The Blood Moon

Tonight, Oct. 26, is the Blood moon, sometimes called the Hunter's Moon, This moon mark's the beginning of the Third Harvest, when people are bringing in the last of the crops from their fields. Everyone is making making ready for winter. This is as true today as it was in ancient times.

It is time for the Hunts to begin as well. Animals were hunted and domesticated animals slaughtered, dressed and stored to be eaten during long winter to come. In days passed, this became known as the Blood Moon in remembrance of the animals that were sacrificed so that the people could have food.

All of nature makes ready for the deep winter as well. Animals gathered the last of the food they will need for the winter. Birds fly south to warmer climates. Even plants and trees recede for the cold winter to come.

In modern times, the Blood Moon should serve as a reminder that we should prepare for the coming winter. Check you food stores to make sure you have extra on hand in case of bad weather, But extra batteries for radios and flashlights. Check your smoke alarm. Have your car serviced and the tires checked to be sure it is winter ready.

Magickally speaking this is an amazingly powerful time! Spells of protection are best done during the Blood Moon. Magick to remove negativity and stress are good when worked on this night as well. Set new goals and reflect on your accomplishments of the year past. This is the prefect time forming growing and learning spiriutally.

Divination takes on a special power on the night of the Blood Moon. Practioners of all forms of divination use the enhanced powers tonight. Be it divining rods, tarot cards, runes, casting stones, or any other type of divining; all are better when done during the Blood Moon.

Do something special tonight. Bless your home, work protective spells for yourself and your family, take a ritual bath. Whatever you want to do to mark the Blood Moon. Don't forget to reflect on the year past and prepared for the winter to come.