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Moon Magick
Lesson Two
Moon,
Void of Course
This is
a very short but very important lesson.
As Witches,
we call upon the energy of the Universe. The energy we draw from
the moon comes from the moon's connection to the planets. When that
connection (or aspect) isn't there, the energy dissipates. That
lack of connection is what is called Void of Course.
The moon
is considered Void of Course when it is between astrological signs
-- it has left its aspect connection with one sign but has not yet
connected with the next. This occurs every few days. Sometimes it's
merely minutes, other times, it's hours or even a day.
Astrologer
Al H. Morrison discovered that these voids had an effect on us.
He advises: "Go out of business when the Moon makes its last
aspect. Feed your soul until the time the Moon enters the next sign.
Then, go back into business." (Secrets form a Stargazer's Notebook
by Debbi Kempton-Smith)
When the
moon is void of course, we are more fallible. Basically, don't expect
anything started or offered during a Void of Course to turn out
as planned, or even at all.
As witches,
it is best to do nothing during Void of Course. Use this time to
meditate or just kick back and relax.
If you attempt
magickal workings during Void of Course, any energy you call upon
will be your own. And take it from those of us who have done it,
it will leave you exhausted and most of your work will be for naught.
(Not to mention you might have a Witch Hangover the next morning
from exhausting your personal energy reserves.)
In a non-Witch
aspect, it is also good to avoid making any important decisions,
signing contracts or having a job interview during a Void of Course.
Food for
thought: In every presidential election from 1900 to 1972, one of
the two major party candidates was nominated when the moon was void
of course. Every one of those particular candidates lost! (Lichtenstein
1997). The infamous 2000 elections
There was a Void of Course
on Election Day.
Let this
be a warning. ALWAYS check the calendar before working magick!
Exercise:
Grab your
calendar again. (Your calendar will be one of your most valuable
tools) and mark all the Voids
of Course for the month.

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