November

In the old Celtic calendar, November is the beginning of the New Year, the time of new beginnings, as the day began at nightfall, and the seed begins life in the dark soil. The moon lends itself to this, dark and then a crescent emerging in the early days and becoming full on 15th. This month honours the ancestors, those brave and resourceful people who have gone on the Great Journey before us, each living until adulthood and bearing children of whom we are one. These are the Hallows and Saints of the early days of the month. In ancient times, this was the 9th month, the time of greatest spirituality of the year. Animals were killed and salted and stored for winter; it was a time of preparation and many chose to renew commitments and make new plans at this time. 

The autumn season is one of rich colour and beauty, as we say goodbye to the warmth of summer and embrace lengthening nights of the colder months. We welcome the Angel I have chosen to accompany us through this month, Adnachiel, the Truth Seeker, whose ability of perception sees through the veils of our world into the clarity and honesty that is our spiritual birthright. 

The Archangel Michael will be with us this month, with his sword and shield to cut through obstacles and to protect us from harm. We give thanks also at this time for the harvests of the year. In a good year, farmers can get two harvests, birds can get two clutches, and plants can get an extra spurt of growth in the late summer sun. 

I have chosen an oracle card for my Awakened Souls reading from Dark Magic Oracle by Fiona Horne, published by Rockpool. Though it is for readers, you can also provide guidance to others with this message. No. 25 titled Pure - honour your temple. You are invited to go for a walk in nature and pick up a stone which represents the hardness of your problems especially any addictions. Think about all the things you have lost on account of your character weaknesses. Put your negative emotions and thoughts into that stone, and when you are ready, throw the stone as far as you can, saying loudly “I release the past that binds me. No longer will my problems and addictions find me.” Repeat this as often as you need to. And wear hematite, which helps absorb negative energy! 

Article by Wendy Stokes https://wendystokes.co.uk .