This is the time to clear clutter within and around. Let go of anger, resentment and old, limiting behavior. Clear yourself of habits and things that no longer serve you. Make way for new growth.

Light a candle, white for purification and potential. Keep focus on getting rid of the unnecessary and bringing forth a new perspective.

In February, the nights are cold and we begin to feel a bit of cabin fever. We're tired of being cooped up in the house and long to feel some warm sun on our faces. I know this is how I feel! In fact, as I sit and type this it's snowing here, again. The Full Moon in February falls on Sunday, February 28th and is known most commonly as the Quickening Moon.

Correspondences:

• Colors: Purple and blue
• Gemstones: Rose quartz, amethyst, jasper
• Trees: Rowan, Myrtle
• Gods: Brighid, Aphrodite, Juno, Mars
• Herbs: Hyssop, sage, myrrh
• Element: Fire

While it's obviously still Winter, remember that Spring IS on it's way! Below the surface of the earth small seeds are awakening and soon the growing cycle will start.

Magical workings this month should focus on personal achievements and advancement.

Be there. Say yes as often as possible. Let them make lots of noise. If they’re crabby, put them in water. If they’re unlovable, love yourself.

Realize how important it is to be a child. Go to a movie theater in your pajamas. Read books out loud with joy. Invent pleasures together. Remember how really small they are. Giggle a lot. Surprise them. Say no when necessary.

Teach feelings. Heal your own inner child. Learn about parenting. Hug trees together. Make loving safe.

Bake a cake and eat it with no hands. Go find elephants and kiss them. Plan to build a rocketship. Imagine yourself magic. Make lots of forts with blankets. Reveal your own dreams.

Search out the positive. Keep the gleam in your eye. Encourage silly. Plant licorice in your garden. Open up. Stop yelling. Express your love. A lot.
Speak kindly. Paint their tennis shoes. Handle with caring.

Children are miraculous

~By Sark

I got up in the middle of the night to find Boots and Gary on the bed sleeping peacefully together. Normally these two sleep on the bed at my feet or CJ's feet - depends on who they feel like cuddling up to.  On this particular night they were between us.

The Rowan tree is one of my favorite trees. It is a symbol of protection and defense. The Rowan tree is sacred to the Goddess, Brigid and is associated with Dragon energy and Fire. It is also associated with the Ogham letter luis. Rowan teaches us to be aware of our surroundings and not to allow ourselves to be tricked or enchanted.

To harness the protection of Rowan, place any or all of the following in a small red pouch:

• Rowan berries
• bark
• wood or leaves - or a picture of a Rowan tree
• picture of a dragon
• red glass beads with a tiny black star painted on each of them

Draw the luis symbol on the pouch and light a red candle.



Charge the pouch with the following chant:

Rowan bring your firelight,
A psychic shield of power and might.
I see any obstacle in my way,
Avoiding trouble come what may.










You can carry this pouch for protection or hang it up high in your house.

Yea, I didn't realize Mother Nature was this cruel! It's been snowing for over 24 hours, NONSTOP so far. I think we have close to 18 inches at this point, and it's still snowing...

Well, it's Imbolc and the forecast for my area is...SNOW! The groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil of course saw his shadow! It doesn't take a rocket scientist (or a groundhog!) to figure out that there are still 6 weeks until Spring!