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Here is the schedule for all the Moon phases for 2009. If you're going to go skywatching, remember that the best time to see the night sky is when you have a new moon. When there's a full moon, the dimmer skies are washed out. Please note that all the times listed are in Universal Time.

Moon Phases, January 2009
First Quarter - January 4, 11:56
Full Moon - January 11, 03:27
Last Quarter - January 18, 02:46
New Moon - January 26, 07:55

Moon Phases, February 2009
First Quarter - February 2, 23:13
Full Moon - February 9, 14:49
Last Quarter - February 16, 21:37
New Moon - February 25, 01:35

Moon Phases, March 2009
First Quarter - March 4, 07:46
Full Moon - March 11, 02:38
Last Quarter - March 18, 17:47
New Moon - March 26, 16:06

Moon Phases, April 2009
First Quarter - April 2, 14:34
Full Moon - April 9, 14:56
Last Quarter - April 17, 13:36
New Moon - April 25, 03:23

Moon Phases, May 2009
First Quarter - May 1, 20:44
Full Moon - May 9, 04:01
Last Quarter - May 17, 07:26
New Moon - May 24, 12:11
First Quarter - May 31, 03:22

Moon Phases, June 2009
Full Moon - June 7, 18:12
Last Quarter - June 15, 22:15
New Moon - June 22, 19:35
First Quarter - June 29, 11:28

Moon Phases, July 2009
Full Moon - July 7, 09:21
Last Quarter - July 15, 09:53
New Moon - July 22, 02:35
First Quarter - July 28, 22:00

Moon Phases, August 2009
Full Moon - August 6, 00:55
Last Quarter - August 13, 18:55
New Moon - August 20, 10:02
First Quarter - August 27, 11:42

Moon Phases, September 2009
Full Moon - September 4, 16:03
Last Quarter - September 12, 02:16
New Moon - September 18, 18:44
First Quarter - September 26, 04:50

Moon Phases, October 2009
Full Moon - October 4, 06:10
Last Quarter - October 11, 08:56
New Moon - October 18, 05:33
First Quarter - October 26, 00:42

Moon Phases, November 2009
Full Moon - November 2, 19:14
Last Quarter - November 9, 15:56
New Moon - November 16, 19:14
First Quarter - November 24, 21:39

Moon Phases, December 2009
Full Moon - December 2, 07:30
Last Quarter - December 9, 00:13
New Moon - December 16, 12:02
First Quarter - December 24, 17:36
Full Moon - December 31, 19:13 (blue moon)

The Moon

The moon is seen as a female symbol, and was worshipped in ancient times as a powerful force.
It is believed to be linked to the unconscious and our feminine side.
The sacredness of the moon has been connected with the basic cyclic rhythms of life. The changing phases of the moon were linked to the death and rebirth seen in crops and the seasons, and also to the female monthly cycle that controls human fertility. The moon calendar is still important and many festivals exist around the lunar phases.

The moon rises around sunset when it's a full Moon, and sunrise when it's a new moon.

Moon months

Our months are linked to the movements of the moon. The moon passes between the earth and the sun every 29½ days - then there is a new moon. In Jewish and Muslim calendars a new month begins - all the months have 29 or 30 days.

Honey Moon

The June full moon was called the Mead or Honey moon. The name derives from the hives being full of honey at this time of the year. The honey would have been fermented and made into mead. Traditionally, a honey drink was taken after wedding ceremonies held on the Summer Solstice. This is the derivation of 'honeymoon'.

Blue Moon

Due to the moon's cycle being 29½ days, there are occasionally - as in July 2004 - two full moons in one month (only happens on average every 2.7 years). Then the second moon of the month is called a 'blue moon'.
The next blue moon will be in June 2007. There will be two blue moons in 2018.

Dark Moon

When two new moons occur in a month, the second is called a
'dark moon'.
The new moon is also sometimes called the dark moon - at this phase there is no illumination on the earth's side.

Harvest Moon

The full moon nearest to the Autumn Equinox is called the 'Harvest moon'. This is because for several nights it appears large and bright in the early evening, bringing farmers valuable extra time to gather in their harvest.
The Celtic year was once divided into 13 months - one for each moon occuring during the year.

Lunar Planting

Many gardeners believe that planting during specific phases of the moon brings good results. Many calendars and almanacs carry moon phase planting guides.
Plants gain energy for growth from the sun, but they are also affected by the moon's changing phases. The moon controls tides, influences the groundwater tables beneath the earth and affects the movement of fluids within plants.

New moon - farmers and gardeners should prepare to sow seeds now. During the first quarter of the waxing moon phase the moisture level in the soil is at it's highest, so this is when you should plant seeds, repot plants, sow lawns. This brings rapid germination and growth.

Full moon - farmers should transplant now, when the lunar flowering force is strong. The moisture content becomes low during the waning moon phase and less sap is rising in the trees and shrubs, so it's a good time to do your pruning and attack weeds.
According to lunar planting folklore root plants should go into the ground during a waning moon. It is also the best time to turn over soil.


Yoga The Moon Salutation (chandra namaskar) gives reverence to the strength and importance of the moon, and includes the poses : Crescent moon and Half moon. The Crescent moon is often used as the symbol of yoga.	Yoga Moon postures
Pranayama is the yogic practise of regulating your breathing to gain energy control and is used during the postures and in preparation for meditation. New moon energy brings calmness and is likened to the end of exhalation when the force of apana is greatest. Full moon energy brings energy and heightened emotions, and is likened to the end of inhalation when the force of prana is greatest.

Moonflower

This beautiful, white, fragrant flower - ipomoea alba - opens at dusk from midsummer. This tender perennial climber with large, rounded leaves with heart-shaped bases, can reach 15 feet in a season. Scented, white 5-inch-wide flowers attract night-flying moths.

Moonflower

New Moon

The new moon occurs when the sun and moon are in conjunction, occupying the same part of the sky from the viewpoint of earth. During this time the moon doesn't reflect the light of the sun, and so cannot be seen (except during a solar eclipse). The moon's un-illuminated side is facing the earth.

The new moon phase is the time of new beginnings - like the Maiden form of the Goddess and the season of Spring. The appearance of the new crescent moon was celebrated as a return of the moon from the dead.

This is a time of growing energy, newness, rejuvenation, growth, renewal and hope. It is a good point to make changes in your life, such as ending bad habits or relationships.

Full Moon

The full moon occurs between 14 and 15 days after the new moon, and is shaped like a complete disc. The moon's illuminated side is facing the earth. The full moon reflects the maximum light from the sun.

This moon phase is the time of abundance, ripening and completeness - fertile and shining with the full power of feminine secrets and mysteries - like the Mother form of the Goddess, and the season of Summer - pregnant with life.

A child born during a full moon should live a long and healthy life. This is the time when the moon's energy is strongest and full of magick power.
Legendary werewolves supposedly only emerge at the full moon.

Moon Phases

Waxing - the moon is growing larger in the sky, moving from a narrow crescent just after the new moon towards the full moon.
The waxing moon grows from right to left and is called the 'right-hand moon' - the crescent is like the curve between the right-hand's index finger and thumb.

Waning - the moon is decreasing in size, moving from the full moon back towards a crescent as the new moon approaches.
The waning moon decreases from right to left and is called the 'left-hand moon' because of its similarity to the curve on the left hand.
Energy is now waning with the moon herself, and is linked with the Crone aspect of the Goddess.

Gibbous - during the phases between the First Quarter and the full moon, and between the full moon and the Last Quarter, when more than half of the disc is illuminated.

Moon goddess

A popular moon goddess was Selene ( or Luna), sister to Helios - the sun god. Greek mythology called Artemis a virgin goddess of the moon. She rides her silver chariot across the sky and shoots her arrows of silver moonlight to the earth below.
In ancient Egypt the sickle-shaped new moon signified the goddess Isis, the Egyptian goddess of rebirth, and crescent shaped jewellery was believed to protect infants.

Triple Moon

The triple moon is a Goddess symbol representing the Maiden, Mother, and Crone aspects as the waxing, full, and waning moon. The triple moon symbol is associated with feminine mystery, energy and psychic skill, and often adorned jewellery worn by High Priestesses.

Moon days

Monday - the name derives from the Latin 'dies lunae' meaning - moon's day.

The importance of the moon phases continues to be recognised :
Ashangta Yoga - Full and new moon days are observed as yoga holidays, as the energy force created by the moon and sun being in opposition and conjunction affects emotions and energy, and respecting these phases is believed to honour nature's rythms.

Buddhism esp.Theravada - monthly worship is regulated by the Moon - four times a month, on the new moon, the full moon, and the days in the middle.

Chinese Moon Festival - last one was 28th Sept 2004 - the Mid-Autumn Full Moon is celebrated. It is a time for family reunions and exchanging of delicious Moon cakes - a type of cookie with different fillings like: sesame, walnut, lotus seed, bean paste, eggs or ham.

Diwali - the Hindu New Year festival, meaning 'rows of lighted lamps', is often called the festival of lights due to the small earthen oil lamps used, and is celebrated all over India, by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains.

The lighting of lamps welcomes Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity. Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.

Like the new moon, Diwali symbolises the renewal of life and it is customary to wear new clothes at the festival. Diwali also welcomes the approach of winter and the beginning of the sowing season.

The Hindu calendar is based on the lunar cycle and the movement of the moon, so festival dates change each year. Diwali occurs on the new moon - a no-moon day - in fact the darkest day of the year which begins the lunar month, Karttika - usually Oct or Nov.
The illuminations, fireworks and festivities are to signify the victory of divine forces over the dark powers.

The legend is that on Diwali or Deepavali day triumphant Ram is said to have returned with Sita to Ayodhya, after 14 years of exile, having defeating Ravana - the king of Lanka.
When Ram and Sita returned it was a dark moonless night so their people placed lamps outside their houses so that the new king and queen could find their way. This is believed to have begun the tradition of the festival of lights.

In Hindu mythology Soma represents the god of the moon - depicted riding through the sky in a chariot drawn by white horses.

Passover - the Jewish Passover is celebrated at the full moon and over the next eight days. This commemorates the flight and freedom of the Israelites from Egypt and slavery - the angel of death 'passed over' them offering protection.

Wicca - the Goddess is believed to show three faces, or aspects during the waxing, full and waning moon cycles: the Maiden, the Mother and the Crone. These symbolize renewal, creation and wisdom. Rituals are timed in relation to the lunar cycle, as the phases of the Moon are believed to affect magick.
'Drawing down the Moon', where the Moon Goddess is invoked, is a well known Wiccan ceremony.

The moon controls the tides of the oceans. So, if two thirds of the human body weight is water, then it is likely that the moon affects our emotions and energy levels. Remember the word 'lunatic' is derived from the Latin word for moon - luna!

Moon Beauty Tips

The period of a waning moon leading up to a new moon is the best time for detoxifying the body - release all your toxins and refresh.
This is the optimum time to exfoliate, use cleansing face packs, sea-salt baths, seaweed wraps, have facials and sweat it out in the sauna.

The phase when the moon is waxing up to a full moon is the time to replenish, regenerate and repair your skin with moisturisers and essential oil massages. Give your hair a deep conditioning treatment too, as it's believed that the skin and hair are more absorbent at this time.

Moonstone

This is the birthstone for June, and was believed by the Romans to hold captured beams of moonlight.
In India it is considered a sacred gemstone, a symbol of the Third Eye that brings good fortune and helps promote spiritual enlightenment.

This form of feldspar has a beautiful pearly lustre, reminiscent of moonlight. Its irridescent effect - 'schiller' - comes in many colours from translucent, pink, yellow, green, rainbow, gold and silver.

Sometimes moonstones are carved to show a man-in-the-moon face. Moonstone's energies are soothing, nurturing and feminine in nature. They can help bring calm, balancing yin/yang emotions and help us to become sensitive and loving.

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Last Edited By: Spitzfire 01/24/09 14:05:57. Edited 2 times.

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WOW..

Awesome.. Thanks Spitz

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WOW..

Awesome.. Thanks Spitz

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(01/27/09 15:05:47)

did you hiccup??? rofl

You popsted twice!! lol

You are most welcome hon.

" Woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself " - Susan B. Anthony

~ If The One for you is out there - and you are BOTH ready - you will attract each other by synchronicity - no other way. ~

" Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow " - R.E. Osborn

Making this place the best it can be ~ Spitzfire

~ ~ " There comes that mysterious meeting in life when someone acknowledges who we are and what we can be, igniting the circuits of our highest potential " - Rusty Berkus ~ ~

~ Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery. ~

" We Will Never Forget Those who Live In Our Hearts " - Spitzfire aka Sasha

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(02/11/09 15:48:27)

Thanks Spitz

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(02/11/09 19:49:30)

You're welcome hon.

" Woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself " - Susan B. Anthony

~ If The One for you is out there - and you are BOTH ready - you will attract each other by synchronicity - no other way. ~

" Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow " - R.E. Osborn

Making this place the best it can be ~ Spitzfire

~ ~ " There comes that mysterious meeting in life when someone acknowledges who we are and what we can be, igniting the circuits of our highest potential " - Rusty Berkus ~ ~

~ Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery. ~

" We Will Never Forget Those who Live In Our Hearts " - Spitzfire aka Sasha

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(02/14/09 08:16:44)

OMG.. LMAO..

I must have done that!! LMAO.. I deleted the second post..

by the way...

Spitz..

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(02/14/09 13:04:22)

rofl too funny Marty!!!

Happy Valentine's Day to you too!!

" Woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself " - Susan B. Anthony

~ If The One for you is out there - and you are BOTH ready - you will attract each other by synchronicity - no other way. ~

" Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow " - R.E. Osborn

Making this place the best it can be ~ Spitzfire

~ ~ " There comes that mysterious meeting in life when someone acknowledges who we are and what we can be, igniting the circuits of our highest potential " - Rusty Berkus ~ ~

~ Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery. ~

" We Will Never Forget Those who Live In Our Hearts " - Spitzfire aka Sasha

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(03/02/09 07:10:45)

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(03/07/09 04:08:20)

This is a beautiful thread! I am a double Cancerian, a real Moon-child, heh.

And how amazing that New Year's Eve this year will be a Blue Moon!

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(03/10/09 15:00:51)

What is a double cancerian??

" Woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself " - Susan B. Anthony

~ If The One for you is out there - and you are BOTH ready - you will attract each other by synchronicity - no other way. ~

" Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow " - R.E. Osborn

Making this place the best it can be ~ Spitzfire

~ ~ " There comes that mysterious meeting in life when someone acknowledges who we are and what we can be, igniting the circuits of our highest potential " - Rusty Berkus ~ ~

~ Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery. ~

" We Will Never Forget Those who Live In Our Hearts " - Spitzfire aka Sasha