Tonight is the eve of the full moon and the night before Samhain
It will be at peak fullness at 10:49 a.m. on Saturday, Eastern Daylight Time. As the second full moon of October, it is called a blue moon.
Rituals for positive energy are best done before the peak of fullness.
Tonight my family will light a white candle, cast a circle, do some group breathing, perhaps with a bit of drumming.
Then we will work on raising energy for compassion, healing and protection for our troubled nation in the coming days.
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Tomorrow is Samhain, when the gates between the worlds open and allow us to sense the spirits of ancestors and departed loved ones.
One wiccan tradition is the setting of the dumb (meaning silent) supper at the table and inviting the departed loved ones to partake of the feast. A place is set for the spirits, with a portion of the dinner. After welcoming the departed ones, the living eat silently, listening for any messages that might come.
I leave the food out all night along with a lit tealight candle. When day returns, I put the food out for the wild ones to enjoy.
Have a lovely full blue moon!
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They are best done under a waning moon, preferably at the dark of the moon.
Sunday night and the nights following would be better times for bindings, since the moon will be waning.
I think I posted a bit of info about binding spells here a few weeks ago.
be silent and set an extra place @ the table and listen
It should be clear here for the moon
I've never heard of the silent supper, but I do know many indigenous traditions are focused upon ancestral reverence, including a shrine of ancestors' favorite things and placing tood on the shrine throught the day as meals are prepared.
I'm sonewhat of a (largely self-taught) cultural anthropologist.
Ty for sharing! 