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Mystic Spiral Episode 14: Moon Phases · Laura and Lauren Podcast

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  SPEAKER_01: Welcome to the Mystic Spiral,
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  SPEAKER_01: the podcast where earth-rooted magic,
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  SPEAKER_01: animal wisdom,
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  SPEAKER_01: and ancient enchantment twist together like a serpent and a snail in the moss.
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  SPEAKER_01: Join us as we explore the unseen, the intuitive, and the beautifully strange.
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  SPEAKER_00: Each episode invites you deeper into the spiral,
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  SPEAKER_00: into the myth, and into the wild magic that lives within and around all of us.
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  SPEAKER_01: Hi, I'm Lauren,
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  SPEAKER_01: Crystal Healer, Earth-Rooted Mystic, and Friend of Snails and Mossy Fae Folk Magic.
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  SPEAKER_00: And I'm Laura, Animal Communicator, Serpent Kinponowich, and Solitary Social Practitioner.
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  SPEAKER_01: Hey Mythlings, welcome back to the Mystic Spiral.
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  SPEAKER_01: Today we're going to the dark side of the moon, and the light side, and the ones in between.
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  SPEAKER_01: We're talking about moon phases,
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  SPEAKER_01: what they represent, and how they can amplify your magical intentions.
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  SPEAKER_00: The moon is a powerful ally,
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  SPEAKER_00: and she can do a lot to help us,
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  SPEAKER_00: but it's also important to remember that we feel that you can do a spell
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  SPEAKER_00: or ritual anytime you need to.
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  SPEAKER_00: Aligning with the moon phases or seasons can assist and amplify your goals,
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  SPEAKER_00: but your spell will still work without the extra boost.
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  SPEAKER_01: And if you're anything like Laura,
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  SPEAKER_01: you put those moon phases in your calendar and then you just forget
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  SPEAKER_00: about them anyway.
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  SPEAKER_00: Very true.
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  SPEAKER_00: Luckily, it's never hindered any of my work.
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  SPEAKER_00: Like I said, you can still do it without it, but it is also really funny.
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  SPEAKER_01: And keep in mind,
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  SPEAKER_01: if any questions should arise during this episode,
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  SPEAKER_01: you can email them to us at mysticspiralpodcast at gmail.com
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  SPEAKER_01: and we will address them in our next Q&A episode.
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  SPEAKER_01: You may associate the moon with just nighttime,
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  SPEAKER_01: people acting out on the days of the full moon,
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  SPEAKER_01: or you may think of goddess or feminine energy,
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  SPEAKER_01: mystery, wisdom,
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  SPEAKER_01: intuition, cycles, or any of the ample magic she has provided humanity
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  SPEAKER_00: for ages.
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  SPEAKER_00: Humans have been captivated by the moon since ancient times, or even earlier.
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  SPEAKER_00: There are records in prehistoric times that show humans were keeping track of
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  SPEAKER_00: the moon cycles even then.
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  SPEAKER_00: The moon is super powerful.
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  SPEAKER_01: And you can align your rituals and spells with her cycles.
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  SPEAKER_01: You do not have to,
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  SPEAKER_01: but if you feel like adding the extra support of your intentions and goals,
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  SPEAKER_01: take note of what part of the cycle would be best for what
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  SPEAKER_00: you're working with.
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  SPEAKER_00: There are eight phases total spanning 29.5 days for the whole cycle.
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  SPEAKER_00: Sounds mysteriously like a menstrual cycle.
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  SPEAKER_01: It sure does.
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  SPEAKER_01: We are much more connected than we tend to think about on a day-to-day basis.
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  SPEAKER_00: The first part of the cycle we should talk about is the new moon.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's the first phase where the light of the moon is completely covered in dark.
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  SPEAKER_00: This phase is perfect for starting over fresh with a new beginning,
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  SPEAKER_00: a system restart, if you will.
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  SPEAKER_00: Setting new goals and intentions can be very powerful during this part of the cycle,
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  SPEAKER_00: and so can shadow work.
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  SPEAKER_00: Exploring our inner darkness can be a little bit scary, but the moon can assist us if we ask.
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  SPEAKER_01: The second phase in the cycle is the waxing crescent.
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  SPEAKER_01: Waxing means the visible or lit up part of the moon
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  SPEAKER_01: Since the light of the moon is increasing,
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  SPEAKER_01: addition or expansion should be the word you think of.
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  SPEAKER_01: Attraction and growth work can be potent here, but so can finding what is lost.
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  SPEAKER_01: The phase is about increasing and also about action.
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  SPEAKER_01: If you feel like you need the full effect of the waxing moon in your intention,
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  SPEAKER_01: I would do your ritual at the beginning of the waxing phase so the energy
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  SPEAKER_01: and intention has more time to build and cook as the moon grows.
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  SPEAKER_00: Our next phase is the first quarter waxing,
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  SPEAKER_00: and this is when the moon is basically half light and half dark,
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  SPEAKER_00: but still increasing in light.
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  SPEAKER_00: Since it's half and half, you can imagine this phase is about balance.
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  SPEAKER_00: Since it is in the middle of the waxing part of the phase,
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  SPEAKER_00: it also represents perseverance,
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  SPEAKER_00: the energetic spirit to keep going,
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  SPEAKER_00: overcome any obstacles, and push through to the end.
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  SPEAKER_00: The full moon is coming soon.
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  SPEAKER_01: The waxing gibbous moon is the phase just before the moon is full.
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  SPEAKER_01: Since it is close to its goal,
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  SPEAKER_01: this phase is about the last little push,
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  SPEAKER_01: re-evaluating your intentions and the goals,
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  SPEAKER_01: making sure everything is in alignment,
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  SPEAKER_01: and asking for whatever changes are necessary.
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  SPEAKER_01: It is about endurance, almost to the finish line.
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  SPEAKER_00: The full moon is about fruition of the work you've put in,
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  SPEAKER_00: gratitude, reflection, and also manifestation and healing.
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  SPEAKER_00: She's at her full power here, so strength and your inner power can be tapped into as well.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you need an extra boost for basically anything, talk to the full moon about it.
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  SPEAKER_00: There is a different name for each full moon of the month,
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  SPEAKER_00: and each of them has a little bit of a different flavor.
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  SPEAKER_00: We will go into that shortly, so stay tuned.
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  SPEAKER_01: Starting off, the waning moon phase is the waning gibbous.
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  SPEAKER_01: The moon is almost full here, but it's starting to lose the light.
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  SPEAKER_01: The phase is about release, letting go, making time and space for something.
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  SPEAKER_01: The waning moon phases can be powerful for banishing,
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  SPEAKER_01: decreasing obstacles, And working
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  SPEAKER_00: on releasing addictions.
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  SPEAKER_00: The third quarter waning moon is again when the moon is half light and half dark,
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  SPEAKER_00: but the light is decreasing in this part of the cycle.
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  SPEAKER_00: This again is about balance, but also setting clear boundaries.
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  SPEAKER_00: What do you want to lose or keep at a distance?
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  SPEAKER_01: The waning crescent moon is when there is the least bit of light before
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  SPEAKER_01: the new moon comes again.
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  SPEAKER_01: This energy is for recharging, self-care, and preparing for the clean slate that comes next.
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  SPEAKER_00: Like I said, there's a different name and energy for each full moon of the year.
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  SPEAKER_00: There are usually 12, one for each month, but sometimes there's a 13th called the blue moon.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's where the phrase once in a blue moon comes from, because they're not that common.
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  SPEAKER_00: The most recent blue moon was in May of this year.
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  SPEAKER_01: The first full moon of the year is called the wolf moon.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's in January,
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  SPEAKER_01: the beginning of the year,
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  SPEAKER_01: and its energy is all about renewal and the start of something new, making a change.
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  SPEAKER_01: This is probably why we make New Year's resolutions.
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  SPEAKER_01: Starting off the year with a goal can help that energy build over the coming months.
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  SPEAKER_00: The full moon in February is called the Snow Moon.
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  SPEAKER_00: This one is all about clarity with your intentions,
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  SPEAKER_00: guidance,
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  SPEAKER_00: and the courage and strength it takes to get through the rest of the season.
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  SPEAKER_01: March is the Worm Moon, which marks the start of the change from winter into spring.
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  SPEAKER_01: It has growth, renewal energy, and can boost goal setting and new beginnings.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Pink Moon is in April,
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  SPEAKER_00: and this full moon is all about love,
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  SPEAKER_00: self-care, creativity and playfulness, Romance and intuition.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's also said in some places that this is the full moon you want to work with
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  SPEAKER_00: if you're trying to conceive a baby.
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  SPEAKER_00: Oh my.
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  SPEAKER_01: May's full moon is the flower moon and this one also helps beat off some of
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  SPEAKER_01: the energy of the previous month's full moons.
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  SPEAKER_01: It helps grow love and creativity and it can help with
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  SPEAKER_00: luck and abundance as well.
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  SPEAKER_00: The strawberry moon is in June and this full moon is all about that intense,
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  SPEAKER_00: passionate, vibrant summer energy.
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  SPEAKER_00: This is a good time to set important intentions and let yourself feel that extra fire.
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  SPEAKER_01: July gives us the Buck Moon,
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  SPEAKER_01: which starts to shift a little into storing that bright energy as things get cooler
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  SPEAKER_01: and the days get shorter, which bums me out, but that's okay.
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  SPEAKER_01: It starts us thinking about what we will need in the future months
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  SPEAKER_01: and help us increase our courage,
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  SPEAKER_01: our strength, you know, intentions that can be amplified here.
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  SPEAKER_01: So be mindful of the energy that you're
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  SPEAKER_00: putting into it.
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  SPEAKER_00: The sturgeon moon in August helps with abundance,
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  SPEAKER_00: that last little bit of that summer boost,
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  SPEAKER_00: looking again at our goals and dreams and setting those intentions,
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  SPEAKER_00: and also clearing out some of the past that we don't want to carry with us.
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  SPEAKER_01: September's corn moon signals the start of the harvest,
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  SPEAKER_01: so it holds on to that abundant and fertility energy.
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  SPEAKER_01: This is another month to reevaluate what you want to leave behind and what you want
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  SPEAKER_01: to work
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  SPEAKER_00: towards even more.
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  SPEAKER_00: October's moon is the hunter's moon.
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  SPEAKER_00: This moon is all about preparation and guarding your resources for the colder
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  SPEAKER_00: and drier months ahead.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's a time to focus on fortitude and grit, what will get you through the harder times.
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  SPEAKER_00: It has a strong power to it.
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  SPEAKER_00: And this is also when the veil between us and the spirit world is considered to be the thinnest.
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  SPEAKER_01: November brings us the beaver moon.
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  SPEAKER_01: And like the beaver, it helps us with our industriousness in all forms.
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  SPEAKER_01: Setting any goals and working hard towards them,
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  SPEAKER_01: but also increasing your intuition and inner psychic abilities.
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  SPEAKER_00: The cold moon is an accurate name for the December full moon if you ask me,
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  SPEAKER_00: at least where we live.
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  SPEAKER_00: This one is about introspection,
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  SPEAKER_00: finding your inner peace,
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  SPEAKER_00: and the guidance you have from your higher self,
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  SPEAKER_00: protecting yourself and what you have, and focusing on clarity.
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  SPEAKER_01: The blue moon is an extra moon in a month.
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  SPEAKER_01: So for example,
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  SPEAKER_01: December's moon is the cold moon,
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  SPEAKER_01: so if there was another full moon that month, it would be the blue moon.
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  SPEAKER_01: So this one is much rarer and has a more potent lunar energy to share.
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  SPEAKER_01: So if you want that energy, plan for a blue moon.
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  SPEAKER_00: That being said, it might not be terribly practical to wait for a blue moon.
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  SPEAKER_00: It is June 2026 right now, and the next blue moon won't be until May of 2027.
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  SPEAKER_00: And after that, December of 2028.
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  SPEAKER_01: Not all magic can be formed at an ideal time, and that's okay.
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  SPEAKER_01: The moon is simply there to assist you.
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  SPEAKER_01: You know,
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  SPEAKER_01: you could do a releasing spell on a Tuesday afternoon in a waxing phase,
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  SPEAKER_01: and that's when you should do it.
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  SPEAKER_01: If you need to.
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  SPEAKER_00: But if you're planning something big and taking your time to gather all
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  SPEAKER_00: the right ingredients and pieces,
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  SPEAKER_00: consider which phases of the moon or times of year might boost your intentions
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  SPEAKER_00: and energy the most.
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  SPEAKER_01: Also think about these when you're collecting moon water,
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  SPEAKER_01: and then you can have a little of that boost anytime you need with just
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  SPEAKER_01: a little
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  SPEAKER_00: spritz.
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  SPEAKER_00: The moon is a powerful ally for all types of work.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you want to work with her,
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  SPEAKER_00: it can be important to know how to use each stage's specific energy
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  SPEAKER_00: to help you achieve your highest good,
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  SPEAKER_00: Before we leave today, we're going to pull a card.
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  SPEAKER_00: Today we were called to use the Sweet Dreams deck by Rose and Sarah and
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  SPEAKER_00: the Starseeds deck by Nari Anastasia.
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  SPEAKER_00: As a friendly reminder, please take what resonates with you and leave the rest.
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  SPEAKER_01: All right, Mifflings.
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  SPEAKER_01: First, we'll do the Sweet Dreams deck.
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  SPEAKER_01: Let's see what message we have today.
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  SPEAKER_01: All right.
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  SPEAKER_01: By the way, these cards are super cute.
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  SPEAKER_01: We'll be posting them for you, but it looks like almost like a little bed.
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  SPEAKER_01: There's like a pillow and some stars hanging.
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  SPEAKER_01: So today's message is flow.
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  SPEAKER_01: I now open myself to inspiration and watch creativity flow through me.
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  SPEAKER_01: I needed that message.
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  SPEAKER_01: We all need to get flowing sometimes.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's all good.
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  SPEAKER_01: And then we have our lovely Starseeds deck
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  SPEAKER_01: that we will see what our secondary message is today for us.
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  SPEAKER_01: This is a really pretty deck.
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  SPEAKER_01: I didn't expect that.
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  SPEAKER_01: It is really pretty.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's got like a cosmic pink and blue motif.
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  SPEAKER_01: Oh, well, that one just flew right out.
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  SPEAKER_01: And then the back of the cards are all different.
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  SPEAKER_01: So this one that we pulled has like a blue cosmic-y background.
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  SPEAKER_01: We got abundance.
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  SPEAKER_01: When your heart's intention is to serve humanity, doors of abundance naturally open.
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  SPEAKER_00: I hope that that message is for everyone.
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  SPEAKER_01: I hope so too.
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  SPEAKER_01: Flow and abundance.
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  SPEAKER_01: And like always, I'll be posting these on our socials, Mystic Spiral Podcast.
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  SPEAKER_01: You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and on Substack.
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  SPEAKER_01: If you used moon phases to help you out with anything recently and want to share
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  SPEAKER_01: with us, please do.
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  SPEAKER_01: We love hearing from this community.
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  SPEAKER_01: We love listening to your stories and hearing about your experiences.
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  SPEAKER_00: And next Wednesday on the Mystic Spiral,
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  SPEAKER_00: we'll be talking about wands at the maze in the living current.
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  SPEAKER_01: Until then, mythlings, keep listening and keep your magic soft and steady.
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  SPEAKER_01: Bye for now.