Lunar Calendar
2008 - 2009

The following is a completed lunar calendar for this year. We have included a brief paragraph about the common associations for each lunar month along with the dates (or approximate dates) of the celestial events and Quarter and Cross-Quarter celebrations in each lunar month.

Again, we would like to remind you that we have followed the pagan tradition which holds that the old year ends with the descent of the solar deity into the underworld on October 31st which then plunges the world above into the darkness of winter. The first moon of our new year, then, is the first new moon appearing after the complete moonphase that contains October 31st.

This calendar perfectly illustrates the caveat we have already mentioned regarding the possibility that 13 full lunar cycles may not begin and end on the same days which mark the beginning and ending of the year. For the lunar year in this example, the new pagan year begins on November 1st while still under the influence of the last moonphase of the old lunar year and ends in the same way... on October 31st while still in the final moonphase of the current lunar year. So, the 13 lunar cycles for the year are all represented, but the 13th cycle generally contains the end of the old year, while overlapping the beginning of the new year... a whole new cycle. Which is the way it should be... a cycle is another word for circle and a circle has no beginning and no ending... does it?

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If you would like to learn more about each of the individual thirteen lunar months, please select the image links beside each paragraph.

THE BLOOD MOON
(a time for sacrifice)

Letting go and clearing away to find justice, balance, and harmony. Inner cleansing and the lament of loss. Seeking shelter in friendship, karma, and reincarnation.

10-28-08 BLOOD MOON - New
10-31-08 SAMHAIN, SHADOWFEST, ALL HALLOWS EVE, (THE DEATH)
11-01-08 THE NEW LUNAR YEAR BEGINS
11-02-08 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGES
11-13-08 BLOOD MOON - full
11-22-08 SAGITTARIUS RISES

THE SPIRAL MOON
(a time for renewal)

The moon of the winter solstice. Slow change, contemplation, and preparation for the re-birth of the light.

11-27-08 SPIRAL MOON - new
12-12-08 SPIRAL MOON - full
12-21/22/23-08 YULE WINTER EQUINOX YULETIDE (THE BIRTH)
12-22-08 CAPRICORN RISES

THE SILENT MOON
(a time for protection)

The birth of energy and a break in the stillness of winter. Cleansing past actions and regrets. Shifting attention through purification to future growth.

12-27-08 SILENT MOON - New
01-11-09 SILENT MOON - Full
01-20-09 AQUARIUS RISES

THE CANDLE MOON
(a time for divination)

Quickening energy. Beginning and conceiving. Awakening compassion. Looking to the future and it's needs.

01-26-09 CANDLE MOON - New
02-02-09 CANDLEMAS, IMBOLC, FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, (AWAKENING)
02-09-09 CANDLE MOON - Full
02-19-09 PISCES RISES

THE MAIDEN MOON
(a time for awakening)

The first lusty cry of energy breaking the veil of illusion. A balance of light against dark. Fire withstands ice. Making way for new beginnings, growth, exploration and prosperity.

02-25-09 MAIDEN MOON - New
03-08-09 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGES
03-11-09 MAIDEN MOON - Full
03-21-09 ARIES RISES
03-21/22/23-09 OSTARA, EOSTAR, SPRING EQUINOX, (THE MEETING)

THE SEED MOON
(a time for growth)

Creative energy flows from the growth of all things. Strengthened connections to all powers natural and supernatural. Radience illuminates your path.

03-26-09 SEED MOON - New
04-09-09 SEED MOON - Full
04-20-09 TAURUS RISES

THE HONEY MOON
(a time for love)

Full peaceful energy protects, strengthens, and wards the future. Romance, beauty, and healing are revealed in this light.

04-25-09 HONEY MOON - New
05-01-09 BELTANE, MAYDAY, WHITSUN, (THE MARRIAGE)
05-09-09 HONEY MOON - Full
05-21-09 GEMINI RISES

THE BLESSING MOON
(a time for magic)

Energy moves into creation. Opportunities for self reliance and confidence bloom. Unity and balance.

05-24-09 BLESSING MOON - New
06-07-09 BLESSING MOON - Full
06-21-09 CANCER RISES
06-21/22/23-09 LITHA, MIDSUMMER, SUMMER SOLSTICE, (MATURITY)

THE MYSTERY MOON
(a sacred time)

Secrets are guarded in darkness. The spiritual alchemy of life, death, and re-birth. Earth tides turn to reveal the mystery of the wheel of life.

06-22-09 MYSTERY MOON - New
07-07-09 MYSTERY MOON - Full
07-23-09 LEO RISES

THE HARVEST MOON
(a gathering time)

Energy achieving fullness and success. Dream work, meditation, divination, and preparation for the spiritual harvest which will sustain life.

07-22-09 HARVEST MOON - New
08-01-09 LAMMAS, LUGHNASADH, HARVEST HOME, (THE DECLINE)
08-06-09 HARVEST MOON - full

THE PROMISE MOON
(a time for prophecy)

Energy expended into harvest and gathering supplies and sustenance for the coming winter. An appreciation for vitality and the loss which balances it.

08-20-09 PROMISE MOON - New
08-23-09 VIRGO RISES
09-04-09 PROMISE MOON - full

THE SINGING MOON
(a time for exhilaration)

Completion, acceptance, mellowing, and rest after labor. A balance of light and dark lead to organization and clean-up of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual clutter.

09-18-09 SINGING MOON - New
09-21/22/23-09 MABON, AUTUMN EQUINOX, WINTER FINDING, (CRONING)
09-23-09 LIBRA RISES
10-04-09 SINGING MOON - Full

THE BLOOD MOON
(a time for sacrifice)

Letting go and clearing away to find justice, balance, and harmony. Inner cleansing and the lament of loss. Seeking shelter in friendship, karma, and reincarnation.

10-18-09 BLOOD MOON - New
10-24-09 SCORPIO RISES
10-31-09 SAMHAIN, SHADOWFEST, ALL HALLOWS EVE, (THE DEATH)
11-01-09 THE NEW LUNAR YEAR BEGINS
11-01-09 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGES
11-02-09 BLOOD MOON - full

THE SPIRIT MOON
(a time for power)

Strengthened communication with the spirits, the elements, and the self in order to prepare for the coming transformation through the greatest darkness.

11-16-09 SPIRIT MOON - New
11-22-09 SAGITTARIUS RISES
12-02-09 SPIRIT MOON - Full

THE SPIRAL MOON
(a time for renewal)

The moon of the winter solstice. Slow change, contemplation, and preparation for the re-birth of the light.

12-16-09 SPIRAL MOON - new
12-21/22/23-09 YULE WINTER EQUINOX YULETIDE (THE BIRTH)
12-22-09 CAPRICORN RISES
12-31-09 SPIRAL MOON - full