Moon
of the Seer
The skies are gray and the weather is still cold, but the snow is
receding. Underneath the ground life begins to secretly stir with
the promise of rebirth. As the days grow steadily longer we can
feel our souls begin to awaken. The Moon of the Seer helps us find
the way.
Other
names for this moon: Storm Moon, Snow Moon, Quickening Moon.
In
the Celtic Tree Calendar
February 1 - 17: Rowan
Associated with the coming of new life born from the dark of winter,
protection, and strength; the goddess Brigid.
February 28 & 29: Ash
Associated with the sea (myths tell of it having come from the undersea
realm of Tethys), protection; the god Manannan.
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1
–
Rowan, Cypress
St. Brigitte’s Day
First to the fourth, Festival of Dionysos
2 – Rowan, Cypress,
Cedar, Blackthorn, Ivy, Spruce, Vine/Bramble
Imbolg/Midwinter – Imbolg
Ritual
Full Moon – Moon of the Seer – Full
Moon Ritual
3 – Rowan, Cypress,
Cedar
Freezing fogs create a fairyland of glittery beauty
4 – Rowan, Cedar,
Aspen
King Frost Day – A festival held when the River Thames froze
Mindfulness Day (Buddhist)
5 – Rowan, Cedar,
Aspen
Feast of Artemis
Feast of Isis
6 – Rowan, Cedar,
Aspen
Festival of Aphrodite
7 – Rowan, Cedar,
Aspen
Li Chum spring fertility festival in China
8 – Rowan, Cedar,
Aspen
Look at the stars
9 – Rowan, Cedar,
Hackberry
Days grow noticeably longer. Gloom of winter, be gone.
10 – Rowan, Cedar,
Hackberry
Persian goddess Anaitis honored
11 – Rowan, Cedar,
Hackberry
First appearance of Our Lady of Lourdes/Lady of Healing Water 1858
(France)
12 – Rowan, Cedar,
Hackberry
Runic half month of Sigel begins
13 – Rowan, Cedar,
Hackberry
Festival of Trees – honor Asherah
Parentalia – Roman festival honoring ancestors
14 – Rowan, Cedar,
Hackberry
“Winged creatures choose mates on this day” –
old Anglo-Saxon belief
Lupercalia
15 – Rowan, Cedar, Hackberry
Lupercalia – A Roman festival celebrating animals aiding people,
especially the wolf who suckled Romulus and Remus.
16 – Rowan, Cedar,
Hackberry
Honor Boann
17 – Rowan, Cedar,
Hackberry
Dark Moon
Honor the cat
Birth of Kali
18 – Cedar, Hackberry, Ash
Celtic tree month of Ash begins
to the 25th – Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries
19 – Ash
Sun enters Pisces
20 – Ash
Honor Calypso
21 – Ash
Feast Day of St. Peter Damian who is called upon to cure headaches
22 – Ash
Renew family ties
Egyptian season of Shomu/harvest begins
23 – Ash
Call on Brigid, Carmenta and Tamar to find the path ahead
24 – Ash
The day when trees were said to come out of their winter sleep
25 – Ash
“Much February snow, a fine summer doth show.” –
old English saying
26 – Ash
Ask Olwen for guidance
27 – Ash
Runic half month of Tyr begins
28 – Ash, Pine
Honor Bel, Lugh and Helios
to March 14th – Tibetan Buddhist New Year celebrations
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