First, this blog is NOT my original writing, but something I thought appropriate for the amazingly BIG brilliant FULL MOON this weekend, as well as its effect on the shift of energy that comes with it that also gets dropped onto our doorsteps. I found this little essay in my 2016 Witches Datebook (Llewelyn Publishing), written by Elizabeth Barrette. I do hope Elizabeth will not mind that I’ve chosen to share her idea with my readers for I think it could assist them in the changes coming with the Snake Moon. In no way, do I mean to plagiarize her writing; rather hope sharing it will inspire others to utilize the idea in their spiritual journey. I hope anyone who knows her will also appreciate that I merely wish to give her full credit and share her lovely idea with my readers, too. I hope it will assist in your rites, inspiring the release and cleansing away of old things no longer for your highest good and intentions for positive things and abundance of all kinds that you wish to refill the space left behind.
Nevertheless, just blame me for this on the inspiration struck after spotting that huge, beautiful “face” (“Man in the Moon” or “Moon Goddess” or “Egyptian Moon God, Thoth/Tehuti/Khonsu” - as you prefer), which was over my house last night.
If not, then in that case, I shall claim moon madness. -- So Mote it Be -- Blessed Be!
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Quoting:
“October is known as the Snake Moon. It corresponds to water, the element of transformation. Snakes are masters of transformation because they shed their skin. Living close to the earth, they are sensitive to subtle energies and vibrations, alert to hidden things. Silently, they go where larger, clumsier creatures fear to tread. Snake energy helps people connect with the spirit world and wisdom from one realm to another.
When snakes get ready to shed their skin, they seek out water to soak loose the old skin. For a transformational ritual, you can capitalize on this energy by taking an oatmeal bath. First think about the old things you wish to cast off. Next, fill a bathtub with hot water and add half a cup of oatmeal, either powdered or whole, tied into a cloth. Let the water cool to a comfortable temperature then soak yourself in it for ten minutes. Visualize your unwanted past, sloughing away like shed skin. When you are done, drain the tub and rinse off. Dry with a towel, rubbing briskly to invigorate skin. Finally, imagine new things that you want to bring into your life, like the fresh, glossy scales of a snake after shedding.”
I am grateful for this and thank -- Elisabeth Barrette, author
Nevertheless, just blame me for this on the inspiration struck after spotting that huge, beautiful “face” (“Man in the Moon” or “Moon Goddess” or “Egyptian Moon God, Thoth/Tehuti/Khonsu” - as you prefer), which was over my house last night.
If not, then in that case, I shall claim moon madness. -- So Mote it Be -- Blessed Be!
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Quoting:
“October is known as the Snake Moon. It corresponds to water, the element of transformation. Snakes are masters of transformation because they shed their skin. Living close to the earth, they are sensitive to subtle energies and vibrations, alert to hidden things. Silently, they go where larger, clumsier creatures fear to tread. Snake energy helps people connect with the spirit world and wisdom from one realm to another.
When snakes get ready to shed their skin, they seek out water to soak loose the old skin. For a transformational ritual, you can capitalize on this energy by taking an oatmeal bath. First think about the old things you wish to cast off. Next, fill a bathtub with hot water and add half a cup of oatmeal, either powdered or whole, tied into a cloth. Let the water cool to a comfortable temperature then soak yourself in it for ten minutes. Visualize your unwanted past, sloughing away like shed skin. When you are done, drain the tub and rinse off. Dry with a towel, rubbing briskly to invigorate skin. Finally, imagine new things that you want to bring into your life, like the fresh, glossy scales of a snake after shedding.”
I am grateful for this and thank -- Elisabeth Barrette, author
