"I am the Moon with no light of my own,
You are the Sun guarding Your throne..."
Madonna, "Messiah"
Moon is the only Earth’s natural satellite, rotating synchronously
with the Earth, and being the second most luminous object on our sky. The Moon’s gravitational force produces ocean/sea tides , as well as slight
lengthening of the day. [1]
The Moon has no luminescence of it’s own, it reflects the
Solar light actually, and it’s reflectance is assessed to be slightly higher
than that of worn out asphalt. It’s 400 000 km ( or nearly so, 378 000 km from Equator* ) away from Earth , and it takes proximately 28
days ( 27 days, 7 hours and some minutes ) for one revolution period, effects
of which , we perceive as Moon phases.
The Moon’s diameter is 1738.10 km [2] , and most of it’s surface is made of silica ( SiO2 ,
around 45% ), which is what Quartz and some other crystals are made of.
Spiritual symbolism of the Moon
As a Cancerian
( Zodiac ) I have always been deeply connected and in-tune with the Moon, and
would stare in it for hours sometimes, ever since I can remember. It affects me in many different ways, from
causing me to act like a lunatic, to bringing me serenity and clarity of mind
in midst of overwhelming turmoil, that
life has a habit of serving me, occasionally. I find it so comforting and grin-inducing to
watch it’s pale, ghostly glow at night sometimes. My life
energy oftentimes decreases and rises, with the Moon’s image on the
nightly sky. And, from what I hear, most of us crabs ( again, zodiac lol ) are
like that XD
While
researching the information on Moon’s spiritual relevance for this article I’ve
came across with such opulence of folkloric and religious information, that It
would literarily take me pages of a book to fit them all. I tried to be as concise and comprehensive as possible, and focus on
really crucial or really interesting information. For the Moon “lore”, and
symbolism, appear to form part of all
the cultures, traditions and belief systems of the world, more or less.
Moon is
largely seen a feminine symbol, though not always. It symbolizes unconscious, receptive mind, intuition,
illusion, fantasy, and is often interpreted as ominous of such when it appears
in dreams. But it’s also in general a
symbol of spirituality, lunacy, irrationality, imagination, impulsiveness,
dreams, psychic powers, feminine, fertility , childbirth and renewal. It’s these associations that act as leads and
clues about the Moon magick, which is, among other , tied to fertility, psychicism
and incubated dreaming.
Moon in religions
Moon holds an
extremely important role in pagan ( polytheistic ) religions, but surprisingly
also does in monotheistic religions.
In fact, in
Ancient times, some pagans even identified Moon as deity itself, or equated
lunar deities and the Moon , much like was the case with The Sun in Ancient
Egypt.
In Hinduism,
Moon is symbolically connected to rabbit. The moon deity, understood to inhabit
the Moon itself, Chandra, is often
depicted holding a rabbit. Even the Hindu phrase for the Moon, “candrama”, can
be understood/translated as “rabbit-like” , or “that resembles a rabbit/bunny”
. Hindu culture and tradition also perceive Moon as place where the souls which
have not been illuminated, and thus have not broken loose of the reincarnation cycle, reside, waiting for
their next incarnation. [3] New Moon,
and it’s semi lunar, arch shape , is also a symbol of Shiva and his
transformation nature and powers [4]
In a lot of
old European polytheistic religions and cults, as well as in Neo Paganism , Moon
is seen as “mother of all” , spawning all sort of life forms and feeding
them with the multitude of its/her breasts [5], a symbolism that had been often
employed to depict the images of pagan lunar deities.
And so the
Greek Artemis, or her Roman counterpart Diana, are often shown with a lot of breasts, with
animals emerging from their heads, limbs and chest. Another Graeco-Roman Moon goddess would be
Selena/Luna, which seen as a, sort of Moon embodiment, or kind of avatar.
Another Greek
goddess, Sophia , is a lunar deity, and “embodiment” of wisdom. In Chinese
mythology Chang’e, shares the similar qualities. In Wicca , the goddess is often reffered to as Lunar goddess,
as opposed to Solar or Horned god, and
is associated with the feminine, mysteries, childbirth and other lunar
concepts.
Greek Hecate,
reflects the darker aspects of the Moon, and is sometimes even said to drive
people lunatic/insane if provoked, or to mislead them, misguide with illusions
etc.
And Moon
indeed is not purely, and only, a feminine
symbol. Many male pagan deities are associated with the Moon as well, like the
Japanese Tsukuyomi ( lol Naruto, anyone ? J ) , Egyptian Iah and Toth, or Irish Eleatha, and Latvian Menes. [6] They are all belived
to originate, at least in the archetypical and conceptual sense, from the
Sumerian deity Nanna.
We can,
however notice, that Pagan deities associated with Moon, are also associated
with the concepts of fertility, hunt, secret knowledge, wisdom and magick,
among other things.
In monotheistic
religions ( Judaism, Christianity, Islam ) , the Moon is not as much associated
with the feminine, as much it’s representative of the Divine presence,
virginity, chastity, purity and novelty and renewal, resurrection.
We can see
Crescent Moon and a star on the Turkish flag.
Originally , it symbolically
represented meeting of the Turkish Solar
female ( ! ) deity Gun Ana ( or “Mother Sun” ) and male ( ! ) Ay Ata ( Father Moon ). [7] With the arrival
of Islam, the monotheistic religion , the Moon and the star gained different symbolism, representing paradise
and resurrection. The Crescent Moon
itself, is important Islamic symbol of
openness and concentration. The letter
“n” in Arabic writing resembles Crescent
Moon, with a dot above it, it’s a symbol of resurrection, and plays specific ,
important role in the funerary
rites and prayers for the deceased. [8]
Also it’s wise to note here, that some
consider the world “Allah” to come from the Al-Illah , a Moon god of the
pre-Mohamedian Mecca’s Kabba [9] Indeed, in all sort of dictionaries, particularly
occult dictionaries one of the explanations for
the word “Allah” is “Arabic Moon god”.
Christianity shares many
concepts and beliefs about the Moon with Judaism. The Bible speaks ( Genesis ) of
G-d’s creation of Sun, Moon and Stars , and while not being specific in describing how exactly had G-d created
them, it does go into details to explain why. Which is more important anyhow,
for the human mind is way too feeble to
comprehend G-d’s power and nature of his
acts. The Moon is there to rule over night, much like Sun is there to rule over
day, to give signs, to reflect the light
of the Sun on the earth and so on;
“14And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault
of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to
mark sacred times, and days and years, 15 and let them be
lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so. 16 God
made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light
to govern the night. He also made the stars. 17 God set them in
the vault of the sky to give light on the earth, 18 to govern
the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it
was good. 19 And there was evening, and there was morning—the
fourth day.” [10]
Bible also clearly notes that the Moon has no
light of its own, much in a way like Church reflects the light of Christ, not
emitting it’s own .
Also, Christians perceive Moon to be dangerous
in its own right. Bible speaks of
lunacy, which is often understood to be a result of worshiping of the Moon in
one or another way, consciously, with a specific aim or doing so, or even due
to ignorance. And while the lunacy is clearly understood to be a spiritual condition, it’s also
believed to create a powerful physical consequences . Which are violence,
aggression and irrationality mostly.
[11] Today the world is
oftentimes used interchangeably with
lunacy :
“ News about him spread all over Syria, and
people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering
severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures*, and the paralyzed;
and he healed them. “ ( Mathew 4:24 NIV ) [13]
“ 15 Lord, have mercy on my son:
for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and
oft into the water” ( Mathew 17:15 KJV ) [14]
Finally, Moon is set to mark the seasons and give
prophetic omens, according to the Good
Book. While perhaps not readily evident, Moon indeed marks the
seasons, which we can attest researching folklore or plainly reading a farmer’s almanac. The prefix words used with “Moon”, such as
“Harvest” ( Harvest Moon ) indicate specific
full Moon in given season. The
July’s full Moon is called “Hay Moon” or Thunder Moon”. The “Harvest Moon” for example, is full Moon that occurs in September,
understood to mark the end of the Summer, and
reminding people to harvest the fruits and vegetable they grew and
nourished throughout the year, before
the frosts begin. The most joyful
Christian holiday, Easter or Resurrection , is celebrated on the first Sunday
after the Paschal Full Moon, marking also ( symbolically, not chronologically,
nor astronomically ) the beginning of the spring.
Auspicious changes of the Moon’s appearance are
treated as ominous or prophetic signs, foretelling often impeding danger, and in the Bible and Christianity
in general, are seen as predominantly bad signs
And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the
stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the
waves roaring ( Luke 21:25 KJV ) [15]
The Blood Moon, or the Moon which appears red, as If it was stained with blood, is understood as
omen of
war , famine or disease. In
Revelations prophecy, Moon get’s
gradually darker and darker, as the
Angelic horns/trumpets are sounded,
foretelling the second advent.
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| Red moon during eclipse in April 2014th |
“I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake.
The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon
turned blood red” ( Revelation 6:12 NIV
) [16]
The apocalyptic vision of the women with
New ( Crescent ) Moon under her
feet and 12 stars encircling her head, as found in Revelations, is by some seen
as representing the literal women; like
Virgin Mary in case of the Catholics, hence the common depiction of Virgin Mary
standing on a Crescent Moon ; representing the Church ( Protestants ) ; or the
Israel ( Bible scholars, most likely to be true ) :
"A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with
the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head.
2 She was pregnant and cried out in pain as
she was about to give birth." (
Revelation 12:1-2 NIV ) [17]
Some think that the Moon under the Virgin Mary’s feet in some
artwork ties her with the Isis
( Ancient Egypt goddess ) symbolism , however, using such broad
spectrum archetypical ideas , as the Moon, to propose how the two concepts
that embody them are one and the same,
is, to a serious person, either ridiculous or plainly moronic. I shall
rather leave such for paranoid
conspiracy theorists , or for misinformed, fluffy Neo-Pagans, those who give paganism a bad name.
Being how Judaism and Christianity share the Old Testament, the basic “lore” and symbolism of the Moon,
is identical in the two religions. Hence
I shall rather speak of concepts which are strictly Judaic in origin here.
Such as association of the Moon with Esther, the Purim ( Jewish holiday
) heroine, whose name comes from the Aramaic word “sihara” which means
Moon. Esther was alleged to be beautiful
like the Moon. But more than just name
and physical appearance, Esther and Moon and connected symbolically. The series
of event that she had to undergo on her journey
of becoming heroine of the Hebrew
people, are like the Moon’s changes ( phases ) a system of novelty events,
which, is opposed to Sun’s ever-present, static, appearance. And like the Moon,
the Divine providence in the aforementioned events remains hidden,
and while seemingly unrelated, this series of events are steps to a mutual, higher goal. [18]
The first commandment to appear in Torah is basically a commandment for the Hebrew
people to establish the Lunar calendar,
which they still use, and it says : “hachodesh hazeh lachem," which literally translates
to “this month is yours” ( Exodus
12:2 )
The Hebrew/Jewish
people have more deep connection to the Moon on personal level in comparison
to the Christian people, at least
in general. Which probably has a lot to do with the ritualistic practices
associated with the Moon, the lunar
calendar, and more “positive” symbolism of Moon. For most of Jewish people, the Moon is
symbolic of Divine presence, and such idea takes central part in rituals like
Kiddush Levana(h) . The Kiddush
Levana(h), or “The sanctification of the Moon ritual”, is a Jewish outdoor
ritual, or rather a ceremony since the more people participates, the better,
consisting of series of prayers recited to bless the New Moon. Hence it’s done monthly, from 3 to 14 days
after the New Moon ( depending on the weather, and Moon’s visibility on the sky ). The rite reminds the
Hebrew people of G-d’s magnificent and
miraculous wonders of G-d’s creation,
and His omnipresence. [19]
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| Moon cycle and phases |
Timing magick
in accordance with the Moon phases is European magick concept, but it was
adopted into many systems. Even some Hoodoo workers, my minority included,
observe Moon phases and do spiritual work accordingly when possible.
Here is a general guideline with the Moon phases and
correspondent type of magickal work
New Moon –
New begging, growth, candle magick, money gain, traveler’s safety particularly of
the sailors
Waxing Moon ( from New to Full, duration around 14 days ) – conjuring, invocation, success in career, luck, healing ( gaining health ) , steady money increase, prophetic dreams, divination, glamour magick
Pale Moon or
Wanning Moon ( from Full to New, duaration around 11**-14 days ) – Banishment
and exorcism magick, Uncrossing magick, Cleansing magick, Wasting something off
, decreasing it ( for example someone’s
many, or warts ) , Healing ( removing sickness ) , removing pain and tension, removing
inhibitions and blockages
“Dark of the
Moon” – sometimes, in magick the last three days of the waning part of the Moon
cycle, when the Moon cannot be seen on the sky,
are considered the time when no
magick should be done, or cursing and
hexing magick should be done, depending on the schools of thought.
So in a nutshell, the waxing part of the Moon cycle, is beneficial for any kind of drawing magick, Full Moon is empowering, almost universally, and the waning part of the Moon cycle is used for banishing magick.
Moon folklore and superstitions
The text in brackets represents my own comments and notes, the
text written in italic are quotes. At the end of the quote/paragraph, the
source is provided, least ( the last few cases ) I learned about it as a part
of indigenous oral tradition
·
(Not only the silver, which is a Moon’s metal
has amuletic powers, but the very shape is amuletic too.) “Hebrews wore crescent moons to ward off the evil eye… and attached bells
to their clothing to ward off evil
Spirits” ; Rosemary Ellen Guiley , “Encyclopedia
of Witches, witchcraft and Wicca”
·
(Drawing
down the Moon - The Wiccan ritual, preformed by the Wiccan high priestess,
sometimes assisted with the high priest, is
a ritual of channeling, or voluntary possession by Wiccan goddess, akin
to the Vodoun possession.) “The origins
of Drawing Down the Moon can be found in classical times. Ancient Thessalian
witches were believed to control the moon, according to an old tract: “If I
command the moon, it will come down; and if I wish to withhold the day, night
will linger over my head; andagain, if I wish to embark on the sea, I need no
ship, and if I wish to fly through the air, I am free from my weight.” Same
as previous, 108th page
·
(Throughout human history , kings loved to
identify themselves with the Sun, like Pharaoh in Egypt, or king Louise XIV of
the France, but they also identified
with the Moon.) “The Moon also was
believed to incarnate on Earth as a king; some lines of kings claimed to be the
representatives of the Moon and wore horned headdresses. Eventually, the Man in
the
Moon was replaced by the deity of the Moon,
who was first a god, then a goddess.”
same source, 234th
page
·
(Moon is subject of many weather-related
divinations. Here are some as found in “Folklore in Adam’s county Illinois”) :
“If in the spring a crescent moon hangs
like a cradle (rests on its back), the summer will be dry.” Folklore in Adam’s county Illinois , Hyatt
·
"Circle/Ring
around the moon,
Brings a storm soon." Same source
·
“Watch for cold weather when the
moon is in the north, warm weather when the moon is in the south”. Same source
·
(I have been told, ever since kid, by many
people that hair grows longer and faster
if and when cut on the New Moon day/night, and thicker when during the Full
Moon. It’s been recorded in folkloric writings too, like “Folklore in Adam’s
county Illinois” ). Here are some of them: “The
first morning of a new moon get up and trim your hair before eating or doing
anything and it will grow faster.” Same source
·
“Hair
clipped anytime during the new moon: grows in twice as heavily, makes it
longer, or prevents splitting.” Same source
·
“Hair can
be kept or made thick by trimming it when the moon is full.” Same source
·
“The decrease of the moon is a bad time for
clipping hair; you will become bald.” Same source
·
“Whoever
sees a woman combing her hair in the light of a full moon may expect trouble.”
Same source
·
Full Moon causes lycanthropy and transformation
into werewolves. Silver, a lunar metal
is therefore an anathema to the werewolves. [Widespread European folk belief,
also Internationally spread belief ]
·
Full Moon causes lunacy, aggression and hazy
mind. Sensitive people wearing Moonstone during Full Moon may experience hallucinations. [ Widespread
beliefs, Internationally ]
·
Sleeping outside on a Full Moon night can/will
drive one crazy. [European ]
·
Drinking from the same spring from which wolves
had been drinking, on the Full Moon’s eve will turn a man into werewolf [
Eastern European belief ]
·
Sleeping outside on the night of the Full Moon,
or eating Wolf’s meat on the night of the Full Moon can turn men into werewolf
[ Eastern European belief ]
·
Sleeping with a Mirror under pillow on the night
of the Full Moon will entice dreams in which one sees their future spouse/loved
one. [ Widely spread European belief ]
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| Some commonly encountered names for Full Moon, in each month according to Native American and Celtic heritage. If some month happens to have more than one Full Moon, the first one is the one that bears the folk name, while the second one is plainly referred to as "Blue Moon". This occurs rarely ( every year and a half or so ) hence the expression "Once in a blue moon" :) |
Moon correspondences and magick
According to the Clavicula
Solomonis ( Book I, Chapter 2nd
) “day and hour of Luna” are proficient
for following magickal operations/ types of work:
“For embassies; voyages; envoys; messages; navigation; reconciliation;
love; and the acquisition of merchandise by water. For making experiments
relating to recovery of stolen property,
for obtaining nocturnal visions, for
summoning Spirits in sleep, and for preparing anything related to water.”
[20]
Following are some basic Moon’s
planetary correspondences:
·
Numbers: 9, 81, 369, 3321
·
Element: Water
·
Archangel: Gabriel
·
Plants: Camphor, Moonwort, Moonflower ( Datura
inoxia ), Adder’s tongue, Angel’s
trumpet, Hyssop, Lemon, Evening Primrose, Myrrh, Willow, Jasmine, Oleander,
Aloe, Cucumber, Cotton, Gardenia, Poppies, Water lettuce, Water Lilly, Eucalyptus,
Sandalwood, Speedwell, Sweet flag, Irish Moss and others too
·
Crystals: Aquamarine,
Beryl, Chalcedony Crystal, Quartz , Moonstone, Mother-of-Pearl
Pearl, Sapphire, Selenite [21]
Pearl, Sapphire, Selenite [21]
·
Kabalistic Tree of life sphere: Yesod
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| Fourth Pentacle of the Moon, from Clavicula Solomonis, said to protect wearer's body and soul from injuries. It's Angel Sophiel is also said to bestow knowledge on plants and minerals to those who carry this pentacle and invoke him. |
·
Metal: silver
·
Olympic spirit ( ruler ): Phul
·
Intelligence : Malcha betharsithim
·
Colors(s) : White, Blue, Silver
Consult these
correspondences when writing
spells that focus on Moon’s planetary
power, or when making Moon talismans.
Spells and Formulae
Lunar Slime
Lunar slime is basically Moonlight infused water, and is used in magickal
practice for any spells of Lunar nature, or whenever spell calls for
consecrated water. Variations may exists, but essentially all one needs is:
·
Jar or glass container
·
Spring water
·
Light of the Full Moon
Fill the jar or the container to the rim with the
spring water, and set it so that it
reflects the Full Moon on the sky. Keep it in this position as long as
possible, You can move it around If You wish, or leave overnight on some
elevated place that should get enough
Moonlight until the morning.
Origins of the lunar slime lay in Thessalian witchcraft,
where the witches were once believed to control the Moon.
However, according to Judika Illes, similar ritual exists in
Mediterranean regions, and Morocco for example, where the Moon’s power is even
manifested in form of so called “Moon foam”.
To obtain this spectacular, mysterious and enchanting substance,
practitioner must, however perform a somewhat complex ritual, which included running naked 7 times
around a graveyard, at night, with a
Oleander branch, speaking incantations. As a result Moon’s guardian spirit
should appear, and after some negotiation
give practitioner the Moon foam, which will from the drippings falling
from the Moon itself.
Waxing Moon money spell
The following is a spell by Lady Sabrina, author of “The Witches MasterGrimoire” , a fine little reference book :
“Items needed:
·
One silver candle, · 1 tsp. ground allspice,
· almond oil.
On the night of the waxing moon, inscribe the silver candle
with the exact amount of money you need. Rub the candle with the almond oil as
you chant the following:
As the moon doth wax
and grow
So to me doth money
flow.
Once
you feel the candle is thoroughly charged with your wish, roll it in the
allspice and light. Allow the candle to burn for one hour and then extinguish.
Repeat this spell each night, at the same time, until the moon is full. On the
night of the full moon allow the candle to burn out.” [22]
Charm to understand dream symbolism and for prophetic dreams
In a pale blue conjure bag, or hex bag combine:
·
Aquamarine or Chalcedony· Hebrew charm inscription ( from right to left ) Hey-Lamed-Aleph-Vau-Hey-Hey-Lamed-Aleph-Kaf-Hey-Hey-Caf-Ayin-Yod-Kaf-Vau
הלאוההלאכההכעיכו
·
Some Mugwort or Bay Laurel leaf
Combine and make
under the light of Full Moon, and place bellow pillow when going to sleep.
Basic Moon oil
Versatile, use for
any kind of Moon related magick
Combine · Myrrh resin
· Lemon essential oil
· Willow leafs
In a base of Olive oil
Lunar inspiration oil
For spiritual work,
healing, inspiration and drawing benevolent spirits
·
Myrrh
resin· Sandalwood powder or essential oil
· Gardenia petals ( or essential oil )
· OPTIONAL: Jasmine flower or few drops Jasmine absolute oil
In base of Olive oil.
Moon purification oil
For purification and
cutting ties with unwanted, or harmful people. For getting rid of leftover
energy and energy imprints from nasty people. For casting off evil influences.
·
Eucalyptus
essential oil
·
Lemon
essential oil· Camphor resin ( small chunk ) or few drops of essential oil
· OPTIONAL: pinch of Blessed
In a base of Olive
oil.
Hope You enjoyed this and hope You find it useful and/or informative
LUV Shadow :)
NOTES: This article was written/composed by myself, hence should You wish to use any part of it elsewhere online, feel free, but add credits: "Shadow of Shadows magick place, Shadow-333@hotmail.com or a direct link to this post.
CREDITS AND REFRENCES:
* “ those having seizures”;
in the old Greek Bible versions it clearly says: “seleniazomai” which
means, plainly and simply: “lunatic” , or “moon-struck” , not someone with seizures
**While the waning Moon phase/cycle is equal in duration
like the waxing, in Magick, the last three days of waning part of the Moon
cycle are often treated separately and referred to as the “dark of the Moon”
[1] According to : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon[2] According to NASA sheet data : http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/factsheet/moonfact.html
[3] According to Cassandra Eason’s “Encyclopedia of magick and ancient wisdom” , page 185th
[4] “Illustrated Encyclopedia of signs and symbols” by Mark O’Connell and Raje Airey, page 121st
[5] As under [4] page 120th
[6] More comprehensive list of lunar deities, including many male ones, can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lunar_deities
[7] According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Turkey
[8] As under [4] page 121st
[9] Read more: http://www.geocentricity.com/ba1/no112/bibnmoon.pdf
[10] Retrieved from : https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A14-1%3A19&version=NIV for educational and explanatory purposes, without any ill will
[11] According to the source given under [9]
[12] Retrieved from, online, Merriam-Webster’s dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lunacy
[13]Retrieved from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+17%3A15&version=KJV
[14] Retrieved from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+17%3A15&version=KJV
[15] Retrieved from http://bibleontheweb.com/bible/search?book_id=bible&bible_translation=KJV&q=Luke+21%3A25 for educational, and informative purposes, without ill will
[16] Retrieved from: https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=Blood+Moon&qs_version=NIV
[17] Retrieved from: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+12%3A1-2&version=NIV
[18] Read more : http://www.aish.com/sp/ph/Esther_and_the_Moon.html
[19] According to http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1904288/jewish/The-Sanctification-of-the-Moon.htm
[20] Retrieved from: “Secrets of the magickal grimoires; The Classical Texts of Magick Deciphered” by Aaron Leitch , page 165, Llewellyn publications,
[21] List of the crystals correspondent to the Moon according to: http://www.spelwerx.com/planet_correspondences.html
[22] Retrieved from “The witches master grimoire; an Encyclopaedia of Charms, Spells, Formulas and Magical Rites ” by Lady Sabrina, 136th and 137th page, Career press, 2008th
IMAGE CREDITS:
The first image is from http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Skogsoy_moonlight.JPG used here for illustrative purposes only, without any ill will.
The second image, one showing Lunar eclipse is from:http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/140411163406-03-lunar-eclipse-0414-restricted-horizontal-gallery.jpg also used here for illustrative purposes, without any ill will.
The third image is from http://www.planetsforkids.org/upload/-moon-a.jpg used here for explanatory purposes without any ill will
The fourth image / chart is made by myself. The fifth image is from the "The Great Key of Solomon the King" and is edited digitally by myself, for it's posting and use here
The image of the Hebrew charm, or the sixth image is by myself
