Bright Blessings of the Mourning Moon
Also Known As: Dark Moon, Fog Moon, Beaver Moon, Snow Moon, Blotmonath (Sacrifice Month), Herbistmanoth (Harvest Month), Mad Moon, Moon of Storms, Moon When Deer Shed Antlers
Element: water
Nature Spirits: subterranean faeries
Herbs: grains of paradise, verbena, betony, borage, cinquefoil, blessed thistle, fennel
Colors: grays, sea-green, blues
Flowers: blooming cacti, chrysanthemum
Scents: cedar, cherry blossoms, hyacinth, narcissus, peppermint, lemon
Stones: topaz, hyacinth, lapis lazuli, turquoise
Trees: alder, cypress, hazel
Animals: scorpion, crocodile, jackal
Birds: owl, goose, sparrow
Deities: Kali, Black Isis, Nicnevin, Hecate, Bast, Osiris, Sarasvati, Lakshmi, Skadi, Mawu, Astarte
Power Flow: Taking root, preparation, transformation. Strengthen communication with the Gods that seem closest to you.
Mantra: I learn and grow from the past.
Info on This Moon From About Dot Com: In November, the Mourning Moon is upon us. It's also known as the Fog Moon or Snow Moon, depending on where you live. Some Native American tribes referred to it simply as The Moon When Deer Shed Antlers (although in most regions it's more accurate to say they're shedding their velvet - a buck doesn't usually lose antlers until later in the winter, unless you're very far north). In the early Celtic society, November was the beginning of the new year -- why not use the magic of this moon phase to celebrate new beginnings?
This is a time of washing away the baggage of the past and letting it go. Once you've done that, you'll be able to focus on the joys of the future. During the Mourning Moon phase, say goodbye to bad habits and toxic relationships, and get a fresh start for the new year. Work on developing and strengthening your connection with the Gods.
BY THE BOOKS
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft by Denise Zimmerman and Katherine A. Gleason
The Snow Moon is also known as the Beaver, Mourning, or Tree Moon. This is a good time to work with abundance, prosperity, and the bonds of family and friendship. This is also a good time to use divination to get an idea of what is up ahead. Remind yourself that although winter is coming, it will not last forever. Do what you can to reduce your stress and to strengthen your bonds with family and friends. Back before the advent of grocery stores and central heating, people really counted on those bonds, which could be the difference between making it through the winter or perishing. So, know who is really there for you, and count your blessings.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paganism by Carl McColman
NOVEMBER (Snow Moon)-- Divination, intuitive & psychic skills. Final preparation for cold.
The Craft - A Witch's Book of Shadows by Dorothy Morrison
Name: Snow
Cakes & Ale: butter cookies and hot chocolate
Colors: black, purple, navy blue, and other dark colors to honor the sleeping period of the earth
Altar Decor: purple candles, onions, garlic and other root vegetables, a child's sheet or quilt as an altar cloth
Incense mugwort or patchouli
Esbat Purpose: Celebrate the coming of the dark months; it's time for Mother Earth to rest and sleep
Try Drawing the Circle With: dream catcher
Witch's Brew: Good Spells for Peace of Mind by Witch Bree
November's Beaver Moon is when we call upon our wild nature.
A safe and peaceful holiday to all that celebrate~!