rITUAL guides & Wise Words from the collective
The ancient legend of Samhain
Like me, you may be confused about what we are celebrating on the 31st October. Is it Halloween? Dia de Muertos? All Saints Eve? Feast of the Dead? The answer is yes, it is all of them. But here at Temple and the Moon, we love a good origin story. So for this years October event, we’re going to take it back to the Pagan classic: Samhain.
Aries Full Moon Ritual Guide
The Aries Full Moon this week is encouraging us to face our fears, let go of limiting beliefs and celebrate ourselves. Embrace this fiery energy and take action as ambitious Aries wants us to just go for it.
Libra New Moon Ritual Guide
This week we have a New Moon in harmonious and balanced Libra. It brings a stellium to our skies, with Mars, Mercury, and the Sun also in the sign. New Moon, also known as the dark moon, is the perfect moment to go within to your inner world, reflect and set intentions for the future moon cycle ahead. New Moon’s are especially powerful as the Sun and the Moon meet in the sky in the same zodiac sign, merging their two distinct energies of the yang and the yin.
Pisces Full Moon Ritual Guide
This is the most mystical moon of the astrological calendar and a wonderful time to harness psychic abilities, tap into intuition and dream big for the future.
Follow our Ritual Guide below to harness this mystical moon…
Meet the Mystic - Roka Bella Rose
A new Mystic has joined Temple and the Moon. We are so thrilled to welcome Boho artist, designer and healer Carly of Roka Bella Rose into the collective. We thought we would take a moment this month to shine some light on our newest mystic…
Aquarius Blue Moon Ritual Guide
This weekend we have a magical, rare blue moon and the second Full Moon in Aquarius of the year. It is an unusual occurrence to have two Full Moons back to back in the same Zodiac sign, and so it brings with it a surge of Aquarian energy. This second Full Moon in Aquarius is calling you to consider what healing you do for yourself. Remember, when we heal ourselves we heal others too. This is a good time to ask yourself, what is stopping me? What is getting in my way?
Leo New Moon Ritual Guide
Tonight is very special as the star Sirius, our largest star, known as the spiritual sun is rising in our skies. Sirius is aligning with the Earth, the Sun and New Moon in Leo. This is a potent time to manifest all that our hearts desire as it lands on the eighth day of the eighth month known as Lion’s Gate Portal.
Lionsgate Portal & the Magick of the Stones
The Lionsgate 88 Portal peaks on the 8th day of the 8th month, but we are likely to feel the current of its energy before and after this date too. To make sure you’re prepared to receive the full strength of its vibrational energy, try wearing lapis lazuli, emerald or carnelian…
Meet the Maker - Charlotte Joy
Gemstones and their beneficial properties have been widely acknowledged for centuries; from Ancient Mesopotamia to Cleopatra in Egypt and futurist Nicola Tesla, who believed in the powers of the electrical charge vibrating from within them. However, only recently have they begun to leave the realms of mysticism for a more mainstream audience. Jewellery is a perfect way to feel the effects of these invigorating stones. Striking the perfect balance between fashion and style, and the elements and the soul, ‘laidback luxe’ jewellery brand Blanc Edit was born from a passion to create statement jewellery with timeless elegance. To find out a bit more about these beautiful earthly elements we spoke to Blanc Edit founder, Charlotte Joy…
Aquarius Full Moon Ritual Guide
The antlers of the male deer are in full glory this month, lending their name to July's moon, the Buck Moon. Since ancient times, deer have been considered sacred carriers of peace, encouraging us to live gently and go about the day with love in our hearts. The harmonious vibe we are experiencing is further enhanced by the 22nd August Full moon in Aquarius, which brings a theme of new ideas and ideals along with it'. Having two Full Moons in Aquarius within a calendar year puts emphasis on the water sign ensuring a time for coming together as a community and expecting the unexpected. To harness the power of these Aquarius Moonbeams here are some at some Full Moon Ritual Ideas below…
New Moon in Cancer Ritual Guide
This month the New Moon will be in its ruling sign of nurturing Cancer. This is a perfect moment to check in with yourself and your emotions and take some time for self -care so that you can flourish and move forward. New Moon is a time to set intentions for the lunar cycle ahead, to rest, reset and revise any plans to get you closer to what you want from your life. A Cancer New Moon is especially good for planning self -care rituals, making updates to your home, setting new boundaries and spending time with your close friends and family.
As Cancer is the sign of the crab our ritual ideas below aim to strike a balance between encouraging softness of the heart and the hardness of the shell by identifying healthy boundaries.
Full Moon in Capricorn Ritual Guide
Follow our Ritual guide for the Full Strawberry Moon in Capricorn. This is a time for balance between home-life and career. Security is paramount under this moon. A Full Moon in Capricorn wants each of us to live a life of purpose. Your purpose is something that comes from deep within your soul. It is how you extend the roots of your being into the world.
The Magick of the Flame…
A candle is the ultimate symbol when it comes to incorporating the elements into any ritual. Breaking it down, the flame is fire, air feeds the flame to keep it burning, wax is solid to represent the earth, but melt it and it turns to liquid representing water. When used in a ritual, think of the flickering flame of a candle as the soul. The spirit is represented when we focus our intention into the candle and infuse it with our energy.
Gemini New Moon Solar Eclipse Ritual Guide
The cosmic vortex is about to close as we hit peak ‘astrological chaos’ today when a Solar Eclipse, Mercury retrograde and New Moon all overlap in Gemini. When we think of Gemini, we think observant, impulsive, intelligent, capricious, adaptable, and outgoing, among many other things. This is the type of energy we will channel today as we experience a Gemini New Moon Solar Eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves in front of the sun to create a ‘ring of fire’ illusion. This one will be difficult to see depending upon where in the world you are, but in the UK we will witness it at 10:07am BST, maximum height at 11:14am with its conclusion at 12:26pm. So plan accordingly from there to witness it for yourself, while it may not be possible to perform you ritual right at optimal time, but you can harness the potent eclipse energy for the whole of the 10th and into the 11th. Follow our ritual guide…
Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius Ritual Guide
Eclipse season is here. Lunar Eclipses always happen during a Full Moon and occur when the Sun, Moon and the Earth are in a complete straight line, with the Earth blocks out the Sun leaving the Moon in shadow. In this position the Earth cuts out energy flow between the two celestial bodies of the Moon and Earth acting as a portal, opening a higher state of consciousness to provide an opportunity for change and shifts. This is a chance for us to rid ourselves of old cycles or patterns of behaviour that no longer serve us.
Crystal Magick - An Intro Guide to the Chakras
We hear all the time about aligning our chakras, the act of keeping our chakras open and unblocked, but very rarely are we told what our chakras actually are. To start with the basics, the concept of the chakra as an energy centre comes from the Sanskrit word meaning ‘wheel’ and explains how energy moves about the body. In the Hindu tradition, the chakra was first mentioned in the sacred text, The Vedas but also features prominently in Tibetan Buddhism. To keep things simple, here’s a quick comprehensive guide to each chakra.
New Moon In Taurus Ritual Guide
New Moons represent new beginnings and present a powerful time to set intentions for the lunar cycle ahead so that we may manifest our deepest desires. When the moon is in it’s new phase it is in the exact same zodiac sign as the Sun is residing in. The Moon represents our inner selves and our feelings and the Sun represents our outwards selves and how we display ourselves to others. A new moon phase therefore has an effect on our whole selves as we feel the zodiac sign’s energy more intensely. This is why it’s great to harness this new moon energy to help us live the lives we want to create through setting some intentions and goals.
Power of the Pen: The Magick of Language
Whether you’re writing articles, a novel, a dream journal or even spells, our words and language shape our world and give us an unlimited source of power and potential. In a sense, language is a ‘living, breathing’ entity that is constantly changing over time. Our relationship to language and communication makes us human and gives us our place in the world. It is the driving force behind how we understand who we are, who everyone else is and how we share a connection to this planet. There is so much the written and spoken word can do for us, but how have our words been a source of inner strength to us in the past? And how can we put them to use in our daily lives? Let’s explore the historical connection we have with our mother tongue and think of some ways it has shaped our world view and think of some ways to make it work for our inner selves.
Cosmic Cacao
Take a look at this cosmic cacao recipe from the folk at Forever Cacao, find out how to make ceremonial cacao for your full moon rituals. Temple and the Moon readers also receive 10% off…
Scorpio Full Moon Ritual Guide
Full Moon in Scorpio can be emotional and intense, it illuminates the darkest depths to uncover hidden truths. Expect the unexpected, as things that were once hidden reveal themselves. It is a time for change and for letting go. Scorpio energy is stealth, (we all know how great Scorpios are at keeping our secrets) but full moon energy is externalising and so this is a great moment for shadow work. This can be an opportunity for letting the things we’re hiding rise to the surface, for us to feel it in order to heal it and allow some eye-opening awakenings. Follow our step by step Scorpio Full Moon Ritual Guide to maximise this mystical energy and awaken all five senses to honour this Sun in Taurus energy and feel supported in deep healing and reflection.