Full Plow Moon Esbat Ritual

Full Plow Moon Esbat Ritual March - Receiving the illumination with which to cultivate our spirits The Sun God is noticeably stronger now. The Earth Mother is warming, and early plants are starting to appear. Spring is here, and with it the time of readying the soil for planting.

If you are going to plant an earthly garden, this is the time to plan it, based on what you want to reap as the growing and harvesting seasons come upon us. Similarly, it is time for us to plan what we want to reap mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually so we can plant the seeds for it now.

The Full Plow Moon gives us the opportunity to turn the soil of our minds to the Light, so that we can receive the illumination that we need so we will know what to cultivate in our spirits.

As the times of the Waxing and Full Moon are most commonly used for attacting, rather than banishing, energies, this ritual is designed to convey to the Goddess that we are willing to accept the light of her guidance in preparing for the planting of our spirit's seeds.

I designed this ritual for the March, 2001, Full Plow Moon Esbat.

Purpose: To open to the Light of the Full Plow Moon for guidance in cultivating our growth. Tools

a green candle (for fertility) with holder a cauldron or other sturdy, fire-proof container soil (preferably from some place near your home, but potting soil is fine) a cloth bag or pouch The Working Oh Full Plow Moon, Mother Moon, your Light at this time of the year provides us with the illumination we need in order to cultivate our spirits.

At this time of warming and preparation for growth, I ask you to shine your Light upon me and help me to see what I need to cultivate in my own spirit in the coming growing season.

Make sure the candle is securely placed in a holder in the cauldron or fire-proof container. Surround the green candle, in its holder, with the soil.

Lady of the Night, as I light this candle, may I be granted your vision of my growth in the coming year. Light the green candle. Meditate on the flame, and then focus your attention on the shadows that it casts on the soil. Let your visual focus soften, and see, with your inner sight, what the Lady wishes for you in the coming season.

Sending the Energy When you feel that you have received the guidance that the Lady has provided you, refocus your attention of your environment and say:

The Lady's Light is within me now.

I am guided by the Light she has placed in my mind and heart and spirit to cultivate those qualities that are for my Highest Good and Greatest Growth.

With harm to none, so mote it be.

Snuff the candle.

After the Ritual Place the soil and the remainder of the candle in a pouch, and carry it with you or place it on your altar, so it may remind you of the direction of your growth.

Alternatively, bury the candle and return the soil used in the ritual as an offering.

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