The partial lunar eclipse happened when the moon was low in the sky, and there was a fair amount of cloud here. But after the eclipse, the clouds cleared and the moon rose over the rooftops. I had a bonfire lit and locally picked herbs to burn. Key words for this full moon were: - Compassion - Vulnerability - Imagination - Sensitivity - Avoidance - Procrastination  Questions and Considerations: The power of imagination and intuition. How can we follow our hearts and live a compassionate lifestyle? This is a time of great sensitivity toward the emotions of others, and a yearning to give comfort to anyone who needs it. This willingness to help can grow to feel like a great burden. This can lead a sensitive person to hide away from the world because they feel overwhelmed by the work that needs to be done. In this case, we really need to take care of ourselves, to become emotionally stable and focused on practical goals. The key is to find some small way that you can use your beautiful...

I was asked for a purification ritual that did not involve fire/smoke, so I am writing this up here for anyone who may find it useful. Remember that when you perform a purification/cleansing of space, you are creating a vacuum, and that this void must be filled with something. So always remember that once you have performed your purification you must concentrate on what you want to fill that void with. Perhaps a loving energy, peace and tranquility? Be specific and focus on your intent. Asperging is the sprinkling of a liquid in order to cleanse and purify. For example, you may use fresh water collected from a stream, sea water, morning dew, or rain water. You may stand your water under the midday sun or the midnight moon (or both) to imbue the liquid with solar and lunar energy. You might also want to use essential oils in your water. Asperging can be accomplished using a bundle of fresh herbs that you can dip into the water. Dip the herbs in the liquid and with a quick flick you...