was a rebirth? Obviously I am bias. I want to give him as much support I can spiritually. Suggestion are always welcome.
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[crystal59]

The moon was beautiful this morning the biggest it’s been all year this is the worst picture just wanted you to have an Idea how humongous it was. It was dark when I took the picture my phone just lightened it up allot need to fix that I hope everyone’s gets to see it tonight

[Amethyst]

@Blue-Phoenix

Mercury in retrograde will counteract any spell put forth and possibly cause chaos instead.

Mercury goes retrograde so much, we’d never get any spells cast! LOL! Or at least it feels like it. It’s all good, do your spell. It’s the intention that matters!

@TheMuslimWitch

Thank you you are too kind

You’re welcome, love!

That picture is gorgeous @crystal59! It kind of looks mysterious! Very nice!

[BryWisteria]

@Blue-Phoenix

So I’m asking if that is really something I should be concerned about?

Just wanted to add in my support too- I think you can absolutely cast spells during Mercury retrograde!

Mercury is a planet associated with communication, the mind, and the air element- when in retrograde, Mercury has a reputation for messing with technology and interpersonal communication. If astrology is important to you and something you actively consider in spellwork (not everyone does, and that’s okay! The things you do focus on in magick are significantly more powerful than the things you don’t focus on or exist outside of your awareness, if you ask me) then you might hold off on spells for speaking or communication.

I don’t think Mercury would have much of an effect at all on other forms of spellwork- such as protective spells, banishing work, hex breakers, potion brewing, etc. Feel free to cast your Blue Moon spells without worries!

@TommMaxx2

How can I do this Blue Mood Magick Spell for my BF

I completely agree with starborn- physical distance is nothing in the face of your bond with your boyfriend. It is absolutely possible to cast for someone who is physically far away!

@crystal59

The moon was beautiful this morning the biggest it’s been all year

So beautiful! I like that you were able to capture the light flare- it looks like long arms of light reaching out like a hug. She is gorgeous Thanks for sharing, Crystal!

[Blue-Phoenix]

Thank you for sharing that! Many blessings!!

[Blue-Phoenix]

Thank you! Many blessings!!

[Blue-Phoenix]

Thank you so much!! I will do just that! Many blessings to all!!