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Mourning Moon
11/17/2010 at 11:22 PM
Brightest Blessings.....
Once again I have to apologize for not upkeeping this site again. Who knew raising a lil witchlet could be so demanding...lol.
On Sunday is the Full Moon, also known in this month as the Mourning moon. In the Cherokee tradition, November is the Trading Moon. To the Choctaw its the Sassafras Moon. THe Dakota Sioux call this the Moon When Horns Are Broken Off.
During November, the earth goes dormant. Many plants die back. People and animals begin relying more on stored foods and fat reserves. Several species of animals have their mating season in late autumn or early winter. Offer suet and other high nutrient foods to wildlife.
Magically, work spells relating to animals active at this time, such as deer totems. A piece of deerskin leather or some antler buttons can enhance the connection. Hunting charms are appropriate for people who still hunt some of their own food. Rituals may celebrate animals spirits or the introspective energy of the dormant season.
~Elizabeth Barrette from the Witches Agenda 2010