Esbats are rites held for the purpose of communing with the Moon's energies and are regarded as the time for most magickal workings. Esbats are dedicated to the Moon in her various phases. These are considered the 'working' celebrations, the time in which to attract, banish, invoke protection, or to perform any other magickal workings. The Esbats are held in honor of the Goddess. The Lunar Year contains 13 Full Moons. These have all been called by various names in the past but the ones that seem to have become the most popular are:
| MODERN | ANCIENT | CELTIC |
|---|---|---|
| January | Wolf Moon | Fearn - Alder |
| February | Ice or Storm Moon | Saille - Willow |
| March | Chaste Moon | Nuin - Ash |
| April | Seed or Growing Moon | Huathe - Hawthorn |
| May | Hare Moon | Duiir - Oak |
| June | Mead Moon | Tinne - Holly |
| July | Hay Moon | Coll - Hazel |
| August | Corn Moon | Muin - Vine |
| September | Harvest Moon | Gort - Ivy |
| October | Blood Moon | Ngetal - Reed |
| November | Snow Moon | Beth - Birch |
| December | Oak or Cold Moon | Luis - Rowan |
The Blue Moon is considered the 'goal moon', at this time it is customary to set specific goals for yourself and to review your accomplishments and failures since the last one.
Follow the instruction of this Ritual and write down what you did.
