Friday, July 20th 2018
Originally published here in July 2018, this was part of articulating a deeper Moon Phase devotional that I was doing in 2014.
In addition to being the Spring Equinox today, it is also the Fitst Quarter Moon today (Saturday, 23rd September, 2023), in Naarm, where I am. For me, the two go together perfectly.
The precise moment of the First Quarter was 5:31 am (this morning).
In terms of the phases of the Moon, again, I base that on what is local to me (Melbourne, Australia). I use the timeanddate site to establish the Sacred Moment.
I will take the opportunity to refer to Setjataset’s blog posts.
She is a personal friend, as well as being a practitioner I admire: her blog is worth a visit.
She also very generously shares posts like this detailing the Moon phases, Festival dates, both their Traditional dates, and the actual Moment.
Hellenic Hekate Ritual: Drawing Down the Moon
2023 Sabbat Dates: Southern Hemisphere
Special Moons of 2023
2023 Moon Phases: Southern Hemisphere
Mysterious Lunar Equinox I honour You.
You who represent Sacred Balance
Even as, caught in the Spiral of Change, the Web of Wyrd,
You turn your face towards Illumination,
May I also walk in Balance.
First Quarter Moon, change in me what changes in you,
Guide me to embrace transitions
Grace me with Balance.
First Quarter Moon,
May I glimpse Mystery,
May I embrace Balance,
Liminal Lunar Equinox, Dancing dynamic force
Of both Chaos and Calm, Of Release & Reclaiming,
May I embody the Powers of Diversity and the ability to recognize and embrace Opportunity.
I dare to dwell in beauty, harmony, and delight,
I dare to see with clear eyes, and an open heart.
I honour the Mysterious Ones,
I honour the Spirits of Place,
I honour the Spirits of Space.
I honour the Guides, and the Guardians,
I honour the Ancestors,
I honour myself, the work I have done, and will do.
Mysterious Lunar Equinox
Empower me to manifest your Beauty, and Grace.
I honour You.
Adapted from and inspired by:
A Book of Pagan Prayer Ceisiwr Serith and Donald L. Engstrom-Reece.
Poetry / Prayer by Fabienne S. Morgana Copyright 2014
Feel free to share or use with attribution.
Other Moon lit blogs
Full Moon Honouring
Dark Moon Honouring
New Moon Honouring
First Quarter Moon Honouring