What We Used to Know About the Moon and Can Again!

What We Used to Know About the Moon and Can Again!
When I was a kid my favorite Moon phase was "the fingernail". Of course, at the time I didn't realize that it actually did that twice, once when waxing and again when waning. Modern humanity has lost its connection with the Moon, her phases, and her influences upon us. So, I thought I'd bring some of it back. :)

In the past, mankind used the light of the Moon to light their way while working the fields, to walk or ride from one place to another, and basically just enjoy her presence. Someone 100 years ago could tell you what phase she was in without having to even think about it. It was as much a part of their lives as breathing. Today, we have all those lights that dim her light, skyscrapers that hide her from view, and most people spend so much time inside they probably have no clue or even care if she's even there.

I've never been one of those. I called down the Moon many from when I was barely 4 or 5 years old until about 10 years of age. She was there, I wanted to touch her and talk to her. So I did. Then I grew up. It was considered "odd" to do such a thing. I've since decided that I'd rather have what I had before, than what everyone else has now. I've been calling her down and talking to her again for many years now. And I do my works according to her phases. Her energy, combined with the Divine's (who made her) always brings about a very good working.

So what kind of tidbits do I have for you about her today? Ones that just might stick with you, even if you didn't count on it!

Do have any idea when the different phases of the Moon rise? Here's a simple way to remember:

Phase:	Looks Like:
New Moon ~ Rises at SUNRISE It rises later & later each day.
Waxing Crescent
First Quarter Moon ~ Rises at NOON It continues to rise later & later each day.
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon ~ Rises at SUNSET It continues to rise later & later each night.
Waning Gibbous
Last Quarter Moon ~ Rises at MIDNIGHT
Waning Crescent

The Moon’s phase go from waxing (growing) to the Full Moon and then wanes (reduces) to the New Moon.  So, if you’re not familiar with which is which, then how do you know? There is a simple method called the D-O-C Method, and the way it works is this:

When you look up at the Moon and the crescent is in a “D” form, the Moon is waxing ~ growing.   )

If the Moon looks like a great big “O”, well obviously that’s the Full Moon.  O

If the Moon looks like a “C”, then the Moon is waning ~ reducing.  (

So here’s the simple equation:

D ) Waxing ~ growing

O  Full

C ( Waning ~ reducing

And finally you get this:   )O(

Saints & What Purposes to Call on Them

Saints & What Purposes to Call on Them
There are soooo many Saints! There is one, and usually more, for just about any purpose you may need to call upon them for. When I first started working with the Saints, I was beyond confused, well, more like overwhelmed.To make it easier, as I learned of a Saint and the purposes to call upon them, I added them to a simple table for easy reference. The table is by no means complete in any sense of the word, but it's a good start - and more will be added as I find it. So I thought I would share what I have with y'all so far. I hope someone finds it as useful as I have. :)

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Saints' Correspondence Table

Saint:	Called Upon For:	Items for Ritual:
Holy Family	Peace, Loyalty, Family	Nativity
Infant of Prague	Protects children	Image
Mary Magdalene	Perfumers, Penitent women, Hairstylists, Pharmacists, Apothecaries
Our Lady of Guadalupe the Blessed Virgin	Blessings, Love, Healing, Protection	Image
St. Ann	Mothers, Childbirth, Grandmothers
St. Anthony	Finds lost items, keys, lovers
St. Barbara	protector of death & battles
St. Benedict	Protector from witchcraft, illness, sickness, heals the sick	St. Benedict medal, Crow, Cross, Cup, Bread & salt
St. Brigit	Protects babies, children, travelers, scholars, sailors
St. Cajetan	Unemployed, Job seekers Gamblers, Good fortune
St. Christopher	Protects travelers
St. Claire/Clare	Guides one to wisdom and light
St. Death aka: Santisima Muerte, Omnipotent by Grace	Tear down roadblocks	Image, Roses (red or white), Red or White candles
St. Expedite	Expedite your wish immediately, Helps bring faster results	Pound cake, 3 nickels, Water, Image
St. Francis of Assisi	Protects animals
St. George aka: The Warrior, Uncle Bucket	Road opening, Soldiers, Horsemen, Defender, Butchers, Field workers, Armorers, Cavalry
St. Gerard	Pregnancy, motherhood
St. Helena	Widows, Divorcees, Difficult marriages
St. Joseph	Pay raise, Job getting, Home affairs, Home sales, Passage to easier death	Image
St. Jude	Hopeless cases, Works impossible cases, Cancer	Green candle, Basil, Money
St. Lucy	Writers, Poets, Journalists
St. Martha	Protection, used to keep a man faithful
St. Michael	Break down barriers
St. Michael the Archangel	An angel not a saint, but used to Defend & battle, Protector from evil, foes, demons	Image
St. Peter “The Key Holder”	Unlock barriers, Remove blockages, Opens doors, Businesses
St. Raymond	Protects against foes & gossipers
St. Rita	Protection, Impossible causes, Splitting up bad relationships	Red rose (thorns removed & set beside her – used for defense & protection), White or Pink candle
St. Simon aka: San Simon, Patron Saint of Gamblers & Drunkards	Male sexuality, Rain, Fertility, Wealth, Worldly success
St. Sophia	Wisdom, Enlightenment, Students