Intro
Many cultures have worshipped the moon for its power. The moon is just the right distance from the earth and the sun for its size so that eclipses are possible. The moon rotates at just the right speed so that the same side of the moon always faces the earth. Everywhere in the world the moon's phase is the same. Some people believe that the moon is hollow and was created by ancient humans or aliens. The moon certainly has a lot of interesting mythos surrounding it.
Effect on Magic
Some magics on earth are linked to the phases of the moon. As it wanes closer to a new moon (dark moon), magic seeps from the world and becomes harder to accomplish. These are the worst times to attempt magic. As the moon's phase changes and waxes closer to a full moon, magic gains power again. The most powerful times to do magic are when the moon is full or gibbous, and the most powerful time is a blue moon. The worst times are when the moon is new or a waning crescent.
Thunder Water
The moon's energy can be stored - a wiccan technique is to make 'thunder water' when the moon is full. It is made by leaving out a container (usually a glass jar or tumbler) under the light of a full moon. Crystals like quartz can be added to the water to enhance its effects, as can some herbs to the water. Rainwater, spring water or blessed water is sometimes used. The water will keep its power for a lunar cycle, maybe longer.
Many cultures have worshipped the moon for its power. The moon is just the right distance from the earth and the sun for its size so that eclipses are possible. The moon rotates at just the right speed so that the same side of the moon always faces the earth. Everywhere in the world the moon's phase is the same. Some people believe that the moon is hollow and was created by ancient humans or aliens. The moon certainly has a lot of interesting mythos surrounding it.
Effect on Magic
Some magics on earth are linked to the phases of the moon. As it wanes closer to a new moon (dark moon), magic seeps from the world and becomes harder to accomplish. These are the worst times to attempt magic. As the moon's phase changes and waxes closer to a full moon, magic gains power again. The most powerful times to do magic are when the moon is full or gibbous, and the most powerful time is a blue moon. The worst times are when the moon is new or a waning crescent.
Thunder Water
The moon's energy can be stored - a wiccan technique is to make 'thunder water' when the moon is full. It is made by leaving out a container (usually a glass jar or tumbler) under the light of a full moon. Crystals like quartz can be added to the water to enhance its effects, as can some herbs to the water. Rainwater, spring water or blessed water is sometimes used. The water will keep its power for a lunar cycle, maybe longer.
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