December 2009
December 5th, 2009 | 
Author: Birthstone: Turquoise is both a protective crystal and it enables verbal communication. |
Birth flower: Narcissus, also known as Daffodil (symbolizes respect, modesty and faithfulness).  |
Sagittarius (23 November – 21 December): Ruled by Jupiter. A mutable fire sign, Sagittarius energy can be used for optimism, fresh perspectives, long-distance travel and house moves, creative ventures and expanding horizons.
Capricorn (22 December – 20 January): Ruled by Saturn. Capricorn is a cardinal Earth sign. Use Capricorn energy for ambitions, perseverance, loyalty and for the acquisition of money.
| 1st | World AIDS Day |
| 2nd | Full Moon |
| 3rd | International Day of Disabled Persons |
| 3rd | This day is sacred to Rhea, Greek goddess and great mother of Zeus and the Earth |
| 9th | International Anti-Corruption Day |
| 10th | Human Rights Day |
| 11th | International Mountain Day |
| 16th | New Moon |
| 20th | Sacred to Cerridwen, Celtic Triple Goddess of fertility/life/death, seen to take the form of a large white sow |
| 21st | “Silent Night” was performed for the first time at the Church of St. Nikolaus, Oberndorff, Austria, 1818 |
| 21st -23rd | Yule, one of the four Lesser Sabbats, is an astronomical event – the Winter Solstice. The exact date varies each year. The longest night of the year and a time of celebrating the bountiful qualities of life in the depths of Winter. The Yule log is burnt (the ashes are kept for good luck) and gifts are exchanged |
| 25th | Christmas Day |
| 25th | Feast of Frau Halle, Germanic goddess |
| 31st | Blue Moon at 2:13pm |
| 31st | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
| 31st | New Year’s Eve. A time to make a lot of noise at midnight to scare away any unpleasant times of the previous year and to welcome in good fortune for the coming year. |
All month: Look to the future
See my blog for more on the above.
Related posts:
- January 2010
- August 2009
- July 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- February 2010
- Halloween 2009
- March 2010
- Celtic Gods & Goddesses
- Yule
- Isis
- Scottish, Irish, Welsh Gods & Goddesses
- Vernal Equinox – Ostara 21 March
- Spellworking and the phases of the Moon
- The Moon and magic
- The Colours of Christmas 2009
- Thursday, day of Jupiter
- Tiger’s Eye
- Magical Zodiac – Capricorn
- Wiccan Festivals
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