The full moon in February is known as the Quickening moon, it marks the official end of winter, and the quickening, the renewal of all things. While the skies are still gray, and the weather is cold, beneath the surface life begins to secretly stir.
This moon phase is a time of abundance, ripening and completeness, heavy with fertility and female divinity. It is a time when the potential of all things begins to stir towards birth in spring, a time to work on our own inner power and confront personal truths in preparation for birth. This moon sheds enough light to help us see into our darkness, so that our energy can make its way to the surface to prepare for growth and healing.
This is the season of Imbolc, the days when we know that if we can just hold on for a few more weeks, we might get lucky and see little green shoots peeking out through the snow and slush.
Correspondences:
Colors: Purple and blue
Gemstones: Rose quartz, amethyst, jasper
Trees: Rowan, Myrtle
Gods: Brighid, Aphrodite, Juno, Mars
Herbs: Hyssop, sage, myrrh
Element: Fire
The word Quickening is also used to describe the first moment in pregnancy when a woman feels the movements of her baby. So this is also a time when new life is beginning, but still lies dormant. Pregnant animals, due in the spring, begin to feel the quickening of their unborn young. The earth itself is quickening, as seeds and bulbs far beneath the soil begin their journey towards the light. We know these things are coming — and we know also that this is a good month to make plans for the future. We can dream and hope, and set goals for ourselves. Accept responsibility for mistakes you’ve made in the past, and move on.
Magical workings this month should focus on personal achievements and advancement. This is an excellent time for fertility and childbirth spells.
For fertility:
Fertility rituals and spells can be used in the wrong way or for improper purposes. Some women cast a spell to become pregnant to convince their partner to stay with them. Others are doing it when it is just not a good time in their lives to have a baby.
Before casting magic spells to get pregnant, ask yourself a few simple questions.
Am I ready to have a baby?
Is my partner ready for us to have a child?
Are we at a point in our relationship that it would be okay to have a baby?
Can we have enough money to support a baby?
Am I only wanting a baby to fix my relationship with my partner?
Am I emotionally ready for a baby?
The worst thing any woman can do is cast a fertility spell to get pregnant with the hope that it will rescue a broken relationship. Do a spell to become pregnant when you are really, truly ready for a child.
A very popular are fertility spells with green and brown candles.
Green is the most popular candle color used for fertility spells with candles. It represents growth, productivity, and accomplishment of goals.
Brown is also an excellent color to use when you are trying to get pregnant. Brown represents family, unity, hearth and home, and bonding.
When it comes to fertility, seeking out a fertility goddess is one of the best things a woman can do to increase her chances of conception. Several goddesses represent fertility and motherhood. Goddess Offering Bowl White StatueA few fertility goddesses are Freyja, Epona, Isis, Freyr, Gaia, Danu, Brigit, Hera, and Frigg.
Repeat to each direction (East, West, North, and South)
“To you my child, my body is open,
To you my child, my mind is open.
To you my child, my heart is open.
By Earth, Fire, Wind, and Sea,
Into my arms, you will be.”
(Last two lines are said while looking at your cradled arms).
You can find Gemstones and Crystals for Increasing Fertility as well as each gemstone healing properties here.
Fertility Sachet
4 parts rose petals
1 part orange peel
½ part carnation petals
1 pinch baby’s breath
Good Luck Spell (to help with achievements)
What you need for this good luck spell:
• Frankincense incense
• 3 spell candles – orange or gold
• Pen and paper
Draw your circle and light the incense.
Place the candles in a triangle for luck, but do not light them yet. Say the following words:
“God and Goddess, Spirits and Guides
Thank you for all that I have I ask you now for [whatever it is you want]
Aid me as I work to achieve it
Please bring it to me when the time is right
So mote it be”
Now visualise what your life would be like if you already had this thing you wish for. Really soak yourself in the feeling of good luck, success, joy, achievement. Feel the elation in your chest, and hold on to that feeling. Meditate on it as you go deeper into yourself. There, an image or symbol will appear in your mind. As soon as you see this, whatever it may be, draw it on your piece of paper. Now take the piece of paper and place it within the triangle of candles.
As you light each candle, say:
“Fire, ignite my dream, for the highest good.”
Sit with the lit candles and visualise good luck coming your way. Trust that the Universe will bring you what is best for you. Immerse yourself in gratitude towards life and all that the God and Goddess have already brought you.
Then take your piece of paper and bury it in the earth, as you say:
“Earth, seal my dream, for the highest good.”
Note that this Good Luck spell will bring you precisely what is best for you, however, it may come in unexpected forms. Remember to keep an open mind and an open heart and look out for opportunities and signs.
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