The Wiccan Family Temple
Where all Pagans of all ages, races, traditions etc. can meet and gather together to Celebrate the Goddess and the God
EVENTS PAGE
EVENTS BELOW ARE FULL MOONS AND SABBATS FOR 2010
MOON PHASES INFORMATION AT BOTTOM
FULL MOON RITUALS
2010 DATES: Sat. Jan. 30th, Sun. Feb. 28th, Mon. March 29th, Wed. (April 28th, Thurs. May 27th, Sat. June 26th, Sun. July 25th, Tues. Aug. 24th, Thurs. Sept. 23rd, Fri. Oct. 22nd, Fri. Oct. 22nd,) Sun. Nov. 21st, Tues. Dec. 21st. (those in brackets are in the garden – for indoor places please check our website)
ESBATS ARE WORKING CELEBRATIONS. KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING THE FULL & NEW MOON ESBATS. ITS INFLUENCES AND MAKING ITS ENERGIES WORK FOR YOU. IT IS A TIME FOR YOU TO RAISE ENERGY, CAST SPELLS, PERFORM HEALINGS, SOLVE MINOR DIFFICULTIES, GREAT FOR RITES OF PASSAGES, WICCANINGS, INITIATIONS, DEDICATIONS ETC.
The Full Moon represents the Goddess in all her many aspect as Mother, full and ripe and bright. The Full Moon is the moon at its greatest power and most energy. Come share this time with us.
A PARTICIPATORY RITUAL WHERE EVERYONE IS A PARTICIPANT.
$10.00 charge per person and $11.00 via paypal.
Attire: suggested attire color white or black (not required for attendance).
EVERYONE OF ALL AGES ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US.
PLEASE ALSO BRING WINES, JUICES, CAKES, COOKIES FOR US ALL TO SHARE.
IF ANYONE HAS HAND INSTRUMENTS PLEASE bring them, as we create our own music.
Email: events@charmedbystarr.com
http://www.wftacademyofpaganstudies.webs.com/, www.thenycpagancouncil.webs.com
THERE WILL BE A GATE KEEPER FOR ALL CIRCLES TO RECEIVE LATE COMERS.
IMBOLC /IMBOLG/ SABBAT CELEBRATION
Mon. February 1st
7-9PM
Between Avenues A and
Candlemas, Imbolg, OIMELC
New growth, end of winter, rituals of purification, candle rituals. Considered to be one of the 4 Great Sabbats.
Dedicated to Brigid the GODDESS of Fire and Inspiration. GODDESS of Fertility, that which was born at SOLSTICE now begins to manifest. This is also the day of initiation, the RITE of passage for WITCHES. This is a time to plant the seeds of short term goals for the new cycle and new energy. The candle procession symbolizes the Feast of the Waxing light celebrating the Rebirth of the Sun.
$10.00 charge (suggested color for attire is red and white for the females and white and black for the males – not required for attendance)
A PARTICIPATORY RITUALS WHICH ALL ARE WELCOMED TO TAKE PART OF ALL AGES,GENDERS AND RACES.
BRING FOODS AND DRINKS TO SHARE: WINES, JUICES, CAKES, SEASONAL BREADS ETC.
IF ANYONE HAS HAND INSTRUMENTS PLEASE BRING THEM, as we create our own music. 917-378-5012
Email:events@charmedbystarr.com. http://www.charmedbystarr.com/
THANK YOU. BLESSED BE.
Attire: suggested attire color white, black, yellow, orange (not required for attendance).
$10.00 charge per person and $11.00 via paypal.
(please bring receipt of online payment).
THANK YOU, BLESSED BE.
A fee of $15.00 in person $16.00 via online payments is required. (please bring receipt of online payment). Brief Explanation of the Moon Phases
The phases of the moon are caused by the relative positions of the earth, sun, and moon. The moon goes around the earth in 27.3 days, or 27 days 7 hours 43 minutes, on average. This measurement is relative to the stars and is called the sidereal period or orbital period. However, because of the earth's motion around the sun, a complete moon cycle (New Moon to New Moon) appears to earthbound observers to take a couple of days longer: 29.5305882 days to be exact. This number is called the synodic period or "lunation", and is relative to the sun.
The sun always illuminates the half of the moon facing the sun (except during lunar eclipses, when the moon passes thru the earth's shadow). When the sun and moon are on opposite sides of the earth, the moon appears "full" to us, a bright, round disk. When the moon is between the earth and the sun, it appears dark, a "new" moon. In between, the moon's illuminated surface appears to grow (wax) to full, then decreases (wanes) to the next new moon.
The edge of the shadow (the terminator) is always curved, being an oblique view of a circle, giving the moon its familiar crescent shape. Because the "horns" of the moon at the ends of the crescent are always facing away from the setting or rising sun, they always point upward in the sky. It is fun to watch for paintings and pictures which show an "impossible moon" with the horns pointed downwards.
(some of above information courtesy of NASA http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov)
 New Moon |  Waxing Crescent |  First Quarter |  Waxing Gibbous |  Full Moon |  Waning Gibbous |  Last Quarter |  Waning Crescent |
Free Daily Moon Phases Website Module
| This "Current Moon" module provides basic information on the current moon phase. It is intended to be a helpful general reference. In addition to a graphical picture, it provides:
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