MOON CYCLE CEREMONIES
NEW MOON IN GEMINI
June 6th 13.37pm GMT
The Sun will be at its height and peak power as we enter the Full Moon creating the complete union of opposites, initiated now at this Gemini New Moon
SILVER OF THE MOON
Unification, Union of opposites, cooperation, negotiation, utilizing polarities, reconciling differences, befriendment, companionship & community
DARKSIDE OF THE MOON
Burn out, confusion, self centeredness, denial, frustration, lack of empathy, abused becoming abuser, ancestral curses, resentment & isolation
INSIGHT
This entire 2 week cycle when worked consciously and correctly allows the perfect magikal opportunity to unify the solar and luna polarities, both God & Goddess / Spirit and Soul, into communion of the Alchemical Wedding; Thereby birthing the harmonized Magikalchild { The Transformed Persona } into greater embodiment & alignment.
If however denial is fostered and resentments cultivated, then instead of the union into wholeness and integration comes chaos and confusion, as the Great Goat Pan thrusts through the thin veneer of arrogance and denial, forcing us to witness and own that which we disown and project falsely on to others
Spell & Remedy
Print out the image provided to Mercury/Hermes, place the Yellow candle / Gemini on the Moon Symbol. Place the Brown or Grey / Capricorn candle on the Sun Symbol. Then place the Golden Candle / Mercury/ Hermes at the top point of the Caduceus Staff.
Place any of these offerings on or around the alter piece
Offerings to Mercury/Hermes:
Image of a tongue, rosemary, pine, almond tree, image of a goat, frankincense, styrax and mint for the chthonic Hermes.
Symbols: caduceus, winged sandals, shepherd’s flute.
Colour: saffron yellow and gold.
Sacred animals: rabbit, turtle, falcon.
Plant/Flower: wild strawberry, crocus.
Once the space has been purified with incense & the candles lit, contemplate the 3 Realms of Being, Spirit, Persona & Soul whilst praying for their perfect alignment in all things, breathing through, from the crown of your head, to the bottom of your feet.
Then when ready recite out load
THE HYMN TO CASTOR & POLLUX
Ye wild-eyed Muses, sing the Twins of Jove,
Whom the fair-ankled Leda, mixed in love
With mighty Saturn's Heaven-obscuring Child,
On Taygetus, that lofty mountain wild,
Brought forth in joy: mild Pollux, void of blame,
And steed-subduing Castor, heirs of fame.
These are the Powers who earth-born mortals save
And ships, whose flight is swift along the wave.
When wintry tempests o'er the savage sea
Are raging, and the sailors tremblingly
Call on the Twins of Jove with prayer and vow,
Gathered in fear upon the lofty prow,
And sacrifice with snow-white lambs,—the wind
And the huge billow bursting close behind,
Even then beneath the weltering waters bear
The staggering ship—they suddenly appear,
On yellow wings rushing athwart the sky,
And lull the blasts in mute tranquillity,
And strew the waves on the white Ocean's bed,
Fair omen of the voyage; from toil and dread
The sailors rest, rejoicing in the sight,
And plough the quiet sea in safe delight.
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Then when ready, keep breathing deeply and invoke Mercury /Hermes to aid you in your desire
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INVOCATION TO MERCURY
Great Mercurius ,
Lord of the path, guide us on our way; go close before us.
Drive away that which would do us harm.
Protect us from deceit, wherever it be.
Wise Mercurius, wonder-worker,
We desire the help that you gave our people in times past.
Lord of prosperity, make wealth easy to acquire.
Make our paths easy to travel, lead us to happy destinations.
May you provide for us and invigorate us.
We praise mighty Mercurius and we seek your goodwill,
May you know the sincerity of our prayer by this incense,
offerings and candle that is lit,
May it find favour with you.
Divine Mercurius, who helps us to perceive,
We praise you, the shrewd deliverer,
Who is eloquent and cunning.
May you guide us to happy homes,
And confine trivial arguments.
Grant us humour, great Mercurius,
Who is dear to all the Gods.
May you know the sincerity of our prayer by this incense that is lit,
May it find favour with you.
Shrewd Mercurius, who helps us to perceive
And is eloquent, wise and cunning.
Guide us on our way; restrain arguments.
Drive away that which would do us harm.
Protect us from deceit, wherever it be.
Lord of prosperity, make wealth easy to acquire.
Make our paths easy to travel, lead us to happy destinations.
We pray that you protect us and this household,
And that these offerings find favour with you.
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Then contemplating the Alter before you feel His Mercurial Presence, once again offering your desired outcome fully to Him in trust of the aid he will bring.
Sit in the power for as long as needed, with every out breath, relaxing more and more until in deep thankfulness.
Then close the working by saying out load 3 times
' SO IT WAS, SO IT IS AND SO IT FOREVER SHALL BE'
BLESSINGS FROM THE HOUSE OF SHAMAGIKA