Holly Moon (late July to early August)
Aspect: Feminine
This moon is associated with the powers of protection. Holly people also have the gift of divination, and they are protectors of the animals. The Holly Moon is also associated with the powers of sex magic. Holly people have a deep connection to the Earth, and they have a generous spirit that commands the respect and admiration of others.
Hazel Moon (late August to early September)
Aspect: Feminine
This is the Moon of the wise. It is associated with the wisdom of the elders. People of the hazel are said to be good at spirit contact, and at manifesting their desires. If you are a Hazel, the gift of persuasion is yours. You have the ability to help others to see things your way, and to resolve conflicts. Moderate this gift by only giving advice when it has been asked for!
Vine Moon (late September to early October)
Aspect: Androgynous
Vine people are people who know how to celebrate! This moon is sacred to the Goddess Brighid, and is associated with spirituality, dream magic, and inspiration. vine people are courageous people. They are also very sociable, and have the gift of reading the thoughts and emotions of others. If you are a vine, you are able to restore balance to most situations by smoothing over ruffled feathers and finding a common solution.
Ivy Moon (late October to early November)
Aspect: Masculine
Ivy people are resilient and adaptive people. They thrive in most situations. They are also very cooperative people, and natural peacemakers. If you are an ivy, you have a talent for advancing your own personal agenda. Moderate this gift by being considerate of others when advancing your personal plans.
Reed Moon (late November to early December)
Aspect: Feminine
The reed energy is associated with hearth and home. Reed people are protectors of family and speakers of truth. They keep the home fires burning. They often have hidden secret strengths that even they may not be aware of. They may also have secret motivations. If you are a reed, use your ability to figure things out wisely, and don’t overstep your boundaries.
Elder Moon (late December to early January)
Aspect: Masculine
Elder people are good at banishing negative energies. This is their power of healing. This moon is also associated with the power of reincarnation and rebirth. It is a moon of completeness. Elders are able to thrive and prosper even in adverse conditions. This is because they have lived many lives, and they carry bits of wisdom from former lives into this life.
Day of Mistletoe – The Winter Solstice
Aspect: Neutral
In the Black Mountain Druid Order, the Winter Solstice is dedicated to mistletoe. Our calendar uses 13 months of 28 days each, for a total of 364 days. The Winter Solstice makes the 365th day, and is the final day of our “year and a day” period. In leap years there are two Mistletoe Days consisting of the Winter Solstice and the day immediately preceding it (“Mistletoe Eve”). The Druids referred to mistletoe as “All Heal” because they believed it to be able to cure virtually anything. Mistletoe people have the gift of healing and are the most powerful of all healers. Those born on a Mistletoe Day tend to be doctors, nurses, herbalists, therapists, or counselors, or they may practice healing in other ways. Since mistletoe is also associated with fertility, Mistletoe people tend to have success at romantic relationships and are generally good with children. Mistletoe people should guard against a natural tendency to be dismissive once spurned.